Mike Williams #81

[Boltjolt]

Based on those name, I would pay Godwin 18m over Mike Williams for 15m.

The Chark name is interesting - as you are right, with a better QB, he might produce better number. I think with WR the Chargers can be selective and not feel they have to do anything too quickly with MW81

Chark is hurt often, only played up to 15 games 1 time. Only 4 this year, 12.5 last year with listed back,chest,rib and shin injuries. 11 rookie year. Pass.

Funny how some still say MW is hurt too often when he really isn't but we add Chark to our FA WR list? MW hasn't missed any this year since he don't just jump for 50-50 balls and land hard every week.

NOw if we don't resign MW and he signs elsewhere, I'd take Godwin. He did just tore his ACL last week though.

[SuperCharged]

I doubt he sandbagged for a few years, but here is my take on MW: it is coming down to economics with the salary cap, regardless of the prior years he had, and even this year. we need a better defense and his new contract value could go towards that defense. i think it is less about him and more about how Palmer and Guyton look as replacements for his playing time (or a possible draft pick to help replace him). if some team wants to overpay him based on his highlight film, he will be too expensive for our economics. i think it is questionable if he has been consistent enough THIS YEAR to overpay him at the expense of our defense. he has had less than 5 catches in half of our games this year (7 games) and 3 or fewer catches in 5 of our 14 games (3 catches against KC in our biggest game in years).

however, when he makes a big play, he does look like a definite keeper, so our front office better think about this carefully.

I wasn't really suggesting "sand bagging". Just has he turned up his effort consciously? I don't know but it is a HUGE decision coming up.

[Classic]

I usually love paying everyone but MikeDub can be a hit and miss for some weeks and then show up big. I would offer him a contract no doubt but I would much rather help our helpless defense and continue to build our OL.

[powderblueboy]

I usually love paying everyone but MikeDub can be a hit and miss for some weeks and then show up big. I would offer him a contract no doubt but I would much rather help our helpless defense and continue to build our OL.

Most top receivers are 'hit or miss', meaning they have big games every other week.

[Velo]

Chark is hurt often, only played up to 15 games 1 time. Only 4 this year, 12.5 last year with listed back,chest,rib and shin injuries. 11 rookie year. Pass.

Funny how some still say MW is hurt too often when he really isn't but we add Chark to our FA WR list? MW hasn't missed any this year since he don't just jump for 50-50 balls and land hard every week.

NOw if we don't resign MW and he signs elsewhere, I'd take Godwin. He did just tore his ACL last week though.

Chark played in 15 games in 2019 and 13 games in 2020. Every WR gets banged up and misses games. It happens. Keenan Allen missed a season and a half earlier in his career. He missed two games last season.

[Parcells]

Williams clearly has a decent rapport with Herbert. Furthermore, he's stayed fairly healthy. I think they should try to bring him back, but on a reasonable deal. I can live with 15M a year, but I'd be opposed to 20M.

[21&500]

Consistency in offensive personnel and scheme should be prioritized for Herbert.
Imo prime resources in general should go to support Herbert's offense
while Staley is tasked to use what is left to continue building his defense.
I think this is the smartest strategy considering Staley's background as a defensive guru and our QB with unlimited potential to take advantage of modern rules to try and outscore everyone.
Herbert's ability with Staley's aggression is a match
the D will also benefit from teams throwing too much in an attempt to keep up.
warpath coming in 2022

[Topcat]

I usually love paying everyone but MikeDub can be a hit and miss for some weeks and then show up big. I would offer him a contract no doubt but I would much rather help our helpless defense and continue to build our OL.

I would make Mike Will a fair offer, but not crazy bank...for FA, invest heavily in D-line, CB, RT and a RB...Remember, if Mike Will takes a deal elsewhere, we probably get a 4th round comp pick...not bad...

[WindsorUK]

I would make Mike Will a fair offer, but not crazy bank...for FA, invest heavily in D-line, CB, RT and a RB...Remember, if Mike Will takes a deal elsewhere, we probably get a 4th round comp pick...not bad...

A good place to grab MW's replacement.

[Bolt4Knob]

I would make Mike Will a fair offer, but not crazy bank...for FA, invest heavily in D-line, CB, RT and a RB...Remember, if Mike Will takes a deal elsewhere, we probably get a 4th round comp pick...not bad...

Unless the Chargers sign a player in free agency to offset Mike Williams contract

Granted with Justin Jones, Uchenna, Kyzir and Williams as free agents - the Chargers could win the comp pick game.

[powderblueboy]

Consistency in offensive personnel and scheme should be prioritized for Herbert.
Imo prime resources in general should go to support Herbert's offense
while Staley is tasked to use what is left to continue building his defense.
I think this is the smartest strategy considering Staley's background as a defensive guru and our QB with unlimited potential to take advantage of modern rules to try and outscore everyone.
Herbert's ability with Staley's aggression is a match
the D will also benefit from teams throwing too much in an attempt to keep up.
warpath coming in 2022

What is needed on O?
RT and a few backups for the offensive line;
an rb to complement Ekeler;
speed at wide receiver?

There really isn't much on that side of the ball.

[powderblueboy]

A good place to grab MW's replacement.

Any 4rth round pick starts out as a backup, unless you hit the jackpot.
Most will not end up as starters.