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Roster Reset: Tight End
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Roster Reset: Tight End

The Chargers evaluated their tight end position through new signings, drafts, and UDFAs, improving depth and athleticism after past underwhelming contributions from outgoing players.

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Ryan Watkins May 6, 2025 2
Roster Reset: Wide Receiver
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Roster Reset: Wide Receiver

The Chargers took multiple swings at finding improvement at the wide receiver spot. Let's explore how Joe Hortiz went about giving Ladd McConkey some much needed wingmates.

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Ryan Watkins May 5, 2025 4
Roster Reset: F-back
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Roster Reset: F-back

The Chargers are evaluating their roster changes for the upcoming season, focusing on returning players, new signings, and the evolving F-back role in their offense.

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Ryan Watkins May 4, 2025
Roster Reset: Running Back
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Roster Reset: Running Back

Explore the Chargers' revamped running back lineup, featuring key additions like Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton, aiming for a stronger ground game.

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Ryan Watkins May 3, 2025 3
Roster Reset: Quarterback
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Roster Reset: Quarterback

Ahead of the 2025 we evaluate how the Chargers have addressed the Quarterback position behind our star man Justin Herbert.

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Ryan Watkins May 2, 2025 1
Analysing the Chargers’ first round selection of Omarion Hampton
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Analysing the Chargers’ first round selection of Omarion Hampton

Tell us how you would grade the Chargers' selection after Day 1 of the 2025 Draft!

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Ryan Watkins Apr 25, 2025 10
Final draft thoughts
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Final draft thoughts

Happy Draft day to my fellow bolts! This is Christmas for those of us who bury their heads in college tape from February to April and I for one am…

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Ryan Watkins Apr 24, 2025 1
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Denzel Burke Scouting Report

Denzel Burke Denzel Burke School: Ohio State Year: Sr Position: CB Physical Attributes Height: 6-2 Weight: 194 RAS: Incomplete 40 Time: 4.48 Rankings Joe's Ranking: 5.6 Consensus Position Rank: 9…

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Ryan Watkins Apr 13, 2025
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Zy Alexander Scouting Report

Zy Alexander Zy Alexander School: LSU Year: Sr Position: CB Physical Attributes Height: 6-0 Weight: 175 RAS: 4 40 Time: 4.58 Rankings Joe's Ranking: 5.6 Consensus Position Rank: 12 My…

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Ryan Watkins Apr 13, 2025
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Azareye’h Thomas Scouting Report

Azareye'h Thomas Azareye'h Thomas School: Florida State Year: Jr Position: CB Physical Attributes Height: 6-4 Weight: 200 RAS: 8.11 40 Time: 4.58 Rankings Joe's Ranking: 5.9 Consensus Position Rank: 7…

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Ryan Watkins Apr 13, 2025

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I'd agree with finding more of a true NT to supplant Tomlinson in the future but with Mike Elston on board I'd rather push that need to Day 3 in…

→ Draft Prospects 2026: Positional Rankings – Defensive Line Mar 26, 2026

Yeah I see him as a 3T and there's really not many in this class so he's going to go even higher especially with Banks' injury news. I'd be astonished…

→ Stormcloud Prospect Profile: Peter Woods, 3t, Clemson Mar 25, 2026

I feel like I'm higher on Banks than a lot of analysts because to me his flashes are worth the risks of his injury issues. If we could trade back…

→ Draft Prospects 2026: Positional Rankings – Defensive Line Mar 25, 2026

Yeah I'd be very far out on taking him that early. He's better than some options but to take him there means you want an impact player and I just…

→ Stormcloud Prospect Profile: Christen Miller, Defensive Tackle, Georgia Mar 25, 2026

Erick, first of all I want to say that I will be reading your prospect profiles and I'm super excited you're doing them. I have a policy of not reading…

→ Stormcloud Prospect Profile: Domonique Orange, Nose Tackle, Iowa State Mar 20, 2026

Zone blitzes can be separated into two categories: Fire Zone and Replacement Blitzes. Fire Zones end up with 5 or more bodies whereas Replacements (such as creepers) are seen with…

→ Why Chris O'Leary is not just Jesse Minter 2.0 Feb 16, 2026

Erick my dude, I've been meaning to get back to both your comments! I appreciate the positive feedback too. I wanted to pick up on a few things from this…

→ Harbaugh x McDaniel = A Modern Ground Game Built on Traditional Roots Feb 12, 2026

That's some high praise, thank you dude! 1) Whilst I agree on Hampton's potential he is not an adept zone runner like CMC, at least not yet. I am writing…

→ Mike McDaniel's Scheme Explained Feb 4, 2026

Just getting around to replies so my apologies for the delay: I wouldn't resign Keenan at any cost. I was a fan of the signing in Roman's static spacing scheme…

→ Mike McDaniel's Scheme Explained Feb 4, 2026

Fantastic work Tau, I can see just how much research and consideration went into making this so thank you for your efforts. It reads brilliantly too despite all the content,…

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