Malcom Floyd to return to the Chargers
by creanium on Aug 5, 2011 12:16 PM PDT
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PrintWell this certainly comes as a surprise, but Kevin Acee just announced that Malcom Floyd is coming back to the Chargers. He and the Chargers have reached an agreement on the terms of a new two-year deal.
As recently as this morning, it seemed like Floyd was all but gone from the Chargers, and destined to end up on the Baltimore Ravens. But AJ Smith and the Chargers have managed to reach an agreement with Malcom, and much to the delight of fans all over San Diego, Malcom Floyd will be playing in a Chargers uniform through 2012. More than likely, AJ Smith offered Malcom a certain amount of money, and Malcom decided to test the free agency waters. After testing the waters, Floyd probably realized that AJ had actually offered him a fair deal since the market wasn't as hot on him as he had hoped, so he accepted AJ's offer.
Many fans around here were hoping Malcom - or as he's affectionately referred to around here: M80 - would return to the team. They were worried that the team wouldn't have a true #2 wide receiver, that Patrick Crayton wouldn't do nearly as well in the position as Floyd. Well, worry no more fans, your prayers have been answered.
AJ Smith released a statement on the signing:
We have a lot of happy Chargers today with the return of Malcom. He has been an integral part of our team and it's great to have him back. He is a very talented receiver and that will just add to the continuity of our offensive unit.
Malcom coming back to the team now brings the count up to 14 Wide Receivers on the Chargers roster currently. They are likely to carry five receivers during the regular season.
Update: The numbers are out and Malcom is getting $5 million over two years from the Chargers. At those figures, We can assume that Vincent Jackson is getting roughly $10 million more than Floyd this season. Not only did the Chargers retain their #2 WR, but they got him for about what they are paying their #3 WR (Crayton). Wow.
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sort of
6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.
That was fast.
I love this.
Chemistry with Rivers. Known quantity. Height advantage on the outside. Moves Clayton to his more natural spot in the slot. Plus, it’s just nice to lock up a good dude who’s worked his way up from the PS.
Now if we can just sign another ILB I’ll consider this the perfect offseason.
by classicmfk on Aug 5, 2011 12:21 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I don't know the terms of his contract
but I doubt there’s enough room to sign another ILB that would be worth signing
6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.
That was fast.
Hmm, I thought we had...
$5M left before this and the Liuget deal. Surely some vet is going to get cut between now and the start of the season that we can fit in there. I just want some insurance so that we aren’t putting all of our eggs in what are essentially two rookie starters.
I'm suprised we're not playing the restructure game with Gates/Rivers/McNeil
Maybe that’s just not AJ’s style…
The McNeill deal is already REALLY friendly this season.
Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.
by John Gennaro on Aug 5, 2011 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
So the idea is to find the diamond in a shit heap
Shaw? Hillenmayer? Wilhelm?
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
If I had a nickel from every SBN blog that has banned me, Arrowhead Pride would owe me 5¢.
"I'm so psyched, I'm gonna smoke a doobie and poop on my hot dog." --Dex
by StrangeBroP25 on Aug 5, 2011 1:45 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'd take Hillenmeyer
Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.
by John Gennaro on Aug 5, 2011 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yes feels like this team is stacked now
Except for LB. Hopefully the rookies and/or LaBoy are better than expected.
"Fast just got Faster"
I don't know about stacked..
But everything seems solid.
C-
Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "Everybody underestimates the kick in the groin." - Bas Rutten
because it seems this team’s weakest positions are OLB and ILB. Hoping LaBoy can contribute on the outside and one of the two rooks on the inside.
"Fast just got Faster"
But why or?
I Think they all kinda have to play well.
by BORTZ on Aug 5, 2011 5:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Yay. The Gumby Squad returns intact.
Ready for some wacko mismatches? Look out, AFC!
