Bolt Up - Madden 25

[TomBrady]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

Chargers cruises to 34-20 victory over the Cardinals
San Diego Chargers @ Arizona Cardinals



34 @ 20

San Diego Chargers Top Performers
QB Philip Rivers - 10/20, 187 Yds, 2 TD, INT
QB Charlie Whitehurst - 12/21, TD
RB Ryan Mathews - 17 Att, 48 Yds, TD, Rec, 74 Yds, TD
RB Ronnie Brown - 16 Att, 37 Yds
WR Robert Meachem - 7 Rec, 69 Yds
WR Keenan Allen - 1 Rec, 21 Yds, TD
LB Bront Bird - 5 Tackles, TFL, Sack
LB Thomas Keiser - 2 Tackles, TFL, Sack
CB Richard Marshall - 8 Tackles
FS Eric Weddle - 6 Tackles

Arizona Cardinals Top Performers
QB Caarson Palmer - 13/21, 160 Yds, TD
QB Ryan Lindley - 5/16, 46 Yds
RB Ryan Williams - 15 Att, 51 Yds, 1 Rec, 3 Yds, TD
RB Rashard Mendenhall - 11 Att, 38 Yds
WR Larry Fitzgerald - 4 Rec, 72 Yds
WR Jaron Brown - 3 Rec, 36 Yds
DT David Carter - 2 Tackles, TFL, Sack
LB Karlos Dansby - 8 Tackles
LB Kevin Minter - 6 Tackles
CB Patrick Peterson - 3 Tackles, INT, TD

Week 3 Cuts
| FB Chris Gronkowski | WR Mike Willie | C Colin Baxter | RG Stephen Schilling | LB Phillip Dillard | CB Gregory Gatson |

[Desalbert]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

Looks great-- you have a nice, clean and efficient visual style that is fairly refreshing. The small font also adds some style, don't ask me why. I will be following along-- love to see my boy Keenan Allen snag that TD on just the one catch last game.

Again, great look, great approach. I'm in.

[TomBrady]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

Chargers end preseason with 27-13 win over 49ers
San Diego Chargers @ San Francisco 49ers



27 @ 13

San Diego Chargers Top Performers
QB Charlie Whitehurst - 10/18, 94 Yds, TD
QB Brad Sorensen - 9/14, 101 Yds, TD, INT
RB Ronnie Brown - 10 Att, 38 Yds, TD
RB Edwin Baker - 12 Att, 26 Yds, Fumble
WR Vincent Brown - 5 Rec, 48 Yds, TD
TE Ladarius Green - 4 Rec, 56 Yds
LB Andrew Gachkar - 7 Tackles, TFL
LB Thomas Keiser - 6 Tackles, 2 TFL, Sack
CB Johnny Patrick - 4 Tackles, INT

San Francisco 49ers Top Performers
QB Colin Kaepernick - 10/12, 89 Yds
QB Colt McCoy - 8/17, 83 Yds, INT
RB Frank Gore - 5 Att, 38 Yds
RB LaMichael James - 16 Att, 74 Yds, TD
WR Jonathan Baldwin - 4 Rec, 52 Yds
WR Mario Manningham - 4 Rec, 38 Yds
DE Glenn Dorsey - 4 Tackles, 2 TFL, Sack, FFumble
LB Parys Haralson - 6 Tackles, TFL, Sack
LB Aldon Smith - 5 Tackles, 2 TFL, 2 Sack
FS Craig Dahl - 4 Tackles, INT

Week 4 Cuts
TBA

[TomBrady]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

Who makes the cut? Chargers position battles:



Backup QB:

Charlie Whitehurst:
Charlie started the preseason horribly completing only 9 of his 39 attempts in the first two games, but looked a lot better in the final two. He is a veteran with solid knowledge of the offense, and has rightfully earned the nickname "clipboard Jesus".
Brad Sorensen:
The rookie drafted in the seventh round out of Southern Utah has not gotten many chances to play this preseason. With Philip Rivers and the starting offense being new to head coach Mike McCoy's offense, it was important for them to get as many reps as possible heading in to the season.

Backup WR:

Robert Meachem:
The Chargers, under former general manager A.J. Smith, signed Meachem to a four-year, $25.9 million contract last March, conceivably to replace Vincent Jackson. Instead, they might take a massive cap hit in order for him to leave. Meachem, who established himself as a dangerous deep threat with blazing straight-line speed during his time with the New Orleans Saints, was supposed to step in as the No. 1 guy in San Diego last fall. Instead, he caught just 14 balls—which, going by the guaranteed money is his contract, is a little more than $1 million per reception—for 207 yards and two touchdowns.
Richard Goodman:
Richard Goodman might only have one reception in this three seasons in the NFL, but as a 6th choice wide receiver, you do not expect to see a lot of balls thrown your way. Unlike Meachem, Goodman can bring the team value as a kick returner, as he proved with his 27,6 average yards per return last season.

