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[SYB]

Elway hasn't been very good at drafting even when he does have medicals and interviews lol.
These players are over analylized, interviewed, the whole enchilada and GMs still draft busts.

So true... I just have a feeling that it will make things tougher for those who are coming off of injuries.

[21&500]

He's not wrong. Not being able to meet these kids face to face or have your Dr's check them out is a big deal. Especially for anyone coming off of an injury/surgery.

It’s all part of the Chargers destiny
Tua’s injury
Burrow’s unlikely season
Herbert returning for senior season and working the combine
our unexpected bad season
TB42 picking TB over LAC
and now COVID-19 preventing teams like Miami from hosting Tua a day too late while the draft is scheduled to go on
several occurrences had to happen
all culminating in Tua landing gently to us at 6
and him leading us into multiple championships

stars align

[Tylerlaw13]

Defensive Tackles (B-)

Signing Linval Joseph instantly upgraded the interior of this line, but there are still question marks. Primarily, who backs up Joseph? The hope is that Damian Square makes a return, as he has been a decent rotational player in the A gap. Justin Jones and Jerry Tillery will be in a very important camp battle this offseason. Both players improved as the year went on, but neither has really reached their full potential. The hope is to see massive improvement.

Defensive End (A-)

Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram make up one of the best tandems in the league. Bosa in particular is in consideration as a Defensive player of the Year hopeful, and will continue to be for the next 6 years or so. Ingram is getting older, but he is in a contract year and can still put up 10+ sacks a year. Uchenna Nwosu could end up being the Melvin Ingram replacement as soon as next year and offers flexibility as an off-the ball linebacker. Issac Rochell has defied the odds as a 7th-round pick and has experience starting in place of Ingram and Bosa when injured.

Linebacker (C+)

This group isn’t exactly strong, but it can surprise people. Denzel Perryman hasn’t been the player he was drafted to be, but the Bolts have given him every opportunity. Drue Tranquil is a great coverage linebacker and turned some heads as a 4th-round pick last year. Kyzir White hasn’t had the same opportunities as he did when he was named a starter his rookie season, which ended early due to injury. The Bolts signed Nick Vigil off the Bengals, and he also offers play in coverage. All 4 could see significant playing time and will all be in a camp battle for 2 primary starting spots. Lastly, Emeke Egbule and Malik Jefferson will be core special teamers.

Cornerback (A)

What may be the strongest position group in the roster is the cornerback room. Casey Hayward has to be a top-5 corner in zone coverage. Signing Chris Harris Jr, who was previously a top-5 corner, is going to pay huge dividends to this squad. He can play in the slot or out wide. Michael Davis is a 2-year starter and offers tremendous value as a former UDFA. Desmond King looks to move into the Adrian Phillips role, but can still play in the slot if asked and pushing Harris out wide. Expect to see at least 3 corners on the field most of the season.

Safety (B+)

This is also a crowded room which is a good problem to have. Derwin James should return to his All-Pro self. A healthy Nasir Adderley, with a full camp under his belt,, could be the perfect compliment to James who should play in the box. Rayshawn Jenkins will push Adderley as the starter considering he started most of the season last year. Desmond King should find the field, though his role is questionable since we have never seen him deep in coverage. He has never covered deep third or deep half.

Kicker/Punter (B)

Michael Badgley did not kick for the Bolts for a good portion of the season last year, but the Chargers waited until he was ready rather then putting him on IR or releasing him. That shows the faith they have in the Money Badger. Ty Long was a nice surprise as the big leg punter. The Bolts look to have their Kicker and Punter issues figured out for what should be a long time. Cole Mazza also won the Long snapper spot in camp last season over long time Mike Wendt.

https://high-boltage.com/2020/03/27/re-evaluating-defensive-position-groups-after-the-first-wave-of-free-agency/

[Lone Bolt]

It’s all part of the Chargers destiny
Tua’s injury
Burrow’s unlikely season
Herbert returning for senior season and working the combine
our unexpected bad season
TB42 picking TB over LAC
and now COVID-19 preventing teams like Miami from hosting Tua a day too late while the draft is scheduled to go on
several occurrences had to happen
all culminating in Tua landing gently to us at 6
and him leading us into multiple championships

stars align

LOL....we end up with Tua, there will be no livin' with you...

I don't think delaying the draft will solve the problem...no telling when it will be safe to have it...so just go forward with it...you get the kids on their new team, you can at least, in near future, open up limited contact, get them orientated to life in the league, send them playbooks, get a bunch of admin shit out of the way, so when the players can get back to normal work, at least that crap is done, and they can hit the field right away.

