2023 Official Roster Build Thread - The Initial 53 / Practice Squad

[wu-dai clan]

Choosing a CB in the 2nd round this year is not a bad strategy. The position is deep. We just disagree when it comes to Phillips.
There are many players people have mentioned @#21 that I'd be happy with.

Those CBs, including Phillips would be tempting. I am guessing we resign Callahan for the critical Slot spot.

Late round CBs, to mix in with our motley crew, would be Staleyesque. The current population has a year or two of study at Staley University.

[AK47]

recall the Waldo equation for edge/pass rushers seemed to have a cut off below 7 for the 3 cone.... is Murphy explosive ??

Good question. Its been a good many years now since we Chargers fans explored this in greater detail....the Waldo calculations.

I remember there were 2 "general"groups. The Shawne Merrimen big explosive types (Board jump and 10-yard split with weight/height factored). Then there's the Von Miller smaller more nimble types (3-cone and 40-times).

[QSmokey]

Those CBs, including Phillips would be tempting. I am guessing we re-sign Callahan for the critical Slot spot.

Not sure why we're waiting to do this. Seems as though we'd need him even if we were to draft a CB early on. Watch him sign elsewhere, and we'll be left to bemoan his loss after the first wave of injuries. Just another head-scratching move by the brain dead FO.

[wu-dai clan]

Not sure why we're waiting to do this. Seems as though we'd need him even if we were to draft a CB early on. Watch him sign elsewhere, and we'll be left to bemoan his loss after the first wave of injuries. Just another head-scratching move by the brain dead FO.

I consider Callahan to be a valuable player. The Chargers are always OTL, yes. This after the draft dance seems to be the music all parties like to get their swerve on to.

[powderblueboy]

Not sure why we're waiting to do this. Seems as though we'd need him even if we were to draft a CB early on. Watch him sign elsewhere, and we'll be left to bemoan his loss after the first wave of injuries. Just another head-scratching move by the brain dead FO.

M Davis, A Samuel, JaSir, Deane Leanard, JC Jackson, draft pick (6 guys there).... which one of those guys do you forgo right now to bring in Callahan.

They could waive D. Leonard, put Jackson on IR, or just not draft a player (& break Boltnut's heart):
that's what it would take if they signed Callahan.

They will not have 7 cbs on the active roster.

[Boltnut]

Not sure why we're waiting to do this. Seems as though we'd need him even if we were to draft a CB early on. Watch him sign elsewhere, and we'll be left to bemoan his loss after the first wave of injuries. Just another head-scratching move by the brain dead FO.

I agree. Callahan doesn't seem to be getting interest from other teams... and I was a big Callahan fan from the beginning. Injury history and age concerns...?
The other thing that raises an eyebrow for me... John Johnson hasn't been re-signed. I was a big fan of his, too.
I suspect everyone is waiting on the draft. Although I'm not sure he'll be there... Brian Branch is the versatile player that could fill either role... FS or slot-corner.
Brian Branch is the player I hope they draft... maybe that's the holdup...?

[jamrock]

I consider Callahan to be a valuable player. The Chargers are always OTL, yes. This after the draft dance seems to be the music all parties like to get their swerve on to.

Callahan and Van Noy. Need em both

[QSmokey]

M Davis, A Samuel, JaSir, Deane Leonard, JC Jackson, draft pick (6 guys there).... which one of those guys do you forgo right now to bring in Callahan.

They could waive D. Leonard, put Jackson on IR, or just not draft a player:
that's what it would take if they signed Callahan.

They will not have 7 cbs on the roster.

I put Callahan ahead of all of those guys except Davis and Samuel. Jackson - if he comes back at all - will almost certainly start the season on PUP/IR; Ja'Sir show his true colors against Jax in the playoff game; Leonard is just a guy.

[powderblueboy]

I put Callahan ahead of all of those guys except Davis and Samuel. Jackson - if he comes back at all - will almost certainly start the season on PUP/IR; Ja'Sir show his true colors against Jax in the playoff game; Leonard is just a guy.

JaSir was a rookie and will have an offseason to improve: same with Leonard.
Teams, along with the Chargers, are still wary of Callahan's injury history.

Everyone would place a healthy Callahan next year ahead of those guys - even the draftee.

Telesco and the Chargers have a process, yada, yada, yada:

[Boltnut]

Those CBs, including Phillips would be tempting. I am guessing we resign Callahan for the critical Slot spot.

Late round CBs, to mix in with our motley crew, would be Staleyesque. The current population has a year or two of study at Staley University.

I'm kind of hoping Brian Branch's 40-time helps him slide to us @#21.

[sonorajim]

I put Callahan ahead of all of those guys except Davis and Samuel. Jackson - if he comes back at all - will almost certainly start the season on PUP/IR; Ja'Sir show his true colors against Jax in the playoff game; Leonard is just a guy.

Not a quality starter? True enough.
Then. He seems to have the physical skills and mentality to be worth developing.
Leonard is worth his pay on STs unless he gets bumped by a 6th starting level CB.

[Lone Bolt]

I put Callahan ahead of all of those guys except Davis and Samuel. Jackson - if he comes back at all - will almost certainly start the season on PUP/IR; Ja'Sir show his true colors against Jax in the playoff game; Leonard is just a guy.

Ja"Sir showed his true colors alright..that he is a rookie with no starting experience, thrust into a crucial role halfway thru the biggest game of the year...guess that means he's a bust...lol