Welcome back Marshall

[TTK]

I like going into TC with bodies to throw at the position. After June 1, it's too late to find these type of guys.

Yep, if he stinks or everyone is just better, then he probably doesn't make the team.

[Mister Hoarse]

Yep, if he stinks or everyone is just better, then he probably doesn't make the team.

Hopefully the latter.

[Beerman]

TomPelissero: Richard Marshall's 1-year deal with #Chargers is straightforward: $855K base, no guarantees.

Basically vet min I think for the number of years he's been in the league.

[homeless simpson]

Marshall completely sucked as the nickel but fared better late in the year when he became the starter.

[Beerman]

You include Back-up QB in that? Keep Sorensen over Clemens.

QB is completely different.

[oneinchpunch]

Marshall completely sucked as the nickel but fared better late in the year when he became the starter.

I thought he was awful at both spots. Hopefully he improves.

[Beerman]

One the bright side apparently his cap number is 570k per the vet min exception. Guess he's slightly better than an UDFA.

[Steve]

I don't think he is even assured of a spot on the roster. He is a fall back guy who makes sure we don't have to reach in the draft. But if we find someone and they perform in TC, he is gone, and maybe even after OTA's.

[Beerman]

I don't think he is even assured of a spot on the roster. He is a fall back guy who makes sure we don't have to reach in the draft. But if we find someone and they perform in TC, he is gone, and maybe even after OTA's.

I think that's fair, but given his contract, he won't be gone till final cuts more than likely.

[Steve]

The point is more that we can let him go at any time, as soon as we get someone better. If we get a FA, fine. Draft pick, OK. UDFA who shows in camp, fine too. And it could be a camp cut, or a late trade the 1st week of the season.

The guy is not a long term answer, but rookies, even high draft picks are inconsistent and some take a while to develop. Now we don't have to force anyone before they are ready. Let a younger guy develop his technique and then the guy has a chance to succeed.

[Yubaking]

Why? He was solid down the stretch. He was one of our best tacklers. I would be disappointed if he ended up the starter, but he's solid depth. Why create another hole in the roster?

I agree. I thought Marshall played better down the stretch and he did make some big plays for us. I think he is a good reserve in that he has experience and can come in and start in a pinch. I don't think anyone thinks he is a long term starting CB for us.

[Yubaking]

I disagree completely. Depth to me are INEXPERIENCED, young players that are developing, but not quite ready for a starting role (but have that potential to be at least average starters). Addae was a perfect example last year of what a depth guys learning curve should follow.

Obviously this means you have a ton of draft picks to acquire/develop that youth behind starters.

I disagree. I think teams should have a mix of players for depth between veterans and younger players. Sometimes the team will need a more experienced player. At other times, they may prefer a younger player that is less developed, but that might have more of an upside.