As for the disadvantage of not being able to closely vet the prospects...that is everyone's problem...level playing field. Sure...there is a bit more at stake the higher you are picking...but this is where your scouting departments will earn their money, if they have been doing their jobs all year. Face timing should allow interviews that can probe a prospects personality, athletic testing has already been done on most prospects, and there is game tape all over the place to see their production/performance. You are missing out on some pro days and private workouts, where your coaches actually get to work with the kid or make requests, to see how they respond to coaching, new ideas, etc. But again...level playing field.

The fans need this, the league needs to try and stay on schedule...we are all changing our lives and making sacrifices, living outside the box. First world problems, I am not sympathetic.
The draft will go on...

[Boltjolt]

Defensive Tackles (B-)

Signing Linval Joseph instantly upgraded the interior of this line, but there are still question marks. Primarily, who backs up Joseph? The hope is that Damian Square makes a return, as he has been a decent rotational player in the A gap. Justin Jones and Jerry Tillery will be in a very important camp battle this offseason. Both players improved as the year went on, but neither has really reached their full potential. The hope is to see massive improvement.

Defensive End (A-)

Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram make up one of the best tandems in the league. Bosa in particular is in consideration as a Defensive player of the Year hopeful, and will continue to be for the next 6 years or so. Ingram is getting older, but he is in a contract year and can still put up 10+ sacks a year. Uchenna Nwosu could end up being the Melvin Ingram replacement as soon as next year and offers flexibility as an off-the ball linebacker. Issac Rochell has defied the odds as a 7th-round pick and has experience starting in place of Ingram and Bosa when injured.

Linebacker (C+)

This group isn’t exactly strong, but it can surprise people. Denzel Perryman hasn’t been the player he was drafted to be, but the Bolts have given him every opportunity. Drue Tranquil is a great coverage linebacker and turned some heads as a 4th-round pick last year. Kyzir White hasn’t had the same opportunities as he did when he was named a starter his rookie season, which ended early due to injury. The Bolts signed Nick Vigil off the Bengals, and he also offers play in coverage. All 4 could see significant playing time and will all be in a camp battle for 2 primary starting spots. Lastly, Emeke Egbule and Malik Jefferson will be core special teamers.

Cornerback (A)

What may be the strongest position group in the roster is the cornerback room. Casey Hayward has to be a top-5 corner in zone coverage. Signing Chris Harris Jr, who was previously a top-5 corner, is going to pay huge dividends to this squad. He can play in the slot or out wide. Michael Davis is a 2-year starter and offers tremendous value as a former UDFA. Desmond King looks to move into the Adrian Phillips role, but can still play in the slot if asked and pushing Harris out wide. Expect to see at least 3 corners on the field most of the season.

Safety (B+)

This is also a crowded room which is a good problem to have. Derwin James should return to his All-Pro self. A healthy Nasir Adderley, with a full camp under his belt,, could be the perfect compliment to James who should play in the box. Rayshawn Jenkins will push Adderley as the starter considering he started most of the season last year. Desmond King should find the field, though his role is questionable since we have never seen him deep in coverage. He has never covered deep third or deep half.

Kicker/Punter (B)

Michael Badgley did not kick for the Bolts for a good portion of the season last year, but the Chargers waited until he was ready rather then putting him on IR or releasing him. That shows the faith they have in the Money Badger. Ty Long was a nice surprise as the big leg punter. The Bolts look to have their Kicker and Punter issues figured out for what should be a long time. Cole Mazza also won the Long snapper spot in camp last season over long time Mike Wendt.


https://high-boltage.com/2020/03/27/...f-free-agency/

Ingram has had 10 sacks in a season just once. Use him in as part of a trade for Watson.

[JOJAX85]

Ingram had had 10 sacks in a season just once. Use him in as part of a trade for Watson.

This one is tough for me. Being from S. Carolina, I got to see Ingram play a lot. Went to his Pro Day & was floored by his athleticism. Bragged & bragged on what a steal he was on draft day. But I agree, overall, he has not lived up to being a 1st rounder.

[Lone Bolt]

Ingram had had 10 sacks in a season just once. Use him in as part of a trade for Watson.

C'mon bro...you are way too smart to buy into the Watson trade fantasy...never happen.:coffee:

[Lone Bolt]

Holy cow...the Ravens defensive line took a hit...after letting Michael Pierce go, and trading away Chris Wormley...they balked at the deal with Brockers, saying they wanted that physical because of a high ankle sprain he suffered last year...and the Rams swooped in and stole him back. Boy, if I'm a Ravens fan I would be pissed...this was a bit of a fuck up, for sure.

