2023 Official Roster Build Thread - The Initial 53 / Practice Squad

[CivilBolt]

He'll be back . . . . . . . . . . . .I guess being a core teams guy isn't what it used to be . . . . .

I think he got cut because Smartt proved that TE can effectively block like a FB.

[Duck of Death]

Stick will get ate up alive.

I trust that that risk will be mitigated by an OC who understands Stick’s flaws & knows how to run the ball effectively. KM already proved this at Dallas with Cooper Rush, who suddenly became overvalued due to his 4-1 record. But upon closer review, it was really their defense, running game, and pass pro that kept Dallas afloat during Dak’s absence. To be certain Rush did some nice things, but also only completed 59% of his passes, with just 5 TDs and 3 picks over 5 games. He doesn’t have a strong arm, and is about as slow as Philip Rivers on a cold day. This isn’t so much an indictment on Cooper Rush as it is just a calculated guess that Easton Stick could feasibly be just as effective if given protection. Of course we should all pray we never get to find out.

[Bolt4Knob]

I trust that that risk will be mitigated by an OC who understands Stick’s flaws & knows how to run the ball effectively. KM already proved this at Dallas with Cooper Rush, who suddenly became overvalued due to his 4-1 record. But upon closer review, it was really their defense, running game, and pass pro that kept Dallas afloat during Dak’s absence. To be certain Rush did some nice things, but also only completed 59% of his passes, with just 5 TDs and 3 picks over 5 games. He doesn’t have a strong arm, and is about as slow as Philip Rivers on a cold day. This isn’t so much an indictment on Cooper Rush as it is just a calculated guess that Easton Stick could feasibly be just as effective if given protection. Of course we should all pray we never get to find out.

I would feel better with a more experienced QB that would probably be better equipped based on experience and years of play to handle a game or two if Herbert is injured. Chad Henne was a pretty serviceable backup for Mahomes. Meaning, the moment wasn't too big for him - though his skillset was not close

[ChargersPowderBlue]

Looks like a really strong group so far.

Players on the practice squad I don't care for; Christian Covington, Austin Pleasants, Terrell Bynum, and Brevin Allen.

I didn't see what was so great Tiawan Mullen. I guess I'll be sad that we didn't retain Horvath or others who the team let go.

Glad to see Duggan, Clark, Hankins, Kampmoyer, and Doss back.

[Rugger05]

He'll be back . . . . . . . . . . . .I guess being a core teams guy isn't what it used to be . . . . .

I read Muse was a core special teams guy and having too much LB depth isn't a bad thing. Horvath will probably end up on the practice squad. Really surprised no one picked up Baily happy to have him back.

[Critty]

I like the Muse pick up. Solid football player.
Chargers were not going to use Zander much on offense, OC Moore will have his TEs motion into backfield. Then he has the additional receiving threat and the ability to mix it up with multiple formations and matchup problems. Put the TE at FB/HBack but then motion them into a trips or quads stack.

Kellen is Stone Smartt to leverage the matchup advantage with personnel groupings.

[jox g]

THAT sucks . . . . . . . .

Cam Brown was THE best out of our CB's according to PFF Hankins was good. (We got him back). Hope we at least get Cam Brown back.

[Duck of Death]

I would feel better with a more experienced QB that would probably be better equipped based on experience and years of play to handle a game or two if Herbert is injured. Chad Henne was a pretty serviceable backup for Mahomes. Meaning, the moment wasn't too big for him - though his skillset was not close

Me too, without question. But we gotta believe that Kellen & Nuss have considerable input into how that QB room is filled out. They wanted to see what they had in Stick so he got the lion’s share of snaps during PS. And honestly, it wasn’t entirely bad. So if they don’t wind up signing another QB, then we’ll know how they feel about Stick - that he has enough ability for them to work with. (BTW, I mentioned Nussmeier too because he is supposedly a rising star & a highly underrated get)

[cmplxgal]

Mark Webb didn't make the Practice squad. Currently Duggan is the only 7th rounder on the roster. (probably Horvath too).

There are still five open slots on the PS, since the Chargers have the regular 16 plus the special exemption for Okoye.

[YAC]

Horvath will probably end up on the practice squad

Just what I was thinking.

So few teams utilize fullbacks now, and those that do like who they got.

[Topcat]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not my boy Horvath!!!!

I CALLED IT WEEKS AGO!!!
(Nothing personal, just business...)

[Bolt-O]