Official 2025 Chargers Discussion | 2025 Roster Build | Free Agency and Draft

[Fouts2herbert]

Tannenbaum is a complete bozo, why do you guys care about what that idiot has to say, ESPN is a shell ofd it's former self and guys like Tannebaum are clear proof of how far ESPN has fallen...

[Steve]

I think Tannenbaum is trying to sell tickets and make headlines. Fine, but I don't think it happens

People seem to think:

1). We have a ton of cap space we can just blow it on the top echelon guys
2). Bosa (probably) leaving. I thin he is a fine situational guy still, but we got our production off of having 4 guys coming in waves, and Tuli needs to get more time on the field.
3). Mack maybe leaving (or at least slowing down) that someone like Garrett get us that elite level guy.

OK, If you are just looking at it that way, find. Garrett fits. Most of our front office guys come from Baltimore who likes to have waves of pass rusher.

Tuli and Dupree are good fits as part of the Edge foursome. If we can resign Mack, then we only need one guy, and given the age and abilities, it looks like adding a rookie is the way to go. Dupree still have really good speed off the edge, even though overall he is not that great a rusher. But he is a fine 4th guy. I would like to add someone who adds more speed than Tuli, Mack and Bosa, who are all fine rushers, but left us with times where chasing down QB who broke the pocket was a problem.

There are also some other vets who are being cut, who might be a good fit. Preston Smith was cut by Pitt a couple days ago. I don't want him as a every down guy, but he is a good fit as part of a deep rotation who can slide inside some. Not necessarily the speed guys, but OK. But I wouldn't pay a ton for any of them.

[Boltjolt]

How to build an NFL team (Given you have solid ownership, GM, Assistants, HC and Assistant Coaches):
They keep saying "D" wins championships so I would start w/ that foundation.
1. D can help the O get MORE chances to score via
a) turnovers
b) stopping on downs consistently.

We saw how the D LINE was paramount vs a usually potent offense in the last SB.
* 1. Draft Interior Linemen. Stud Dline must command double teams. Imagine having 2 starting ones that command double teams! Makes life easier for the Edge
* 2. Edge. Part of the DLine
The DLine stops RUN and PASS
That''s 4 players. A MUST. Have strong backups.

Linebackers - Stops RUN and PASS
Secondary - Stops PASS only (primarily)

Offense:
* 1. Stud QB
* 2. O Line: Get 5 studs! (Eagles went BIG, and the Chiefs went home). Go big or go home!
They handle RUN and PASS

That's 6 players. A MUST. Have strong backups.
* = Draft/Free agency/both

So for a total of 10 players out of 22 (with strong backups for the 10, you will have a strong winning foundation). Football is a TRENCHES game. TRENCHES win championships.
How many possessions did the Eagles keep with their Tush Push with the LARGEST offensive Linemen known to man since the beginning of football.
All about opportunity. A strong D gives the O more opportunities possessing the ball. The O creates more scoring opportunities via more 1st downs. They also keep their opponent from having the ball.
Football can be simplified yet effective. Of course, you supplement by bringing in other positions (TE Run & Pass, RB Run & Pass, WR Primarily Pass only on "O...." LB's, DB's on "D..... Kicker , Punter, Long Snapper), but you build a SOLID unshakable foundation NO MATTER WHAT). Build inside out.

In life, if we build//strengthen our inside 1st, (character), our outside can be strong.

Sending to Bolts via email.

😄... You don't think or new regime knows his to build a team?

This would be great to send to Telesco, Dean, John ,Lynn and Staley but thankfully they are all finally gone.

[Boltjolt]

The rumors of James Cook to the Bolts keep coming:

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/los-angeles-chargers/news/chargers-predicted-land-16-td-running-back-wild-trade-idea-afc-powerhouse/6d5b8ca2968f6a34bd9f1028

Along with Myles Garrett:

https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/char...keep-coming-up

See what an idiot like Tannanbaum does! He lost his credibility years ago

[CanadianBoltFan]

See what an idiot like Tannanbaum does! He lost his credibility years ago

Why pay assets for an RB approaching the best RB draft in many years?

I dont even want to use FA money on RB other than to keep JK a Charger.

