(07-09-2021, 09:21 AM)rufftime Wrote: Just curious to poll the group. Do you feel that our offense in 2021 is worse than the Chargers 2020 group? I agree their defense is/ was better, but I would think our offense is actually more talented around the rookie QB than their's was.
Interesting question.
At first glance I would say yes.
RB: Chargers-Ekeler, Kelley, Jackson; Jaguars-Robinson, Etienne, Hyde Edge: 2021 Jaguars. Ekeler is very talented and versatile, but battled injuries last year. Robinson was a pleasant surprise for the Jaguars and managed to turn heads nationally. He is augmented by Carlos Hyde, a dependable if unspectacular vet who had over 900 yards last year, and Etienne, one of the most explosive rookie RBs to come out in a while Every bit as versatile as Ekeler but more big play capability.
WR: Chargers-Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton; Jaguars=DJ Chark, Shenault, Jones Edge: Jaguars. I would give Keenan Allen a slight edge over Chark. I like Mike Williams, but Shenault out produced him last year, Even at 32 I would say Marvin Jones is better than Guyton.
TE: Chargers-Hunter Henry Edge Chargers. 'Nuff said
OL: (from LT-RT) Chargers: Tevi, Lamp, Feeney, Turner, Bulaga. Jaguars-Robinson, Norwell, Linder, Cann, Taylor. Edge: Chargers. Not too sure I can give Cam the edge over any LT, even though the Bolts didn't think too much of Tevi. Lamp and Feeney were popular draft prospects among posters here, though neither turned out great for various reasons. Looking purely at LG, Norwell would get the edge over him, though I like Lamp's versatility. I was one of the dew who was not a huge Feeney fan pre draft. I would easily take Linder over him. Cann had one of his better years, though I would still prefer Turner. At RT, I;d easily tqkr last year's Bulaga over Taylor, who has been quite disappointing for me. Even if you sub Walker Little in for Taylor the fact Little is a rookie with three years of rust gives the presumptive edge to the Bolts.
Interesting post script: This year, the Bolts are yet another team to dramatically revamp their OL, and will replace at least four of their starters from last year.
Only Bulaga remains on the roster from last year.
(07-09-2021, 12:40 PM)The Real Marty Wrote: (07-09-2021, 12:24 PM)SeldomRite Wrote: Ekeler is a good player, though I think you may think he's better than I think he is. However, if you take a running back in the first round he needs to come out of the gate as a top ten back in the league. Etienne needs to have a 1500 yards 10 TD type of season (rushing and receiving combined for both of those stats) to justify that kind of draft position. If Etienne is just a decent back, and not a great running back then then Meyer made a really stupid pick.
I think if Etienne has a 1500 yd 10 TD type of season, then we got a steal at pick #25.
Are you talking rushing or all purpose yards? (Nevermind. I initially responded to Marty, but then saw Seldom's post.
I could see Etienne getting about 1100-1200 combined rushing and receiving and still being a weapon.
Worst to 1st. Curse Reversed!
