2021 Official Chargers Season Discusssion

[Charge!]

He signed a one year deal with Baltimore and was with Buffalo the last two seasons. Signed with Turds in offseason. The Raiders have some good WRs hut they haven't been able to stay healthy. Talking about two in particular on Ruggs and Bryan Edward's. They also signed Willie Snead.

So don't know but as a 4th WR, Brown is a sped guy unless we are trading for the Dolphins WR.

yes, forgot about BUF..... maybe he is not a top 3 all round WR but is a good pure deep threat as a #4 or #5 or #6? can he return punts?

[Formula 21]

Forrest looks like a trure nose tackle and will surely be on the field on short yardage/goal line plays. Short but strong and immovable. Win the LOS, win the game.

Forrest Merrill

Arkansas State

Prospect Info


College
Arkansas State
Hometown

Class

R-Senior



Height

Weight

Arms


6' 0"

322 lbs

32"


Hands
9 1/4"


Prospect Grade

5.63


Merrill was named second-team All-Sun Belt Conference as a sophomore in 2018, his first with ASU. He compiled 58 tackles, 7.5 for loss, and 4.5 sacks on the year, but did not get a chance to match those numbers as a junior because he suffered a season-ending torn biceps injury after just five games (21 tackles, 4.5 for loss, 3.5 sacks). Sun Belt coaches voted him second-team all-conference again in 2020, when he recorded 42 stops, 6.5 for loss, with two sacks in 11 starts. Merrill began his collegiate career at Missouri State, where he redshirted the 2016 season. He moved on to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M the following season (30 tackles, 5.5 for loss, one forced fumble) before signing with the Red Wolves. -- by Chad Reuter

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst

Draft Projection
Round 7/PFA



Overview
If Merrill had the size, frame and length of many others in this draft class, he would be projected as a future starter. As it stands, his draft value will be much more limited due to his height, length and perceived limitations to his game. He's a pure nose with below-average rush, but can be a handful to block as a run defender. His lack of physical traits will pull him off the board for some teams, but he might have a shot to earn a roster spot as a free agent.

Strengths

• Made for the mess inside with belligerent demeanor.
• Wide frame rests on a stout base.
• Leverage and power to door-jam double teams.
• Low center of gravity helps him stack and slide away from block.
• Heavy hands are able to rattle the pads into contact.
• Forces run blockers to earn it on each snap.
• Gets off the block quicker than expected.

Weaknesses

• Stubby arms with small hands.
• Lack of length shows up too often.
• Plays with so much strain that he tends to wear down.
• Has trouble getting around secure blocks.
• Limited pursuit radius.
• Face-up rushing style is easy for protection to mirror.
• Heavy feet lack lateral quickness to find an edge.

Is Arkansas State DT Forrest Merrill the strongest player in the 2021 Draft? He deadlifts a minivan

• 
• by
  Damond Talbot
• April 29, 2021

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[Boltjolt]

yes, forgot about BUF..... maybe he is not a top 3 all round WR but is a good pure deep threat as a #4 or #5 or #6? can he return punts?

Don't think he has done that but Hill isn't good at it so it's a wash lol.

[Heatmiser]

You know when you don’t look at who was cut but rather who was kept, there really aren’t a lot of surprises. Hill, Pipkins, Kelley maybe a db or two.

TG

[Bolt Dude]

I think his inability to line up correctly during the 9ers game was part of the issue.

I'm sure. And I have a feeling that Staley didn’t take kindly to his trash talking in practice earlier that week. The league is trying to cut that stuff out.

[jamrock]

Absolutely stunned how KJ Hill makes the team over Tyron Johnson. Flabbergasted actually. That's the only real surprise for me.

Stunned and very disappointed

[Formula 21]

WR Tyron Johnson


Released by: Chargers
Draft status: UDFA - 2019
Positional athleticism: Average

Johnson has average overall athleticism, but there's a caveat -- he ran 4.36 at the Oklahoma State pro day in 2019. And that speed translated to the field as a rookie with Justin Herbert. On a mere 22.4% of the offensive snaps, the blazer hauled in 20 catches for 398 receiving yards with three touchdowns. Seven of his catches went for 20 or more yards.

I can't wrap my head around Los Angeles' decision to cut Johnson with Herbert entering Year 2, but here we are. For teams in need of a vertical element to their offense, Johnson needs to be a top priority.

[Charge!]

You know when you don’t look at who was cut but rather who was kept, there really aren’t a lot of surprises. Hill, Pipkins, Kelley maybe a db or two.

TG

good point..... lol

[UglyTruth]

Most of Chargers Twitter is completely baffled that Pipkins made the team.

[wu-dai clan]

Ekeler...speed.
Guyton...speed.
MWilliams...makes plays downfield.
Parham...makes plays downfield.

[Charge!]

Most of Chargers Twitter is completely baffled that Pipkins made the team.

I was hoping that meant he was released and someone who can actually play OT was signed....lol

[jamrock]

Ekeler...speed.
Guyton...speed.
MWilliams...makes plays downfield.
Parham...makes plays downfield.

Ty Johnson…speed