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  • weddlesbeard
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    • Dec 2014
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    Supercharged | Pt. II (2018-): The Return of the L.A. Chargers


    Welcome Back
    L.A. Sports & Entertainment Group welcome Chargers' organization


    AP - As the 2018 NFL preseason looms, the Los Angeles Chargers held their inaugural press conference, capping off one of the most hectic offseasons ever for a defending Superbowl champion.

    In 2017, the San Diego Chargers had a season for the ages, posting a 14-2 record and winning the franchise's first Lombardi trophy. Their reward: a relocation up I-5 to Los Angeles.

    It was a wacky relocation that could only happen in the ultra-commercial age of the NFL. The Chargers' relocation did not happen because the franchise was struggling, or because they did not have a sufficient fan base or market. Rather, they moved because they were good, because their success meant a growing fan base in Southern California's biggest market.

    There was nothing surprising about the press conference; the move has been openly reported throughout the summer. Perhaps the only new revelation to come out of the inaugural press conference was that the team will be reintroducing the powder blue jerseys as their default home jersey, making the navy blue jerseys the alternate. The 1960 Los Angeles Chargers wore the powder blue jerseys as well.

    The team's front office and coaching staff were silent on the news we all wanted to hear: whether reigning league MVP Philip Rivers would be making the move with the team.

    While the relocation was clearly about the dollars - the Spanos family sold the franchise to Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Group for an NFL-record $1.3B - on the field, the team hopes things stay the same. But before looking ahead to the Chargers' title defense, let us look back at how the football team, not the business, has adapted and evolved over the past offseason.

    Supercharged, Part I (2015-2017)
    Supercharged: A Madden 15 San Diego/L.A. Chargers' Franchise | Part I | Part II
  • weddlesbeard
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    • Dec 2014
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    Re: Supercharged | Pt. II (2018-): The Return of the L.A. Chargers



    Table of Contents

    Part I (2015-2017)
    Part II: The Return of the L.A. Chargers

    Dynasty Info

    Console: XBox 360
    Game: Madden 15
    Sliders: https://JaymeeAwesome's Realistic Ga...ders (M15 CFM) with personal adjustments (see spoiler below).
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    Supercharged: A Madden 15 San Diego/L.A. Chargers' Franchise | Part I | Part II

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    • weddlesbeard
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      • Dec 2014
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      San Diego/L.A. Chargers Yearly Recaps
      YearRecordAFC West Pos.Playoffs
      20149-73rdMissed Playoffs
      201510-62ndLost Wildcard 30-27 at New England
      201612-42ndWon Wildcard 31-17 at New England
      Lost Divisional 24-18(OT) at Baltimore
      201714-21stWon Divisional 24-13 vs. New England
      Won AFC Championship 26-23 vs. Tennessee
      Won Superbowl 23-14 vs. San Francisco
      Last edited by weddlesbeard; 07-07-2015, 08:20 AM.
      Supercharged: A Madden 15 San Diego/L.A. Chargers' Franchise | Part I | Part II

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      • weddlesbeard
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        • Dec 2014
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        Re: Supercharged | Pt. II (2018-): The Return of the L.A. Chargers


        Superbowl Champions
        YearWinnerRunner-UpScoreMVP
        2014New England PatriotsSeattle Seahawks28-24Tom Brady
        2015New Orleans SaintsNew England Patriots29-21Marques Colston
        2016Green Bay PackersKansas City Chiefs36-14Aaron Rodgers
        2017San Diego ChargersSan Francisco 49ers23-14Kendall Reyes



        NFL Award Winners
        YearMVPOPOYDPOYOROYDROY
        2014Aaron Rodgers, PackersDeMarco Murray, CowboysJ.J. Watt, TexansOdell Beckham Jr., GiantsAaron Donald, Rams
        2015Drew Brees, SaintsJamaal Charles, ChiefsJustin Houston, ChiefsDexter Duncan, TitansKeron Motes, Bengals
        2016Aaron Rodgers, PackersJamaal Charles, ChiefsBobby Wagner, SeahawksKeon Bryant, BroncosCraig Simmons, Falcons
        2017Philip Rivers, ChargersAdrian Peterson, VikingsMelvin Ingram, ChargersHerbert Spencer, BrownsAlante Florence, Falcons
        Last edited by weddlesbeard; 07-07-2015, 08:42 AM.
        Supercharged: A Madden 15 San Diego/L.A. Chargers' Franchise | Part I | Part II

