San Diego Chargers Forecast
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San Diego Chargers (9-7)
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(19) Tye Hill, CB. Clemson
(50) Jon Scott, OT. Texas
(81) Demetrius Williams, WR. Oregon
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Among the disappointments in the NFL last season, the San Diego Chargers are near the top of the list. As dangerous as they were, you can be sure that all six AFC playoff teams were happy to see them on their couches in December. This upcoming season's success will hinge greatly on the productivity of Phillip Rivers at quarterback. We might see the reincarnation of QB Browns, Bernie Kosar, or perhaps we will get another dose of Ryan Leaf. The jury is still out. Wanting to surrounding Rivers with talent, the Chargers will likely grab him help both at receiver and offensive tackle on day one. Keeping Rivers protected will be a top priority since he lacks mobility. Defensively, the Chargers front seven has gone through a major upgrading process the past few years, and now the secondary possesses their glaring weaknesses. Marlon McCree is probably not the long-term solution at free safety.
(19) Tye Hill, CB. Clemson
Tye Hill is fast. His 4.30 timing was the fastest among all prospects at the combine. His 5'10" height is only average, leaving some scouts unwillingto place him among the top prospects. However, his height is passable by NFL standards. His coverage abilities, on the other hand, are very solid. He has fluid hips and has a knack for breaking up passes. He is a leaper that can go up and break away jump balls with receivers much taller than himself. Should he get fooled by a receiver, film study shows that he has a burst like no one in that draft in terms of closing speed. All signs point to Tye Hill being that elite cover corner capable of playing with any receiver in the league on an island. This is perfect for the Chargers, who need help in the secondary.
(50) Jon Scott, OT. Texas
With Roman Oben getting weeks older with each passing day, the Chargers need to find a young talent to groom into their left tackle of the future. Jonathan Scott is one of the more inconsistent players in the draft class. He can look very polished on one play, and on the next he will simply get lazy and make mistakes. Nevertheless, he has plus size at 6'6"/316 and great footwork to boot. He was an experienced and durable member of the Texas team that is reigning national champs. In time, he can refine his apathetic technique and become a left tackle in the NFL. Few players have the ability to do so. The Chargers are said to be very high on this guy, whose stock has been slipping due to his inconsistency.
(81) Demetrius Williams, WR. Oregon
Charger fans should be worried about the future of their wide receivers. Keenan McCardell can only hold down the fort for so long. At 6'2"/197, Demetrius Williams plays faster than his 4.47 timed speed on the field. He is a tremendous leaper that adjusts well to the ball downfield. He is simply an incredible deep threat that is uncoverable in one-on-one situations. In the open field, he can make the most of the space that he is given, making him a weapon in the intermediate passing game as well. While Williams has to gain weight to be a 40-play NFL receiver, he would immediately give the Chargers a slot receiver that offers the offense another dynamic option in the passing game.
(*) Santonio Holmes, WR. Ohio State
If either Santonio Holmes or Chad Jackson make it to pick #19, you can bet the Chargers will put serious consideration into drafting a receiver. Santonio Holmes would likely present the biggest threat for such a selection. With Phillip Rivers starting week one of this season, the Chargers would prefer a receiver to contribute tomorrow. Chad Jackson simply lacks the necessary route-running skills to substantially contribute in the NFL this year. He is a bit of a project case that is probably one more off-season away from a starting lineup. Holmes is the type of receiver that is polished and explosive, giving the Chargers the #1 receiver they have not had in eons. History has told us that polished receivers with 4.34 speed fall much earlier than #19, so expect the Chargers to be stuck with defense on this selection.
San Diego Chargers (9-7)
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(19) Tye Hill, CB. Clemson
(50) Jon Scott, OT. Texas
(81) Demetrius Williams, WR. Oregon
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Among the disappointments in the NFL last season, the San Diego Chargers are near the top of the list. As dangerous as they were, you can be sure that all six AFC playoff teams were happy to see them on their couches in December. This upcoming season's success will hinge greatly on the productivity of Phillip Rivers at quarterback. We might see the reincarnation of QB Browns, Bernie Kosar, or perhaps we will get another dose of Ryan Leaf. The jury is still out. Wanting to surrounding Rivers with talent, the Chargers will likely grab him help both at receiver and offensive tackle on day one. Keeping Rivers protected will be a top priority since he lacks mobility. Defensively, the Chargers front seven has gone through a major upgrading process the past few years, and now the secondary possesses their glaring weaknesses. Marlon McCree is probably not the long-term solution at free safety.
(19) Tye Hill, CB. Clemson
Tye Hill is fast. His 4.30 timing was the fastest among all prospects at the combine. His 5'10" height is only average, leaving some scouts unwillingto place him among the top prospects. However, his height is passable by NFL standards. His coverage abilities, on the other hand, are very solid. He has fluid hips and has a knack for breaking up passes. He is a leaper that can go up and break away jump balls with receivers much taller than himself. Should he get fooled by a receiver, film study shows that he has a burst like no one in that draft in terms of closing speed. All signs point to Tye Hill being that elite cover corner capable of playing with any receiver in the league on an island. This is perfect for the Chargers, who need help in the secondary.
Jon Scott is an NFL-ready prospect that is
needed along the Charger offensive line
(50) Jon Scott, OT. Texas
With Roman Oben getting weeks older with each passing day, the Chargers need to find a young talent to groom into their left tackle of the future. Jonathan Scott is one of the more inconsistent players in the draft class. He can look very polished on one play, and on the next he will simply get lazy and make mistakes. Nevertheless, he has plus size at 6'6"/316 and great footwork to boot. He was an experienced and durable member of the Texas team that is reigning national champs. In time, he can refine his apathetic technique and become a left tackle in the NFL. Few players have the ability to do so. The Chargers are said to be very high on this guy, whose stock has been slipping due to his inconsistency.
Demetrius Williams is a dynamic receiving option
(81) Demetrius Williams, WR. Oregon
Charger fans should be worried about the future of their wide receivers. Keenan McCardell can only hold down the fort for so long. At 6'2"/197, Demetrius Williams plays faster than his 4.47 timed speed on the field. He is a tremendous leaper that adjusts well to the ball downfield. He is simply an incredible deep threat that is uncoverable in one-on-one situations. In the open field, he can make the most of the space that he is given, making him a weapon in the intermediate passing game as well. While Williams has to gain weight to be a 40-play NFL receiver, he would immediately give the Chargers a slot receiver that offers the offense another dynamic option in the passing game.
The Chargers simply lack a #1 receiver like Holmes
(*) Santonio Holmes, WR. Ohio State
If either Santonio Holmes or Chad Jackson make it to pick #19, you can bet the Chargers will put serious consideration into drafting a receiver. Santonio Holmes would likely present the biggest threat for such a selection. With Phillip Rivers starting week one of this season, the Chargers would prefer a receiver to contribute tomorrow. Chad Jackson simply lacks the necessary route-running skills to substantially contribute in the NFL this year. He is a bit of a project case that is probably one more off-season away from a starting lineup. Holmes is the type of receiver that is polished and explosive, giving the Chargers the #1 receiver they have not had in eons. History has told us that polished receivers with 4.34 speed fall much earlier than #19, so expect the Chargers to be stuck with defense on this selection.