KDawg

Well, what are you giving me? We have to make it look semi realistic here. Appearances.

Anyone want my last pick. It’s up for bid. Starting bid is a ham sandwich.

The Chargers select Punter, Iowa, Tory Taylor.

Chargers select Jaylan Ford, LB, Texas

It’s funny about all the dialogue about pro ready or not. If you want the most pro ready guy it’s Michael Penix. He’s been in college since the BCS. In all seriousness, I don’t know that any of them are “ready”. I think every one of them would benefit from sitting for a season or two. I also think that whatever team they go to, would not benefit them from sitting a year or two… if they are naturally selected in the top 5.

I love Chop. Did is explosive as hell off the ball. But I just don’t see him there in the second for us.

Most teams play with 2 linebackers nowadays. It's a nickel set up. If they have a third backer it's either a heavy run tendency down or that third backer is excellent in coverage.

I’m the most static I’ve been on my opinion for what QB I want since the end of our season. Some caveats: all four main ones can be successful. All four have reasons for concerns. But all four are pretty great prospects and I won’t be mad at any of them. Also caveat: Williams is gone at 1. 1. Drake Maye at 2 2. JJ McCarthy at 4 3. Jayden Daniels at 2 No other option is worth thinking about and my #2 won’t happen either.

Chargers select C, Drake Nugent, Michigan

I think it’s also smart for Buffalo. Diggs had a way of getting in Allen’s head.

Chargers select Erick All, TE, Iowa

FYI I am not the Vikings.

I know, Ron was at fault too... However, I just want to add that they may have wanted to bring in better players... But we had Dan Snyder as owner and F- graded facilities. That doesn't exactly help bringing in FAs. Peters is a breath of fresh air, but don't get it twisted... A big part of why is Harris.

Chargers - RB, NB, Audric Estime

I was lost when Scoots McGoots was removed from our lives

Chargers select Kam Kinchens, S, The U

Mocks are clickbait and very few should be taken seriously. I honestly can’t tell you the last time I even looked at one.

So… just a thought experiment… But if you’re Minnesota and you want to swap with Arizona… Do you offer Justin Jefferson? Get that look off your face. Hear me out. Arizona is going to have a hard time budging off of 4, they want (and need) Marvin Harrison. I very much doubt Jefferson is going to stay with Minnesota, though if he wants to this is kind of moot. And they’re probably going to stink anyways. Do they offer one of their firsts and Justin Jefferson to move up to 4 and get McCarthy?

I don’t know that Maye definitely has the higher upside. But he has two major factors that give him an advantage over Daniels long term: 1) His size limits injury potential. Now, I want to caveat that. He’s big, but he hasn’t outgrown his frame or his body and put his body in a compromised position with too much added mass (I think Anthony Richardson is too big for his frame and part of his injury situation is due to that… despite his size). But, I acknowledge injuries can be flukes and this may not matter. 2) His age. He’s much better than Daniels was at the same age. My 100% largest issue with Maye is how often he just casually jogs into a sack. Daniels has a better pocket presence and a bit more wiggle. But availability is a concern, like it or not. I find it interesting people who were concerned with Forbes size aren’t a little bit nervous about Daniels… but at the same time, Daniels weighs like 205 pounds more than Forbes (who last I heard was weighing in at 5 lbs.) and plays in a position where he shouldn’t take much contact. In theory. I don’t know. This decision would take a lot of inside info imo, but I’m leaning Maye now. Age and availability overtake the other factors.

It’s entirely possible Kingsbury was visiting Daniels… he’s one of the two main candidates for us to take at 2. Or… He went to New Orleans on purpose to see a show and make people speculate that they are visiting Daniels. It’s all a game. Stop worrying about this stuff.

The Chargers select Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan

Chargers select Marvin Harrison, Jr.

I don’t pay attention to anything other than sports. And quite frankly I want this forum to be better than the “internet” in general. Having said that, I’m not naive. I know my pleas and hopes are falling upon ears that have biases and add the letter “s” to random names, like Mayes. But… I’m going to continue to stick my head in the sand.

I am really struggling why propping up the guy you want means taking shots at the other guys… One poster made a great post and then took a shot at McCarthy because of bad passes in the ‘22 season… but neglects to mention that Daniels wasn’t very good in ‘22 or really any season prior to this year. There is the idea that Maye regressed, but it’s ignored he had no talent. There is the convo that Daniels only had one good season, but that one good season was absolutely absurd. People hold it against JJ that Michigan was a running team but that team had the talent to be a running team more than a passing team, and as fans we always want our coaches to do what the personnel fits, don’t we? Why is that a major strike against McCarthy? In my opinion Michigan had the best back in the class, why wouldn’t you use him and Edwards with an OL built to run the ball? Stop looking at stats. Watch plays. Watch the way these guys move. Watch their playmaking. Watch their arm under duress and with a clean pocket. Just watch. Hold them all to an equal standard. Instead of completion percentage, look at % of completable passes. Why? Because receivers can screw that stat up. Instead of interceptions, look at % of interceptable passes. Why? Because defenders drop them, too. If you evaluate this stuff honestly, you’ll find that they all have strengths and all have weaknesses in their on field games. All of them. If you evaluate physical traits the board changes. Maye sky rockets in value. Penix would also, if injuries and age weren’t such a concern (but they are, so he won’t). McCarthy and Daniels could both stand to gain some weight and Caleb is small for a high end QB prospect. I keep saying this, and I mean it… if we get Maye, Daniels or McCarthy I’ll be happy. Why? I think all four, if put in a good situation, can develop and be a great quarterback. (I also think all four, if put in a bad situation can totally **** the bed) If pass playmaking is your thing it’s Caleb and it’s not close. If speed is your thing it’s Daniels, and it’s not close. If size/athletic combo is your thing, it’s Maye. If unmolded clay who did a little of everything above well and also didn’t do a little of everything above well is your thing, it’s McCarthy. im truly good with whoever.

Mmhmm. I don’t disagree. I also wouldn’t disagree if Maye wasn’t in the class and we had a shot at Daniels. Or if neither was in it and we had a shot at McCarthy. This is a good situation to be in. And yes, I agree, Maye’s physical traits are among the best to ever be in a draft at QB.