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[chargeroo]

I hope not either. But HH’s inconsistent injury history is probably one major reason why we didn’t decide to resign him. Even though I really wanted us to

I hope not either. But HH’s inconsistent injury history is probably one major reason why we didn’t decide to resign him. Even though I really wanted us to

I wonder how much we'll miss his blocking?

[CivilBolt]

I wonder how much we'll miss his blocking?

Hopefully not with a newly improved OL. I remember last year HH was asked to stay at the LOS on a lot of plays to help our sorry OL.

[Xenos]

I wonder how much we'll miss his blocking?

Well considering we drafted McKitty in the 3rd round, hopefully not much.

[sonorajim]

I wonder how much we'll miss his blocking?

Good question. This OL should not need as much help, they should be able to scheme some up when needed but HH was a good fit.

[wu-dai clan]

McKitty is a ++ blocker.

This will be seen as a Charger draft to remember.

[dmac_bolt]

McKitty is a ++ blocker.

This will be seen as a Charger draft to remember.

This crowd will forget all about HH by the 3rd game. (Not sure which season, but they will forget)

[CivilBolt]

This crowd will forget all about HH by the 3rd game. (Not sure which season, but they will forget)

LOL, I see what you did there

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

IMO, there is *no* carryover Charger who has benefitted MORE from the Chargers' offseason talent acquisitions than Austin Ekeler. At least as much as Justin Herbert has benefitted.

Ekeler managed to produce more than respectable numbers while operating behind what was by most accounts the *worst* o-line in the entire NFL. The revamping of the line will result in better numbers for Austin in both phases of the offense.

Players like Linsley and Slater get to the 'second level', and throw blocks at linebackers that, to this point, Ekeler could only dream about.

Likewise, when Ekeler is on the receiving end of a swing pass, he'll have a bruiser like McKitty helping clear a path.

I'm trying not to get overly pre-emptively excited about what Ek will be able to accomplish this season.

[Topcat]

McKitty is a ++ blocker.

This will be seen as a Charger draft to remember.

Yep...McKitty will make the Bolt engine, ahem, purr...

[sonorajim]

IMO, there is *no* carryover Charger who has benefitted MORE from the Chargers' offseason talent acquisitions than Austin Ekeler. At least as much as Justin Herbert has benefitted.

Ekeler managed to produce more than respectable numbers while operating behind what was by most accounts the *worst* o-line in the entire NFL. The revamping of the line will result in better numbers for Austin in both phases of the offense.

Players like Linsley and Slater get to the 'second level', and throw blocks at linebackers that, to this point, Ekeler could only dream about.

Likewise, when Ekeler is on the receiving end of a swing pass, he'll have a bruiser like McKitty helping clear a path.

I'm trying not to get overly pre-emptively excited about what Ek will be able to accomplish this season.

Let's say ball carriers. Ek for sure, but Joe won't just pound the rock with him. They'll want to keep Ekeler's legs fresh & keep him involved in the passing game.

[Formula 21]

With better pass blocking, I see the ball going downfield more often with less passes to Eks.

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

With better pass blocking, I see the ball going downfield more often with less passes to Eks.

Maybe less frequently, but most likely, more efficiently.

Spreading the ball around also distributes the wear-and-tear more evenly, which is never a bad thing.