2020 Chargers Training Camp and Final 53 Discussion
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Originally posted by wu-dai clan View Post
One thing for sure.
Ekeler has a chip on his shoulder.
He wants to be the feature back.
It looked to bother him when MG returned and got the bulk of the carries, I don’t blame him.
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Originally posted by chargeroo View Post
It seems to me that they did use Ekeler in the slot more as the year went along last season. That makes me think they will increase that more this year. (the new OC) The need is great for Kelley or Jackson to step up as a #1 RB and give us those 30 carries per game - if that happens, Ekeler becomes an even greater threat.
When they parted ways with PR, I originally thought this season is doomed but as the off season progressed and they made a lot of moves, I have become convinced that we will be better on both sides of the ball.
I really think this has turned into the best off season since the Tommy Prothro draft back in the 70's. If we hit on the rookies, this team could be really good.
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Since this is a very different season, with a lot of unknowns, and no pre-season games, depth and experience will be even more important. Since COVID can take anyone off the field, it's not just important to have quality 2nd stringers, but also positional flexibility. A CB who can play Safety, a LB who can play DE, a backup OL who can play on the left or right, an OT who can play guard, and special teams, special teams, special teams!
There is a backup kicker (the punter), but no backup punter or long snapper. Things to ponder perhaps in this different kind of season.
Chargers have been pretty consistent with keeping their draft picks on the 53-man roster. So while I have no idea how skilled or improved players like Emeke Egbule and Cortez Broughton are, gonna assume they have spots. I remember doing some research on all the backup TE's that are listed, but nothing stood out. So after Henry and Green, the third TE spot is a guess. But veteran experience makes me think someone like Andrew Vollert has a leg up. I've heard a lot of hype or good things about Storm Norton, but never seen him play, and no idea how he does at the NFL level. I've read that he could kick inside to guard, and I've heard that Trent Scott could be moved to guard. I've heard Gabe Nabers could be a TE-FB hybrid type, which would be a nice fit since Bolts kind of need both. And Joe Gaziano would add depth to Edge Rush, which could become a big need if COVID strikes. However the new practice squad size and rules make it more likely that they'll end up there.
Here's my start of Training Camp guess at the 53-Man Roster
Offense (25 Total)
QB: Taylor, Herbert, Stick (3)
RB: Ekeler, Jackson, Kelley, Gore (4)
WR: Allen, Williams, Reed, Hill, Patton, Jennings (6)
TE: Henry, Green, Vollert (3)
OT: Bulaga, Pipkins, Tevi, Scott (4)
OG: Turner, Feeney, Lamp (3)
OC: Pouncey, Quessenberry (2)
Defense: (25 Total)
DT: Joseph, Jones, Tillery, Broughton, Square (5)
DE: Bosa, Ingram, Rochell, Nwosu (4)
WL: Murray, Vigil (2)
ML: Tranquill, Perryman, Jefferson (3)
SL: White, Egbule (2)
CB: Hayward, Harris Jr., Davis, Facyson, (4)
FS: Jenkins, Adderley (2)
SS: James, King, Gilman (3)
Punter: Long
Kicker: Badgley
Snapper: Mazza
Probably as boiler plate a guess as I can make. Without Pre-Season games, I suppose it's a blessing to have Hard Knocks. The offense battles for those 2nd string spots will be interesting.
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Originally posted by like54ninjas View PostI hope AE gets more snaps in a variety of alignments.
AE only was in the SLOT 50 snaps of his 601 last season and took 486 as a traditional RB.
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Originally posted by FarAwayBoltFan View Post
I remember Ek coming out of the huddle, setting up in the back field, and then splitting outside pre-snap. Does that snap count as him being a traditional RB or WR?
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Originally posted by Tol View PostSince this is a very different season, with a lot of unknowns, and no pre-season games, depth and experience will be even more important. Since COVID can take anyone off the field, it's not just important to have quality 2nd stringers, but also positional flexibility. A CB who can play Safety, a LB who can play DE, a backup OL who can play on the left or right, an OT who can play guard, and special teams, special teams, special teams!
There is a backup kicker (the punter), but no backup punter or long snapper. Things to ponder perhaps in this different kind of season.
Chargers have been pretty consistent with keeping their draft picks on the 53-man roster. So while I have no idea how skilled or improved players like Emeke Egbule and Cortez Broughton are, gonna assume they have spots. I remember doing some research on all the backup TE's that are listed, but nothing stood out. So after Henry and Green, the third TE spot is a guess. But veteran experience makes me think someone like Andrew Vollert has a leg up. I've heard a lot of hype or good things about Storm Norton, but never seen him play, and no idea how he does at the NFL level. I've read that he could kick inside to guard, and I've heard that Trent Scott could be moved to guard. I've heard Gabe Nabers could be a TE-FB hybrid type, which would be a nice fit since Bolts kind of need both. And Joe Gaziano would add depth to Edge Rush, which could become a big need if COVID strikes. However the new practice squad size and rules make it more likely that they'll end up there.
Here's my start of Training Camp guess at the 53-Man Roster
Offense (25 Total)
QB: Taylor, Herbert, Stick (3)
RB: Ekeler, Jackson, Kelley, Gore (4)
WR: Allen, Williams, Reed, Hill, Patton, Jennings (6)
TE: Henry, Green, Vollert (3)
OT: Bulaga, Pipkins, Tevi, Scott (4)
OG: Turner, Feeney, Lamp (3)
OC: Pouncey, Quessenberry (2)
Defense: (25 Total)
DT: Joseph, Jones, Tillery, Broughton, Square (5)
DE: Bosa, Ingram, Rochell, Nwosu (4)
WL: Murray, Vigil (2)
ML: Tranquill, Perryman, Jefferson (3)
SL: White, Egbule (2)
CB: Hayward, Harris Jr., Davis, Facyson, (4)
FS: Jenkins, Adderley (2)
SS: James, King, Gilman (3)
Punter: Long
Kicker: Badgley
Snapper: Mazza
Probably as boiler plate a guess as I can make. Without Pre-Season games, I suppose it's a blessing to have Hard Knocks. The offense battles for those 2nd string spots will be interesting.
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Originally posted by beachcomber View PostWR2 = KJ
7th rounder >> 7th overall
(not close.... 'specially re: receptions)
Reed gets coupla few touches/game....
WR3 = MW
(question is.... how long can MW hold off Reed for ?)
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Originally posted by beachcomber View PostWR2 = KJ
7th rounder >> 7th overall
(not close.... 'specially re: receptions)
Reed gets coupla few touches/game....
WR3 = MW
(question is.... how long can MW hold off Reed for ?)
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