[Boltjolt]

C'mon bro...you are way too smart to buy into the Watson trade fantasy...never happen.:coffee:

Probably not but if the rumor has any legs, I have a player to add to a trade.

[21&500]

Ingram has had 10 sacks in a season just once. Use him in as part of a trade for Watson.

Without a Watson or Hopkins
what good is an aging Ingram on their roster?
If they trade with us, it'll involve mr Bosa
I guaran damn tee it

[wu-dai clan]

Defensive Tackles (B-)

Signing Linval Joseph instantly upgraded the interior of this line, but there are still question marks. Primarily, who backs up Joseph? The hope is that Damian Square makes a return, as he has been a decent rotational player in the A gap. Justin Jones and Jerry Tillery will be in a very important camp battle this offseason. Both players improved as the year went on, but neither has really reached their full potential. The hope is to see massive improvement. Big Bad PJ Johnson is 1T#2. And we play mostly mostly sub packages with NASCAR fronts. I project Tillery to come on year two. There will be better anchor, overall strength, one year removed from shoulder injury. B+

Defensive End (A-)

Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram make up one of the best tandems in the league. Bosa in particular is in consideration as a Defensive player of the Year hopeful, and will continue to be for the next 6 years or so. Ingram is getting older, but he is in a contract year and can still put up 10+ sacks a year. Uchenna Nwosu could end up being the Melvin Ingram replacement as soon as next year and offers flexibility as an off-the ball linebacker. Issac Rochell has defied the odds as a 7th-round pick and has experience starting in place of Ingram and Bosa when injured. Bosa + Ingram + Nwosu = A.

Linebacker (C+)

This group isn’t exactly strong, but it can surprise people. Denzel Perryman hasn’t been the player he was drafted to be, but the Bolts have given him every opportunity. Drue Tranquil is a great coverage linebacker and turned some heads as a 4th-round pick last year. Kyzir White hasn’t had the same opportunities as he did when he was named a starter his rookie season, which ended early due to injury. The Bolts signed Nick Vigil off the Bengals, and he also offers play in coverage. All 4 could see significant playing time and will all be in a camp battle for 2 primary starting spots. Lastly, Emeke Egbule and Malik Jefferson will be core special teamers. Again, sub package usage makes the depth better than face value. I am looking hard at SS/NLB, athletic LB, Thumper MIKE w/Perryman. B-

Cornerback (A)

What may be the strongest position group in the roster is the cornerback room. Casey Hayward has to be a top-5 corner in zone coverage. Signing Chris Harris Jr, who was previously a top-5 corner, is going to pay huge dividends to this squad. He can play in the slot or out wide. Michael Davis is a 2-year starter and offers tremendous value as a former UDFA. Desmond King looks to move into the Adrian Phillips role, but can still play in the slot if asked and pushing Harris out wide. Expect to see at least 3 corners on the field most of the season.

Safety (B+)

This is also a crowded room which is a good problem to have. Derwin James should return to his All-Pro self. A healthy Nasir Adderley, with a full camp under his belt,, could be the perfect compliment to James who should play in the box. Rayshawn Jenkins will push Adderley as the starter considering he started most of the season last year. Desmond King should find the field, though his role is questionable since we have never seen him deep in coverage. He has never covered deep third or deep half. @DB. I see a NEED at DB#8. Someone to challenge Facyson & Teamer. A big DB (CB/S/NLB) good at Zone Coverage, reading routes and tackling can be found after round 5. We want flexibility. B+

Kicker/Punter (B)

Michael Badgley did not kick for the Bolts for a good portion of the season last year, but the Chargers waited until he was ready rather then putting him on IR or releasing him. That shows the faith they have in the Money Badger. Ty Long was a nice surprise as the big leg punter. The Bolts look to have their Kicker and Punter issues figured out for what should be a long time. Cole Mazza also won the Long snapper spot in camp last season over long time Mike Wendt.


https://high-boltage.com/2020/03/27/...f-free-agency/

Corrections in Powder Blue.
j/k in Sunshine Yellow.
TY for the breakdown.

We play modern defensive football.

[UtahBolt]

Probably not but if the rumor has any legs, I have a player to add to a trade.

Watson's money would just be too much and would seriously hurt the rest of the team. That huge QB money needs to be distributed over the rest of the impending FAs this year and next. The bulk of the future QB salary needs to consist within the five year rooking salary and worry about that big extension when it comes about five years down the line (if even warranted).