Los Angeles Chargers: Mike Williams in the last week or so Womens Darius Philon Jersey , you’d think that he’s an automatic lock to be a pro-bowler this season. I’m writing today because I’m getting annoyed with all the hype pieces surrounding him, when he hasn’t played a meaningful game yet this season. In ten games last season, Philip Rivers targeted Williams 23 times. He caught 11 of those balls for 95 yards. Not exactly the type of production you want from your 7th overall pick, but that’s not the point of this article.I am really hoping for great production from Mike this season. He’s put in a ton of work this offseason, and is obviously starting to gain the trust of Philip Rivers, and has improved each day in camp. He’s a big receiver who has incredibly strong hands and can win contested catches like crazy. It looks like he will even get the chance to start across from Keenan Allen, with Tyrell Williams and Travis Benjamin playing more as supporting roles than in years past.Mike Williams will improve this season. It would be hard for him to play in 16 games as (most likely) the starter across from Keenan Allen, or even as the 3rd guy without receiving for more than 100 yards. Especially when you consider that the Chargers don’t have any proven receiving TE’s and will need the big body presence in the red zone, that none of their other receivers possess. Yes, he will improve, but please don’t jump on the hype train that he’s the MVP of training camp. Great... it’s training camp. Let him show what he’s capable of in a real NFL game, and then... and only then Womens Russell Okung Jersey , should we get excited.The Degenerate Gambler: Week 3 Edition So here we are... week three, and it appears that we have slept in a bit. That’s part of being a degenerate gambler, I suppose. Either way, this is as good a time as any to go over the basics that we’ll continue throughout the season.. or until the bankroll is gone.This week, and hopefully all weeks, the Degenerate Gambler will bet $100 on the best picks of the week. Most odds will be based on popular internet sites, and the exact odds will be noted that were chosen.Disclaimer: The Degenerate Gambler does not condone you spending your hard earned money on poorly thought-out bets. Or even well-thought-out ones. But, hey, if you have cash to blow, here’s some food for thought!Week 449ers @ ChargersWager 1 Chargers Spread (-10.5):$50 [-105]Wager 2 Chargers 1st Half (23.5) $25 [-110]Wager 3 49ers (moneyline) $10 [+340]Wager 4 Total Over (46.5) $15 [-110] Highest possible win:$73.98Worst possible outcome:Skunked.Chargers win 10 Vs. 9 or less.Okay, so here’s the thinking here.This selection was made to give the uninitiated an idea about what lines are and how one might be able to ‘hedge’ their bets by betting both sides, at least to a point.As a general rule of thumb http://www.chargersfootballauthentics.com/philip-rivers-jersey-authentic , it is stupid to take bets that are mutually exclusive, unless you really enjoy the positive odds on each.[-105] means that the bet would net almost exactly what you bet.That’s good![+105] means that it would net a bit higher than your initial bet, but is generally a less-likely outcome.The bets that we see the Degenerate Gambler take this week means that he is buying into the Chargers’ likelyhood of winning. The 49ers are without their star QB, and there are injury concerns on either side. Taking a heavy spread at 10.5 points means that there will be a tall order for the Chargers, but if they are able to do that.. and score 23.5 points in the first half, DG will profit $45.35.Sweet!However, the Gabler is also hedging his bet, which isn’t really his style. If today’s match becomes an unexpected defensive slugfest, and, heavens, the 49ers come out on top, his $10 bet on the 49ers winning outright would mean that he’d be out about half of his investments. Nuts. What the Degenerate Gambler is really counting on is a high-scoring match Youth Caleb Sturgis Jersey , where the Chargers run up the score right out of the gate. If the Chargers win by two touchdowns, earn most of those points in the first half, and the 49ers are able to put together one or two scores, he’s hoping to cash in a $73.98 profit. That is the ceiling for these bets, as he can’t take home all four.It is worth noting that when the Chargers really begin to Charge, they like to score a lot of points (going back to 2017 and that Bills game. Remember that bloodbath?). The Gabler is pretty confident about these bets, but doesn’t want to go home skunked, so perhaps a 49ers moneyline bet with such a delicious positive take is a smart hedge after all.We’ll let you know how he does soon enough!-Jason “Odds and Ends” Michaels