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        • RoundingThird
          Leyenda
          • Aug 2012
          • 3468

          #5
          Re: Supercharged | Pt. II (2018-): The Return of the L.A. Chargers

          I love it. Always wanted to see an NFL team in LA be chronicled in these parts. I especially love how it's the same Chargers team that you ad going before.
          Red Sox|Patriots|Celtics|UConn

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          • weddlesbeard
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            • Dec 2014
            • 501

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            Re: Supercharged | Pt. II (2018-): The Return of the L.A. Chargers

            Prologue (2018 Offseason): Re-signings

            The defending champion Chargers lost a big part of the secondary this offseason, letting cornerback Jason Verrett walk in free agency.

            Chargers Offseason Recap

            Re-signings:
            RG Chris Watt: 6 years, $39.6M
            P Chad Jenkins: 4 years, $5.2M
            OLB Jerry Attaochu: 4 years, $4.0M
            S Darrell Stuckey: 2 years, $2.7M
            K Henry Ryan: 4 years, $2.2M
            CB Tay Barksdale: 2 years, $1.5M
            LG Doug Legursky: 1 year, $1.01M
            LB Kavell Conner: 1 year, $920K
            DT Ryan Carrethers: 1 year, $750K
            DT Beau Allen: 1 year, $750K

            Free agent departures:
            CB Jason Verrett
            WR Seyi Ajirotutu
            RT Jeremy Parnell
            C Nick McDonald
            DE Lawrence Guy

            Analysis: Overall, the Chargers' contract negotiations have to be ruled a failure as the team could not reach a deal with their biggest impending free agent, Jason Verrett. Verrett, along with Brandon Flowers, has formed one of the league's best cornerback duos over the past few years. The pair led the Chargers' second-ranked pass defense in 2017. Third-year pro Stanley Bell looks set to take over from Verrett across from Flowers. Bell is more of a traditional cornerback with the size to match up against larger receivers; his steady progression could have influenced the team's decision to let Verrett walk. However, we are led to wonder whether the team did not want to shore out the money for the large contract Verrett deserved, with the impending move to Los Angeles on the horizon.

            Otherwise, the Chargers were relatively quiet with their contract negotiations. The only big contract they signed was likely their best move of the offseason, locking up guard Chris Watt to a six-year extension. The Chargers' offensive line was the team's strength en route to the Superbowl, and Watt is now set to be an anchor of that line for the considerable future. The Chargers also locked up three starters - linebacker Jerry Attaochu, kicker Henry Ryan and punter Chad Jenkins - to solid four year contracts.
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            • BB_Dynasty
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              • Oct 2014
              • 423

              #7
              Re: Supercharged | Pt. II (2018-): The Return of the L.A. Chargers

              Pumped to see you're starting this back up. Following.

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              • weddlesbeard
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                • Dec 2014
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                Prologue (2018 Offseason): Free Agency

                Peyton Manning has shocked the football world, announcing his return to the NFL after two years of retirement.

                Manning Returns
                Peyton Manning comes out of retirement; signs with Steelers

                AP - In an offseason of the improbable, the unthinkable has happened. Peyton Manning, arguably the greatest quarterback of all-time, has announced his return to the NFL. Manning, who retired following the 2015 season, signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers worth $22.5 million.

                After a career chasing and surprassing Brett Favre's passing records, Manning has no pulled off a classic Favre move by returning from the grave to play one more season at age 42.

