Are there any trade candidates for us?

[Buck]

Specifically for our defense? Are any names being floated out there for trade that would be worth giving up a pick for? I'm assuming the only way Telesco would pull a trade is if it was for the chance at a guy he wanted for multiple years.

[QSmokey]

Specifically for our defense? Are any names being floated out there for trade that would be worth giving up a pick for? I'm assuming the only way Telesco would pull a trade is if it was for the chance at a guy he wanted for multiple years.

A trade does't make much sense for the Chargers this season. They are not close to making a push deep into the playoffs - or even getting to the playoffs - and there's no sense trading draft pick(s) to acquire someone like Keenan McCardell or Chris Chambers. I know you were talking about defensive guys, but we had to surrender 2nds (plus a 5th, I think, for McCardell), so I'd be very much against paying a price like that for an equivalent guy for the defense.

Not this year. It's just not the right time, IMO.

[Beerman]

I wouldn't say that Q. The thing is that any trade should involve a player that's controllable for more than this season (or that we negotiate an extension with prior to trade).

I haven't heard of any defensive trade options floating out there.

[Fleet]

I was thinking about the Monroe trade a few minutes ago. And its a pretty small price that the Ravens paid. Started wondering if the Bolts would have made a deal like that. But then it made me wonder about Dunlap and his future with us. He hasn't been terrible and its entirely possible with the coaching hes getting he ends up our LT of the near future. I just wonder if TT is thinking that way. That Dunlap is our franchise LT going forward. He is only 28. If thats the case the draft approach changes. I personally think we need to get one of the studs coming out next year. But i cant help but think that this staff is satisfied going forward with Dunlap.

Weve give up the 3rd fewest sacks in the league. With scrubs. Crazyness.

[TABF]

Many reasons not to make a trade, but money has to be a big factor. We would have to find an even money swap cap wise We would have to lose a player, and I can't think of anyone on our team (that isn't crucial) that would be sought out enough to give us an upgrade on D.

[Beerman]

Monroe should command a fairly large figure on the open market if he has some success with Baltimore. He already had a fair amount of value even before the trade and likely would have been the top LT target this offseason.

I personally would rather go after a LT in the draft.

I think it was a win win trade for both teams, but long term it's a clear win for Jax who would have lost him this offseason for nothing. They had already planned on letting him go with the selection of Joekel.

[Antonio's Gates]

A trade does't make much sense for the Chargers this season. They are not close to making a push deep into the playoffs - or even getting to the playoffs - and there's no sense trading draft pick(s) to acquire someone like Keenan McCardell or Chris Chambers. I know you were talking about defensive guys, but we had to surrender 2nds (plus a 5th, I think, for McCardell), so I'd be very much against paying a price like that for an equivalent guy for the defense.

Not this year. It's just not the right time, IMO.

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[ArtistFormerlyKnownAsBKR]

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Hard to really say. If you're talking about McCardell and Chambers types, then probably not. But trades can take a lot of different forms. If there is a young player we think can man a role and develop into something why wouldn't you do that deal? I don't know who is available that fits that description, but I wouldnt just knee-jerk "no" on it. And if there's a deal where we could get rid of Mathews and pick up someone decent, I'd be all over it.

[Beerman]

I don't mind trading 6th-7th round picks for proven players AT ALL. If they can improve this team, go for it. Obviously I would be leaning towards upgrading the defensive side of the ball at this point.

[Guest]

I doubt that we will go after anyone, but if we do, I hope it's an OLB since Freeney just tore his quad.

[Den60]

A trade does't make much sense for the Chargers this season. They are not close to making a push deep into the playoffs - or even getting to the playoffs - and there's no sense trading draft pick(s) to acquire someone like Keenan McCardell or Chris Chambers. I know you were talking about defensive guys, but we had to surrender 2nds (plus a 5th, I think, for McCardell), so I'd be very much against paying a price like that for an equivalent guy for the defense.

Not this year. It's just not the right time, IMO.

Party pooper. All aboard!

[Panamamike]

Monroe should command a fairly large figure on the open market if he has some success with Baltimore. He already had a fair amount of value even before the trade and likely would have been the top LT target this offseason.

I personally would rather go after a LT in the draft.

I think it was a win win trade for both teams, but long term it's a clear win for Jax who would have lost him this offseason for nothing. They had already planned on letting him go with the selection of Joekel.

If Dunlap plays well this season, I would rather take a pass rusher than LT if they are graded out closely by our scouting department. Reason being, the offense we are running now relies less on longer protection time and gets the ball out quickly. Yes, I still would like a long term LT, but addressing our desperate need to apply pressure on the defensive side will help our team more and pay dividends quicker.