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Post by frozendisc on Feb 21, 2020 7:17:26 GMT -7
Brady would have to be insane to play behind this oline as it is now. With that said, I don't think a FA QB is in our future. Possibly a 1st, likely a later rounds QB IMHO to play behind Tyrod. Honestly the only FA QB I want is a healthy Newton... Wouldn't this statement about fear apply to all FA QB's ?
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Post by afboltfan on Feb 21, 2020 7:22:21 GMT -7
Brady would have to be insane to play behind this oline as it is now. With that said, I don't think a FA QB is in our future. Possibly a 1st, likely a later rounds QB IMHO to play behind Tyrod. Honestly the only FA QB I want is a healthy Newton... Wouldn't this statement about fear apply to all FA QB's ? For sure, but I would think it means a little more to a 43 year old QB.
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Post by frozendisc on Feb 21, 2020 7:24:38 GMT -7
I read that like he's afraid of being a cap cut, and they said he's not. As far as another.. extended contract after that. He should be afraid. Agree. Even we all think he'd be a cap cut I do not see Okung being a 'cap cut' in the true sense, as signing any replacement OT would coast as much or more. Drafting a replacement would obviously be less cost. I do see Okung being a release because of injury/cost concerns combined. If I thought Okung was likely to get IR'd again, which I do believe, then I would move in another direction.
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Post by frozendisc on Feb 21, 2020 7:26:16 GMT -7
Wouldn't this statement about fear apply to all FA QB's ? For sure, but I would think it means a little more to a 43 year old QB. Especially a 'pocket' type, but I think all would consider the likelihood of their success before signing. Unless it was a huge over payment......
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Post by lightsout42 on Feb 21, 2020 9:16:02 GMT -7
“ While the team has attempted to reassure him...” This makes me worried they really do think the OL is close. I read that like he's afraid of being a cap cut, and they said he's not. As far as another extended contract after that. He should be afraid. He should be a cap cut. |
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Post by moekid on Feb 21, 2020 9:50:02 GMT -7
Brady ain’t coming and neither will any FA with a choice. Okung is out there saying he’s concerned about the team’s “direction” which is pointing down.
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Post by headtrip on Feb 21, 2020 13:21:03 GMT -7
Brady would have to be insane to play behind this oline as it is now. With that said, I don't think a FA QB is in our future. Possibly a 1st, likely a later rounds QB IMHO to play behind Tyrod. Honestly the only FA QB I want is a healthy Newton... Brady is a stupid human. Very dumb. He’s only ever accomplished anything by cheating. I can’t express enough.... Brady isn’t good at football. Rivers is way better.
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Post by cthommes on Feb 21, 2020 14:17:48 GMT -7
Brady ain’t coming and neither will any FA with a choice. Okung is out there saying he’s concerned about the team’s “direction” which is pointing down. There is no down from here. |
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Post by Chargeroo on Feb 21, 2020 16:40:36 GMT -7
I read that like he's afraid of being a cap cut, and they said he's not. As far as another extended contract after that. He should be afraid. He should be a cap cut. He's the best OL we have. It would be crazy to cut him. Who do you play in his place, Tevi, Scott, Pipkins? Be glad he's willing to come back.
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Post by lightsout42 on Feb 21, 2020 16:44:24 GMT -7
He's the best OL we have. It would be crazy to cut him. Who do you play in his place, Tevi, Scott, Pipkins? Be glad he's willing to come back. He might be the best—if he can play. Which is why I’d cut him. He has only played one 16-game season in his career. And the money saved could be put toward a 3-4 year deal with a better OT with more gas in the tank. The Chargers need two reliable anchors—and he isn’t likely to be one of them. |
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Post by frozendisc on Feb 21, 2020 19:52:38 GMT -7
He's the best OL we have. It would be crazy to cut him. Who do you play in his place, Tevi, Scott, Pipkins? Be glad he's willing to come back. He might be the best—if he can play. Which is why I’d cut him. He has only played one 16-game season in his career. And the money saved could be put toward a 3-4 year deal with a better OT with more gas in the tank. The Chargers need two reliable anchors—and he isn’t likely to be one of them. To be fair, you and Roo are both correct. I would replace Okung because of the injury probability, but I would not release him until I replaced him. The question is where does that replacement come from ? FA.....Conklin perhaps, or draft....and that would almost certainly mean pick #6. (I would go draft, but 2nd or 3rd pick, maybe even both)
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Post by lightsout42 on Feb 21, 2020 19:55:31 GMT -7
He might be the best—if he can play. Which is why I’d cut him. He has only played one 16-game season in his career. And the money saved could be put toward a 3-4 year deal with a better OT with more gas in the tank. The Chargers need two reliable anchors—and he isn’t likely to be one of them. To be fair, you and Roo are both correct. I would replace Okung because of the injury probability, but I would not release him until I replaced him. The question is where does that replacement come from ? FA.....Conklin perhaps, or draft....and that would almost certainly mean pick #6. (I would go draft, but 2nd or 3rd pick, maybe even both) Indeed. No reason to cut him now. And if Okung’s health is good enough to take a lesser risk on, a rework adding a year but cutting the cost might give you a solid duo. I think the odds of him staying around this season go up if they choose draft for the other anchor. |
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Post by chargerfreak on Feb 22, 2020 1:43:17 GMT -7
Brady would have to be insane to play behind this oline as it is now. With that said, I don't think a FA QB is in our future. Possibly a 1st, likely a later rounds QB IMHO to play behind Tyrod. Honestly the only FA QB I want is a healthy Newton... Newton is intriguing, isn't he ? Its a guy who's done it before, big ego, with something to prove. Do you trust his injuries recovered ? I just don't see him as the chemistry guy the Chargers covet.
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Post by chargerfreak on Feb 22, 2020 1:44:24 GMT -7
OPTION 2: Be Bold (or stupid crazy) the Chargers will move up to #2 in the draft for Tua. HIs young, a proven winner, has an arm and is mobile. Everything Lynn wants. Prediction. It will be Tyrod, Tua and Stick. React!!! This is the way. I wouldn't mind taking a chance and trading up. We can draft Tua and the opening day starter is Tyrod or Tua, I think this is the best way forward. Losing a couple of draft picks isn't the end of the world if you can land a new franchise QB. This should be followed by some nice OL FA signings, bringing back Hunter Henry, extending Bosa and giving Melvin Gordon a below market value contract offer. Tua is a lot more intriguing than similar trade up scenarios for Goff, Wentz, Darnold or Trubisky…..I think it will be worth it. I liked this plan early on, I like this plan today.
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Post by chargerfreak on Feb 22, 2020 1:46:28 GMT -7
Brady would have to be insane to play behind this oline as it is now. With that said, I don't think a FA QB is in our future. Possibly a 1st, likely a later rounds QB IMHO to play behind Tyrod. Honestly the only FA QB I want is a healthy Newton... Wouldn't this statement about fear apply to all FA QB's ? Let me tell you right here and now,,,,,,,, John Elway had ZERO fear when he FA Peyton Manning. He wasn't alone in Denver either.
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