                For the Steelers, on the other hand, this move immediately vaults them into AFC contention. With a formidable run defense, one of the league's best wide-outs in Antonio Brown and the two-headed monster of Le'Veon Bell and Giovani Bernard in the backfield, the Steelers were able to muster an 11-5 record and a playoff berth in 2017 despite Kirk Cousins at quarterback. Now with Manning at the helm, they are arguably the AFC favorites.
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                • weddlesbeard
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                  • Dec 2014
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                  Prologue (2018 Offseason): Free Agency

                  Former Packer Micah Hyde is headed to SoCal to join the L.A. Chargers

                  Chargers Offseason Recap

                  Free agent signings:
                  CB Micah Hyde: 4 years, $12.6M

                  Notable league signings:
                  QB Peyton Manning, Pittsburgh Steelers
                  LT Joe Thomas, Miami Dolphins
                  CB Justin Gilbert, New Orleans Saints
                  CB Darqueze Dennard, New York Giants
                  CB Jason Verrett, Miami Dolphins
                  CB Sean Smith, Jacksonville Jaguars
                  CB Leon Hall, Dallas Cowboys
                  WR Brandon Marshall, Oakland Raiders
                  LB Ryan Shazier, Oakland Raiders
                  LB Dee Ford, Miami Dolphins
                  LB Preston Brown, Atlanta Falcons
                  QB Jimmy Garoppolo, Atlanta Falcons

                  Analysis: The Chargers, still in the midst of a relocation, continued to be conservative with their offseason funds in free agency only making one signing: former Green Bay Packer defensive back Micah Hyde. While the Chargers can get away with the conservative approach, due to their talent-loaded roster, the signing of Hyde was a good one that filled a key need after Jason Verrett signed with the Miami Dolphins. With Stanley Bell set to assume starting duties across from Brandon Flowers, the Chargers were left thin in the defensive backfield. Hyde provides some veteran depth to the secondary, but more importantly, can fill in for Bell as the nickel corner. Hyde will be expected to play a similar role as he did with the Packers: a hybrid nickel corner-safety-linebacker role.
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                  • johnstone1987
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                    • Jan 2012
                    • 3846

                    #10
                    Re: Supercharged | Pt. II (2018-): The Return of the L.A. Chargers

                    I was afraid that you left lol but great to see this back. Should be interesting to see how the new improved LA Chargers look.

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                    • weddlesbeard
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                      • Dec 2014
                      • 501

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                      Re: Supercharged | Pt. II (2018-): The Return of the L.A. Chargers

                      Prologue (2018 Offseason): Draft

                      The Lions took Ohio State defensive end Avius Todd with the first pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, kicking off a lineman-heavy first round.

                      2018 NFL Draft Recap

                      NFL Draft - Round 1 Recap
                      PickTeamPlayerPos
                      1Detroit LionsAvius ToddDE
                      2Jacksonville JaguarsCorrey RhodesDE
                      3New York GiantsElliot SimonDT
                      4Buffalo BillsGordon MarshC
                      5Atlanta FalconsJerome SimonLT
                      6Seattle SeahawksBlake HoustonLT
                      7Carolina PanthersDelmar GalvinC
                      8Houston TexansKion StephensMLB
                      9Washington RedskinsDillard TullDE
                      10Arizona CardinalsMitch PedersonLT
                      11New York JetsVeneton RoachDE
                      12Miami DolphinsEmmanuel MitchellDT
                      13Seattle SeahawksJavares LauderdaleTE
                      14Kansas City ChiefsLeland PleasantQB
                      15Atlanta FalconsKadaryl RolandOLB
                      16San Francisco 49ersDesi FranceDE
                      17Cincinnati BengalsCassidy FuaTE
                      18New Orleans SaintsEdward CummingsOLB
                      19Denver BroncosMustafa SteadDE
                      20Minnesota VikingsGordon DurhamQB
                      21Detroit LionsHerve OlsonOLB
                      22Pittsburgh SteelersScott ByrdDE
                      23St. Louis RamsAnton NealTE
                      24Cincinnati BengalsLewellyn CummingsQB
                      25New England PatriotsNikolas EllisWR
                      26Green Bay PackersOno MalletRB
                      27New England PatriotsDaQuan HarrisonCB
                      28Tampa Bay BuccaneersTrevor BrewsterQB
                      29Philadelphia EaglesD'arius HixonCB
                      30Tennessee TitansAxel OgbonnaSS
                      31San Francisco 49ersGrant LoftonDE
                      32San Diego ChargersJustice CarterWR
                      Supercharged: A Madden 15 San Diego/L.A. Chargers' Franchise | Part I | Part II

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                      • weddlesbeard
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                        • Dec 2014
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                        Re: Supercharged | Pt. II (2018-): The Return of the L.A. Chargers

                        Prologue (2018 Offseason): Draft

                        The first player to be selected by the Los Angeles Rams was Georgia's Justice Carter.

