Ek-cellent
http://www.authenticlosangeleschargers.com/cheap-trevor-williams-jersey , rookie defenders flourish It seemed like every other time Austin Ekeler touched
the ball last year, there was a thought that popped into my mind. I didn’t give
this thought much acknowledgement as it seemed to get crazier the longer it
lingered. But it kept coming back.When the former UDFA out of Western State took
the first carry of his career 35 yards to the house against the Eagles, that was
the spark.When he started catching passes down the field on wheel routes and
tip-toeing sidelines for touchdowns against the Jaguars, the flames were
fanned.These uncomfortable feelings persisted throughout the rest of the 2017
season and are still here at this very moment. For those that are confused, here
is the question I’ve been wrangling with for the entire offseason: Is Melvin
Gordon really the best running back on the team?(Gasp!)I know, I know. It’s
pretty crazy to try and fathom such a thing, but it isn’t that much of a stretch
from reality. When Ekeler is in the game, he becomes a real spark-plug for the
offense. He hits his holes with eye-popping quickness, sticking his foot in the
ground at a moment’s notice to get north and south.In the latest tilt against
the Saints, Ekeler was his usual efficient-self. He maximized his limited
attempts on the ground while becoming a reliable dump-off target for Rivers.
That’s the type of back we want in the game, no matter if it’s Ekeler, Gordon,
or even rising UDFA Detrez Newsome.And if you haven’t guessed already
yet...SurgingRB Austin EkelerEkeler touched the ball seven times on the opening
drive, alone. He started the night by breaking off a 21-yard run up the left
sideline. His next run went for another 12 yards as he followed FB Derek Watt
off left tackle, showing some patience as his blockers set up a nice lane. His
next two runs went for six and nine yards, respectively. If you blinked, you may
have wondered how the Chargers got into the Saints’ red zone so quickly.On the
night, Ekeler collected just nine touches, three of those being
catches
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I instantly started pounding the table for OC Ken Whisenhunt and the offense to
start using more two-RB, three-WR sets to maximize the amount of playmakers on
the field. Can you imagine a package with Gordon, Ekeler, Keenan Allen, Tyrell,
and Mike Williams all on the field at the same time? Come on, son.LB Kyzir
White/S Derwin JamesI couldn’t decide between White and James because, quite
frankly, they’ve both been phenomenal this preseason. To no one’s surprise,
they’ve both played their way into a starting spot with this defense. Earlier
today, head coach Anthony Lynn finally confirmed that James will start week 1,
allowing fans to breathe a long sigh of relief.White, on the other hand, may not
“start” according to their base defense package but he will most definitely have
a role as the nickel/dime linebacker. Due to the mass volume of plays they spend
in these packages, White should be considered a starter with the rest of the
defense in the same vein that CB Desmond King is essentially a starter as the
team’s slot corner.I couldn’t be more excited about these two players as they
add a level of versatility that allows this defense to be extremely multiple
without needing to sub a number of players every time they get a new look from
the offense. One aspect in particular that I am stoked about is just how well
these two match-up with opposing play-makers, specifically the rash of
dual-threat running backs across the league. Staying StaticNT Brandon
MebaneMebane just ain’t for the middle of this defensive interior. Once a free
agent signing that got fans excited for a run-stuffing presence next to DT Corey
Liuget, the former-member of those historic Seattle Seahawk defenses is, and has
been
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against his will. Yes he is tasked with taking on double-teams but it is fairly
evident he no longer has the strength in his lower haunches to buckle down
against interior offensive linemen. What makes matters worse is the supposed
depth behind Mebane at the 1-technique. DT Justin Jones was drafted in the third
round of the 2018 draft to possibly be the heir-apparent but even he doesn’t
quite fit the bill for what the team needs. At 6-foot-3 and 310 pounds, he is
the next biggest body that the team has other than DT Bijohn Jackson, a UDFA out
of Arkansas who tips the scales at 339 pounds. Unfortunately, Jackson has been
close to non-existent this preseason. The only other listed “nose tackle” on the
roster is Damion Square who finds himself closer to 290 than 300-310.LB Jatavis
BrownI mentioned some of these views in my “Thoughts” piece following Saturday’s
