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Originally Posted by zacification1 |
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Selecting the San Diego Chargers for all the uncertainty with this franchise. They've been my choice pretty much since June, and I love all the storylines that come with this team. Either this season, Philip Rivers plays like a man possessed and beats significantly better teams than San Diego all the way to a Super Bowl ring, or we finish 7-9. I think 7-9 is far more realistic, so I'm going for a total youth rebuild. Philip Rivers is going to become a Jet (ugh) in exchange for Fitzpatrick and draft picks. Essentially, the Jets can get the playoff push they need with an amazing QB, and I get high picks for talent to help me rebuild. My youth movement also requires me to trade Antonio Gates to the Vikings for draft picks. Gates would be a reliable weapon for Bridgewater and could give him the confidence to suceed as an NFL QB, while the benefit for Gates is being a veteran in helping the Vikings Super Bowl conquest. I'll take 3-13 in year 1 for a Super Bowl in season 5 and having the pleasure of drafting a franchise Quarterback.
Aforementioned storylines further drawing me to the 619 is the fact that the Chargers may leave the 619 itself. The relocation dilemma. I actually do plan on moving to Los Angeles in the "new-era" of Charger football.
Some other storylines that make the Chargers all the more interesting are the questions at RB after a disappointing season from RB Melvin Gordon. I'll be reducing his workload with Woodhead and Oliver so he may flourish with spread touches, but if he can't get the job done, he'll be done.
Probably the last reason why I'm choosing the Chargers is the defense. Manti Te'o is on the fence of having the "bust" label applied to him if he doesn't step up in an INCREDIBLY deep LB core. Also, Joey Bosa is projected to fit terribly into a 3-4 defense, and top-10 defensive ends are usually boom/bust players.
The alluration of other issues was also too strong to overcome, in the old and tattered Secondary (barring Verrett) the unsure O-Line, Formation subs allowing me to run a Hybrid Defense, and just an overall liking of the building blocks I have for a future winner.
So if, as assumed, you want a skill position rebuild, you can do it yourself in San Diego, if things don't work out. I can also reccomend other teams for skill positions needed:
Philadelphia: This is entirely is you don't believe in Wentz. But if this team gets a true #1 HB, and you get a #1 WR, they are a playoff team.
New Orleans: Drew Brees is on a continual decline, and the RB position is a big question mark. You can also build up the defense.
New England: May not have thought about it, but Brady will retire after 1 year and LeGarette is not very good, and Dion is only a pass catcher. (Why I want Jalen Hurd in the draft, replacement for LeGarette)
New York Jets: With Fitzpatrick aging and Matt Forte at 30, both positions need to be addressed. Same with WR.
San Diego: For the reasone aforementioned. Rivers is almost done and Melvin Gordon may be a bust, Woodhead is a catcher and so is Oliver.
Chicago Bears: Jay Cutler cannot stop being Jay Cutler, and you need to ask if Jeremy Langford will cut the mustard.
New York Giants: In a 4 man RBBC system, maybe they just need a true #1 RB, and none of the 4 emerge. Eli Manning also is old and inconsistent af.
I wouldn't recommend Cleveland due to the Thunder/Lightning combo of Crowell/Johnson, but they're still there.
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Great post.
I am planning to run a San Diego franchise too. Similar to you, question marks over Te'o and Gordon (hoping Gordon comes good!) and will look to draft a future QB. A few holes elsewhere too and may even trade Bosa playing off of this off-season.
Other teams I will play as will be:
Chicago and San Francisco who both will need a big rebuild. They both have some pieces but both need a good QB and I want to build the Bears D into what it once was.
Miami has good young receivers and will give Tannehill one sason to prove his worth. Aging DE's will need replacing too to pair with Suh.
Baltimore to build up the HB and WR position, maybe a new QB to groom and I love Ronnie Stanley as LT for next decade.
Indy because of Luck and Ryan Kelly. I think a big time WR is needed although I do like their current options. Some youth on D but no standouts and a full defensive rebuild for me.
There are more but one team I am looking forward to progressing further would be Arizona. Get an eventual replacement for Palmer but just look at the rest - Johnson as current and future HB. talented group of WR's (Fitz will need replacing eventually) further build the OL, need a new NT and RE and an LB or two but the backfield is set.
By far the best Madden so far in terms of gameplay, draft classes etc. Love the game!