tional home teams"For all intents and purposes Michael Schofield Color Rush Jersey , this year’s international game was a success for the Los Angeles Chargers organization. Not only did they receive a good amount of fan support, but the team won a hard fought game against the Titans that served as the middle slice of a 6-win sandwich (okay, one of two middle slices).And while, yes, the October 21st game was overshadowed by discussions of LA viability for the franchise, it was a success all-around. The Chargers enjoyed one of the warmest home environments they received all year, even if it took a grueling plane ride to enjoy it.Today, the NFL released its fairly unsurprising list of international home teams for next year. No word yet on which teams play where or when, and the only team that was guaranteed to be part of this series was the Jacksonville Jaguars. Why?According to the BBC:The Chargers are under no such contract to play internationally, but they are one of the better candidates for it as it expands the available seating, the team receives good support abroad, and, frankly Tyrell Williams Color Rush Jersey , it is the least harmful franchise to ‘steal’ a non-home home field advantage from.Opponents will not be confirmed until after this NFL season is completed, but rumors might just start to slip before the official confirmation next year.-Jason “Still promoting charge cards to rack up those air miles” Michaels It’s hard to argue with the team’s decision to reunite an uber-successful FB/RB duo from college in the NFL. The thought-process behind it makes sense and, depending on how much value you hold in..." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBolts From The BlueBolts From The Blue, a Los Angeles Chargers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsChargersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections San Diego Chargers Daily LinksSan Diego Chargers NewsSan Diego Chargers OffseasonSan Diego Chargers HistorySan Diego Chargers HumorFiled under:Latest NewsLos Angeles Chargers NewsChargers OffseasonChargers 90-in-90: FB Derek WattNew,7commentsPDTShareTweetShareShareChargers 90-in-90: FB Derek WattPhoto by Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesIt’s hard to argue with the team’s decision to reunite an uber-successful FB/RB duo from college in the NFL. The thought-process behind it makes sense and, depending on how much value you hold in players being comfortable with their teammates, this makes a lot of sense.Melvin Gordon has found a lot of success since Derek Watt was drafted by the team in the sixth-round of the 2016 NFL Draft and it’s likely the team will keep the two around until some unforeseen event (i.e., Gordon wanting to get paaaaiiiiiidddd) forces them to change things up.Basic InfoHeight: 6-2Weight: 234College: WisconsinExperience: 4Years with team: 4Contract Status“Derek Watt signed a 4 year, $2,469,682 contract with the San Diego Chargers, including a $129,682 signing bonus Derek Watt Color Rush Jersey , $129,682 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $617,421. In 2019, Watt will earn a base salary of $720,000, while carrying a cap hit of $752,422 and a dead cap value of $32,422.”- Spotrac.comThe GoodWatt was drafted by the Chargers in 2016 to potentially provide a synergistic relationship with his college teammate and running back, Melvin Gordon. Though it’s likely a host of other factors, Gordon has averaged over nine rushing touchdowns per season with Watt on the team after posting zero scores in his 2015 rookie season.Watt is more of a throwback than the majority of fullbacks you see utilized today, if there still are any. Just a couple years ago, the NFL still had John Kuhn Travis Benjamin Color Rush Jersey , Marcel Reece, and John Connor. Now, it’s tough to find a consistently-used FB outside of the 49ers’ Juszczyk and the Chiefs’ Anthony Sherman.Even if he doesn’t show up on the stat sheet for weeks at a time, Watt provides a the offense with slight versatility, allowing it to go from 4-wide to the traditional I-formation, and provide some pass-protection for Rivers when the team want’s to maximize security for their aging quarterback. He also is a standout on special teams, which is more important than most want to admit.The BadA lot of people would argue that Watt’s spot on the roster could be used for a more truly versatile player who could pose more of a threat to defenses than blocking iso for Gordon. He has a 53-yard catch to his name, but that was more-so a mental lapse by the defense than Watt’s superior athletic ability.Odds of making the roster/What to expect in 2019Watt is essentially a shoe-in to make the roster each year unless there is a massive shift in the team’s offensive philosophy, which may be coming soon if the team decides not to extend/re-sign Watt prior to the end of 2019.Fans should expect more of the same from Watt in 2019 as he’ll have a bevy of talented running backs behind him that the team will attempt to utilize throughout the season.Fun Fact: Derek and his wife welcomed a baby boy into the world on February 17th, 2019 named Logan James Watt.