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Post by afboltfan on Jul 26, 2021 6:41:38 GMT -7
"The contenders are Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree III. Darius Bradwell, " So its basically hot garbage. We need Kelley to take off, I would sign a RB after roster cut downs. Yep, RB is probably my biggest concern still... The writing is on the wall for a potentially disappointing sophomore season for Herbert, not because of talent but because of Lombardi's system. Am I worried about Herbert though? Not really... But he will STILL need a good run game to take the pressure off. Ekeler is a good RB1 but he is no LT, he complements the offense he can't take it over like other top tier RB's can do. Justin Jackson is a RB#3 if that... I hope Kelley steps up but I just don't see that either... I'm thinking we'll need to address this sooner than later. The Devante Adams talk is nice, but I'd rather spend that money on a RB...
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Post by moekid on Jul 26, 2021 7:36:27 GMT -7
"The contenders are Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley and Larry Rountree III. Darius Bradwell, " So its basically hot garbage. We need Kelley to take off, I would sign a RB after roster cut downs. Yep, RB is probably my biggest concern still... The writing is on the wall for a potentially disappointing sophomore season for Herbert, not because of talent but because of Lombardi's system. Am I worried about Herbert though? Not really... But he will STILL need a good run game to take the pressure off. Ekeler is a good RB1 but he is no LT, he complements the offense he can't take it over like other top tier RB's can do. Justin Jackson is a RB#3 if that... I hope Kelley steps up but I just don't see that either... I'm thinking we'll need to address this sooner than later. The Devante Adams talk is nice, but I'd rather spend that money on a RB... What RB is out there to spend on? Bell? Gurley?
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Post by sonorajim on Jul 26, 2021 9:23:50 GMT -7
Regards RB, I support the coaches decision, which appears to be "Let's see what we have". Training camp & preseason games will set the initial pecking order for position depth and show up shortcomings. None of us have seen these players in this offense with these teammates. They wouldn't be there if there was no chance that they could meet the need.
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Post by afboltfan on Jul 26, 2021 9:40:43 GMT -7
Yep, RB is probably my biggest concern still... The writing is on the wall for a potentially disappointing sophomore season for Herbert, not because of talent but because of Lombardi's system. Am I worried about Herbert though? Not really... But he will STILL need a good run game to take the pressure off. Ekeler is a good RB1 but he is no LT, he complements the offense he can't take it over like other top tier RB's can do. Justin Jackson is a RB#3 if that... I hope Kelley steps up but I just don't see that either... I'm thinking we'll need to address this sooner than later. The Devante Adams talk is nice, but I'd rather spend that money on a RB... What RB is out there to spend on? Bell? Gurley? I think Gurley got picked up, Detroit maybe? I can't remember... But yea I don't think there are any notable RB's available right now. I wonder who/if any would be on the trading block?
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Post by afboltfan on Jul 26, 2021 9:45:22 GMT -7
Regards RB, I support the coaches decision, which appears to be "Let's see what we have". Training camp & preseason games will set the initial pecking order for position depth and show up shortcomings. None of us have seen these players in this offense with these teammates. They wouldn't be there if there was no chance that they could meet the need. I do to... But I'm solid on my opinion that we HAVE seen what we have in them. Lynn was a notable RB coach, and Herbert was ROTY... If there was any flash or potential, we would have seen it already. Right? I guess you could blame the oline, but I don't think their role in the run game was enough to solely cast blame. I think the "Lets see what we have approach" is their only option, so it is the current plan.
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Post by sonorajim on Jul 26, 2021 19:58:36 GMT -7
Regards RB, I support the coaches decision, which appears to be "Let's see what we have". Training camp & preseason games will set the initial pecking order for position depth and show up shortcomings. None of us have seen these players in this offense with these teammates. They wouldn't be there if there was no chance that they could meet the need. I do to... But I'm solid on my opinion that we HAVE seen what we have in them. Lynn was a notable RB coach, and Herbert was ROTY... If there was any flash or potential, we would have seen it already. Right? I guess you could blame the oline, but I don't think their role in the run game was enough to solely cast blame.I think the "Lets see what we have approach" is their only option, so it is the current plan. I do blame the OL..and..play design, game plan. Lynn was the HC with a lot of RB experience but I didn't think he connected the dots well overall. I saw some flash from Kelley. He had some highlights. Haven't seen any Rountree yet. I'm not sure either way on them. I want to like the perennially injured kid but can't see depending on him.
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Post by afboltfan on Jul 26, 2021 20:13:49 GMT -7
I have high hopes for Rountree, but I think its between him and Kelley. I think Jackson gets cut.