Backup OLB:

Thomas Keiser:
Thomas Keiser went undrafted in 2011 and spent the first half of the season on Carolina's practice squad. In the finals 8 games of the season, he picked up 4 sacks in 205 snaps. In 2012, he racked up one-half of one sack in 106 snaps before being put on Injured-Reserve with a left elbow injury. He might not be a flashy pass rusher, but has been very solid against the run this preseason, and dominated against the 49ers in the final game. That performance might just be enough for him to make the roster.
Tourek Williams:
Another rookie who might not make the roster. Williams was drafted in the 6th round back in April, but has been anything but impressive during his time with the Chargers. At the college level he beat offensive linemen with pure athleticism and did relatively well as a raw pass rusher. His inability to beat blocks and make tackles in the open field is a huge concern for the Chargers coaching staff. He’s a quick, nimble guy with a lot of upside, and age is on his side.

[jayenomics]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

I really dig your layout. It's prompting me to graphically redesign what I'm doing.

[PadresFan]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

Who are you looking at drafting?

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[TomBrady]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

I really dig your layout. It's prompting me to graphically redesign what I'm doing.

Thanks man.

Who are you looking at drafting?

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The draft, and team building in general, is actually my favorite part of the NFL, so I have already looked at some possible guys to target in the draft. I would love to add a playmaker with my first round pick, but I'll probably end up having to take the best offensive lineman available. Football is won in the trenches, and apart from DJ Fluker I really don't think i have anyone who could be future starters in the league. Nick Hardwick is a solid center, but is not exactly young.

Wide receiver is also a huge need now that Danario Alexander is gone. Vincent Brown and Keenan Allen is talented, but I would love to get a true number 1 target to replace an aging and injury-prone Malcom Floyd.

QB and RB might also end up being needs by the time we reach the off-season as both Philip Rivers and Ryan Mathews has been disappointing the last two seasons in real life. If I end up with a top 5 pick I might have to bring in the best available QB. Especially if it is a mobile guy, as i prefer QBs who can move around in the pocket and buy time.

Apart from Dwight Freeney, Eric Weddle, and maybe Melvin Ingram, we have a pretty weak group of pass rushers and defensive backs. I really like HaHa Clinton-Dix, Anthony Barr, Kyle Van Noy and Marcus Roberson, so I might try and get one of them. Sadly most juniors decided to return to school in my NCAA dynasty, so guys like Loucheiz Purifoy, Jadeveon Clowney and Teddy Bridgewater will not be available.

Tl;dr: Best player available.

[TomBrady]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

Chargers add three players - Announce 53 man roster

Chargers add three players - Announce 53 man roster

Trades in the NFL are pretty rare, though, come the final few days of the 53-man roster crunch, you can often see a few names changing zip codes, which is exactly what happened with former Cincinnati Bengals defensive backs George Iloka and Brandon Ghee.

The Bengals traded Iloka and Ghee this morning to the San Diego Chargers for a 5th round pick in 2014 and safety Darrell Stuckey, so says ESPN.

The Chargers also brought inn injury-plagued Kendall Hunter from the San Francisco 49ers through waivers. Hunter is expected to serve as the Chargers' starting kick returner and add depth at the running back position.

Final Cuts:
| Brad Sorensen | HB Edwin Baker | WR Richard Goodman | G Brandyn Dombrowski | LB D.J. Smith | LB Tourek Williams | CB Johnny Patrick | FS Sean Cattouse |

53-Man Roster:

Quarterback (2)
Philip Rivers
Charlie Whitehurst

Running Back (5)
Ryan Mathews
Danny Woodhead
Kendall Hunter
Ronnie Brown
Le'Ron McClain

Wide Receivers (6)
Malcom Floyd
Vincent Brown
Keenan Allen
Robert Meachem
Eddie Royal
Seyi Ajirotutu

Tight Ends (3)
Antonio Gates
John Phillips
Ladarius Green

Offensive Line (10)
King Dunlap
Chad Rinehart
Nick Hardwick
Jeromey Clary
D.J. Fluker
Max Starks
Rich Ohrnberger
David Molk
Johnnie Troutman
Mike Harris

Defensive Line (6)
Corey Liuget
Cam Thomas
Kendall Reyes
Damik Scafe
Kwame Geathers
Jarius Wynn

Linebackers (8)
Dwight Freeney
Donald Butler
Manti Te'o
Jarret Johnson
Larry English
Bront Bird
Andrew Gachkar
Thomas Keiser

Defensive Backs (9)
Derek Cox
Eric Weddle
Marcus Gilchrist
Shareece Wright
Richard Marshall
Brandon Taylor
George Iloka
Brandon Ghee
William Middleton

Special Teams (2)
Nick Novak
Mike Scifres

"Reserve"
Melvin Ingram
Steve Williams

[TomBrady]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

Still not sure about what layout I will be using for games during the regular season. Currently I have three options, and would love to hear you guys' opinion. I'm currently leaning towards B, with some small changes, despite the fact that A is much quicker to do.

A: The one I have been using during the preseason

B:

Spoiler

C:

Spoiler

[jayenomics]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

ABSOLUTELY B.

[NewscasterNews4]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

Option C by far.

[jayenomics]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

Option C by far.

As a Lions fan I will excuse you for having no taste.

[GoldenJet]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

B without a doubt

[LopaKa]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

I personally like option C the best, it's spot on with what ESPN does. I tried to make something like that before, but it wasn't anywhere near as nice as that.

[TomBrady]

Re: Bolt Up - Madden 25

2013 Depth Chart




("John Pillips" at FB is supposed to be John Phillips. Sorry...)