Charger Rookies - Pump the Brakes

[Boltjolt]

I'm expecting QJ to get 35-40 catches this season. Do I need to pump the brakes?!?

I'm expecting Tuli to be in a regular D-line sub rotation. Not start, not dominate, but contribute. Is that outrageous?

Henley? I'm expecting him to excel on special teams initially, while increasing his snaps on defense over the course of the season. Too optimistic?

D. Davis? I'm expecting him to return punts and kicks, and to be an upgrade. He won't set the league on fire, but will improve the overall quality of the Bolts' special teams' production. If the coaches don't believe he can do this, they wouldn't have drafted him. THEY wouldn't tell you that my expectation is too lofty.

5th round and on, ANYthing is a bonus beyond special teams reps. IMO, Scott Matlock is the most likely Day 3 pick to provide that. I expect a somewhat greater contribution from Matlock than the club got from Otito, who was the team's 5th round pick in 2022, last year, Otito had worked his way into a rotation on the d-line before blowing out a knee. No doubt in my mind that Matlock comes in more ready to contribute that Otito was, and so I think it's realistic to forecast an Otito-like arc for him.

Spot on imo.

[richpjr]

I actually think our top 4 picks will have the chance to make some significant contributions this year.

[sonorajim]

Pump the brakes on what? Our imaginations? Where's the fun in that?
I'm pimpin' my team, no mercy going forward.

[Gyre Savage City]

TT is only good for the first couple rounds. Check his draft history.... typically round 3 he falls off a cliff and can't seem to find any contributors. QJ, Tuli.... MAYBE Henley. Write off the rest.

[21&500]

Pump the brakes on what? Our imaginations? Where's the fun in that?
I'm pimpin' my team, no mercy going forward.

Yep.

Plenty of time later tla"pump the brakes"
tis the season for unrealistic optimism
2023 warpath towards our first ever superbowl win.

LFG!!!

[NoMoreChillies]

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/kyle-brandt-breaks-down-every-143215834.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEu16MkRzvpVSlAKQEbRE8gZ7eNFzjFkrLAyLcKYwCAbh9mQCcSqrsilTLh-8JrMTC7k5j0GDiMpn7Vde1tjQJ_zg2csFUQFR_0ASBPRfCdN2MGfjUQdthZPlv3HiNqf7u76yD599YmZEysEKtgVFSn_WsDkg-fo1oclO2f_zTOm

a good and on point vid to watch

[dmac_bolt]

I'm expecting QJ to get 35-40 catches this season. Do I need to pump the brakes?!?

I'm expecting Tuli to be in a regular D-line sub rotation. Not start, not dominate, but contribute. Is that outrageous?

Henley? I'm expecting him to excel on special teams initially, while increasing his snaps on defense over the course of the season. Too optimistic?

D. Davis? I'm expecting him to return punts and kicks, and to be an upgrade. He won't set the league on fire, but will improve the overall quality of the Bolts' special teams' production. If the coaches don't believe he can do this, they wouldn't have drafted him. THEY wouldn't tell you that my expectation is too lofty.

5th round and on, ANYthing is a bonus beyond special teams reps. IMO, Scott Matlock is the most likely Day 3 pick to provide that. I expect a somewhat greater contribution from Matlock than the club got from Otito, who was the team's 5th round pick in 2022, last year, Otito had worked his way into a rotation on the d-line before blowing out a knee. No doubt in my mind that Matlock comes in more ready to contribute that Otito was, and so I think it's realistic to forecast an Otito-like arc for him.

All are minimums based on no significant starter injuries. If Starters get injured, the affected rookie will play commensurately more

I'm expecting > 40+. Josh P got 33 his rookie year and QJ >> JP. 20+ snaps/game.
Tuli will see 20+ snaps a game - maybe more, giving Bosa and Mack rest so they stay fresh or teaming with them on 3rd/long.
Henley - its all depending on K9. if K9 finds his inner dog, Henley is largely ST. If not ... hello there
DD - I don't expect many snaps beyond PR/KR, personally. Thats enough to matter. less than 10 snaps/game at WR. 15 rec, 10 plays rushing
Matlock - I expect he is a rotational regular by week5 - 15+ snaps/game
McFadden - he will be invisible unless someone gets injured. ST blocker. Our Starting 5 OL is solid.
Duggan. zip nada zilch. he's insurance we won't need to file a claim for. He will beat out Stick in camp, there's my prediction.

[Boltx]

I mean we have a decade of TT draft data to go off of, and it has been pretty consistent.

Hard to predict down the line, but as far as 2023 is concerned, I'm sure some will be contributors, some will not. Don't think we have any ROY candidates from this class but you never know.

Final grade in 3 years!

[dmac_bolt]

I mean we have a decade of TT draft data to go off of, and it has been pretty consistent.

Hard to predict down the line, but as far as 2023 is concerned, I'm sure some will be contributors, some will not. Don't think we have any ROY candidates from this class but you never know.

Final grade in 3 years!

If he’s like drafted his first 6 years, then we will be disappointed. If he’s learned and grown, and the current staff is better at “helping” him, we will be surprised to the up. Agree we don’t have a ROY in this class, thats not unusual when you pick 21 though. ROYs come into a place where they can be an immediate starter at an impact position - not one of our draft picks has that advantage.

QJ will be a great #21 pick imo, it’s all he can do and to lament he’s not a top 5 is just not fair to him. His lil herbie promo tape shows the discerning eye that he is already focusing to catch with his hands and extend/reach his catch out to the ball - great signs he’s already working on the key deficiencies noted in some of his game tape. It’s only May - lots of time for lots of reps … I’m excited.

now can we see a clip of Tuli running past someone in gym shorts? Matlock shoving a sled 5 yards? DD sprinting into a tunnel? Lets get that hype revvin’!