The Official 2026 Chargers Season Discussion - (0-2)

[Chargers8491]

Im seing his Pro Day time as 4.62.....he isnt as fast as McMillin.....or MW for that matter. Im not sure how they will use him since he isnt a real inline TE. We'll see in TC and Preseason. He needs some developing but can be a nice weapon.

Here is a nice tidbit article on him...link below the quote

Gadsden knows that he will have to improve on his blocking, especially in Roman’s run-heavy system.

“I’m better on the receiving end and still developing in the run game,” Gadsden said. “I’m always going to strive to be the best player, best tight end I can be. ... You want to get to the Hall of Fame, you want to be one of the greats.”





https://www.syracuse.com/orangefootb...gers-pick.html

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.

[jox g]

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.

I look fwd to seeing him (and others) in action @ preseason!

[charger1993]

We have Tre Harris...but sure...there will be packages, if Gadsen shows out in camp, where he could be flexed out, X, flanker....or big slot...certainly a possible redzone option...

But if Mdub goes down, your X is Harris...he will probably already be sharing time there anyway.

yeah right now i project the starting 3 wrs to be mdub, harris and ladd. after that its qj at the 4, so my hypothetical was if mdub goes down, instead of putting qj on the outside we try gadeson

[DerwinBosa]

Id say his circumstances held his production down. When TC started last year he wasn't even a year from injury and not sure when he had surgery. It's usually not right away and they worked him in slow in TC. Then add the fact Aaron had his boys there in GB.
Traded to a new team, learning a new offense.

When he got his chances he produced. 14.1 YPC

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.

[Chargers8491]

This is a pretty good write up about some of the UDFA the Chargers signed. Man, their O-line is going to be hug as well as the D-line.

Takeaways from the Chargers’ 2025 UDFA haul

[Charge!]

Im seing his Pro Day time as 4.62.....he isnt as fast as McMillin.....or MW for that matter. Im not sure how they will use him since he isnt a real inline TE. We'll see in TC and Preseason. He needs some developing but can be a nice weapon.

Here is a nice tidbit article on him...link below the quote

Gadsden knows that he will have to improve on his blocking, especially in Roman’s run-heavy system.

“I’m better on the receiving end and still developing in the run game,” Gadsden said. “I’m always going to strive to be the best player, best tight end I can be. ... You want to get to the Hall of Fame, you want to be one of the greats.”





https://www.syracuse.com/orangefootb...gers-pick.html

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???

[Charge!]

This is a pretty good write up about some of the UDFA the Chargers signed. Man, their O-line is going to be hug as well as the D-line.

Takeaways from the Chargers’ 2025 UDFA haul

and that RB Sanders will make the team as 3rd or 4th RB

[OG619FrightninLightnin]

I look fwd to seeing him (and others) in action @ preseason!

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[Charge!]

4 times!

agree!

[Whydachargers?]

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.

I hope to see Gadsden starting soon. He's going to take Safety pressure off the LOS with the occasional long pass play and lots of short stuff. The awesome thing is if a team puts a linebacker on Gadsden he'll be a good threat to break one with his speed and how he catches the ball (he doesn't need to slow down to make a body catch...he uses his hands). Then we're going to pound the rock over and over with our stud RB's.Can't wait.

[21&500]

Jim reportedly told OG that he has an immediate plan for him.
fwiw.

[Topcat]

While I agree Slayer would be productive, I think it would take too many reps away from the other new receivers we’ve added who will need them to develop.

Hard pass on KA for me.

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