Welcome Junior Colson, LB, Michigan

[Riverwalk]

Disagree with DD. It’s never a bad pick to get a stud return man. Every punt return you are on the edge of your seat as he could take it to the house. Especially with the Greek tragedy we have had the last decade at returners.

They changed the kickoff rules because most kicks weren’t being returned. New rules will change that but is DD the guy or a RB, or one of your larger WR’s? TBD, I guess.

[FoutsFan]

They changed the kickoff rules because most kicks weren’t being returned. New rules will change that but is DD the guy or a RB, or one of your larger WR’s? TBD, I guess.

They didn’t change punt returns and that is DD’s forte.

[sonorajim]

They didn’t change punt returns and that is DD’s forte.

They made the kick return resemble the punt return. Not hard to imagine DD competing as a KR.

[AK47]

Colson already knows the D so he will be way ahead of the curve for most rookies.

Knows the system + DC + HC + Trainer = sped up his NFL transition by at least 1 season maybe 2 seasons. Lets see how long it takes for him to wear the green dot.

[Duck of Death]

3 home runs in a row. My second fave LB in the draft, very good value in Rd3. Well done so far …

Gotta admit, it feels a little weird not yelling “WTF?” following a Chargers’ 3rd round selection.

[UtahBolt]

Gotta admit, it feels a little weird not yelling “WTF?” following a Chargers’ 3rd round selection.

Tre McKitty, Dan Feeney, Craig Mager and Chris Watt all wanted me to tell you Hi.

[dmac_bolt]

Three picks so far and each of them will no doubt be starters but also likely the best player on the Chargers at their position.


Contrast that with 2023 draft….QJ, Daiyan Henley, and Derius Davis, It’s laughable if it wasn’t so pathetic.

It didn’t get any better after the first three in that 2023 draft. Jordan McFadden, Scott Matlock, and Max Dugan were next picks.

FU Telesco.

It’s amazing the impact Harbaugh and Hortiz are having on this franchise. I think Edwards and Dobbins are huge upgrades to the RB room too.

Still some gaping holes to fill. DT & CB. And more WR’s.

I still like Henley as a weak side LB … we’ve not see if he can become a pro because he played for Staley.

McFadden could develop into a player. Others … not as much. I still smile thinking about the Matlock excitement that he was our new secret TE-ish OL6-eligible TD-scoring red zone weapon lol. Good times …

[Boltx]

Out of all our picks (and I like them all), I think I am most excited about Colson.

[21&500]

Out of all our picks (and I like them all), I think I am most excited about Colson.

Same.
perhaps it's wise to temper my expectations I have of him as THE leader on D for years to come...

but the again, I've never been confused for "wise".

[AK47]

Out of all our picks (and I like them all), I think I am most excited about Colson.

For multiple reasons respectively, our first 3 picks are safe contributors.

#1 rated OT with rare size and athleticism to play both LT/RT positions, a WR that can create separation via crisp routes with legit 4.39 speed, a LB that knows the defense, DC, HC, Trainer.

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

A.J. Finley-- a UDFA from last year-- has shown a lot more than J.T. Woods has in two full seasons. If either makes the team in 2024, it will be Finley.

To make the team THIS year, guys like Ja'Sir Taylor and Deane Leonard will have to clearly outplay Tarheeb Still and Cam Hart... which doesn't seem likely. Taylor and Leonard are a lot closer to the end of their rookie contracts, and weren't drafted for the traits that the new regime covets.

And there will be massive turnover in what was the bottom third of the 2023 roster. Judging from the number of UDFA O-linemen that have been signed, Foster Sarrell and Brenden Jaimes shouldn't be renewing any leases. With Will Dissly and Hayden Hurst signed, Stone Smartt and Donald Parham are almost certain casualties. The RB room will be night-and-day different, with Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins and Kimani Vidal the most prominent new faces. If Ben Mason counts as a RB instead of a TE, that's the entire group, which would mean ZERO holdovers from last year.

The 2024 Bolts are going to look very, very different from last year's edition.