What Position Will Make or Break Chargers Playoff Run | LA Chargers

@Jake Kincaid-Reyes yet all 5 linebackers suck,so yes this is an option if Jamison or Cross are gone.They let the only consistent lb walk in off-season so stop acting like it’s a bad idea.”Staley’s scheme doesn’t value linebackers”..maybe that the problem.

@Dontno Nowuno it is a bad idea because there will be plenty of other ppl they would take over Lloyd, also Tranquil and Murray are not absolutely terrible, the depth behind them is questionable but I would put money they don’t draft LB. So yes it is a terrible idea to draft a LB with 5 others on the roster, what? They’re not just gonna roll in with 6 LBs into the season or cut 3 of them. I believe they’d take Penning before Lloyd and I honestly don’t like Penning. Plus Staley will have plenty of DBs and a decent enough Dline to cover up and the lack of talent in the LB core. I honestly believe that with the Dline improvement, it will help Murray and Tranquil a lot. So it won’t be as much of a weakness as ppl make it out to be

@Jake Kincaid-Reyes yeah I agree with the thought of a better dline helping the linebackers,but I’m going to be real surprised if they take the 4th or 5 th best tackle over dominant run stopping LB . If Staley doesnt “value” Lb, that would make even more sense to get a stud on the cheap.Look, Tranquil hasn’t done anything and has been terrible in the run game, and though I think Murray will be fine,having another thumper would be great. Tranquil should only be in on obvious passing downs and special teams.Coachrs and fans are WAY to high on that guy.

@Dontno Nowuno I think they can think about getting a LB, but with 17? I think that’s too rich, remember TT drafts players that Staley wants, so if he doesn’t value a certain position he won’t draft them unless he says otherwise. Maybe they get a LB later on with the comp picks or day 2, but def not the first 3 picks we have. Remember White was a safety, chargers always draft these hybrid DB who can play in the box, I wouldn’t be surprised if they do that honestly. It would make more sense for Staleys scheme

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Yea but we upgraded the defensive line, not to say they won’t draft more potentially but idk if it will be in the 1st. Who knows if Davis will be there and Wyatt might be a slight reach at 17. The defenses in the AFC west also got better so why not give Herb another weapon to have this offense take an even bigger step. I’m sorry but Guyton and Palmer and back ups ain’t scaring nobody. If Allen or Williams go down our offense takes a huge hit

@Manofmayhem that sounds like a good idea.

100% also need a wr capable of YAC, Allen is amazing at catching , but falls or goes out of bounds, mike will jumps to catch mostly and falls down, yes new TE shows signs of being able to get YAC , but jameson Williams is a must , no true future #1 wr, allen could get hurt, mike is always banged up, palmer is great , but hes a great #2 at best

Honestly, Herbert is so good he doesn’t need any more weapons. Draft defense so the offense doesn’t need to score 35+ to win a game.

Facts bro! Not only that if our WRs would’ve caught 50% of the passes we dropped, JHerb would’ve led the league in passing yards as well

@Steven Degree The Packers have used that mentality, and look at how many super bowls that plan won.

@adam goessl 💯

It’s cyclical imo.Wr and edge guys(QBs are a given inflation) are this decades skyrocketing contracts,but it wasn’t that long ago Rb’s and middle linebackers we’re the high paid stars of the NFL. Only problem I have is when players ala Deebo are hurt and miss alot of games,then have only one big year and want top five money with a signed contract.Team doesn’t get their money back when players miss games,if they did ,I would be more on Deebo ‘s side to get his 💰

Not an empowerment movement … a prima donna movement throughout recent NFL history i.e. Terrell Owens, Chad Ochocinco, Randy Moss, Michael Irvin

@Dontno Nowuno Sure, evolution changes emphasis on position, but today’s athletes appear more connected to the business side. The risk of injury a year out from being paid is what has players commanding money now. I hope they all get paid but if I’m drafting for the Chargers, and I feel we’re deep at that position, I’m factoring this trend into my decision.

@Dog On It Maybe the money side wasn’t publicized enough but the players you mentioned were more “divas”. Like Keyshawn Johnson, Throw Me The Damn Ball. Now it’s Throw Me The Damn Bag.

Troy Reader is the starter. There isn’t need to pick a player at 17 who may not even be a starter.

@adam goessl why is Troy the appointed starter? One year with Staley?I think he is good insurance if Murray doesn’t pan out.

@Dontno Nowuno Staley’s scheme isn’t overly reliant on exceptional ILB play. I doubt the Chargers paid Reader to be a backup in this scheme. If it were Lovie Smith’s defense, I would agree in needing someone more than Reader.

Other teams won’t care if Staley isn’t LB crazy ,
Other team’s will exploit that weakness regardless and will be left scratching head wondering why we don’t upgrade the LB position.
If Not Lloyd hopefully at least draft another LB like Jojo Domann or M.Rose or Anderson

@Original One The point is that his scheme means there isn’t an exploitable weakness. In Staley’s scheme, ILBs aren’t task with as much responsibility. The main way in which a team exploits weak LB play is through play action. The point of the Staley scheme is to not have LBs aggressively play the run. This is why Murray didn’t succeed last season. He’s a great run stopper, but that’s not asked by Staley. Staley uses safety play as a substitute for LB usage in other schemes. The player needs to merely remain in coverage. Reader is capable of this.

Jamison or Olave if they were both there at 17?

@Dontno Nowuno olave I feel is better overall but Williams I feel is better at deep threat and speed