# Daniel Wade: Handing out 2026 Chargers draft grades, Wade named seven offensive linemen he considers locks for the roster, including fourth-round pick Travis Burke. **Claimed:** Apr 28, 2026 **Pundit:** Daniel Wade — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/daniel-wade **Outlet:** Locked On Chargers (podcast) — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/locked-on-chargers-podcast **How it reached us:** said on air, transcribed by us **Original:** https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/d1cedf/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/709e5c37-556a-46ea-9cab-c0d0267c4589/episodes/b4ea298a-cd99-4371-a8eb-617c877641b5/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=709e5c37-556a-46ea-9cab-c0d0267c4589&awEpisodeId=b4ea298a-cd99-4371-a8eb-617c877641b5&feed=A8M6ytRb 7 checkable claims — 7 roster spot calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 8 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 6 of 7 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 50 for a naive guess at the same calls. > Those seven guys locked in. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Rashawn Slater to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Rashawn Slater, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Jake Slaughter to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jake Slaughter, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Travis Burke to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Travis Burke, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Joe Alt to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Joe Alt, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Cole Strange to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cole Strange, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Trey Pipkins to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trey Pipkins, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyler Biadasz to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Biadasz, Los Angeles Chargers - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Rashawn Slater — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/rashawn-slater - Los Angeles Chargers — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/teams/chargers - Jake Slaughter — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/jake-slaughter - Travis Burke — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/travis-burke - Joe Alt — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/joe-alt - Cole Strange — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/cole-strange - Trey Pipkins — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/trey-pipkins - Tyler Biadasz — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/tyler-biadasz ## What others said about the same people - Eric Mangini on Los Angeles Chargers: In his taped upset alert, the coach took the winless Chargers to beat the undefeated Bills, citing Los Angeles' desperation and Buffalo's leaky defense. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/c5e9288a-a752-4236-889e-edc171b86264 (scored 0) - Eric Williams on Los Angeles Chargers: Williams picks the Chargers as the 0-2 team to rebound, comparing it to the 2017 team that started 0-4 and finished 9-7, and suggests they will rise up on the road against Buffalo rather than collapse. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/57fe59dc-bfbb-44cb-8e4c-191db478fce2 (scored 0) - David Droegemeier on Los Angeles Chargers: Drogmeier also buys the Chargers as a top-five offense, thinks Ladd McConkie reaching roughly 100 catches/top-five in receptions is realistic, predicts the Chargers beat the Bills, projects six to eight and a half sacks for Justin Eboigbe, and expects Khalil Mack to retire after the season. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/7a3cf9e0-2957-4862-822e-56206f199c8f (scored 0) - Thomas Martinez on Patrick Herbert: Martinez projects the Chargers' starting lineups on offense and defense for their Week 3 game at Buffalo, with injuries forcing several changes — Oronde Gadsden II at tight end, Trevor Penning at left guard, Jamaree Caldwell at defensive tackle and RJ Mickens at safety — while expecting Ladd McConkey to play and Marquez Valdez-Scantling to debut. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/bcc0c9e2-6313-45af-bc99-f1cd46806da6 (scored 0) - Carter Bahns on Trevor Penning: A CBS Sports piece names 20 notable veterans it considers at risk of being cut before the 53-man roster deadline, with several pegged for the practice squad or outright release, and also sketches a few depth-chart pecking orders (Titans QBs, Panthers tight ends, Texans receivers, Eagles backfield). — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/94f49c83-2307-4f25-b10c-b1cba9df5dbc (scored 0) - Chris Roling on Brenen Thompson: After the Chargers' preseason opener, Roling projects Kayode Awosika as the Week 1 starting left guard with rookie Jake Slaughter backing him up and Branson Taylor as the backup swing tackle, expects Derius Davis to hold the return job, sees Brenen Thompson as a roster lock, and pegs Amar Johnson as the leader for the fourth running back spot behind Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/e9fc2064-a215-4e72-ae36-801974a34baa (scored 100) ## More roster spot calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Tyler Sullivan on Jake Haener: Sullivan expects the Giants, thin at quarterback after Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury, to elevate Jake Haener from the practice squad for Week 3. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/eb928ca7-b6fd-41e7-8b48-b38e4f64ce09 (scored 0) - Ethan Hurwitz on Jeremiah Pharms Jr.: Hurwitz writes that the elevations of Jeremiah Pharms Jr. and Mike Brown likely mean Leonard Taylor III stays a healthy scratch and Joshua Farmer could be one too for the Week 3 game at Jacksonville, and that both elevated players will revert to the practice squad after Sunday. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/fc98ac5c-1a8e-4462-94fa-993b02c52d00 (scored 0) - Randy Gurzi on Reddy Steward: Gurzi predicts the Cowboys' 17-man practice squad, naming each player he expects Dallas to sign, including a surprise addition of released Giants tackle Evan Neal. He also predicts Jaydon Blue will be claimed off waivers by another team and that Sam Williams will land elsewhere. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/a37588ef-f76e-4f06-a951-a85a563271d5 (scored 0) - Randy Gurzi on Te'Cory Couch: Gurzi predicts the Buffalo Bills' final 53-man roster ahead of Week 1 against Houston, naming every player who makes it, who gets cut, and a few depth-chart outcomes (Damar Hamlin as backup safety, Alec Anderson as a new starter on the offensive line, Shane Buechele back on the practice squad). — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/95db61d4-3514-4d17-aa02-ed56a31ecabf (scored 0) - Joe Marino on Te'Cory Couch: Joe Marino gives his final projection of the Buffalo Bills' initial 53-man roster after the preseason finale, naming who makes it, who gets cut, and who lands on injured reserve/PUP, along with several starting-job calls (Kyle Allen as QB2, TJ Sanders starting over Landon Jackson, Maxwell Hairston starting opposite Christian Benford, and Tommy Doman winning the punting job). — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/65f0752f-5147-4476-be34-4909b3c44bc8 (scored 0) - Brian Peacock on Sebastian Valdez: Peacock lays out his projected 53-man roster for the 49ers, position by position: three specialists, three quarterbacks (including Curtis Rourke), five running backs, six receivers (cutting Christian Kirk), three tight ends (cutting Braden Willis), nine offensive linemen, ten defensive linemen (with Mykel Williams on PUP), five linebackers, six cornerbacks and four safeties. He also predicts a new player will take center snaps in preseason week three. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/62e9aad7-105c-45a0-95b3-3b43b64603ae (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. The naive guess is what a strategy requiring no knowledge would have scored on the same call — the difference is the skill, and it is what the MissedTakes Score averages. Full method: https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/methodology We summarize what a pundit said and quote a short span for attribution; we never republish their article. If this is wrong, tell us: https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/corrections?pundit=daniel-wade