2022 Official Chargers Season Discussion

[21&500]

Averett for sure is on my radar

[Bolts4ever213]

We need someone opposite Bosa who is better than what we have. I think they let Newosu (so) low ball him and let him test the market. I rather spend money on someone better. Yes he showed so flash plays, but not enough to get paid.

[Heatmiser]

I think Staley wants to keep Nwosu for the 'non splash' plays. He really believes Nwosu is a great fit for this defense, especially against the run on the edge. Nwuso was a bit inconsistent week to week but over the course of the season he improved tremendously in terms of his overall play in the defense.

TG

[Rugger05]

We need someone opposite Bosa who is better than what we have. I think they let Newosu (so) low ball him and let him test the market. I rather spend money on someone better. Yes he showed so flash plays, but not enough to get paid.

I think it would be a mistake to "low ball" him. He is an ascending player who's play really picked up as the season progressed. He was awesome against the Chiefs and the Faiders late in the season. I do think EDGE is a top need, but I believe he is one of the top three inhouse FA's the Chargers need to sign (Williams, Jones the other two followed closely by White)

[powderblueboy]

I think it would be a mistake to "low ball" him. He is an ascending player who's play really picked up as the season progressed. He was awesome against the Chiefs and the Faiders late in the season. I do think EDGE is a top need, but I believe he is one of the top three inhouse FA's the Chargers need to sign (Williams, Jones the other two followed closely by White)

Unless you are convinced Rumph II can step up and be more than solid - absolutely.

You need at minimum 3 good people on the edge who you can keep on rotating in or you are screwed in the 4rth Q.

[Boltinloudguy]

No, not really. McDuffie always seems to be there when I use a simulator. The few times he's already gone, I end up taking another guy I like a lot, too... Roger McCreary. I guess I just believe that a Staley-type CB is essential. Staley thought so, too. He brought in ex-Bronco, Chris Harris Jr, to play the slot. Super important to have CB's that can tackle. McDuffie and McCreary do that well. They're both very tough and competitive.

I know that Davis is a favorite here. He's a mountain that can anchor a DL. And I know that the run defense must get better.
When Staley first got here, I started studying his LAR defense. He had stars there no doubt. But I started watching some of his less-known defensive starters... Sebastian Joseph-Day, Troy Reader, Kenny Young, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Justin Hollins, Greg Gaines... These guys do so many un-heralded things. I think we need some guys like that. I believe that the run defense will get better when people start doing the un-heralded things... stars and non-stars alike.

Mentioning former players, I like the thought of bringing in Kenny Young as well for depth since being familiar with Staley and Fangio defensive schemes. On top of bringing in SJD.

[Xenos]

It’s about the Bengals but this sounds familiar.

https://theathletic.com/3122135/2022/02/10/weird-uncle-lou-anarumos-rise-from-hot-seat-to-super-bowl-pivotal-for-bengals/

Lou Anarumo could have been the fall guy. Should have been, in the minds of many outside the Bengals organization.

Much of the rubble from a 6-25-1 start to Zac Taylor’s head-coaching career lay at Anarumo’s feet. His Bengals defense ranked close to the bottom of the league in nearly every meaningful category, and it tended to play even worse in the key moments at the end of each half.

It seemed pretty clear most of the staff wouldn’t survive another season with double-digit losses. That meant if Taylor wanted to keep his job beyond 2021, he needed to either bring in a new defensive coordinator or have as much confidence in Anarumo as he did in himself.

Taylor never wavered. He made the ride-or-die call on Anarumo shortly after the 2020 season ended with the Ravens slapping around the Bengals for 38 points, the most they had allowed all season. Taylor still believed in the Anarumo’s scheme and, more importantly, still had faith in the man.

[wu-dai clan]

I wanna be an AFC guy,
but the Bengals are full of shit.

Rams defensive front will destroy.

Think of what Von did to Cam Newton.

[Xenos]

I wanna be an AFC guy,
but the Bengals are full of shit.

Rams defensive front will destroy.

Think of what Von did to Cam Newton.

I hope not. Rooting for the Bengals to deny McVay again.

[dmac_bolt]

Keep Nwosu. He is ascending as noted. He’s our second best ODL, and we need more than 2. Replace Farck, Rump, or other lesser beings.

The last thing I want to see his Nwosu log 8+ sacks in KC and wreak havoc next year, replacing Supah-Mel.

[blueman]

Keep Nwosu. He is ascending as noted. He’s our second best ODL, and we need more than 2. Replace Farck, Rump, or other lesser beings.

The last thing I want to see his Nwosu log 8+ sacks in KC and wreak havoc next year, replacing Supah-Mel.

This. The D - even the run D - improved over the course of the season. A couple guys still are over-relied on (Tillery, Murray), but everyone else (younger guys) who played significant snaps seemed to really get better. Keep them, upgrade the problem areas.

Draft or FA, we can do this but hang onto White, Jones, Nwosu.

[Maniaque 6]

I wanna be an AFC guy,
but the Bengals are full of shit.

Rams defensive front will destroy.

Think of what Von did to Cam Newton.

How J. Burrow perform in the rabbit role ?
Remember TEN's game ?
It's gonna be ugly !