game, but they warrant another go-round due to my frustration about the
subject.Brown was a flashy player during his rookie year. Splash plays were the
theme of his game and they always came when the team needed one the most. It was
obviously hard not to get excited about him and his future, until last year,
that is.In his sophomore campaign, Brown suffered a slump that stemmed from a
combination of a nagging foot-injury and the new playbook from Gus Bradley that
had the defense change from a 3-4 to a 4-3 front. After the 2017 season came to
an end, most just chalked up the decline in play as a loss and chose to look
forward to 2018 where Brown would be able to heal up, get a handle on the
playbook, and get back to his old self.Unfortunately, this hasn’t been the case
up to this point.Brown got most of his run in Saturday’s game with the backups
and third-stringers. You would expect Brown to look pretty good as he cleans up
against lesser competition. This also wasn’t the case. During the last third of
the game, Brown missed a handful of tackles and was visibly outplayed by the
likes of Hayes Pullard, who quietly went from one of the worst graded players by
PFF to the Chargers’ #1 rated defensive player this preseason.2018 NFL Fan Vote
Mock Draft - Atlanta Falcons Are on the Clock - Pick 26 With the biggest vote
share since Lamar Jackson to the Arizona Cardinals, Harold Landry is your
selection fro the Tennesee Titans.First overall voting total: Cleveland
BrownsSecond overall voting total: New York GiantsThird overall voting total:
New York JetsFourth overall voting total: Cleveland BrownsFifth overall voting
total: Denver BroncosSixth overall voting total: Indianapolis ColtsSeventh
overall voting total: Tampa Bay BuccaneersEighth overall voting total: Chicago
BearsNinth overall voting total: San Francisco 49ersTenth overall voting total:
Oakland Raiders11th overall voting total: Miami Dolphins12th overall voting
total: Buffalo Bills13th overall voting total: Washington Redskins14th overall
voting total: Green Bay Packers15th overall voting total: Arizona Cardinals16th
overall voting total: Baltimore Ravens17th overall voting total: Los Angeles
Chargers18th overall voting total: Seattle Seahawks19th overall voting totals:
Dallas Cowboys20th overall voting totals: Detroit Lions21st overall voting
totals: Cincinnati Bengals22nd overall voting totals: Buffalo Bills23rd overall
voting totals: New England Patriots24th overall voting totals: Carolina
Panthers25th overall voting totals: Tennessee TitansThe Atlanta Falcons are now
on the clock!DT Maurice Hurst: He’s a 3-tech and he’s a good one. He’s a little
on the small size, but he’s an athlete.CB Jaire Alexander: There is some concern
about his ability to stay healthy, but Alexander is quick and instinctive.WR
Courtland Sutton: He’s a possession receiver. He’s big, he’s tough
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Vander Esch could definitely be a mid-1st round pick.WR D.J. Moore: Probably a
slot receiver in the NFL, he has the quickness for it and could also add value
as a returner.CB Mike Hughes: The UCF product is a short but physical corner. He
lacks experience which gives a somewhat steeper learning curve as he enters the
NFL.CB Isaiah Oliver: He has an elite combination of size and speed but has some
technical deficiencies and is a less than stellar tackler.QB Mason Rudolph: Some
think Oklahoma State’s Rudolph is a Day 2 prospect, but others disagree and his
numbers were certainly impressive.RB Sony Michel: A north-south runner who can
run through arm tackles, Michel is a potential first-round talent.OT Kolton
Miller: The UCLA product has good size and length, but there are questions about
his athleticism.C Billy Price: Ohio State’s Price has good strength, but lacks
length which is not a huge concern at center. He plays with an edge, but that
also occasionally gets him in trouble.DE Arden Key: There are plenty of red
flags here, but he has the potential to be a quality pass rusher in the NFL.WR
James Washington: He has a limited route tree and was not challenged much by Big
12 defenses, but he gets open deep and makes big plays.WR Christian Kirk: Lacks
desirable speed, but he is quick and works well underneath. Probably limited to
playing in the slot.DE Sam Hubbard: He has the size and motor to play at DE, but
he lacks the athleticism that would allow him to excel as a pass rusher.S Ronnie
Harrison: Alabama’s Harrison has the size and athleticism you want from a
safety, but he plays a bit out of control and has technical deficiencies.DT
Taven Bryan: Florida’s Bryan is a gifted athlete, but he lacks the size
necessary to hold up against powerful offensive linemen.LB Malik Jefferson:
Jefferson has the size and athleticism you in a linebacker, but his instincts
are poor.
