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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
Great question - they definitely aren’t done adding. If they don’t go G in rounds 1-3, I’d assume they would go with a vet (Glasgow comes to mind) that could compete with Penning for the starting gig. I’d liken 2025 to two load-bearing posts going down; losing Penning or Strange to knocking out a stud. Wall might be a little wonky but it’s not collapsing.
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
Mike McDaniel has never had two guards grade above 60 in the same year. Not once in five seasons. The Chargers' guard room isn't a hole to fill. It's on brand. Full breakdown with PFF data across every McDaniel OL ⬇️ stormcloud.blog/the-guard-spot…
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Trey-P@TreyP88·
@TheKyleDe No wonder Tua kept getting concussions
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
@hanse16488 McDaniels offenses averaged 54 pressures less than Herbert’s over the past 5 years. System alone leaves him much, much better protected. x.com/thekylede/stat…
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It's fair to wonder if Tua's concussions were a result of OL failures in MIA. Here is a chart to help contextualize the total pressures and pressure rates of McDaniel offenses vs the Chargers over the past five seasons. An AVERAGE of 52 additional pressures allowed for LAC.

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Eric J Hansen@hanse16488·
@TheKyleDe The guards are arguably the worst in the league and Herbert will leave if he gets hit 150 times again ! GUARD IS THE BIGGEST PRIORITY ON THE TEAM
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
@boltup32 Thank you! I’m sure we’ll find it, but I won’t be surprised if they start the season with around 18-20M in cap space again, to keep the possibility of an in-season trade open.
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chargers15@boltup32·
@TheKyleDe I appreciate it. Helps me cope. Just wondering what they’re doing with all that cap space and no depth across the Oline
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
Thank you Tino! I’m getting to bed early for a trip to Disney with my wife and daughter, but I’ll try looking into that when we are back!
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
It's fair to wonder if Tua's concussions were a result of OL failures in MIA. Here is a chart to help contextualize the total pressures and pressure rates of McDaniel offenses vs the Chargers over the past five seasons. An AVERAGE of 52 additional pressures allowed for LAC.
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Mike McDaniel has never had two guards grade above 60 in the same year. Not once in five seasons. The Chargers' guard room isn't a hole to fill. It's on brand. Full breakdown with PFF data across every McDaniel OL ⬇️ stormcloud.blog/the-guard-spot…

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Peter F.@SanDiegoPete73·
@TheKyleDe @Herb2Slay He has also, other than a few games of Terron Armstead sprinkled over a few years, had very bad OT play around the guards. I'm not predicting 75 grades, but if Slater & Alt produce at typical 80+ rates & Biadasz is his typical mid-high 60s or better, McDaniel will have a 60+ G.
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
@SanDiegoPete73 It definitely could happen - but I just hope backup center gets attention as well.
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Peter F.@SanDiegoPete73·
@TheKyleDe It probably won't make anyone forget the 1995 Dallas Cowboys, but it should be a solid unit. I fully expect a rookie to play the other Guard along w/ Strange.
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
I've fully come around on the Chargers OL. Even without projecting improvements out of Biadasz, Penning, or Strange, the grades of this years line projects to be better than anything McDaniel had in MIA. Below is a compilation of their grades compared to McDaniel units.
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
@Daklan17 @cmsinclair I thought so two, but Tua was also on a rookie deal for much of that time, and they didn’t get significant IOL signings during that time…
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MarkAnthony@Daklan17·
@TheKyleDe @cmsinclair Idk I would imagine the team that has all of their credible offensive playmakers on a rookie deals might mean making sure the entire o line is taken care of, but what do I know
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
@wud_eye @mykcanales @Herb2Slay They also did sign James Daniels to upgrade the guard situation, but he ended up hurt before he could do anything. Those two data points could be an argument that finally came around to upgrading guard… but I still don’t think we should be in panic mode.
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Murfus@wud_eye·
@TheKyleDe @mykcanales @Herb2Slay Dolphins did eventually draft Savaiinaea. I am wondering what adjustments McDaniel has in mind, given emerging defensive schemes in 2026. It must be remembered also that Penning had a very high RAS out of college. And Hecht at #55 is rich, but it is also a twofer, C & G depth.
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
@jonathanmarcus McDaniel's offenses regularly scored extremely well in pressures allowed. Might just be a Tua thing.
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
@mykcanales @Herb2Slay Maybe - but the bigger dropoff was Connor Williams to Liam Eichenburg at center, and whenever Armstead was out. Hence - I hope they prioritize backup C in the draft (Rd 3 or 4, Jones or Hecht), regardless of whether they get a G in the first two rounds or not.
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It’sBoltTime@mykcanales·
@TheKyleDe @Herb2Slay Seems like they would’ve won 1 or 2 more games if the guard’s average grade was in the mid or upper 60’s.
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
@BitcoinRiot66 Nah, no reason to call you a bitter fan, that’s the reality of what you dealt with. It could blow up in our face. But as the article said - it’s on-brand for McDaniel. If he get an upgrade at guard, it’s a luxury. Can’t pound the table for Mike and the. Be pissed when he’d Mike.
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Bitcoin Riot@BitcoinRiot66·
@TheKyleDe I hear you, but as a Dolphin fan, I'm telling you that he fixed literally none of his recurring issues the entire time he was here. I expect to see the exact same things from him in LA, albeit with a real QB this time. Call me a bitter fan if it helps, just telling you what I saw
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
@BitcoinRiot66 It’s not cope, it’s the facts. It doesn’t guarantee success - but fans were thrilled over hiring McDaniel, not because of a projection of what he could be, but based on what he’s been as an offensive coach. So we shouldn’t be pissed over him doing what he’s historically done
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Bitcoin Riot@BitcoinRiot66·
@TheKyleDe This is pure cope, lol. Wait until you find out that this is just one of McDaniel's fatal flaws, all stemming from his ego which produces a complete inability to learn from mistakes, such as thinking you don't need above average interior line play to succeed against playoff teams
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
While I understand this sentiment, the lack of playoff success (IMO) has more to do with Armstead’s inability to stay healthy, and Connor Williams going down in 2023. But if you loved the McDaniel signing, we can’t really complain about him continuing what he’s historically done.
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
@Nadsgonnadie Thank you Nads. I really appreciate it! Absolutely - Hortiz strength is definitely drafting and I’d love for him to have more draft swings.
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Nads@Nadsgonnadie·
@TheKyleDe Fantastic article, Kyle, wish there was a way to have every Chargers fan read this before the inevitable meltdown that’ll come on draft night when the Chargers don’t take a Guard in the 1st round. Really warming up to the idea of a trade down and drafting a WR of Mike’s choice
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
@donaldrickert 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Kissed the ground he walks on
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
@boltingtfu Thank you! I really appreciate you giving it a read!
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Chargers Fan@boltingtfu·
@TheKyleDe Just read the whole article— great work, thanks for the deep dive 🙏
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Kyle De@TheKyleDe·
In the article I just wrote - it’s basically about how the G’s are good enough for Hortiz to go BPA the first two rounds… but if none of those picks are guards, I’d still focus on drafting L Jones or S Hecht over trying to upgrade G in the third. I think C is the big make-or-break (other than losing two tackles), so having a competent backup center should be a priority.
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