Official 2025 Chargers Discussion | 2025 Roster Build | In-Season

[Topcat]

True. But he's going to be 31 in October, and below is his injury history. For some reason the back injury, a small fracture, in Week 18 of 2022 was left out of this. He's gotten beaten up over the years. I'm not betting against him, but I wouldn't say he's in his prime, so I'm also not betting on him to make the team.

Sep 24, 2023	NFL	Knee ACL Tear Grade 3	14	Williams sustained a left knee injury in Week 3 vs. the Vikings. He was later diagnosed with a season-ending ACL tear.
Nov 20, 2022	NFL	Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1	2	Williams aggravated his right ankle injury in Week 11.
Oct 23, 2022	NFL	Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain Grade 3	2	Williams was helped off the field, unable to put any weight on his right leg.
Dec 13, 2020	NFL	Back Lower Lumbar Sprain Grade 1	-	Williams suffered a back injury during the Chargers' Week 14 win against the Falcons. He didn't miss any game
Sep 27, 2020	NFL	Thigh Hamstring Strain Grade 2	1	Williams injured his hamstring during Week 3's contest against the Panthers. He missed the next game
Aug 23, 2020	NFL	Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain Grade 1	-	Williams suffered a sprained AC joint in training camp. He was active for the Week 1 game against the Bengals
Sep 25, 2019	NFL	Back Lower Lumbar Muscle Spasms Grade 1	1	Williams suffered a back injury that kept him out of the Chargers’ practice ahead of Week 4 game vs. Miami. He missed the game
Nov 23, 2017	NFL	Knee Unspecified Bruise Grade 1	1	Williams missed 1 game with a bone bruise on his right knee.
May 12, 2017	NFL	Back Vertebral Disc Hernia Grade 1	5	Williams suffered what the team called a "mild disc herniation in his lower back" on the 1st day of rookie minicamp. He didn't return to practice until September and didn't play until mid-October (Week 6).
Sep 5, 2015	Non-NFL	Cervical Neck Fracture Grade 1	14	Williams fractured the C6 vertebrae at the base of his neck in the 1st game of the 2015 season at Clemson.

One more good reason to draft TWO quality wideouts...injury insurance...

[Charge!]

Agree...and there is also that slightly disturbing report about Slayer barking at Herbie about not getting enough targets...don't need that, please...

KA is a me-me player.... his best season was a contract year....

KA....many times has said or tweeted many stupid things before games against Raiders, NE, Jax...etc.... that were used by opposition to fire up their teams and kick our asses....and he did little in those losses.... he has never been mature..,,

[Jack Burton]

One more good reason to draft TWO quality wideouts...injury insurance...

MW will be on IR by week y Week 5-6

[Topcat]

I didn't know you could even put a tender on a UFA...but the Bolts did it with Dobbins. Here's how it works:

"What is a UFA tender in the NFL?

Similar to a franchise tag, a UFA tender can be placed on a pending unrestricted free agent. When the tender is applied, a player has until a certain day to sign with a team before his negotiating rights become owned exclusively by his former team.

In Dobbins' case, the running back has until July 22 to sign with a team, and he would count towards the Chargers' compensatory draft formula for the 2026 draft. If he does not sign with another team before that date, Los Angeles then holds his exclusive negotiating rights.

Why did the Chargers apply UFA tender to J.K. Dobbins?

It's not totally clear why the Chargers decided to use the UFA tender on Dobbins, but it is definitely a favorable situation for the team.

Dobbins, who is an unrestricted free agent, now has until July to sign with a team before Los Angeles retains his exclusive negotiating rights. If he signs with a team prior to their training camp opening, he will count towards the cap for that team, and the Chargers will get a compensatory draft pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The running back was an important piece of head coach Jim Harbaugh's offense last year, and there seems to still be interest in bringing him back next season. However, if Dobbins signs with a different team before training camp begins, the Chargers will still receive a compensatory draft pick."

