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RB Omarion Hampton, LAC (1 Viewer)
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eighsse2
Footballguy
Who went 2/3? Hunter+McMillan?
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yep in that order. Funny part is I was considering some deals to actually move up to 2 to get Hampton.
ghostguy123
Footballguy
If I have pick 2 and plan to NOT take Hampton......I would obviously do whatever I could to trade down, even 1 spot
Faust
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I think he will be and no shame in that. Najee was actually pretty good last year even though I don't think the offense or system did him any favors. Was more explosive then he's ever been.
A lot of really good RB's share the role in year one, even high draft picks.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
My big fear is that he’s Javonte Williams 2.0
I would not be surprised at all if he does not start out fast. The stuff I’ve read mentions protection issues, and if he doesn’t fix that he is not likely to see a lot of the obvious pass situations.
He’ll also have Harris and potentially Dobbins to contend with as well. Dobbins was tendered so if no one signs him by 7/22 he’ll be back. Probably won’t happen but still possible. Harbaugh would love to have a 3 headed backfield.
Long term the job is his and I expect him to be a workhorse, but for year 1 I could definitely see a scenario where he underwhelms. Maybe he can be a rookie that starts off slow but finishes strong. I would probably see that as best case scenario.
This is probably not a playoff based idea. Wont make the playoffs relying on Najee. The6 need Hampton abilities from the start to even stand a chance. Takes 10-7 minimum to get to playoffs. Starting 1-4 with giving Harris 75% won’t help that cause. Maybe 55-45 Hampton to start and than 75 bt playoofs.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
Is anyone saying that will happen?
warpig33
Footballguy
There's people out there saying "this team should sign Dobbins" but no traction yet. LAC signed him to his URFA tender so they get first refusal. Other teams have until July 22 I believe, to make a move. If not, LAC keep Dobbins at the URFA tender.
Kiddnets
Footballguy
thx i wasnt aware of that - while i doubt LAC would match if its a low offer who knows- that would be a disaster.There's people out there saying "this team should sign Dobbins" but no traction yet. LAC signed him to his URFA tender so they get first refusal. Other teams have until July 22 I believe, to make a move. If not, LAC keep Dobbins at the URFA tender.
Seemed to work for getting the Steeler to the playoffs.
TripItUp
Footballguy
completely disagree
The chargers are already a playoff team even without Hampton on the roster.
Do you think forgone conclusion they make playoffs not playing their best RB. Seems a little short sighted. What happened to 2023 participants Miami and Cleveland. Teams miss playoffs each and every year. Dobbins more talented than Harris.
Not like teams not nipping at their heels to make playoffs in AFC. You put out your best team week to week. Hampton brings way more dynamics than Harris. Harris just more experience but probanly slower than he was as a rookie.
Chargers will use both. I think 55-45 to start and will ramp up to more Hampton as season progresses. Chargers are still a run first team.
Did Pittsburgh make playoffs because of Harris. They probably make without him last year.
TripItUp
Footballguy
I do not think it's a forgone conclusion but I think they would be favored to make the playoffs. RBs typically don't move pointspreads or win totals...this is well known.
I don't think we're too far off...I'd put it at 40/60 in favor of Najee to start the season for the reasons previously stated.
TheWinz
Footballguy
People aren't giving Najee enough credit. Sure, he's slow as molasses, but the dude is a mack truck who hasn't missed a game in his pro career, and has only 5 fumbles in 1097 carries. And his hands are pretty good, averaging 45 catches per season. He's a healthier Joe Mixon. The Chargers were smart to bring him in.