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Aug 5, 2011 12:34 PM PDT reply actions
Less Dependancy on Floyd is better
This is a great move, since Jackson and Gates will be the main focus. We have already seen what an asset Floyd is in this situation. Rivers and Turner are licking their chops right now.
Very happy to have Malcom back
One of the advantages this offense has had the last few seasons has been incredible size on their top 3 receivers: Gates, VJax, and Floyd are all 6’4" or taller. That creates an immediate mismatch not only in the redzone, but all over the field.
Remember how many times Rivers has thrown the ball up high on the sideline right at the first down marker and Floyd finds a way to come down with it? It doesn’t matter if he’s covered or not, there aren’t many CB’s in the league that can defend a perfect pass to a 6’5" WR.
Additionally, all 3 of those guys have the ability to catch the heck out of the ball, often in miraculous highlight-reel fashion. VJ and Floyd can both stretch the field, which keeps the middle of the field wide open for Gates. Crayton is good, but I was worried about him as a #2 WR, and he fits MUCH better in the slot. The offense certainly wouldn’t have been as dominant without Floyd, and I’m glad he’s back.
by jkvandal on Aug 5, 2011 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
With VJ playing from the start of the season
I think the offense may very well have been as dominant without him, but like you I’m very glad he is back.
by JeromeB on Aug 5, 2011 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
This receiving corps is going to be disturbingly good.
Especially now that we have a real running attack. I mean, it’s not like defenses can play nickel on first down with Hester/Bowlbert in the backfield.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Aug 5, 2011 12:57 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
In fact, we've basically got the best of '09 and '10.
Unlike ‘10, we’ll have our whole corps intact.
Unlike ‘09, we’ll have our halfback and center at full strength.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Aug 5, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Zees ees potentially a very frightening truth.
My prediction: 425 passes for 4100 yards and 39/9 TD/Int, leading to a fourth consecutive year of iron-fisted YPA dominance, two or three moves up the historical YPA charts, and the top spot (at least temporarily) on the historical PR charts.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Aug 5, 2011 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Time to write up a fast start, super bowl favorites story!
by Orz on Aug 5, 2011 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Fast start?
Dear oh dear, you must be new around here.
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
If I had a nickel from every SBN blog that has banned me, Arrowhead Pride would owe me 5¢.
"I'm so psyched, I'm gonna smoke a doobie and poop on my hot dog." --Dex
by StrangeBroP25 on Aug 5, 2011 1:38 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm done predicting championships, thanks.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Aug 5, 2011 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Haven't you been paying attention?
The Eagles have already won the 2012 Super Bowl. The season is just a formality.
Are Marlon McCree and Antonio Cromartie the same person? Just askin'.
I thought that was the Jets
Didn’t AJ say something like that a week or so ago?
6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.
That was fast.
this assumes luck in the health department...or at least no bad luck.
by Orz on Aug 5, 2011 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Whether it assumes luck in the health department or not
Bringing back Floyd is a better protection to injury than not bringing back Floyd
by jkvandal on Aug 5, 2011 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
not to mention
Mathews has a year under his belt to improve the 10’ run game and crayton is a great #3 to improve the 09’ air game
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you and hear the lamentation of their women." -The Barbarian
by traceSD on Aug 5, 2011 1:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Floyd
He’s the barbershop guy, right?
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
This is absolutely great freakin news!
Well, worry no more fans, your prayers have been answered.
Just how did you know I threw this into my daily prayer this morning?
Dielman on Rivers: "I've tried to get him to say s--- or f--- and all he'll ever do is say, 'Golly gee, I can't do that."
by Superduperboltman on Aug 5, 2011 1:08 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
Bob Sanders?
6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.
That was fast.
Happy
Now all he needs to do is wear Pink.
But seriously …. I love that we kept/rewarded Floyd regardless of John’s input.
If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!
Robert Hunter
This
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
If I had a nickel from every SBN blog that has banned me, Arrowhead Pride would owe me 5¢.
