2022 Official Chargers Season Discussion

[Boltnut]

I have been thinking all along that he would be strictly an "Island CB."

My ears perked up when Staley said that.

My blind spot I guess.

When Staley started putting Ramsey in the slot, it signaled that he's looking for matchups rather than CB's (or safeties) playing particular positions.

[Maniaque 6]

We are one player away from a very good defense
And I think it is a DB.
Or an hybrid S/LB ?
A. Booth and D. Lloyd will be there at 17th.

[equivocation]

When Staley started putting Ramsey in the slot, it signaled that he's looking for matchups rather than CB's (or safeties) playing particular positions.

It was also scheme dependent on how he wanted to rotate the secondary.

Smart, versatile DBs are the name of the game here.

Derwin being able to play man coverage is the unicorn of the group. ASJ decent in man, too. That's 3 already. We could see a lot more man looks. Or 50/50. Staley likes 50/50 schemes from what I've seen, keeps em guessing.

[wu-dai clan]

There is even talk of Michael Davis being Slot capable.

Staley loves flexibility in a lot of places.

[dmac_bolt]

“Hey Duke, how many guys did you work with this off-season?”

Duke: “7”

[Steve]

I have been thinking all along that he would be strictly an "Island CB."

My ears perked up when Staley said that.

My blind spot I guess.

I don't necessarily think he will get moved inside. Someone just said he hadn't played in the slot or didn't think he could, and that isn't true. He was an excellent slot guy. He is also excellent outside.

I wouldn't be surprised if they move around the CB around based more on the matchups. Davis has been used inside vs KC. Samuel was viewed more as a slot player by many when he was drafted, but was pretty good outside at times last year. So, if you have Jackson as a choice, all 3 of the top CB can be moved around to gain the best advantage in mismatches.

Jackson's one weakness is when he is against bigger, really fast WR, and that is the one kind of WR Davis can actually play reasonably well against. But if it is a choice between Jackson and Davis against a good route runner, then I would take Jackson every time. Every player has their strengths and weaknesses, it's just a matter of getting the right mix of guys so you get synergy.

[wu-dai clan]

I don't necessarily think he will get moved inside. Someone just said he hadn't played in the slot or didn't think he could, and that isn't true. He was an excellent slot guy. He is also excellent outside.

I wouldn't be surprised if they move around the CB around based more on the matchups. Davis has been used inside vs KC. Samuel was viewed more as a slot player by many when he was drafted, but was pretty good outside at times last year. So, if you have Jackson as a choice, all 3 of the top CB can be moved around to gain the best advantage in mismatches.

Jackson's one weakness is when he is against bigger, really fast WR, and that is the one kind of WR Davis can actually play reasonably well against. But if it is a choice between Jackson and Davis against a good route runner, then I would take Jackson every time. Every player has their strengths and weaknesses, it's just a matter of getting the right mix of guys so you get synergy.

Just think of it Steve.

Eagles...Devonta Smith/Jameson Williams.

Falcons...Drake London/Kyle Pitts.

We will defend 'em all.

[wu-dai clan]

Per just completed Staley presser,
4/5ths of our offensive line is set in concrete.

Staley--Feiler--Linsley --Zion--XXX

Period. Stop.

[Steve]

starters after the 1st round

O	Projection		D	Projection
QB	Herbert		ED	Bosa
RB	Ekeler		DT	SJD
WR	M. Williams		DT	A. Johnson
WR	Allen		ED	Mack
WR	Guyton/Palmer		LB	Murray
TE	Everett		LB	Tranquill
LT	Slater		CB/Nickle	M. Davis
LG	Feiler		CB	J.C. Jackson
C	Linsley		Nickel	A. Samuel J
RG	Zion Johnson		S	Adderley
RT	Pipkins/Norton		S	James

[blueman]

Glad we added a starter. Still need depth everywhere.

[wu-dai clan]

Here it is from the OL film study king himself, Brandon Thorn.

[Steve]

Glad we added a starter. Still need depth everywhere.

I could still see adding a player like a RB2, or another ILB who could push/replace people. A S3 or 4 might get a lot of playing time too, especially if the guy had a lot of ST personality too.