Winner: Chargers beef up the old O-line
It’s clear the San Diego Chargers expect Philip Rivers to be their guy for at least a few more years. Their first three draft picks in 2017 are all the proof we need to confirm this truth, along with the fact that they simply don’t have anyone behind the veteran to win games if he isn’t around.
In Round 1, they landed Clemson receiver Mike Williams. He’ll certainly be a big target downfield, and his ability to go up and get balls on the sideline and end zone fits Rivers’ repertoire to a T.
Then on Friday, San Diego beefed up its offensive line, landing two of the best linemen in the draft.
The first of the two was Forrest Lamp, who is honestly the best overall offensive lineman in the draft. He really should have been selected in Round 1, but some crazy events caused him to fall right into the lap of San Diego general manager Tom Telesco. A tackle at Western Kentucky, Lamp blew away scouts at the combine and has the potential to be a dominant guard in the NFL.
Then in Round 3, the Chargers nabbed Dan Feeney, a four-year starter at Indiana, where he paved the way for huge seasons for the likes of Tevin Coleman and Jordan Howard.
These two guys have a real chance to be starters for the Chargers in their rookie seasons. At the least, they bolster an offensive line that needed the support.