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[ChargersPowderBlue]

To be honest,.... Not really.

I'm not either.

With Tony Jefferson getting a tryout with the team, that appears to show we have no interest in S Justin Simmons from Denver who is a much better player. I don’t think Hortiz would embarrass a vet with a fake tryout.

Probably because Simmons will demand too much money for his services. The team re-signed Alohi Gilman, and he isn't exactly a bad player.

[Heatmiser]

Jefferson had an ACL and then played a little bit after recovery and has been retired for what is it, two years? He is a GREAT clubhouse guy and he has played a lot of football. I think best case, it is sort of like when Lonnie Young was signed to play on the Bobby Ross teams. A smart, teambuilding safety who won't make big mistakes but won't make big plays and is kind of limited now so don't want him playing a ton. But he is better than Woods and Finley at this point in their careers and might really help them reach their potential.

TG

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With Tony Jefferson getting a tryout with the team, that appears to show we have no interest in S Justin Simmons from Denver who is a much better player. I don’t think Hortiz would embarrass a vet with a fake tryout.

Plus, I think we just can't afford him...

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Jefferson had an ACL and then played a little bit after recovery and has been retired for what is it, two years? He is a GREAT clubhouse guy and he has played a lot of football. I think best case, it is sort of like when Lonnie Young was signed to play on the Bobby Ross teams. A smart, teambuilding safety who won't make big mistakes but won't make big plays and is kind of limited now so don't want him playing a ton. But he is better than Woods and Finley at this point in their careers and might really help them reach their potential.

TG

If Jefferson stays healthy, I'll feel better about our FS room...Woods still a big question mark...

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It's "curtains" for the Chargers...Harbo keeping everyone on their toes:

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https://x.com/Eric_L_Smith/status/1795896852417753241

[dmac_bolt]

More vet experience, definitely. Physical ability, probably not.
Jefferson is 32 y.o., last good season was 2018, hasn't played much since. Up and down with other teams, retired a while..
He has a chance to make #5 S out of DJ, Gillman, Woods, Leonard, Finley, Dent, Harper, Phillips if he looks closer to 2018 than any time since in his tryout.
I wish him luck. He'll need it.

I'm definitely in wait and see ... an aged safety thats been out of football for a year ... hasn't played a full season since 2017 (or 2018 14 gms) ... reportedly ran a 4.75 40 in his prime ... uh, idunno? Excited? no. Eastlake High kid from CV ...

I'm still betting on Woods or Dent beating both of them out for now, but as always - COMPETE. TJ looks like a very long shot to me.

Re: F21 - not sure the dynamics that led to his tryout, maybe it was TJ's agent asking for a tryout and Joe said, ok, but no promises beyond that. to quote the late great Sgt Schultz "I KNOW NOTHING!"

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

If Jefferson stays healthy, I'll feel better about our FS room...Woods still a big question mark...

I honestly don't expect Jefferson to make the team. I think the point in signing him is to bring in a guy Hortiz trusts to show the young guys how a pro competes.

So if Woods, Finley, or anybody else becomes a better player because they competed with Tony Jefferson? Mission accomplished.

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https://boltbeat.com/posts/former-chargers-teammate-shy-away-slamming-justin-herbert

"Fightin' words" in my book.

[Boltjolt]

Jefferson had an ACL and then played a little bit after recovery and has been retired for what is it, two years? He is a GREAT clubhouse guy and he has played a lot of football. I think best case, it is sort of like when Lonnie Young was signed to play on the Bobby Ross teams. A smart, teambuilding safety who won't make big mistakes but won't make big plays and is kind of limited now so don't want him playing a ton. But he is better than Woods and Finley at this point in their careers and might really help them reach their potential.

TG

He hasnt played in more than 9 games since 2019. Nothing wrong with giving him a tryout if he ants to see if he can still play but i dont expect much from him. And yes it appears someone like Simmons isnt in the plans, which i figured but i still still idiots on Twitter saying we should of traded for Jefferson or we should sign Higgins. Some fans have no clue a salary cap exists i guess lol.

[Boltjolt]

https://boltbeat.com/posts/former-ch...justin-herbert

"Fightin' words" in my book.

Well, i cant argue it. But now that we should have a much better defense, we shouldnt be giving those leads back that he got for us and makes him look better. Giving up leads we got late happened to Rivers ALL THE TIME!

[wu-dai clan]

Per 2013 Walter Football draft profile, Tony Jefferson is a good wrap up tackler.

That is what we are looking for.

[sonorajim]

Well, i cant argue it. But now that we should have a much better defense, we shouldnt be giving those leads back that he got for us and makes him look better. Giving up leads we got late happened to Rivers ALL THE TIME!

Much better D AND a run game on offense. The famous Jax 28-0 loss could have been averted with a few successful runs. AND some 3rd quarter offense of any kind. Herbert is the 3 and out king of the NFL in 3rd quarters- something I blame on play calling and lack of run offense.