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Post by moekid on Jan 2, 2020 9:35:27 GMT -7
The Chargers should have been on the phone with John Dorsey yesterday. The rumors are they can be on the phone for Baker Mayfield in a trade right now. If you want him.
Remember this: I need paid for what I am about to teach the Goalie YET AGAIN. Mark my words here. Save the file for reference.
Dorsey drafted Mayfield. Kitchen coached Mayfield. Both guys are gone now. There is no loyalty tied to Mayfield now. Whomever they bring in has that Ace up their sleeve and will want their own QB.
Goalies are welcome.
I don’t want Mayfield but I’d take Kareem Hunt in a heart beat.
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Post by chargerfreak on Jan 2, 2020 10:22:06 GMT -7
The rumors are they can be on the phone for Baker Mayfield in a trade right now. If you want him.
Remember this: I need paid for what I am about to teach the Goalie YET AGAIN. Mark my words here. Save the file for reference.
Dorsey drafted Mayfield. Kitchen coached Mayfield. Both guys are gone now. There is no loyalty tied to Mayfield now. Whomever they bring in has that Ace up their sleeve and will want their own QB.
Goalies are welcome.
I don’t want Mayfield but I’d take Kareem Hunt in a heart beat. Yeah.............Hunt could at least head our Women Empowerment Campaign.
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Post by sdc on Jan 2, 2020 10:32:01 GMT -7
I'd trade Bosa to move up and grab Burrows in a heartbeat... I think the kid is legit. It looks like this is your first mention. Lol....not even two weeks ago. Lots of comments from you on what the Chargers should do over the past 4 months but nary a mention of Burrows. Got it.
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Post by sonorajim on Jan 2, 2020 11:59:16 GMT -7
Herbert at #6 would be nice. Go OL with #38.
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Post by chargerfreak on Jan 2, 2020 13:39:01 GMT -7
Herbert at #6 would be nice. Go OL with #38. You can get a premo guard at #38.
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Post by lightsout42 on Jan 2, 2020 14:13:46 GMT -7
Anyone catch the TT presser?
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Post by chargerfreak on Jan 2, 2020 14:38:56 GMT -7
Anyone catch the TT presser? What did he say ?
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Post by lightsout42 on Jan 2, 2020 17:01:39 GMT -7
Anyone catch the TT presser? What did he say ? I missed most of it, had something of a crisis at the homestead about the same time he started. I’ll try to find it and circle back.
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Post by totallybolted on Jan 2, 2020 18:09:29 GMT -7
Chargers GM Telesco won't make quick decision about Rivers AP
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Tom Telesco isn't going to make any quick decisions in the wake of the Los Angeles Chargers' disappointing 5-11 season. But the team's general manager does have a long list of things that have to be completed before free agency begins on March 18. The top two things are decisions about the coaching staff and if Philip Rivers returns as the franchise's quarterback. Rivers' future will be one of the emerging stories in the league before free agency. The 38-year old quarterback, whose contract expired at the end of the season, was fourth in the league with 4,615 yards but also threw the third-most interceptions with 20. “There's throws that he still makes that a lot of QBs in this league don't. He can still compete at a top starter level, but I am doing a disservice if we don't look at everything," Telesco said.
If Rivers does return for a 17th season in powder blue, Telesco said that wouldn't preclude the Chargers from taking a quarterback with the sixth overall pick in April's draft. Los Angeles also has Tyrod Taylor under contract. Taylor will be going into this 10th season in 2020 and has 46 starts. Telesco didn't rule out re-signing running back Melvin Gordon, who missed the first four games due to a contract dispute. Gordon scored nine touchdowns but saw his yards per touch average drop from 6.1 to 4.5. Austin Ekeler is a restricted free agent.
Coaching staff decisions must be made sooner. The Chargers had an interim offensive coordinator for the final eight games after Ken Whisenhunt was fired. Telesco said he liked the way quarterbacks coach Shane Steichen did as interim coordinator and acknowledged it was a tough role for him because there weren't many changes that could be made midseason. The Chargers were tied for the most wins in the AFC in 2018 (12) and advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs before experiencing a seven-victory decline this season. Nine of the 11 losses were by one score and Telesco saw common threads in all the defeats: turnovers, red-zone offense and third-down defense.