"I'm so psyched, I'm gonna smoke a doobie and poop on my hot dog." --Dex
by StrangeBroP25 on Aug 5, 2011 1:43 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Hahaha
I like Floyd, I just didn’t think he was worth $4mil+ that I assumed he was going to get.
Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.
Agreed. Down with John!
Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "Everybody underestimates the kick in the groin." - Bas Rutten
haha
I hope John knows that it’s nothing personal. I just like to see hard work rewarded.
If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!
Robert Hunter
by Buck Melanoma on Aug 7, 2011 1:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Good to have him back!
This makes it look like Cotchery won’t be coming here though, and as though Robinson is now redundant. Now he gets to practice with us too, now that the CBA has been ratified! Can’t wait to see him in camp.
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
If I had a nickel from every SBN blog that has banned me, Arrowhead Pride would owe me 5¢.
"I'm so psyched, I'm gonna smoke a doobie and poop on my hot dog." --Dex
by StrangeBroP25 on Aug 5, 2011 1:41 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Love the way things have fallen into place
can’t imagine things going much better in this shortened signing period.
A veteran inside man
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you and hear the lamentation of their women." -The Barbarian
by traceSD on Aug 5, 2011 2:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Lets not get too greedy
They signed Spikes who is a veteran inside man. I agree that the roster looks a little thin when it comes to vets at the ILB position. However one could argue that every other position on the team should be as good or better than it was last season.
Haha yeah I know just thought id slip that by
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you and hear the lamentation of their women." -The Barbarian
by traceSD on Aug 5, 2011 2:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Also
Most other teams get excited at the prospect of a talented rookie playing a starting role. Why can’t Butler/Mouton get the type of fan hype that Liuget has gotten? Typically, I think rookie ILBs do better than rookie DLs.
Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.
Really? I’ve never got that feeling of Inside backers having better rookie campaigns. Maybe people don’t like it because ILB is associated to leadership and on field command. And a veteran usually has more leadership quality than a rook. With that being said I am very excited to see the rookies especially butler with his freakish bench press, but I love to have my cake and eat it too.
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you and hear the lamentation of their women." -The Barbarian
by traceSD on Aug 5, 2011 2:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Butler was hurt and forgotten
The Mouton pick was… unpopular. But I would agree they have a better chance to make an impact this season, for a variety of reasons.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Not only did the Chargers retain their #2 WR, but they got him for about what they are paying their #3 WR (Crayton). Wow.
Good ol’ San Diego discount.
I was amazed they could get him at that price
I thought for sure some other team would offer him more. The Chargers receivers are HUGE. This signing is HUGE.
Rent Jax
M 80
Crayton
Seyi
… How many more? One or two?
by Trendsearcher on Aug 5, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
That's the debate
I think Washington is the 6th guy (Brown being the 5th, almost a lock if he gets his act together). Whether or not that makes him the 6th guy on this roster or the 1st one cut will be determined by camp/preseason/injuries.
There should be a few more roster spots here than last year, mostly because they have to be worried about the health Crayton and Floyd. Also, I’m predicting one less DL kept and maybe one less Safety.
Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.
Any body know when the first cuts go down?
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you and hear the lamentation of their women." -The Barbarian
by traceSD on Aug 5, 2011 2:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I think Cason shouldn't be the Returner
Maybe they keep another WR for returns and Teams. Agreed on the DL last year they were 8 right? I’m thinking 6 DL this year, with OG and Martin on the bubble for the last spot.
Can Goodman hit?
by Trendsearcher on Aug 5, 2011 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Disagree, both OG and Martin stay and we drop a WR
Robinson won’t stick, Goodman and Washington are on the bubble. I reckon the Short White Guy du Jour replaces Gary Banks on the practice squad, or at least joins him there.
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
If I had a nickel from every SBN blog that has banned me, Arrowhead Pride would owe me 5¢.
