Initial 53 | Cuts and Practice Squad Buildout

[Whydachargers?]

Telesco would've never traded away day 3 picks for veteran players who can help the team now because he needed those picks to draft guys like Rountree, Spiller and Duggan.

Funny and Sad BUT true.

[Boltbaby]

The more I read on Molden I am liking the pick up. He could push Taylor for starting slot., he comes with higher pedigree, and while taylor has been improving he isnt irreplacable.

We have another son of NFLer. His father Alex, was an 11th overall draft pick and played 8 seasons in NFL. I actually remember Holden now, getting drafted from Washington Huskies who are pretty close to me.

I thought that name sounded familiar. Cool!

[Charge!]

when being wrong can feel sooooo good...I know we're all scarred from years and years of fucking bullshit, but see, we do deserve nice things

agree... im 63 and been a die hard fan for over 50 years!.....and i have seen everything from Klein to Spanos.... i borrowed money to be at and experience our ONLY SB!.... I saw it as a once in a lifetime event!....

I hope im wrong and I see the Chargers again in a SB.... we have the best coach we have had since Bobby Ross who somehow got our less than great talented team to over achieve every week and had 11 come from behind victories that got us to the playoffs....

in that SB we fell way behind.... if Mark Sey(sp) had caught that long Humpheries Bomb before halftime.... the opening kick return for a TD would have made that game a one score game.... that team was a great TEAM because they NEVER quit and played above exoectations.... I see this Harbaugh TEAM being similar but with MORE TALENT!!!

[jamrock]

That's not all! Looks like Sticks days are numbered! Chargers trade a condition 6th to Atlanta for Taylor Heinicke!

Welcome Taylor. I hope you never play a down for the Chargers. If you do, I know it will be better than what we saw from Stick last season and this year.

[Lone Bolt]

Look...Im glad you guys got your new QB2...if for no other reason, than you will all stop crying about it...

And I trust Jim n Joe...they felt a move was needed...

And every other move they made, and their overall approach has me grinning ear to ear...

BUT....why is everyone acting like Heineke is a master stroke, and QB depth savior?

Both him and Stick played 5 games last year.

Stick completion percentage was 63.8, Heineke 54.4
Stick was 3/1 TD/Int, Heineke 5/4
Stick rating was 85.6, Heineke was 74.7

Stick did take 14 sks to Heineke 8
Both averaged 6.5 yds/att

Both guys fair runners

Heineke had some OK years in Washington...but big issue taking care of the ball, even if he is the better arm talent.

Heineke didnt wow this preseason, either.

Where again is this huge upgrade? This is what everyone was clamoring for?

Well...I like 99 out of every 100 moves this new regime has made...thats good enough for me, lol

[CanadianBoltFan]

Look...Im glad you guys got your new QB2...if for no other reason, than you will all stop crying about it...

And I trust Jim n Joe...they felt a move was needed...

And every other move they made, and their overall approach has me grinning ear to ear...

BUT....why is everyone acting like Heineke is a master stroke, and QB depth savior?

Both him and Stick played 5 games last year.

Stick completion percentage was 63.8, Heineke 54.4
Stick was 3/1 TD/Int, Heineke 5/4
Stick rating was 85.6, Heineke was 74.7

Stick did take 14 sks to Heineke 8
Both averaged 6.5 yds/att

Both guys fair runners

Heineke had some OK years in Washington...but big issue taking care of the ball, even if he is the better arm talent.

Heineke didnt wow this preseason, either.

Where again is this huge upgrade? This is what everyone was clamoring for?

Well...I like 99 out of every 100 moves this new regime has made...thats good enough for me, lol

You need to post the whole picture with Heineke not just cherry pick last year. He also went 12-11 with Washington and got them into the playoffs. 84 QB rating for his career.

One huge difference is that Heineke can compete in big games and give you a chance to win. Stick cant. Heineke is a gamer, he will attack and take shots down field. He plays with an edge. Stick looks like a deer in the headlights out there. He does not play with confidence

Stick has never won an NFL regular game. Heineke has won 13.

