Los Angeles Chargers Daily Links: Legion of Boom 2.0? Nah
http://www.sandiegochargersteamonline.com/joey-bosa-jersey ;, these Chargers are the Jack Boys - Eric Williams"It's really hard to compare this group to that group because each group has its own personality, and that's what drives them," Bradley said. "They're all extremely competitive, and they all want the ball thrown to them -- that part is consistent."Using Actual Opportunity to forecast the league's bell-cow RBs - Scott BarrettGordon ranks behind only Bell and Gurley in fantasy points scored over the past three seasons. Despite poor efficiency numbers over this stretch (3.9 yards per carry), Gordon has been held afloat on volume, ranking top-five among running backs in snaps, carries, targets, and opportunities inside the 10-yard line. He also ranked top-five in AORB% last season and there’s little reason to expect a volume decline in 2018. In fact, if he stays healthy, we may even see an increase in touches for Gordon.Three things to look for in Preseason Week 2 game vs. Seahawks - Travis WakemanAt the same time, the Chargers have one of the more complete rosters in all of the league and at this point, are just looking for the players that can help fill out the 53-man roster.Welcome to the Trenches - Ricky Henne“That pretty much explains us,” he says as the words flash across the screen. “Fighting for each other, that’s what we’re all about. We have a close bond on this team
http://www.sandiegochargersteamonline.com/jahleel-addae-jersey ;, so that fits us perfectly. And that is what good teams need. To stick together and fight for everything, especially through hard times.”Social Media Information:BFTB Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageBFTB Twitter: Follow @BFTB_ChargersThe Lightning Round Twitter: Follow @Lightning_RoundThe Lightning Round Facebook: Click here to like our pageBFTB Manager: Richard Wade: Follow @RichardWadeChargers’ Free Safety Position Is Up for Grabs The Los Angeles Chargers possess one of the best all around rosters in the NFL, especially on defense. The team has arguably the best pass rushing duo in the league in Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram, as well as one of the better cornerback groups you’ll find. These two position groups are the reason many expect the Bolts to dawn one of the league’s best defenses in 2018. Even with these high expectations, there are several big question marks that remain on that side of the ball. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley addressed one of the more glaring holes on the defense today, per ESPN’s Eric Williams. Bradley stated that the team has yet to decide on a starting free safety, despite there being several players vying for the job. After electing not to resign Tre Boston in the offseason, free safety immediately became a hole on the roster that needed to be addressed in training camp.For a time, it appeared that perhaps this year’s first round pick, Derwin James, would be the team’s answer to the departure of Boston. This doesn’t appear to be the case. According to Eric Williams, James has been getting snaps at strong safety and dime linebacker. If this indeed ends up being the case and James is not competing for the starting free safety job, then that leaves Jahleel Addae, Desmond King, Rayshawn Jenkins and Jaylen Watkins as potential starters. Addae was the starting strong safety last season
http://www.sandiegochargersteamonline.com/dan-feeney-jersey ;, but seems to be potentially making the move to free safety with the arrival of James. Addae winning the job would be concerning, to say the least. He does not possess the top end speed needed to play free safety in a single high safety scheme. Playing him there could end up being disastrous. Desmond King at safety is a more appealing proposition. Coming into the 2017 NFL Draft, many expected King to be a safety in the NFL. This of course is not what ended up happening, as he found himself in the role of nickel cornerback for the team last season. King is certainly a better fit at free safety than Addae, but that doesn’t mean he should win the job either. King was one of the better slot corners in the league last season, so it doesn’t seem wise to move him from that spot— especially after losing Jason Verrett for the season. Rayshawn Jenkins is more of an unknown that the aforementioned players. Jenkins was a fourth round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft that didn’t earn himself very much playing time last season. With the job being so wide open, now is the perfect time for Jenkins to earn himself a job with his play throughout the rest of preseason and training camp. Jaylen Watkins joined the team during this offseason, via free agency. Spending last season with the Philadelphia Eagles, Watkins is now looking to establish a fit for himself in Los Angeles. As of now it seems unlikely that he wins the job, but he is certainly an interesting name in the competition. There is no clear answer to who will solve the team’s free safety issue, but there are several viable options. The team is in a great position with their secondary, now only time will tell who is the final piece to it.
