Official 2026 Chargers Roster Discussion | Roster Build | Free Agency

[Jack Burton]

2nd Round seems pretty high to go for a "complementary" back, but you have to like his speed and receiving ability. I might put him in my 4th Round cluster.

Jaydon Blue's career fumble rate at Texas was approximately one fumble every 26-30 touches. Specifically, he had eight fumbles in his 214 career touches as a Longhorn, leading to a fumble every 26.7 touches. In 2024, he fumbled four times in 134 carries, resulting in one fumble every 33.5 touches…..

[powderblueboy]

Jaydon Blue's career fumble rate at Texas was approximately one fumble every 26-30 touches. Specifically, he had eight fumbles in his 214 career touches as a Longhorn, leading to a fumble every 26.7 touches. In 2024, he fumbled four times in 134 carries, resulting in one fumble every 33.5 touches…..

jaydon blue is getting more notice, but he's simply not a guy you want to run between the tackles, so he's not an option here.

[powderblueboy]

I think Popper is just going off the fact that James signed for the vet minimum so nobody around the league was saying "sign him off 2023" - he was signed off 2024

I don't disagree with Popper either about LG from the draft - I just don't think he needs to be in Rounds 1-3
if it is - fine. But it doesn't NEED to be based on Harbaugh trenches nonsense

I keep on going back to the problem against Houston, the interior couldn't block and there was no 2nd option for Herbert.

I think those two thing get addressed early on Thursday/Friday .... a disruptor on the dline being the only possible other option.
If Becton goes down, where will they be?

99% sure it won't be Grant.

[Bolt4Knob]

I keep on going back to the problem against Houston, the interior couldn't block and there was no 2nd option for Herbert.

I think those two thing get addressed early on Thursday/Friday .... a disruptor on the dline being the only possible other option.

99% sure it won't be Grant.

Chargers also had zero receiving options other than Ladd McConkey - so TE and WR are also needs. Like you said, interior pass rush could be bolstered. Depth at Edge. CB and RB too
The Chargers have enough needs that they don't need to be locked in on position.
Personally, with signing Becton - I think the biggest needs on the roster are WR and TE

[Chargers8491]

Chargers also had zero receiving options other than Ladd McConkey - so TE and WR are also needs. Like you said, interior pass rush could be bolstered. Depth at Edge. CB and RB too
The Chargers have enough needs that they don't need to be locked in on position.
Personally, with signing Becton - I think the biggest needs on the roster are WR and TE

I agree WR and TE are needs the million-dollar question is when in the draft are they going to address those needs. People seem to think because it is a need they will address those positions early in the draft. I'm not so sure.

[CanadianBoltFan]

I just saw a few mock drafts online! Some weird picks. WR- Luther Burden for the Chargers in the first and RB-Jaydon Blue for us in the 2nd! Some of these mocks don't even try.

2 brutal picks

[powderblueboy]

I agree WR and TE are needs the million-dollar question is when in the draft are they going to address those needs. People seem to think because it is a need they will address those positions early in the draft. I'm not so sure.

Address them later and you are far more likely to miss.

Sure, if you are going to find someone who will start on day 3, choose that option.

[Bolt4Knob]

I agree WR and TE are needs the million-dollar question is when in the draft are they going to address those needs. People seem to think because it is a need they will address those positions early in the draft. I'm not so sure.

I am going with the DeCosta philosophy and thinking Hortiz will follow the same
look at the board - see who they have as best players
and if close -- taking need
if there is a true stellar player on the board - they will pick that player
I can evne see Emmanwori the pick possibly

[electricgold]

I agree WR and TE are needs the million-dollar question is when in the draft are they going to address those needs. People seem to think because it is a need they will address those positions early in the draft. I'm not so sure.

I bet if the Chargers don't get the WR they want within the first three rounds they probably sign Keenan!

[sonorajim]

I agree WR and TE are needs the million-dollar question is when in the draft are they going to address those needs. People seem to think because it is a need they will address those positions early in the draft. I'm not so sure.

No rookie is bumping Ladd from our top receiving target and we already upgraded TE receiver.. Need has been reduced by FA signings at WR, RB, TE, IOL, DL, LB and CB.
Hortiz will be taking BPA that fits and upgrades his existing team Rd 1 he'll want a player that will start or play a lot of reps as a rookie. It will depend on players gone, players remaining on Hortiz' draft board.

[Chargers8491]

No rookie is bumping Ladd from our top receiving target and we already upgraded TE receiver.. Need has been reduced by FA signings at WR, RB, TE, IOL, DL, LB and CB.
Hortiz will be taking BPA that fits and upgrades his existing team Rd 1 he'll want a player that will start or play a lot of reps as a rookie. It will depend on players gone, players remaining on Hortiz' draft board.

In regard to WR there is no reason to push for a WR early. They signed MW and they have Rice who has been written off by most of the fans. Plus they still have FA's that are available. No need to push it IMHO.

[Bolt4Knob]

I bet if the Chargers don't get the WR they want within the first three rounds they probably sign Keenan!

And my guess there are too many fans that want to pass on WR - like Tmac or Ebuka just to have an excuse for the team to sign "Slayer"

I am pretty sure Tyler from the GAC podcast is thinking this way. Hold off on WR until R4 so they can bring back Allen.