2024 Chargers Draft Superthread - Prospect Discussion - Draft Has Started

[AK47]

Let's assume they don't draft Bowers. Who else interests you at TE in the 2024 class?

https://walterfootball.com/draft2024TE.php

Jared Wiley out of TCU is just as big/fast with better TD production than Span-Ford.

[AK47]

I am projecting that Ben Herbert + a very good Center would transform the entire unit. These are Gap/Power dudes, outside of the scheme-flexible Slater.

I like how Jackson-Powers from Oregon is a stout 334lbs at center coming from a downhill running scheme.

[Boltnut]

Spann-Ford is a big dude. 6-7, 270, 4.6 40. Don't know anything a about him but man he is a huge TE.

A couple months ago, I watched 3 or 4 of his full games. Minnesota used him primarily as a run/pass blocker. At his size and length, he is one of the better blockers. As a receiver, there is potential. He was under-utilized in this role IMO. As a safety valve, he could have value. He's big and athletic for his size. I think he would be a fit in Harbaugh's offense... as long as a receiving TE is added via free agency or draft. He's an AJ Barner kind of TE.

[wu-dai clan]

I like how Jackson-Powers from Oregon is a stout 334lbs at center coming from a downhill running scheme.

Opened up some real nice holes for Bucky Irving,
who reminds many of Ekeler.

[Chargers8491]

A couple months ago, I watched 3 or 4 of his full games. Minnesota used him primarily as a run/pass blocker. At his size and length, he is one of the better blockers. As a receiver, there is potential. He was under-utilized in this role IMO. As a safety valve, he could have value. He's big and athletic for his size. I think he would be a fit in Harbaugh's offense... as long as a receiving TE is added via free agency or draft. He's an AJ Barner kind of TE.

Would a combo of Bowers/Spann-Ford work or is that too much draft capital in one position?

[Lone Bolt]

Would a combo of Bowers/Spann-Ford work or is that too much draft capital in one position?

Lol...you lost Nutty at "Bowers"...

[Boltjolt]

Thing about Jamaree, as near as I can find...he played all his snaps at tackle in college...might have had a game, or subbed at guard early...so that was his first season at OG, and in the pros. But I think he is a solid OL...they will figure out his best spot, and if its RT, cool...if not, they will get him ironed out at G...but it would help if its RT. Easier to find another G in the draft...and with Mcfadden and Pip...decent depth inside and out.

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[Boltnut]

Would a combo of Bowers/Spann-Ford work or is that too much draft capital in one position?

It depends. I prefer a trade-back to get extra picks. If Bowers is still there, then yeah, that works.
I think we have a lot of work to do along the defense... that's why I prefer the extra picks.

If we can't find a trade partner, and must stay @#5... I think OT Joe Alt would be better value than Bowers.
Harbaugh said that protecting Justin Herbert is priority #1. Joe Alt does that... and allows for a better run game, too.
We will run the ball more/better with Harbaugh/Roman. Ironically, Herbert's best year was the year we ran the ball better.

Edit: BTW, Jared Cook was the TE that year. It was his last year. So, I don't believe you need an elite TE to improve your team or get you to a Super Bowl.

[dmac_bolt]

The bottom portion of your League MVP odds next year.
Notice Bowers made the list. A hundred bucks would pay a cool hundred K. Those leading the Bowers train might want to consider?
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Where’s Alt on the list?

[Boltjolt]

It depends. I prefer a trade-back to get extra picks. If Bowers is still there, then yeah, that works.
I think we have a lot of work to do along the defense... that's why I prefer the extra picks.

If we can't find a trade partner, and must stay @#5... I think OT Joe Alt would be better value than Bowers.
Harbaugh said that protecting Justin Herbert is priority #1. Joe Alt does that... and allows for a better run game, too.
We will run the ball more/better with Harbaugh/Roman. Ironically, Herbert's best year was the year we ran the ball better.

Edit: BTW, Jared Cook was the TE that year. It was his last year. So, I don't believe you need an elite TE to improve your team or get you to a Super Bowl.

IDK....Bucky Brooks had Alt going #10 to the Jets. Not like he is a lot better value. That's just splitting hairs.

I'd like to trade down as well and get picks and we still could. Just depends on their target(s) in the top 5 to 11.

If they move down further to 15 or below then I don't know where we are going. Guess we will see more when they make roster moves.

[Chargers8491]

It depends. I prefer a trade-back to get extra picks. If Bowers is still there, then yeah, that works.
I think we have a lot of work to do along the defense... that's why I prefer the extra picks.

If we can't find a trade partner, and must stay @#5... I think OT Joe Alt would be better value than Bowers.
Harbaugh said that protecting Justin Herbert is priority #1. Joe Alt does that... and allows for a better run game, too.
We will run the ball more/better with Harbaugh/Roman. Ironically, Herbert's best year was the year we ran the ball better.

Edit: BTW, Jared Cook was the TE that year. It was his last year. So, I don't believe you need an elite TE to improve your team or get you to a Super Bowl.

Not opposed to trade back but would prefer to stay in top 10. I wouldn't do for less than a 2nd and 3rd this year. You want a QB you are going to have to pay. I would probably trade our 1st 2nd rnd pick to try and get another 3rd rnd this and go from there.

[Leslie Grossman]

Where’s Alt on the list?

Only the 6 QBs, MH, Nabers, Udenze, Brian Thomas Jr, and Bowers made the list.
Thomas Jr on the list makes sense because he could end up in KC. Think it will be him or Franklin.
WR, TE, OL has never won MVP.