[Fouts2herbert]

I guess it's nice that the media is talking about the Chargers for a change, they are also talking less about the Chiefs and the Cowboys, so that's kind of cool

[Boltjolt]

I guess it's nice that the media is talking about the Chargers for a change, they are also talking less about the Chiefs and the Cowboys, so that's kind of cool

I saw Fire Jerry hats ,...I think on Amazon? Maybe is was on X someone posted a link lol

[Bolt4Knob]

I think Tannenbaum is trying to sell tickets and make headlines. Fine, but I don't think it happens

People seem to think:

1). We have a ton of cap space we can just blow it on the top echelon guys
2). Bosa (probably) leaving. I thin he is a fine situational guy still, but we got our production off of having 4 guys coming in waves, and Tuli needs to get more time on the field.
3). Mack maybe leaving (or at least slowing down) that someone like Garrett get us that elite level guy.

OK, If you are just looking at it that way, find. Garrett fits. Most of our front office guys come from Baltimore who likes to have waves of pass rusher.

Tuli and Dupree are good fits as part of the Edge foursome. If we can resign Mack, then we only need one guy, and given the age and abilities, it looks like adding a rookie is the way to go. Dupree still have really good speed off the edge, even though overall he is not that great a rusher. But he is a fine 4th guy. I would like to add someone who adds more speed than Tuli, Mack and Bosa, who are all fine rushers, but left us with times where chasing down QB who broke the pocket was a problem.

There are also some other vets who are being cut, who might be a good fit. Preston Smith was cut by Pitt a couple days ago. I don't want him as a every down guy, but he is a good fit as part of a deep rotation who can slide inside some. Not necessarily the speed guys, but OK. But I wouldn't pay a ton for any of them.

I don't think the Chargers can have both Garrett and Mack. I think that would be an either or situation. I think the cost to get Garrett will be very steep - not cap wise - but to trade for. I don't think its realistic.

I think the Chargers need to draft Edge and sign Edge -- whether that is Mack or Sweat or Baron Browning or some guy I never heard of it but Minter can make into a "Steve Foley" type -- misused on another roster

[Chargers8491]

The rumors of James Cook to the Bolts keep coming:

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/los-angeles-chargers/news/chargers-predicted-land-16-td-running-back-wild-trade-idea-afc-powerhouse/6d5b8ca2968f6a34bd9f1028

Along with Myles Garrett:

https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/char...keep-coming-up

I mentioned Cook the other day. He is young and in the last year of his contract. I don't know if the Bills would let him go but if the Chargers are interested it wouldn't hurt to ask. I think I would rather they get a RB in the draft though.

[Chargers8491]

I don't think the Chargers can have both Garrett and Mack. I think that would be an either or situation. I think the cost to get Garrett will be very steep - not cap wise - but to trade for. I don't think its realistic.

I think the Chargers need to draft Edge and sign Edge -- whether that is Mack or Sweat or Baron Browning or some guy I never heard of it but Minter can make into a "Steve Foley" type -- misused on another roster

As much as I would love Garrett I don't know if I like the idea giving up the draft capital it's going to take to get him. I would rather see them re-sign Mack, sign Sweat or Chase, and draft an ED.

[Topcat]

I guess it's nice that the media is talking about the Chargers for a change, they are also talking less about the Chiefs and the Cowboys, so that's kind of cool

Apparently, they got the memo from the NFL...new teams are on the rise...

[Bolt4Knob]

As much as I would love Garrett I don't know if I like the idea giving up the draft capital it's going to take to get him. I would rather see them re-sign Mack, sign Sweat or Chase, and draft an ED.

Chase is interesting as the Saints are kind of in a position where they almost have to overpay to keep him as the cap hit would be pretty damn huge if he leaves. But two years removed from his injury for the 2025 season , is only 26, if he hits free agency, might be a nice candidate. But I think the Saints will keep him as they have too

Mack - I am good on the right contract arrangement as I have stated - at his age, more year to year that you can get out of easily next year. I keep going back to Von Miller but it was pretty obvious the Bills had to keep him around long past his expiration date for what he was being paid.

But for sure, Edge needs to be a draft pick this April