[Boltjolt]

Look...Im glad you guys got your new QB2...if for no other reason, than you will all stop crying about it...

And I trust Jim n Joe...they felt a move was needed...

And every other move they made, and their overall approach has me grinning ear to ear...

BUT....why is everyone acting like Heineke is a master stroke, and QB depth savior?

Both him and Stick played 5 games last year.

Stick completion percentage was 63.8, Heineke 54.4
Stick was 3/1 TD/Int, Heineke 5/4
Stick rating was 85.6, Heineke was 74.7

Stick did take 14 sks to Heineke 8
Both averaged 6.5 yds/att

Both guys fair runners

Heineke had some OK years in Washington...but big issue taking care of the ball, even if he is the better arm talent.

Heineke didnt wow this preseason, either.

Where again is this huge upgrade? This is what everyone was clamoring for?

Well...I like 99 out of every 100 moves this new regime has made...thats good enough for me, lol

Agree, and Huntley wouldn't have been a big upgrade either but .....the Schtick has gotten real old. Fumbled at the 1 yardline in PS which is a Chargering mantra.


Heinicke has had some nice comeback wins in his career and has a bigger sample size. Stick zero wins except this last preseason game.

Schtick also fumbled 5 times last year, losing 4., one returned for a TD as well as his lone INT last year.

We can get a better backup next year when we have more cap space.

[Velo]

Look...Im glad you guys got your new QB2...if for no other reason, than you will all stop crying about it...

And I trust Jim n Joe...they felt a move was needed...

And every other move they made, and their overall approach has me grinning ear to ear...

BUT....why is everyone acting like Heineke is a master stroke, and QB depth savior?

Both him and Stick played 5 games last year.

Stick completion percentage was 63.8, Heineke 54.4
Stick was 3/1 TD/Int, Heineke 5/4
Stick rating was 85.6, Heineke was 74.7

Stick did take 14 sks to Heineke 8
Both averaged 6.5 yds/att

Both guys fair runners

Heineke had some OK years in Washington...but big issue taking care of the ball, even if he is the better arm talent.

Heineke didnt wow this preseason, either.

Where again is this huge upgrade? This is what everyone was clamoring for?

Well...I like 99 out of every 100 moves this new regime has made...thats good enough for me, lol

Heinicke is about what you expect for a backup QB though. Heinicke has more experience, more wins and a higher QB rating than Billy Volek did when Volek became Rivers' backup. Volek is regarded by many Chargers fans as the franchise's best backup this century.

[Fouts2herbert]

You need to post the whole picture with Heineke not just cherry pick last year. He also went 12-11 with Washington and got them into the playoffs. 84 QB rating for his career.

One huge difference is that Heineke can compete in big games and give you a chance to win. Stick cant. Heineke is a gamer, he will attack and take shots down field. He plays with an edge. Stick looks like a deer in the headlights out there. He does not play with confidence

Stick has never won an NFL regular game. Heineke has won 13.

LB is just trolling now, he knows Taylor is on a different level...he's too smart not to...

[jamrock]

Heinicke is about what you expect for a backup QB though. Heinicke has more experience, more wins and a higher QB rating than Billy Volek did when Volek became Rivers' backup. Volek is regarded by many Chargers fans as the franchise's best backup this century.

Better than Rivers backing up Brees for 2 years?

[powderblueboy]

Yeah, i guess Heinicke is coming to LA .... for a conditional 6th.

Who do they waive ..... Stick?

[Velo]

OK. I still think Hortiz is going to bring in an additional TE before the end of the week. Again, with just Dissly and always hurt Hurst and an undrafted under-weight college WR as depth, that area of the roster is lacking, especially for a team that wants to build a successful running game.

Am I wrong to think this? And, who do you think are the best candidates to join the Chargers at TE?

Bonus question. If they do bring in veteran TE help, will they cut Smartt and go with 3 TE or will they roster 4 TE and cut one of the WRs? (or IR Chark?)