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Originally posted by FoutsFan View Post
The problem is not the cast around Herbert, the problem IS Herbert.
THE YEAR OF THE FLIP!
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Originally posted by Steve View Post
We don't have that much salary cap space. $10 mil of what we have is needed for draft picks. We need a couple of millions past that to sign guys to fill in for injuries during the season. That leaves about #9 mill in cap space, which based on the prices in FA this season, is enough for about 1 more player, to get a jump on someone (or two) for next season.
Murray may cover a lot of ground vs the run, but is not a very good pass defender (zone or man). This is a league that is predominantly passing. His level of impact will depend on how fast he develops as a coverage LB. We also still need the DT to improve or he is going to get stuck on blocks all day long.
So in view - the Chargers have room for Peters and another veteran. I don't know what role a guy like Tony Jefferson could play but he is a good football player that might be cheaper at this point or in July around when training camps open.
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Originally posted by Steve View Post
We don't have that much salary cap space. $10 mil of what we have is needed for draft picks. We need a couple of millions past that to sign guys to fill in for injuries during the season. That leaves about #9 mill in cap space, which based on the prices in FA this season, is enough for about 1 more player, to get a jump on someone (or two) for next season.
Murray may cover a lot of ground vs the run, but is not a very good pass defender (zone or man). This is a league that is predominantly passing. His level of impact will depend on how fast he develops as a coverage LB. We also still need the DT to improve or he is going to get stuck on blocks all day long.
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Originally posted by Kingcrimson View PostWe gave up basically an early 3rd to move up what like 10-15 spots? That’s a good deal to draft a LB who’s a very close second to Simmons late in the first.My 2021 Adopt-A-Bolt List
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Originally posted by Bolt4Knob View Post
$10m of cap space at this time of the year is actually a decent amount. You mention $10m for draft picks - the net value of that is actually about $6.5m since the draft picks on the roster will take the spot of the lower paid players. Second, veterans signed for the veteran minimum might get paid like $1.2m but for cap reasons only count about $750k. Lastly, nobody is really going to get paid anymore. I can see Peters getting a decent contract but nothing crazy
So in view - the Chargers have room for Peters and another veteran. I don't know what role a guy like Tony Jefferson could play but he is a good football player that might be cheaper at this point or in July around when training camps open.
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Originally posted by chargeroo View PostI think Herbert could turn out to be very good with some good coaching. I thin having good receivers will already make him better. Last year Breeland, his TE was his only dependable receiver.My 2021 Adopt-A-Bolt List
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Originally posted by like54ninjas View Post
We can always sign Peters to a 2 yr deal to lessen this yr cap hit.
I have a feeling they have had conversations with Peters. Just waiting for the draft to see how that goes and I keep saying it, but the comp pick thing is a big deal. Chargers are in line for a 3rd round pick next year. I get Rivers needs to stay healthy and play - but that would be a bonus.
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Originally posted by Bolt4Knob View Post
Thats true -- and if he plays well and wants to play next year - an option
I have a feeling they have had conversations with Peters. Just waiting for the draft to see how that goes and I keep saying it, but the comp pick thing is a big deal. Chargers are in line for a 3rd round pick next year. I get Rivers needs to stay healthy and play - but that would be a bonus.My 2021 Adopt-A-Bolt List
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I actually think Murray is a better linebacker than Simmons. Simmon's strength is his versatility which may not have even translated into our defense when we already have a few tweeners there. Murray to me seems better in the box, shooting the gap and at the POC. He is also very good sideline to sideline, maybe not as good as Simmons but not far behind. Where he is behind Simmons is pass coverage but Simmons is a freak there, almost more of a db.
I just think as a linebacker, Murray might be a better fit and more valuable to our defense than Simmons. This kid is really good and will QB this defense for 10 years.I'll ride the wave...where it takes me.
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Originally posted by like54ninjas View Post
And Breeland was out most of the season with a knee.
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