                        Chargers Offseason Recap

                        2018 NFL Draft

                        L.A. Chargers 2018 Draft
                        PickPlayerCollegePosHtWt
                        1(32)Justice CarterGeorgiaWR6'4"213
                        2(32)Jocqua RichardsOklahomaDT6'1"272
                        3(17)Jamarious McGheeUtahCB6'0"192
                        6(32)Romel NixonMinnesotaWR6'4"221
                        7(32)Andre ForemanIndiana St.RT6'6"333


                        Analysis: The Chargers got the man they wanted with the final pick of the first round. Georgia's Justice Carter is a perfect fit for the Bolts' offense. He is a big, sure-handed, prototypical "Z" receiver that will complement Keenan Allen nicely on the outside. The Chargers' depth at receiver was tested late in the 2017 season and the team made it a priority to add another outside piece in the offseason. This pick adds depth and allows both Kam Agurs and Cecil Shorts III to play in the slot, where they have had more success. The Chargers' front office has claimed they were ready to trade up for Carter, and must have been ecstatic when he fell into their laps at #32.

                        The next two picks for the Chargers are more questionable. Jocqua Richards has talent and upside but fell mightily due to character and legal issues. Some pundits had him in the top ten, while others had him being drafted on day 3. The Chargers took a chance on the Oklahoma tackle, but if they are able to refine this young man, they could have another Pro Bowler on an already loaded front seven. Richards doesn't have typical nose tackle size, but makes up for it with incredible explosiveness and pursuit. His speed and versatility will allow him to play at tackle or end in the Chargers' 3-4 offense.

                        The Chargers traded up - and gave up a lot - for the third pick: Utah's Jamarious McGhee. The Bolts had McGhee rated highly, and have had success with drafting Utah defensive backs (Eric Weddle), so we'll trust their judgement on this pick. McGhee is certainly one of, if not the, best tackling defensive backs in the draft, which is why the Chargers targeted him. Whether he was worth giving up a 3rd, a 4th and a 5th round pick to get will remain to be seen.

                        The Chargers rounded out the draft on Day 3 by adding more depth and size to their receiving core and offensive line. Nixon, a predicted third round pick who slid is a very raw athlete. He has size and speed but will need to work on his hands and route running if he is to succeed at the pro level. Foreman, similarly, is the type of strong, massive tackle the Chargers love but has a lot of work to refine his game. Luckily, he will likely be backing up one of the best right tackles in the game, D.J. Fluker.
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                        • weddlesbeard
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                          • Dec 2014
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                          Re: Supercharged | Pt. II (2018-): The Return of the L.A. Chargers

                          Prologue (2018 Offseason): Training Camp

                          With only days remaining before training camp opens, Philip Rivers has yet to declare whether he will return for another season.

                          Chargers Offseason Recap
                          Training camp signings

                          Free agent signings:
                          QB Deshawn Todd (Undrafted free agent): 1 year, $730K
                          QB T.J. Yates: 1 year, $850K
                          RB Darrick Gonzalez (Undrafted free agent): 1 year, $500K
                          C Eric Wood: 1 year, $850K
                          DE Cam Johnson: 1 year, $730K


