Chargers sign DT Morgan Fox

[Blue Thunder]

My analysis determined that he will NOT be the white guy wearing 97 for us.
more to come....

I'm hoping he wears #75 because Fox is my last name and #75 was my high school football number. Then I'd have an excuse to buy another Charger jersey - not that I really need one.

He'll probably end up with a 90-something number though.

[equivocation]

Yeah, Forrest isn't a pass rusher. He wins his fights in a phone booth (small area). Short yardage D specialist , DT depth. Practice squad.

Bash - A Johnson- Covington- Fox- Tillery- Tito ?

You need lateral agility to cover your gap responsibilities in run D too.

[sonorajim]

Merrill needs to drastically improve his lateral mobility to be an NFL player.

Yeah, Forrest isn't a pass rusher. He wins his fights in a phone booth (small area). Short yardage D specialist , DT depth. Practice squad.

Bash - A Johnson- Covington- Fox- Tillery- Tito ?

[equivocation]

Now that the Bolts have Mack at the other edge, if they rotate Merrill with Tillery/Fox once in a while, Fireplug Forrest might actually show a few MORE flashes...

Merrill needs to drastically improve his lateral mobility to be an NFL player.

[equivocation]

[powderblueboy]

Staley said that they had plans for Tillery this year. Fox replicates Tillery's skill set as a primarily inside pass rusher.

I wonder if Tillery's recent foray in the New York real estate market had anything to do with the signing?

It kind of indicates a not too complete focus on the upcoming season.

[Topcat]

Remember last year when we were excited about Forrest Merril? Yeah...

I don't know who all is making the final 53 but I expect much fresher legs in the trenches this year.

Now that the Bolts have Mack at the other edge, if they rotate Merrill with Tillery/Fox once in a while, Fireplug Forrest might actually show a few MORE flashes...

[Topcat]

In 2020 with the Rams and Staley he had 6 sacks, which is way higher than any other year. While it pays to line up with Aaron Donald, it seems that BS knew where to put him so he could succeed. I like the signing. Time to trade Tillery???

Who would want him? "Titanic" Tillery not exactly a hot commodity...

[eaterfan]

I’d suspect you could get more trading Norton than Tillery. Both are poor performers, but Norton plays a harder to fill position

Haha. I was just going to post that the only RT Tillery could bring back in a trade would be Norton. But I think you are right that Norton probably is more valuable at this point.

[Formula 21]

Cam Thomas would sure look great on this DL.

[Formula 21]

Fox appears to be an inside player to me. I don't want to experiment with slow players on the edge like Rochell again, no thanks.

Covington isn't a guarantee to make the roster. Same reason as Storm Norton or other players who came back on a one year deal. Covington may have played for the team last year, but he has to prove himself again. I prefer the upside of Gaziano, Fehoko, and Merrill to Covington who may have just peaked. Fox is good competition to push the guys already on the roster. We all have our opinions on who should make the official roster. Ultimately, it's Staley's decision.

I’ll be watching Gaziano, Fehoko, and Merrill in traning camp and hoping one can take a big step up this year. I like power guys on the DL.

[Formula 21]

In 2020 with the Rams and Staley he had 6 sacks, which is way higher than any other year. While it pays to line up with Aaron Donald, it seems that BS knew where to put him so he could succeed. I like the signing. Time to trade Tillery???

I’d suspect you could get more trading Norton than Tillery. Both are poor performers, but Norton plays a harder to fill position