Los Angeles Chargers Daily Links: Legion of Boom 2.0? Nah http://www.sandiegochargersteamonline.com/joey-bosa-jersey ;, these Chargers are the Jack Boys - Eric Williams"It's really hard to compare this group to that group because each group has its own personality, and that's what drives them," Bradley said. "They're all extremely competitive, and they all want the ball thrown to them -- that part is consistent."Using Actual Opportunity to forecast the league's bell-cow RBs - Scott BarrettGordon ranks behind only Bell and Gurley in fantasy points scored over the past three seasons. Despite poor efficiency numbers over this stretch (3.9 yards per carry), Gordon has been held afloat on volume, ranking top-five among running backs in snaps, carries, targets, and opportunities inside the 10-yard line. He also ranked top-five in AORB% last season and there’s little reason to expect a volume decline in 2018. In fact, if he stays healthy, we may even see an increase in touches for Gordon.Three things to look for in Preseason Week 2 game vs. Seahawks - Travis WakemanAt the same time, the Chargers have one of the more complete rosters in all of the league and at this point, are just looking for the players that can help fill out the 53-man roster.Welcome to the Trenches - Ricky Henne“That pretty much explains us,” he says as the words flash across the screen. “Fighting for each other, that’s what we’re all about. We have a close bond on this team http://www.sandiegochargersteamonline.com/jahleel-addae-jersey ;, so that fits us perfectly. And that is what good teams need. To stick together and fight for everything, especially through hard times.”Social Media Information:BFTB Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageBFTB Twitter: Follow @BFTB_ChargersThe Lightning Round Twitter: Follow @Lightning_RoundThe Lightning Round Facebook: Click here to like our pageBFTB Manager: Richard Wade: Follow @RichardWadeChargers’ Free Safety Position Is Up for Grabs The Los Angeles Chargers possess one of the best all around rosters in the NFL, especially on defense. The team has arguably the best pass rushing duo in the league in Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram, as well as one of the better cornerback groups you’ll find. These two position groups are the reason many expect the Bolts to dawn one of the league’s best defenses in 2018. Even with these high expectations, there are several big question marks that remain on that side of the ball. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley addressed one of the more glaring holes on the defense today, per ESPN’s Eric Williams. Bradley stated that the team has yet to decide on a starting free safety, despite there being several players vying for the job. After electing not to resign Tre Boston in the offseason, free safety immediately became a hole on the roster that needed to be addressed in training camp.For a time, it appeared that perhaps this year’s first round pick, Derwin James, would be the team’s answer to the departure of Boston. This doesn’t appear to be the case. According to Eric Williams, James has been getting snaps at strong safety and dime linebacker. If this indeed ends up being the case and James is not competing for the starting free safety job, then that leaves Jahleel Addae, Desmond King, Rayshawn Jenkins and Jaylen Watkins as potential starters. Addae was the starting strong safety last season http://www.sandiegochargersteamonline.com/dan-feeney-jersey ;, but seems to be potentially making the move to free safety with the arrival of James. Addae winning the job would be concerning, to say the least. He does not possess the top end speed needed to play free safety in a single high safety scheme. Playing him there could end up being disastrous. Desmond King at safety is a more appealing proposition. Coming into the 2017 NFL Draft, many expected King to be a safety in the NFL. This of course is not what ended up happening, as he found himself in the role of nickel cornerback for the team last season. King is certainly a better fit at free safety than Addae, but that doesn’t mean he should win the job either. King was one of the better slot corners in the league last season, so it doesn’t seem wise to move him from that spot— especially after losing Jason Verrett for the season. Rayshawn Jenkins is more of an unknown that the aforementioned players. Jenkins was a fourth round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft that didn’t earn himself very much playing time last season. With the job being so wide open, now is the perfect time for Jenkins to earn himself a job with his play throughout the rest of preseason and training camp. Jaylen Watkins joined the team during this offseason, via free agency. Spending last season with the Philadelphia Eagles, Watkins is now looking to establish a fit for himself in Los Angeles. As of now it seems unlikely that he wins the job, but he is certainly an interesting name in the competition. There is no clear answer to who will solve the team’s free safety issue, but there are several viable options. The team is in a great position with their secondary, now only time will tell who is the final piece to it.