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[Fouts2herbert]

The Chargers are better off without Jenkins. Snaps need to go to Norton and Pipkins. Develop them. JMO.

For Justin’s sake I hope and pray I’m wrong about trey and storm. I’m just not capable of convincing myself that what I’ve witnessed out of those player for 2 plus years is no longer relevant. If they’ve somehow managed to turn into chicken salad, no one will be happier to be wrong than me

[Fouts2herbert]

BTW, just from looking at images of TC photos from the Charger website I saw that Norton is still using improper technique that got him into so much trouble with Crosby last year. Head down, waist bending, lunging, etc…if you pop in the 2020 tape norton looked more fluid than he did in 2021, he improved his run blocking but to me looked like he regressed in his pass blocking last year. he was lighter in 2020 and he played with his head up, used his arm length better, and he wasn’t as top heavy as he is now and he seemed to drop his hips well and effectively absorb bull rushes. He played Crosby well in 2020, granted Crosby improved a lot from 2020 to 2021. Last year he looked bulked up in the upper body and he also played with more stiffness than he did in the 2020 season.

[Steve]

Ther Broncos lose a wideout for the season.

Broncos WR Tim Patrick suffers season-ending ACL tear (nfl.com)

This is the part of TC that I HATE. Guys go down and their whole season is shot, and it's not even a contact injury. Not that any kind of injury isn't a little bit heartbreaking, but the non-contact ones I always feel like once the guys get into game shape ... they are going to be past most of those (not all, but most).

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

This is the part of TC that I HATE. Guys go down and their whole season is shot, and it's not even a contact injury. Not that any kind of injury isn't a little bit heartbreaking, but the non-contact ones I always feel like once the guys get into game shape ... they are going to be past most of those (not all, but most).

Yep. It's the same way Keenan tore his ACL. Fortunately, he's made it all the way back.

[Formula 21]

The big difference being the low draft capital that would be invested in acquiring him. Penning cost a top twenty pick in this years draft, jenkins can be had for a 2023 day three pick. It’s low risk if it fails and very high reward if it succeeds. No one could blame the chargers for taking a flier on a 24 year old kid with to s of upside.

Plus he’ll take up an extra roster spot. I can’t see us cutting Norton or Pipkins to make a spot for a potentially troubled player.

[wu-dai clan]

Plus he’ll take up an extra roster spot. I can’t see us cutting Norton or Pipkins to make a spot for a potentially troubled player.

Brandon Thorn and Duke Manyweather liked Jenkins.

It's the back.

Plus the Chargers have shown a preference for refined glass eaters.

[wu-dai clan]

BTW, just from looking at images of TC photos from the Charger website I saw that Norton is still using improper technique that got him into so much trouble with Crosby last year. Head down, waist bending, lunging, etc…if you pop in the 2020 tape norton looked more fluid than he did in 2021, he improved his run blocking but to me looked like he regressed in his pass blocking last year. he was lighter in 2020 and he played with his head up, used his arm length better, and he wasn’t as top heavy as he is now and he seemed to drop his hips well and effectively absorb bull rushes. He played Crosby well in 2020, granted Crosby improved a lot from 2020 to 2021. Last year he looked bulked up in the upper body and he also played with more stiffness than he did in the 2020 season.

Your keen observation must be assigned validity. Bad habits are hard to get rid of, especially for offensive linemen. See Dan Feeney.

Staley has prescription rose colored glasses for Norton. Pip is trending up. Then there's thing about our culture and our oline room.

I think Zion is going to be a Walk Off Grand Slam. And our refreshingly good talent level will permeate.

[Fouts2herbert]

Your keen observation must be assigned validity. Bad habits are hard to get rid of, especially for offensive linemen. See Dan Feeney.

Staley has prescription rose colored glasses for Norton. Pip is trending up. Then there's thing about our culture and our oline room.

I think Zion is going to be a Walk Off Grand Slam. And our refreshingly good talent level will permeate.

last offseason they prioritized jared cook over everett in FA, both were available in the 2021 offseason but the focus was adding weapons in the passing game for herbert. This year they brought in everett because they want to help whomever plays RT. They are prioritizing protection this time around and buying a year to complete the offensive line which I’m certain we’ll see a 1st or 2nd round pick used on a RT in the 2023 draft. If they can just get average play from pipkins or norton the chargers are still going to be superbowl contenders this year.

[Topcat]

Tillery for Jenkins
straight up

Tillery is at least serviceable as a backup in the rotation. Jenkins is an immature head case and potential locker room cancer. Pass.

[21&500]

last offseason they prioritized jared cook over everett in FA, both were available in the 2021 offseason but the focus was adding weapons in the passing game for herbert. This year they brought in everett because they want to help whomever plays RT. They are prioritizing protection this time around and buying a year to complete the offensive line which I’m certain we’ll see a 1st or 2nd round pick used on a RT in the 2023 draft. If they can just get average play from pipkins or norton the chargers are still going to be superbowl contenders this year.

Also, Cook had a lot of experience in the Lombo offense so it made sense to help develop JH.

[Fouts2herbert]

Tillery is at least serviceable as a backup in the rotation. Jenkins is an immature head case and potential locker room cancer. Pass.

if it was the a well run organization jenkins is having issues with, I’d probably be quick to accept rumors and fan generated stories like the immaturity issues deal which so far is coming from one person with people in chicago calling his credibility into question. But considering the dysfunction in chicago I choose to think twice about drawing quick conclusions about the kid.

[Topcat]

Brandon Thorn and Duke Manyweather liked Jenkins.

It's the back.

Plus the Chargers have shown a preference for refined glass eaters.

If the Bolts do sign Jenkins, which I'm not all that high on, maybe they stash him on the bench and fly in Duke for some training sessions with him. And Norton also...