                          Los Angeles Chargers Training Camp Roster
                          #OFFENSEPOSAGEHTWTCOLLEGE
                          9Deshawn Todd (R)QB216'4"244Wisconsin
                          10Glenn PonderQB216'4"231UCLA
                          13Keenan AllenWR266'2"211California
                          14T.J. YatesQB316'4"217North Carolina
                          15Mychal CarrWR225'10"189Ole Miss
                          17Philip RiversQB366'5"228N.C. State
                          19Kameron AgursWR245'8"199Ohio State
                          23Ronell HaynesRB215'9"209Ohio State
                          24Darrick Gonzalez (R)RB246'0"200Boston College
                          27Eddie LacyRB275'11"230Alabama
                          40Dontravious BrutonTE236'6"261Wake Forest
                          42Monte LandryFB256'1"254Florida State
                          47Cecil FaulkRB235'10"233Texas Tech
                          52Eric WoodC326'4"310Louisville
                          55Michael HowardC236'2"300Miami
                          63Doug LegurskyLG326'1"315Marshall
                          64Chris WattRG276'3"310Notre Dame
                          65Santario FerrellLT226'6"340Texas
                          67Bo BernardLG266'5"296Miami
                          69Jeff LinkenbachRG316'6"325Cincinnati
                          76D.J. FlukerRT276'5"339Alabama
                          77King DunlapLT326'9"330Auburn
                          78Andre Foreman (R)RT226'6"333Indiana State
                          81DeAndre MasonWR265'7"194Louisville
                          82Romel Nixon (R)WR206'4"221Minnesota
                          84Cecil Shorts IIIWR306'0"202Mount Union
                          85Justice Carter (R)WR236'4"213Georgia
                          86Jacoby TrammellTE246'6"262USC
                          89Ladarius GreenTE286'6"240UL Lafayette
                          #DEFENSEPOSAGEHTWTCOLLEGE
                          20Sanchez PorterSS275'10"221Akron
                          21Josh BushSS295'11"205Wake Forest
                          22Micah HydeCB276'0"197Iowa
                          25Darrell StuckeyFS305'11"212Kansas
                          26Stanley BellCB246'1"184Kansas State
                          28Jamarious McGhee (R)CB246'0"190Utah
                          30Brandon FlowersCB325'9"187Virginia Tech
                          32Eric WeddleFS335'11"200Utah
                          33Randy HolmesCB216'0"192Buffalo
                          36Tay BarksdaleCB265'11"185Appalachian State
                          39LaJarvis IvoryCB266'2"183Central Michigan
                          50Manti Te'oILB276'1"241Notre Dame
                          53Kavell ConnerILB316'0"245Clemson
                          54Melvin IngramOLB296'2"265South Carolina
                          56Donald ButlerILB296'1"242Washington
                          58Dex HawkinsOLB246'3"244Tennessee
                          59Devan FarrisOLB256'4"250Mount Union
                          90Cal GabbertDT266'4"324Alabama
                          91Kendall ReyesDE286'4"300Conneticut
                          92Ryan CarrethersDT276'1"333Arkansas State
                          94Corey LiugetDE286'2"300Illinois
                          95Beau AllenDT266'2"333Wisconsin
                          96Jocqua Richards (R)DT246'1"272Oklahoma
                          97Jerry AttaochuOLB256'3"260Georgia Tech
                          98Cam JohnsonDE286'3"260Virginia
                          99Charly FordDE266'5"305South Carolina
                          #SPECIAL TEAMSPOSAGEHTWTCOLLEGE
                          3Henry RyanK235'8"193Indiana
                          8Chad JenkinsP255'11"190Washington


                          Analysis: Like most teams, the Los Angeles Chargers made a number of signings ahead of the opening of training camps this week. None are particularly spectacular, but do keep us wondering about the quarterback position. Will Philip Rivers make the move to Los Angeles? The 14-year pro has stated he will make an announcement this week before camp opens.

                          In the meantime, the Chargers have brought two more quarterbacks into camp. Veteran T.J. Yates was a cheap experienced player that can provide a veteran presence should Rivers retire, while the former Wisconsin Badger Todd is a low-cost risk after slipping in the draft, largely due to perceived weight issues. The two signings will likely battle in camp for the roster spot behind sophomore Glenn Ponder. But will that spot be the backup or the third-string position?
                          Last edited by weddlesbeard; 07-08-2015, 02:17 PM.
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                          • RoundingThird
                            Leyenda
                            • Aug 2012
                            • 3468

                            #14
                            Re: Supercharged | Pt. II (2018-): The Return of the L.A. Chargers

                            I'm still laughing at Peyton signing with the Steelers.
                            Red Sox|Patriots|Celtics|UConn

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                            • weddlesbeard
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                              • Dec 2014
                              • 501

                              #15
                              Re: Supercharged | Pt. II (2018-): The Return of the L.A. Chargers

                              Originally posted by RoundingThird
                              I'm still laughing at Peyton signing with the Steelers.
                              I'm still in shock. I didn't even know players came out of retirement in this game until seeing his name at the top of the FA list. Madden-world is so strange sometimes.
                              Last edited by weddlesbeard; 07-09-2015, 10:06 AM.
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