Welcome Kimani Vidal, RB, Troy

[Lefty2SLO]

U forgot to mention Staley stubbornly sticking with his lame Pattern Match Defense...

Not specifically, but there was so much material I had to throw in the catchall 'everything Staley', otherwise I'd be at it all day . . . . . . . . . . .

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

We can only dream he'd be close to DS . . . . . . . . . . Sproles was a freak - made guys look stupid on the field. This guy looks more like Michael Turner light. Sproles played at 185 - 189, Vidal's at 213. When you actually can find him - it's going to hurt . . . . . . . . .

Good one, man!

Vidal's center of gravity is so low that taller defenders in the second level have to commit-- ie- leave their feet-- to have a chance of tackling him. I can see where he's capable of doing a lot of damage running behind a strong O-line.

And he's a solid pass blocker?!? Can't wait to see him in action.

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

Spillers days are numbered.

Maybe so, but to be fair, he was running behind the same line that was getting Justin Herbert killed.

I hold no high hopes for Spiller, but still believe he deserves a look with the improvements in place.

[Leslie Grossman]

I'm loving the highlights. Great balance. He will be hidden in the redwood forest of the Chargers OL.

5TDs in the Sun Belt Championship game.

Vidal quick right behind Alt/Pipkins/Mason/Dissly

[Lone Bolt]

Fabian Lovett...Drake Nugent...the Incredible Holker?

[Jack Burton]

Kimani Vidal had more runs of 10 yds or more than any other RB in FBS.

Vidal had 94 missed tackles forced just last season.

[Jack Burton]

RB Kimani Vidal had 1056 yds gained after 1st contact.

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

RB Kimani Vidal had 1056 yds gained after 1st contact.

Looking forward to seeing this guy run behind the bulldozer O-line that's being built. OMG, those mofos are eNORmous!

When a guy like Vidal follows a block and gets into the second level of the defense unscathed, he's a nightmare to contain, in a Darren Sproles-like way. His shiftiness and low center of gravity should result in defenders breaking ankles and losing jockstraps.

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

Kimani Vidal had more runs of 10 yds or more than any other RB in FBS.

Vidal had 94 missed tackles forced just last season.

The fact that he's already solid as a pass protector is a HUGE plus, too. This kid brings a whole lot to the table.

[pigskin]

I've read sproles, mini Turner, to me he reminds me of MJD.

[Fouts2herbert]

Vidal will most likely play only on Special Teams his first year. Spiller has experience over him.

Nobody here wanted Spiller to succeed more than me, but no, Spiller was already on the bubble BEFORE they drafted Vidal, this is the end for Spiller in a bolt uniform he won't make it to the final roster...

[Fouts2herbert]

Everything is good to go. I am so ready for some old-school football from these Chargers. Grind it out on offense and totally subdue your opponent on defense. It's really about time we started playing this way.

how about just some FOOTBALL football...shit that makes sense...