"I'm so psyched, I'm gonna smoke a doobie and poop on my hot dog." --Dex
by StrangeBroP25 on Aug 5, 2011 4:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Banks isnt eligible for the PS
3 years is that max. There should be at least one scrub undrafted WR on the PS though
Winning
First of there's a zero chance
we carry 6 DL. We havent done that since Jwill was dominant and the division wasnt a threat to run us over. A sixth WR is small a possibility and would come from the reduction in either a LB or DB spot.
Winning
We opened with 8 DL last year
and dropped to 7 when we cut Boone to make room for veteran special teams specialists
But we probably have to factor in
3QBs this year – KA reckons Tolzien will make the roster cause otherwise another team will grab him (indeed he compares Tolzien to Drew Brees) which takes away a roster spot that we had for most of last year.
queen of the rec fairies
AJ Smith, just when i thought you couldnt do anything dumber...
You go and do this! And totally redeem yourself!!!!!!
Welcome back Malcolm
"Well, he ought to go home and find somebody else to bang." Jerry Coleman
by cubbuster on Aug 5, 2011 5:54 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
It's been a pretty great offseason
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
I want to rec this, but you wrecked it for me.
rec:wreck :: Malcom:Malcolm
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Aug 5, 2011 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just still wondering
why did we sign the Rams WR… I mean I just can’t wrap my mind around that. BUT great news Floyd’s return is very welcoming news!
'cause we didn't know we'd get Malcom Floyd back.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Aug 5, 2011 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Laurent Robinson will have a very hard time cracking this roster.
VJ, Floyd, Crayton, Tutu, and Washington will all beat him out. He has to compete with Goodman and an extra player at some other position.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Aug 5, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
1. v-jax 2. m80 3. crayton 4. brown 5. tutu 6. washington
cuts: robinson, goodman, etc.
by Marc Bonifacio on Aug 5, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
again 6 WRs is usually one too many
Washington would have to go beast mode on kicks for that to work
Winning
he's 30 something
to me that way too old for STs beast mode. Its my opinion the team would be way better off keeping a 10th LB or 10th DB. Much better for the future and current production. Of course all that goes out the window if Washington is an above average gunner, because really this squad needs that
Winning
Oops. Forgot VJ2.
Yup. Washington and Goodman are on the bubble, subject to special teams. Robinson won’t be here.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Aug 6, 2011 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Didn’t they bring in washington for special teams? I’m sure they want to gaurd against last years debacle. The poss of 6 WRs is greater this year than any other “normal” year because of that.
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you and hear the lamentation of their women." -The Barbarian
by traceSD on Aug 6, 2011 4:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Hmmm...
7x DL, 9x LB, 9x DB, 3x ST= 24 offense.
OL: 8 guys, 9 if Schilling overperforms in the preseason and they can’t PS him.
QB: 2-3 guys, depending on Tolzien’s preseason.
RB: 4-5 guys
TE: 3 guys
WR: 5-6 guys
That’s 22-26 players. So it’s really a battle for two spots between: Tolzien, Schilling, all UDFA RBs, Goodman/Washington/Robinson, and an extra defender, which may be important given the youth movement at Moe.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Aug 7, 2011 7:11 AM PDT up reply actions
*2-3 QBs depending on Tolzien and Volek's preseasons
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Aug 7, 2011 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions
They also drafted for special teams.
Losing Siler will hurt, but don’t be surprised if these kids figure it out fast. Special teams is the easiest thing to turn around: in fact, getting back to average basically just comes down to “don’t lose your LS and have to rely on Ethan F**king Albright.”
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Aug 7, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
They brough Washington in to start
Didn’t they bring in washington for special teams?
When the first 13 guys went down to injury.
It isn’t good policy to put and old man on teams. He’s just gonna get blown up and be good for nothing. Washington seems liek a nice guy. He’s made a few plays last year. He is no where near the edge of the bubble right now.
by Trendsearcher on Aug 7, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
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