Los Angeles tied with Cincinnati for the worst turnover differential in the league and had the lowest takeaways in franchise history. Its red-zone offense had a 52.8% touchdown conversion rate (tied for 22nd) and third-down defense was fourth worst. “When there are a lot of factors involved that is on the GM's plate. I have to do a better job of getting us in a position to win consistently. We can't keep having these spikes," Telesco said. “We're not discouraged. I like the culture here and the foundation that has been built. When you go 5-11 and 0-6 in the division there is a lot of work involved." The one thing Telesco does have going for him is salary cap flexibility. He said this should be the most money he has going into a new league year since he became the general manager in 2012. The extra money could come in handy with the Chargers moving into their new stadium at Hollywood Park next season. With the disappointment of 2019 and wanting to make a splash in their new home, there may be the temptation to make a big signing or trade. “You have to be careful of players with big names, especially if the performance isn't there anymore," he said. ``There's pressure to win. Everything is a bigger scale here (in Los Angeles). I think the bar here is high and that shouldn't scare us. We have to play winning football and be exciting. There's a difference between splash and exciting. We can get there but try to be fun."
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Post by sonorajim on Jan 2, 2020 19:59:44 GMT -7
Herbert at #6 would be nice. Go OL with #38. You can get a premo guard at #38. Our last quality OG was Dielman in 2011. We're due. Lemeiux!
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Post by lightsout42 on Jan 2, 2020 20:23:27 GMT -7
I missed most of it, had something of a crisis at the homestead about the same time he started. I’ll try to find it and circle back. My takeaways: - TT isn’t good at hiding his feelings. He isn’t bad, but he has some tells. - TT thinks they have a championship foundation. - TT ❤️ AL. They talk all the time. They’re bros. - On staff: Taking a hard look, there will be changes. - On PR: He wants PR back. He knows PR won’t be back unless things are right for him. - On TT: Considers him a starting-caliber player. But he wasn’t very emotionally invested. - On HH: Likes the player when healthy. Not committed to re-signing. - On OL: Knows there are issues, but doesn’t want to say why. - On Tevi: Likes him a lot. Invested for now. - On Mike Pouncey: TT ❤️ MP. Really, really hopes he can come back. - TT is hoping the 2019 draft class steps up. NA is a disappointment.
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Post by thannah40 on Jan 3, 2020 0:17:20 GMT -7
Herbert at #6 would be nice. Go OL with #38. You can get a premo guard at #38. A team “could”, but TT won’t
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Post by chargerfreak on Jan 3, 2020 2:21:08 GMT -7
I missed most of it, had something of a crisis at the homestead about the same time he started. I’ll try to find it and circle back. I certainly hope everything is ok.
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Post by chargerfreak on Jan 3, 2020 3:32:44 GMT -7
Ok. I actually feel better reading TT's words. It reaffirms what I thought was going on. I'll give my opinion, just take it for what its worth. And yes, it is worth Gold:
Rivers got punked his last contract. No problem, I'll get em next time. At the start of the 2019 season, Telesco told Rivers "We'll take care of you after the season." No problem Rivers said. Well now we are there. Its all posturing for negotiations. Rivers crying, TT saying he still has it, its all negotiations.
NOW what you have to fear is Telesco screwing it up by being a tight wad. You already know how he is about contracts. He's money Grinch, tight. Rivers knows it and is offended partly because he did agree to wait.
Rivers has multiple pluses for leverage.....The Gordon thing did not cast TT in a good light. I'm not picking sides, you are allowed to fully agree with TT in that situation, and then you are fully allowed to know he did not come out in a good light. Rivers is in a good spot. Do you want to screw this up like the Gordon fiasco ? No, I didn't think your reputation wanted that. Franchise QB money has gone up. Cap has gone up. Other teams WILL sign Rivers. The latest rumors is Indy signing him. Rivers is about to get PAID. Now TT can decide where that is exactly.
Don't try to be tight either boy. Pissing around will cost you dearly now. You have made your own bed here with Gordon blankets. Its time to lay in it.
PS. ARM SURGERY OUT FOR THE YEAR INJURED Big Ben in Pittsburgh will get 34 million dollars for next year.
Let that sink in for a minute. Rivers agent is sinking it in real good right now.
I laugh.
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Post by afboltfan on Jan 3, 2020 7:37:28 GMT -7
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