Offensive Line Discussion

[like54ninjas]

Alex ???????

TV games how host of Jeopardy.

[like54ninjas]

I'll take 3 Alex.

Correct. Choose again.

[alex8080]

why isn't it simply that lac took advantage of their opportunities and brought in a pro bowler and one of the best consistent ot's regardless of what side they play on?

[like54ninjas]

why isn't it simply that lac took advantage of their opportunities and brought in a pro bowler and one of the best consistent ot's regardless of what side they play on?

:toyou:

[Maniaque 6]

Doesn't a left-handed person prefer to run on the left side ?
I think that OL is built to help Taylor (or Newton?) with the option on the right side.
That play could do real damage.
Can you see Rivers doing that ?

[powderblueboy]

I could see them taking on Peters for one year and letting Pipkins get another year of learning and improving technique. I really kinda think that they like Pipkins a lot. I don't see them taking OT in the first. I think they would take a QB, if it's the person they want, or Simmons if he's available. So I think in order of preference, it's QB, Simmons, OL, Corner. I really think that they want to make that defense as tough as possible, and getting Simmons would make it one of the best. After that, then maybe they OL or BA.

The suspense going into the draft is definitely building!

Agree.

Still, between Bechton/Wirts/Wills/Thomas, one of those guys is going to be a perennial all pro/HOFer.
And yet, Telesco has demonstrated that he will not be the one to identify that guy.

[Xenos]

Agree.

Still, between Bechton/Wirts/Wills/Thomas, one of those guys is going to be a perennial all pro/HOFer.
And yet, Telesco has demonstrated that he will not be the one to identify that guy.

There's a first time for everything.

[dmac_bolt]

The correct answer is still 2 down, 3 to go ...

[like54ninjas]

Chargers expect Mike Pouncey will be cleared by the time football activities start

Posted by Josh Alper on April 1, 2020, 5:13 PM EDT

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Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn covered a lot of topics during a session with reporters on Wednesday, including the status of center Mike Pouncey.

Pouncey went on injured reserve in October with a neck injury that required surgery. He had not been given medical clearance at the end of last year, but said his plan is to continue playing.

Pouncey still hasn’t received clearance, although Lynn added that the team expects that to happen before any football activities get underway.

“If he’s not, we have other options,” Lynn said, via Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times.

The Chargers have traded for guard Trai Turner and signed tackle Bryan Bulaga this offseason in hopes of improving their offensive line. Getting Pouncey back to health could be another piece of that puzzle.

[like54ninjas]

Chargers waiting to figure out who will play left tackle

Posted by Josh Alper on April 2, 2020, 8:22 AM EDT

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The Chargers traded left tackle Russell Okung to the Panthers for right guard Trai Turner last month and the team isn’t ready to say who will be filling Okung’s spot on the offensive line.

They got a chance to see Trent Scott and Trey Pipkinsat the position at points last year when Okung was out of the lineup and both men were mentioned as possibilities by head coach Anthony Lynn on Wednesday. He also said longtime Packers right tackle Bryan Bulaga could be an option.

“We may still yet bring someone in or we may let Bulaga go over there or Sam Tevi go over there,” Lynn said, via the Los Angeles Daily News. “We have some good pieces to work with. Even Trent Scott played over there some last year. So those guys are young and they learned a lot last year. They’re going to be better this year. We’ll figure out what the best combination is once we get all those guys on campus and we get into some practices.”

Lynn also suggested the team could look outside the current roster. He called Jason Peters “a savvy veteran guy who has done it for a lot of years,” although there’s no sign that anything is in the works with the former Eagle.

[Maniaque 6]

I think Bulaga will play LT if the QB is right handed.
Pipkins at RT.

[richpjr]

I think Bulaga will play LT if the QB is right handed.
Pipkins at RT.

I would guess Bulaga stays at LT and Pipkins is our starter at RT if we don't sign anyone else or draft a tackle high.