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[Boltjolt]

Greg Cosell says Hampton is going to be a beast in MM's run game. They do the Chargers last @18:27

Greg Cosell: 2026 AFC West Season PREVIEW

Cosell gave props to Tarheeb as well. I like these guys. Ross when he talks he reminds me of Bill Murrays charactor in Caddyshack

[Topcat]

Greg Cosell says Hampton is going to be a beast in MM's run game. They do the Chargers last @18:27

Greg Cosell: 2026 AFC West Season PREVIEW

Cosell is really high on Tarheeb Still...both Cosell and Tucker seem to imply Slaughter will be the LG, but no mention of battling it out in PC with Wily Kayode...

[Velo]

Cosell gave props to Tarheeb as well. I like these guys. Ross when he talks he reminds me of Bill Murrays charactor in Caddyshack

Cosell is really high on Tarheeb Still...both Cosell and Tucker seem to imply Slaughter will be the LG, but no mention of battling it out in PC with Wily Kayode...

RE Still, I remember in the week 3 Bronco game, JK Dobbins stiff-armed Henley to the turf and scored. On another play Dobbins tried to stiff-arm Still and Tarheeb put him on the ground.

[gzubeck]

Thought I'd post this very balanced non homer view of the Chargers this season. As a homer I'm much more optimistic given the additions we've made in the off season.

[DerwinBosa]

Greg Cosell says Hampton is going to be a beast in MM's run game. They do the Chargers last @18:27

Greg Cosell: 2026 AFC West Season PREVIEW

That's a pretty good preview. I liked how he called McDaniel a running game savant. I'm really excited to see how much the running game is going to improve under McDaniel. I'm expecting a huge year out of Hampton, but I also think Vidal and Mitchell are going to be outstanding complements.

[Topcat]

RE Still, I remember in the week 3 Bronco game, JK Dobbins stiff-armed Henley to the turf and scored. On another play Dobbins tried to stiff-arm Still and Tarheeb put him on the ground.

Henley has about 30 lbs. more than Still, but apparently Still plays with better leverage, angles and tackling ability (at least on some plays)...nice to have a feisty corner who is a willing and able tackler...

[beachcomber]

QB Herbert, Trey Lance
RB Omarion, Keaton Mitchell, Kimani
FB Alec Ingold
WR Keenan, Ladd, QJ, Tre Harris, KLS, Brenen Thompson * not expecting much from the latter, Keenan signed Aug 5 last go 'round, McConk is better as a No. 2
TE Gadsden, David Njoku, Charlie Kolar
OT Rashawn, Joe, Pips, Travis Burke * Sam Teets had Isaiah World as his third overall prospect last go 'round
LG Jake Slaughter, Kayode Awosika * wondering if Slaughter is ever gonna slide over into the pivot, or if he's gonna just stick @guard for good
OC Tyler Biadasz
RG Cole Strange, Trevor Penning, Logan Taylor

NT Dalvin Tomlinson, Nick Barrett
DT Teair Tart, Jamaree Caldwell * guessin' they got Caldwell penciled in to play a little bit of everything on the IDL
DE Justin Eboigbe * would be surprised if they retain Matlock here
ED Khalil, Tuli, Akheem Mesidor, Nadame Tucker, Kyle Kennard
ILB Denzel * had him/Junior Colson penciled in last time here, albeit not sure they don't just go w/the four LBs
OLB Daiyan, Troy Dye, Del'Shawn Phillips
SAF Derwin, Molden, RJ Mickens, Kendall Williamson, Genesis Smith, Tony Jefferson * chance that the latter starts the season on the ps
CB Donte Jackson, Tarheeb, Cam Hart, Nikko Reed, Deane Leonard

[powderblueboy]

Thought I'd post this very balanced non homer view of the Chargers this season. As a homer I'm much more optimistic given the additions we've made in the off season.

Isn't the Ugly Truth one of the posters here?

[sonorajim]

Thought I'd post this very balanced non homer view of the Chargers this season. As a homer I'm much more optimistic given the additions we've made in the off season.

Not bad. We're all guessing at this point and LAC looked like shit in the playoffs repeatedly. IMO we addressed key problems specifically, added depth and some very good players. I think the video addresses players as individuals more than as a team and makes a point about OL "anchor" rather than wide zone blocking. IMO the '26 season and Post Season will be about team effort. HC, GM, OC, DC, STC, staff, starters and depth.

[powderblueboy]

Matt 'money' Smith with Phill Simms on Bleav:

On the Charger offense, and bringing in Mike McDaniel: “it’s just got to work, when i look at it” - Phil Simms


“I think it (the offensive line) could be really, really good …. They got the greatest pass protector i think they could get and that is the OC” - Phill Simms


“I think the Chargers offense is going to be something to be very scared of …” - Phils Simms


On the chiefs upcoming season: “i think its going to be a rough year ….’they have been throwing band aids on it for many, many years now and I would be surprised …(if they are a factor)” - Phil Simms

[Velo]

We will always remember...

[Destrier]

QB Herbert, Trey Lance
RB Omarion, Keaton Mitchell, Kimani
FB Alec Ingold
WR Keenan, Ladd, QJ, Tre Harris, KLS, Brenen Thompson * not expecting much from the latter, Keenan signed Aug 5 last go 'round, McConk is better as a No. 2
TE Gadsden, David Njoku, Charlie Kolar
OT Rashawn, Joe, Pips, Travis Burke * Sam Teets had Isaiah World as his third overall prospect last go 'round
LG Jake Slaughter, Kayode Awosika * wondering if Slaughter is ever gonna slide over into the pivot, or if he's gonna just stick @guard for good
OC Tyler Biadasz
RG Cole Strange, Trevor Penning, Logan Taylor

NT Dalvin Tomlinson, Nick Barrett
DT Teair Tart, Jamaree Caldwell * guessin' they got Caldwell penciled in to play a little bit of everything on the IDL
DE Justin Eboigbe * would be surprised if they retain Matlock here
ED Khalil, Tuli, Akheem Mesidor, Nadame Tucker, Kyle Kennard
ILB Denzel * had him/Junior Colson penciled in last time here, albeit not sure they don't just go w/the four LBs
OLB Daiyan, Troy Dye, Del'Shawn Phillips
SAF Derwin, Molden, RJ Mickens, Kendall Williamson, Genesis Smith, Tony Jefferson * chance that the latter starts the season on the ps
CB Donte Jackson, Tarheeb, Cam Hart, Nikko Reed, Deane Leonard

There is no way a 2.2 YAC Keenan Allen is coming back. MM's offense is YAC oriented offense. The league average YAC is over 5. I love Keenan as much as anyone but that ship has sailed.