Roster (Cuts and Trades to Initial 53)

[Velo]

Interesting proposal. Trade Tyrod Taylor to the Colts for OT help and/or a pick.

https://boltbeat.com/2019/08/28/chargers-interest-trading-tyrod-taylor-colts/

[Bolt-O]

Interesting proposal. Trade Tyrod Taylor to the Colts for OT help and/or a pick.

https://boltbeat.com/2019/08/28/char...-taylor-colts/

Interesting, but I wouldn't expect a trade until after the game, same with any trade involving MG with Houston.

[jamrock]

Interesting proposal. Trade Tyrod Taylor to the Colts for OT help and/or a pick.

https://boltbeat.com/2019/08/28/char...-taylor-colts/

That proposal has already been made on this board

[Boltgang74]

That proposal has already been made on this board

Here here!TT make it happen!!!!!

[RTPbolt]

Im in favor of Jones trade...i like having a proven vet in Taylor if the shit hit the fan. Do you REALLY want to hand the reigns to Cardale or Stick if Rivers went diwn?

[OhioBolt]

Im in favor of Jones trade...i like having a proven vet in Taylor if the shit hit the fan. Do you REALLY want to hand the reigns to Cardale or Stick if Rivers went diwn?

Jones is not a tradeable commodity he is hanging by a thread on the verge as a possible cut, why would any one trade for a player that could be picked up for free once cut.

You realized if Rivers went down last year it would of been Geno Smith, with Cardale in the reins as the backup it would probably be just as worst if that trade for Taylor materialized because it would be Cardale just because he is a vet and Stick if Rivers went down which would be no better than last year. Just food for thought, but I don't think Taylor getting traded.

[Fleet]

You trade Taylor for a guy that doesn't necessarily beef up the OL? That weak OL gets Rivers hurt. You no longer have a backup capable of running the O and are most likely relying on a Rookie?

Ill take rivers ability to maneuver a pass rush with a solid back up over the potential for losing that solid back up for a player that barely helps your pass protection this year. lol

And i can guarantee you the Colts feel Brissett is better than Taylor. They are really high on him. I like him as well. But we are not just using Taylor as a back up. I believe he has plays scripted into weekly game plans. He may end up being a weapon to compliment Rivers. Im not certain that is the case but it sure does feel like that might happen. Taylor and Stick rushed for over 130 yards on 10+ carries. Some designed.

The minute teams are preparing for us and have to work on scheming for Taylor they are spending less time preparing for Rivers. Make them account for both. Spread their prep out.

[Sgt Schultz]

Jones is not a tradeable commodity he is hanging by a thread on the verge as a possible cut, why would any one trade for a player that could be picked up for free once cut.

I think maybe Jones is tradable to the Colts because he knows their system and they are late in the waiver claim order.

[richpjr]

Eric Williams 53 man roster projection has us keeping Jones and cutting Stick - ugh, please no!

[Tol]

Eric Williams 53 man roster projection has us keeping Jones and cutting Stick - ugh, please no!

Not a big fan of his 53. But here's the link.

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COSTA MESA, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Chargers will cut their roster to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET Saturday. Here's a projection for the initial roster:

QUARTERBACK (3): Philip Rivers, Tyrod Taylor, Cardale Jones

Jones outplayed fifth-round selection Easton Stick during preseason play. The Chargers could keep four quarterbacks if they do not want to risk losing Stick on waivers, but the North Dakota State product could pass through and be placed on the practice squad.

RUNNING BACK (4): Melvin Gordon, Austin Ekeler, Justin Jackson, Troymaine Pope

Expect Gordon to end his holdout in time to be on the Week 1 roster. Pope beats out Detrez Newsome here for the final running back spot.

FULLBACK: (1): Derek Watt

Watt appears fully recovered from offseason shoulder surgery. His backup, Jeremy Cox, has a chance to make it on the practice squad.

WIDE RECEIVER (6): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Travis Benjamin, Geremy Davis, Artavis Scott, Dontrelle Inman

Andre Patton has done enough during training camp and preseason play to make the team, but could be the odd man out with the recent addition of the veteran Inman.

TIGHT END (3): Hunter Henry, Virgil Green, Sean Culkin

Culkin has shown growth as a pass-catcher and run blocker in his third NFL season. The expectation is the Chargers will run more two-tight end sets this year partially due to Culkin's growth at the position.

OFFENSIVE LINE (8): Dan Feeney, Mike Pouncey, Michael Schofield III, Sam Tevi, Forrest Lamp, Scott Quessenberry, Trent Scott, Trey Pipkins

Russell Okung likely begins the year on the non-football injury list due to the pulmonary embolism he suffered earlier this offseason, and does not count toward the 53-man roster. The Chargers also could look to add a veteran tackle during final roster cuts due to lack of depth at the position.

DEFENSIVE LINE (9): Joey Bosa, Melvin Ingram, Brandon Mebane, Justin Jones, Jerry Tillery, Damion Square, Isaac Rochell, T.Y. McGill, Anthony Lanier II

Undrafted rookie Chris Peace had a good camp and will likely be a practice squad addition if he clears waivers. Patrick Afriyie is a good special teams player and could make the final roster. Defensive line is one of the deepest groups on the Chargers' roster.

LINEBACKER (7): Denzel Perryman, Thomas Davis, Uchenna Nwosu, Kyzir White, Drue Tranquill, Jatavis Brown, Emeke Egbule

This group was one of the most competitive positions in camp. Nick Dzubnar and Kyle Wilson could make sense here because of their ability to play special teams. The Chargers want to make sure they have depth at this position because they ran out of healthy bodies last year.

SECONDARY (9): Derwin James, Casey Hayward, Michael Davis, Desmond King, Adrian Phillips, Nasir Adderley, Rayshawn Jenkins, Jaylen Watkins, Brandon Facyson

James has to be on the active roster for 24 hours for the Chargers to place him on the injured reserve to start the season, so undrafted rookie Roderic Teamer Jr. could replace the Florida State product on the active roster if he clears waivers. At corner, Trevor Williams dealt with knee issues last season and has been limited during training camp, so he's the odd man out here. The Chargers have some versatility because Watkins can also play cornerback.

SPECIALIST(3): Mike Badgley, Ty Long, Cole Mazza

For a third straight season the Chargers mix things up with the specialists group, letting go of nine-year veteran long snapper Mike Windt in place of Mazza. The Chargers also added CFL standout Long, who specializes in directional kicks and can serve as the Bolts' kickoff specialist.

[FarmBoy]

Eric Williams 53 man roster projection has us keeping Jones and cutting Stick - ugh, please no!

Just wondering what the preseason stats are for Jones and Stick.

Number of plays:
OL Quality:
WR Quality:
First Downs:
3d Down Conversions:
4th Down Conversions:
Red Zone TD Conversions:
Time of Possession:
TD Passing:
TD Running:
Pass Attempts:
Pass Completions:
Pass Yard Average;
Runs:
Runs Yards Average:
Fumbles:
Interceptions Directly on QB decision:
Years of Experience:
Intangibles:
Growth / Developmental Potential: 1yr, 3yr
Decision Making:
Command of Pre-Season Offense Playbook:
QBR:

[wu-dai clan]

ESPN has their final 53 projections for all teams up.

The Athletic has an article about which position groups each team is overstocked and understocked at.

Have at it TPB treasure hunters...find us an OT.

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