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Post by joemcrugby on Jul 27, 2021 9:26:35 GMT -7
Chargers report to camp, will begin workouts Wednesday By Jeff Miller July 27, 2021 The Chargers reported to camp Tuesday morning in Costa Mesa, with the team’s first training camp practice set for 9 a.m. Wednesday. Over the next three-plus weeks, they will hold 16 open-to-the-public workouts at Jack Hammett Sports Complex and a 17th at SoFi Stadium (on Aug. 8). Quarterback Justin Herbert returns after a rookie season that began with him on the bench and ended with him on top. He was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year. Attempting to build on that, Herbert now faces expectations that exploded during and since his record-setting debut. “I’m trying not to look into all the things that are going on in social media and stuff like that,” he said. “As long as I keep working hard, doing things the right way and never giving up, I think that we’ll be in a pretty good position.” After their numbers lagged through training camp, the Chargers now are close to having 90% of their players fully vaccinated or in the process of being fully vaccinated. Tight end Tre’ McKitty is the only rookie who remains unsigned after offensive lineman Rashawn Slater signed Tuesday morning. McKitty is expected to sign soon. Players cannot practice until they are under contract. The Chargers drafted Slater in the first round to be their starting left tackle. They took McKitty in the third round. Considered more of a blocker than receiver, he’s expected to back up veteran Jared Cook. www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/liveblog/chargers-training-camp-news-analysis-and-more
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Post by chargerfreak on Jul 27, 2021 9:59:11 GMT -7
Chargers report to camp, will begin workouts Wednesday By Jeff Miller July 27, 2021 The Chargers reported to camp Tuesday morning in Costa Mesa, with the team’s first training camp practice set for 9 a.m. Wednesday. Over the next three-plus weeks, they will hold 16 open-to-the-public workouts at Jack Hammett Sports Complex and a 17th at SoFi Stadium (on Aug. 8). Quarterback Justin Herbert returns after a rookie season that began with him on the bench and ended with him on top. He was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year. Attempting to build on that, Herbert now faces expectations that exploded during and since his record-setting debut. “I’m trying not to look into all the things that are going on in social media and stuff like that,” he said. “As long as I keep working hard, doing things the right way and never giving up, I think that we’ll be in a pretty good position.” After their numbers lagged through training camp, the Chargers now are close to having 90% of their players fully vaccinated or in the process of being fully vaccinated. Tight end Tre’ McKitty is the only rookie who remains unsigned after offensive lineman Rashawn Slater signed Tuesday morning. McKitty is expected to sign soon. Players cannot practice until they are under contract. The Chargers drafted Slater in the first round to be their starting left tackle. They took McKitty in the third round. Considered more of a blocker than receiver, he’s expected to back up veteran Jared Cook. www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/liveblog/chargers-training-camp-news-analysis-and-moreMcKitty Cat can come in on running plays to block. What the hell is he waiting on to sign ?
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Post by moekid on Jul 27, 2021 10:26:11 GMT -7
Slater signed and boy does that kid have a baby face. Does he even shave?
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Post by joemcrugby on Jul 27, 2021 10:36:29 GMT -7
Chargers report to camp, will begin workouts Wednesday By Jeff Miller July 27, 2021 The Chargers reported to camp Tuesday morning in Costa Mesa, with the team’s first training camp practice set for 9 a.m. Wednesday. Over the next three-plus weeks, they will hold 16 open-to-the-public workouts at Jack Hammett Sports Complex and a 17th at SoFi Stadium (on Aug. 8). Quarterback Justin Herbert returns after a rookie season that began with him on the bench and ended with him on top. He was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year. Attempting to build on that, Herbert now faces expectations that exploded during and since his record-setting debut. “I’m trying not to look into all the things that are going on in social media and stuff like that,” he said. “As long as I keep working hard, doing things the right way and never giving up, I think that we’ll be in a pretty good position.” After their numbers lagged through training camp, the Chargers now are close to having 90% of their players fully vaccinated or in the process of being fully vaccinated. Tight end Tre’ McKitty is the only rookie who remains unsigned after offensive lineman Rashawn Slater signed Tuesday morning. McKitty is expected to sign soon. Players cannot practice until they are under contract. The Chargers drafted Slater in the first round to be their starting left tackle. They took McKitty in the third round. Considered more of a blocker than receiver, he’s expected to back up veteran Jared Cook. www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/liveblog/chargers-training-camp-news-analysis-and-moreMcKitty Cat can come in on running plays to block. What the hell is he waiting on to sign ? Who knows why he / his agent waited 🤷♂️, but he’ll sign today and practice tomorrow.
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Post by joemcrugby on Jul 27, 2021 13:43:42 GMT -7
Slater signed and boy does that kid have a baby face. Does he even shave? Doesn’t look like it.
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Post by joemcrugby on Jul 27, 2021 15:00:42 GMT -7
Annnnnd not a good start for a dude on the bubble.
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Post by joemcrugby on Jul 27, 2021 19:09:56 GMT -7
McKitty Cat can come in on running plays to block. What the hell is he waiting on to sign ? Who knows why he / his agent waited 🤷♂️, but he’ll sign today and practice tomorrow. The Chargers also placed wide receiver John Hurst on the physically unable to perform list and signed offensive tackle Rashawn Slater and tight end Tre’ McKitty to rookie deals. All nine of the Chargers’ 2021 draft picks have signed their rookie contracts. www.ocregister.com/2021/07/27/chargers-place-rb-justin-jackson-on-covid-19-reserve-list/
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Post by joemcrugby on Jul 28, 2021 11:05:17 GMT -7
Full presser:
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