Official 2026 Chargers Roster Discussion | Roster Build | 2nd Wave Of Free Agency

[CanadianBoltFan]

We need a (225lb) running back to pair with at least Dobbins (if they bring him back) and Vidal. It's possible Gus will be back next year if they don't cut him. I would be ok if they don't cut him and have a 225ish lbs RB from the draft, Gus, JK, and Vidal going into next year.

Good news, this draft is loaded with 225 lb RBs and some are very good

[CanadianBoltFan]

TE1 doesn't necessarily have to be a great blocker but it helps that they can block. Gates wasn't that good a blocker but more than made up for it with his recieving skills. We also had LT.
Maybe getting a better RB will offset that. I do want Dobbins back but we need a better RB to go with him.

Agreed

[CanadianBoltFan]

Gates was Rivers the Chargers #1 WR for several seasons. But the Harbaugh/Roman method values blocking over receiving I think. I agree, upgrade at RB but keep Dobbins.

That is my whole point, These guys are too carried away with blocking over receiving. The result is an anemic offense that is often totally ineffective and painful to watch.

[Velo]

That is my whole point, These guys are too carried away with blocking over receiving. The result is an anemic offense that is often totally ineffective and painful to watch.

Roman had Mark Andrews in Balt and Vernon Davis in SF. I don't know about their blocking skills, but they are/were both really good receivers. Andrews was Lamar's #1 receiver for a couple of seasons when Roman was OC in Balt.

[dmac_bolt]

Gates was Rivers the Chargers #1 WR for several seasons. But the Harbaugh/Roman method values blocking over receiving I think. I agree, upgrade at RB but keep Dobbins.

They need to balance their thinking a bit for modern NFL. 10 great blockers ain’t taking Herbie anywhere.

[Maniaque 6]

Roman had Mark Andrews in Balt and Vernon Davis in SF. I don't know about their blocking skills, but they are/were both really good receivers. Andrews was Lamar's #1 receiver for a couple of seasons when Roman was OC in Balt.

Don't remember the RBs who were there.
I think it is very important in that scheme.

[CanadianBoltFan]

Roman had Mark Andrews in Balt and Vernon Davis in SF. I don't know about their blocking skills, but they are/were both really good receivers. Andrews was Lamar's #1 receiver for a couple of seasons when Roman was OC in Balt.

Agreed. I assume Andrews can hold his own in blocking, pretty solid big guy.

I am not suggesting a move TE who doesnt block for these guys, but there is a happy medium. TE is a deadly weapon for many of the better offenses. It shouldnt be a black hole void of talent for the sake of blocking.

[CanadianBoltFan]

They need to balance their thinking a bit for modern NFL. 10 great blockers ain’t taking Herbie anywhere.

Being 8-5 is fun.

Watching this offense or watching Justin Herbert turned into a game manager isnt.

[Velo]

Stone Smartt was never a TE until he entered the NFL. He was a QB in high school and a QB turned WR at Old Dominion. He's also undersized for a TE. He's the same weight as Laviska Shenault, the WR just signed to the PS. So he's never going to be more than barely competent as a blocker. He is showing he can be a receiver, he's definitely not afraid to go up and snag balls in traffic. Let's see if they can exploit him more in this capacity.

[richpjr]

That is my whole point, These guys are too carried away with blocking over receiving. The result is an anemic offense that is often totally ineffective and painful to watch.

The ironic thing about this statement is that some predicted people would complain about this very thing - yet Harbaugh would win anyway.

[CanadianBoltFan]

The ironic thing about this statement is that some predicted people would complain about this very thing - yet Harbaugh would win anyway.

He is winning the games he should win ona last place schedule but it does need to be pointed out he is 0-4 against the real playoff contender teams in the AFC he has played.

Winning those games is where an effective offense comes in

[Chargers8491]

Winning is relative. He is winning the games he should win ona last place schedule but it does need to be pointed out he is 0-4 against the real playoff contender teams in the AFC he has played.

Winning those games is where an effective offense comes in

The Chargers just don't have the horses yet. It's pretty obvious that the plan was to build the defense first. They gutted the offense to pay for the defense. KA could have stayed but he chose to leave. I think some fans expectations are unrealistic. They really have one offensive weapon in Ladd. In spite of all is the more than likely will make the POs as a WC team which is a great achievement considering. All they need to do is get in the POs and anything can happen especially if they are mostly healthy.