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[Critty]

I think Hortiz is going to pick up a free agent to add to 53 man roster sooner or later. But whoever that is would be depth unless a starter went to IR. I don't see any UFA taking anyone's job away. Seem like a defense free agent makes more sense to add. Or maybe an OL for depth.

I think Pip is out of a job.
QJ has talent and likely steps up as WR1.
Palmer has competition for his job as WR2a. Even if he keeps it, he is sharing snaps with McConkey WR2b/SlotWR1.

[wu-dai clan]

No extension but they exercised 5th year option

The sooner, the cheaper on anything beyond '25.

[Chargers8491]

This O line is going to be a freaking freight train.

These guys are going to be running around like gorillas on crack.

[Critty]

Post Draft Prediction
Joe Alt - 2nd Team All Pro RT as a rookie.

[Fouts2herbert]

I think if they are liking Hart as FS, then would expect another CB signing.

so many big name safeties out there on the street and I don't see any of them getting the type of money that they want...yeah, Simmons would be a starter if they signed him and as of right now we have our starting safeties for 2024...

[Fouts2herbert]

Still looks like good value for round 5...now, hopefully Minter and crew help him lose his launching and whiffing:

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Still looks like the most obvious reach of the our draft, I'm going to trust that Hortiz knows his own back yard better than anyone and I heard rumors that one of our new coaches wanted him bad...Still's biggest draw from what I can tell is that if he pans out as a viable depth piece, his being on the roster saves the team a roster spot as he can play STs, and fill in at two possibly three positions in the secondary...

[blueman]

Still looks like the most obvious reach of the our draft, I'm going to trust that Hortiz knows his own back yard better than anyone and I heard rumors that one of our new coaches wanted him bad...Still's biggest draw from what I can tell is that if he pans out as a viable depth piece, his being on the roster saves the team a roster spot as he can play STs, and fill in at two possibly three positions in the secondary...

Not sure I buy that part about tackling, seen him wrap up plenty just fine. He’s got a ton of dog in him, aggressive as hell, that may be what they’re talking about, somehow. Maybe needs to play more controlled? Whatever, I love the pick, welcome addition to our secondary, all dogs allowed lol.

[Bolt4Knob]

^ This...we have a huge hole at FREE SAFETY...unless you all are good to roll with JT (Launchwhiffy Jr.) Woods...I have heard that the Bolts may try Hart out at FS, but who knows? I'd rather sign a vet FA if possible. If we can sign Simmons to a one-year deal at $6 mil with some incentives, if we have room, I would do that deal...remember, Derwin and Gilman are mainly STRONG safeties, though Derwin can play FS, and has done so at times...if we go with single high, Simmons would be the man...if we go with split deep safeties, imagine Derwin and Simmons...now THAT'S the DREAM TEAM at defensive back...

Another reason I keep pushing Simmons is when I looked at the list I posted - of available DBs (either CB or S) - for me, he is the best pure football player on the list. Now, I get it - he will probably also cost the most. And second, would signing a PURE CB (Gilmore or Witherspon) even if a lesser football player be better than Simmons. If that is the argument, thats fine, I get it. Don't want a mismatched player just to sign Simmons. Thats not smart either

And your point about Simmons being a true FS is another thing that goes in his column

The Chargers should have somewhere between 8 and 10m of pure cap space AFTER paying rookies, and allocating for the in-season costs -- Simmons would eat a good chunk of that. But they could do it

[Topcat]

Not sure I buy that part about tackling, seen him wrap up plenty just fine. He’s got a ton of dog in him, aggressive as hell, that may be what they’re talking about, somehow. Maybe needs to play more controlled? Whatever, I love the pick, welcome addition to our secondary, all dogs allowed lol.

Yep...in that same draft profile of Still, they also have him highly rated in run support...so I think this is another point in his favor...if he does have an occasional whiff, it must not be too bad...

[dmac_bolt]

I love Greg Roman’s philosophy of getting the running game going. But I hope he recognizes who he has at QB too. We could truly have a running game to set a up a killer passing game here.

they drafted 3 WRs ... I think they know

[dmac_bolt]

I think Hortiz is going to pick up a free agent to add to 53 man roster sooner or later. But whoever that is would be depth unless a starter went to IR. I don't see any UFA taking anyone's job away. Seem like a defense free agent makes more sense to add. Or maybe an OL for depth.

I think Pip is out of a job.
QJ has talent and likely steps up as WR1.
Palmer has competition for his job as WR2a. Even if he keeps it, he is sharing snaps with McConkey WR2b/SlotWR1.

Pip is not our starting RT. But he remains the best swing backup tackle on the roster. Guys have clamored for depth for a decade, we have it at OT today and folks want to trade it away and leave us one ankle twist away from Sarrell? for a Rd6 future pick? hmmm...I'm gonna say thats pound-foolish.

[Boltjolt]

Another reason I keep pushing Simmons is when I looked at the list I posted - of available DBs (either CB or S) - for me, he is the best pure football player on the list. Now, I get it - he will probably also cost the most. And second, would signing a PURE CB (Gilmore or Witherspon) even if a lesser football player be better than Simmons. If that is the argument, thats fine, I get it. Don't want a mismatched player just to sign Simmons. Thats not smart either

And your point about Simmons being a true FS is another thing that goes in his column

The Chargers should have somewhere between 8 and 10m of pure cap space AFTER paying rookies, and allocating for the in-season costs -- Simmons would eat a good chunk of that. But they could do it

I think thats a dream.. If he will cost 6 mil with that much space left, there is no way we are going into the season before it even starts with only 2 to 4 million for in season injuries, ....and im thinking we will add more than one guy before the season starts. They arent going to blow their wad on a FS. Have you looked at what they paid the guys they did sign? Not one close to 6 mil.

They only way this happens is IF they plan to release or trade Pipkins after June 1st....and it dont sound like it.