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

[richpjr]

This morning, Bwn Solak and Jeremy Fowler named Omarion Hampton as their top OROY candidate.

It sounds like George Pickens to Dallas is a go, so QJ does not need to put on his traveling shoes.

I am skeptical that Hampton gets enough carries to put up the numbers needed to be the OROY. I think Harris starts early and gets the bulk of the carries with Hampton as his backup, at least early in the season.

[HerbieParadigm]

I want Hampton to not win ROY because Herbert is league MVP. Throw the god-damn Herbert!

[Chargers8491]

Judging by what I'm reading on this forum, by some who have watched only YouTube highlights of his at Auburn, KeAndre Lambert-Smith sounds like the most talented fifth-round pick in NFL history.

I hope for the best in Lambert-Smith and the rest of the wide receiver group, but I also find it strange that some have already assumed that he is going to beat out Johnston this season.

Speaking of WRs, I've been downing some research on the UDFAs the Chargers brought in. Here is an intriguing WR they signed:

Collin Brunstein WR, Illinois College (D3). 6'0, 187lbs. 4.53 40, 36 VJ, 10'6 BJ, and 6.89 3-cone. He had an eyepopping 58 TDs and 3,740 yds over the last 2 seasons. Of course, those numbers are against lesser competition in D3 but it's still impressive none the less.

[Chargers8491]

I am skeptical that Hampton gets enough carries to put up the numbers needed to be the OROY. I think Harris starts early and gets the bulk of the carries with Hampton as his backup, at least early in the season.

Running behind Becton and Alt he will get the numbers..lol

[wu-dai clan]

I guess people are just glossing over his drops in college. He is a body catcher and has gotten better his Senior year. The guy is a project.

KLS is a direct replacement for Chark.

[wu-dai clan]

I am skeptical that Hampton gets enough carries to put up the numbers needed to be the OROY. I think Harris starts early and gets the bulk of the carries with Hampton as his backup, at least early in the season.

Yessir. You could easily be right.

Solak in particular is very high on Hampton. He considers him the equal of Jeanty, overwhelming consensus pick for OROY. Ben says Omarion will excel and steal many, many snaps.

[wu-dai clan]

Big giant LOL.
Might I suggest
Boltnut
dmac_bolt
consider self scouting with regard to posting,
in addition to commenting on the takes of others.

[ChargerTrader]

Yessir. You could easily be right.

Solak in particular is very high on Hampton. He considers him the equal of Jeanty, overwhelming consensus pick for OROY. Ben says Omarion will excel and steal many, many snaps.

How does Harris feel about all this? I am sure he signed here to be RB1.

[Riverwalk]

Folks get as excited about the future as they get mad about the past. I’m excited to see what we have this year but I’m gonna wait to turn in my all star vote until after I see them play at least once.

Remember that DL player we drafted from Canada that had one viral 5 second video clip blowing up a 160 lb assistant coach in sneakers holding a blocking pad? Lol …

Bollocks! Hortiz’s drafted LT, Rice, Kelce, and Jamal Williams clones!

[dmac_bolt]

Big giant LOL.
Might I suggest
Boltnut
dmac_bolt
consider self scouting with regard to posting,
in addition to commenting on the takes of others.

how did I get dragged into this? what self-scouting did I fail in, could you be a bit less opaque in your posts? go ahead and be clear and specific - snarky obtuse inferences lead to miscommunication.

hey ... wait a minute here. I see what you're doing. you're trying to lure me back in, like a croc hidden under the surface waiting for a young gazelle to take a drink. diabolical, but its not gonna work this time - you're still the ...

[wu-dai clan]

How does Harris feel about all this? I am sure he signed here to be RB1.

Good point.
One year contract trap.

I was struck by Hortiz being sincerely happy for Poona, and his Rams contract. It is as thought it was an advertisement for UFAs to want to come to the Chargers.

[Bolt4Knob]

How does Harris feel about all this? I am sure he signed here to be RB1.

He got his 5.25m --
what is this about feelings? Are we hippies at a love fest - its about winning