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/jk-dobbins-ufa-tender-explained-chargers/17aed89c581921427c3a2721

[Boltjolt]

so you are saying, the TE we drafted is not as fast as a WR?...drafted early in first round.... lol

I believe that is possible and likely.... lol

but remember.... 40 yard times dont mean everything.... Golden ran a crazy fast 40 but it does not show up on field.... Jerry Rice ran really slow 40..... but neve got caught from behind in NFL.... lol

Lets just see how the players play.... maybe he cant get open in NFL... but maybe he is like Gates and others and just finds ways to get open???

I only replied to someone saying he was the same speed as McMillin. Had nothing to do more than that and of course a 40 isn't everything. We have 2-3 X receivers now, maybe 4 so no idea if they would have any plans to use him there.

[dmac_bolt]

I'm wondering if they are going to ask Gadsden to put on weight or just let him run wild. I'm really interested to see how they are going to use him this year and wonder if he is going to get much playing time.

Folks talk about him like he’s 225. I don’t get it. Loveland 245lb. Gadsden 243lb. He’s not a flyweight like Smartt.

[dmac_bolt]

KA is a me-me player.... his best season was a contract year....

KA....many times has said or tweeted many stupid things before games against Raiders, NE, Jax...etc.... that were used by opposition to fire up their teams and kick our asses....and he did little in those losses.... he has never been mature..,,

His best season yards was 2017. he signed his first big contract in 2016 for $45/4
His second best season was 2023. His 4th best year was 2021. He signed his second big contract in 2020 $80/4.

wrong both times. Hate on, bruh.

[Topcat]

Folks talk about him like he’s 225. I don’t get it. Loveland 245lb. Gadsden 243lb. He’s not a flyweight like Smartt.

Good point...

[Topcat]

MW will be on IR by week y Week 5-6

Oh, come on! Think POSITIVE, man!!!

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[dmac_bolt]

Good point...

All you have to do is watch his tape and it’s obvious he’s not a small guy. They will get him blocking enough so they can use him either in-line tight or close to the OT in a narrow slot. They will get matchups against LBs and it will be a nightmare … for the defenders.

then they’ll send him out wide and bring two WRs into slots, one motioning … and now DBs and LBs are all WTF should we do, should the DBs all run into the middle and LBs run out to the sideline or are we really gonna let WRs shred our Lbs on underneath passes.

THEN - they say fuck this and bring their safeties up to help their LBs. PEWWW … Ladd and KLS streaking behind the secondary for herbabombs!

Then they drop them further back and BAM … they get hit with the Double-H hammer in the backfield … thing of beauty, it shall be!

That is … Just as long as we have a RG and OC …

[Topcat]

All you have to do is watch his tape and it’s obvious he’s not a small guy. They will get him blocking enough so they can use him either in-line tight or close to the OT in a narrow slot. They will get matchups against LBs and it will be a nightmare … for the defenders.

then they’ll send him out wide and bring two WRs into slots, one motioning … and now DBs and LBs are all WTF should we do, should the DBs all run into the middle and LBs run out to the sideline or are we really gonna let WRs shred our Lbs on underneath passes.

THEN - they say fuck this and bring their safeties up to help their LBs. PEWWW … Ladd and KLS streaking behind the secondary for herbabombs!

Then they drop them further back and BAM … they get hit with the Double-H hammer in the backfield … thing of beauty, it shall be!

That is … Just as long as we have a RG and OC …

Well, we have the RG in Becton...and as u point out OC still a question mark...as is Zion...hopefully he and James work out...

[Boltinloudguy]

Well, we have the RG in Becton...and as u point out OC still a question mark...as is Zion...hopefully he and James work out...

I think James runs away with the starting C position IMO. Who knows, he could elevate Zion’s game. I hear a lot complaining about drafting a G late. LG is Zion’s to lose and they upgraded C and RG. To have Boze as your backup LG and C, is a good problem to have. You also have Salyer and now Taylor. Pip will be the swing. That is the one position on the Oline I can see them bringing in, OT to compete with Pip.