Chargers release safety Tony Jefferson

[DJB]

Bring him in I’ve heard of him

 

[Simon]

He's not learning this defense well enough in two weeks that McD would actually stick him out there.

[DJB]

4 minutes ago, Simon said:

He's not learning this defense well enough in two weeks that McD would actually stick him out there.

True. 
 

But I’m hoping we sign a shoe box to replace Hamlin on game days. 
 

I think this guy is slightly better than said shoe box. 
 

After the bye he should be ready to roll

[HOUSE]

Makes to much sense

-Pass

[Ethan in Cleveland]

Sadly CB is actually a much worse problem than Safety at this point

[MPL]

5 minutes ago, Simon said:

He's not learning this defense well enough in two weeks that McD would actually stick him out there.

And end scene. Well done, everyone. 

[appoo]

STOP

[947]

He's only started in 10 games since the 2018 season, yes 2018. He retired, then un-retired in 2023, not exactly a spring chicken. He was a good player back in the day, but not exactly a pro bowler. I don't see why this was considered a surprise cut by the Chargers.

 

Plus he's a Strong Safety, our bigger need is really at FS.

[gobills404]

He’s been in the league since 2013, I would sure hope he has a 93.5 grade going against practice squad players.

[BananaB]

No one new is catching up to McDs standard for knowing the playbook anytime this year

[Simon]

1 minute ago, BananaB said:

No one new is catching up to McDs standard for knowing the playbook anytime this year

 

At least not at either of the safety positions.

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

Movin' on up...who knows where. 🤔

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

50 minutes ago, DJB said:

True. 
 

But I’m hoping we sign a shoe box to replace Hamlin on game days. 
 

I think this guy is slightly better than said shoe box. 
 

After the bye he should be ready to roll

I know most people here would blanch at safety in the first round but I really think we need an elevation there.

[boyst]

1 hour ago, Simon said:

He's not learning this defense well enough in two weeks that McD would actually stick him out there.

I would still sign him though. In cover 3 or man defense he can be worked in. We transitioned a lot to man last year and there's a chance we will this year.

 

I'll read up on him but know nothing about him to add his scheme fit. 

 

Two things... I just googled him and found one of the most searched for trends right now is Tony Jefferson Madden Rating. That's how people are deciding his worth right now.

 

And he is a SS. We have Rapp. He seems to be a lot like Rapp, not fast, strong, and fairly old.

Edited 51 minutes ago by boyst

[RyanC883]

perhaps he is the vet replacement for Forrest.  I think Rapp/Hancock or Bishop could be sufficient, but I'd bring in a guy coming off a good preseason as another lotto ticket at the other safety spot.