It's pretty obvious that the Chargers need to acquire some youth at the cornerback position. Both Casey Heyward and Chris Harris, Jr. are in noticeable decline with constant injuries and dwindling speed. Perhaps more than any other position, the phrase "wrong side of 30" applies to corners. Sharing a division with Ruggs Jr., Agholor, Hill, Hardman, Hammler, and Jeudy doesn't help either.
Who do you guys like at CB? Either in the draft, or even FA. I love the progress Michael Davis has shown and would be shocked if he wasn't resigned. But beyond that, we need quality youth.
Fortunately, this year's draft class looks as deep at CB as last year's was at WR. And I wouldn't be surprised if the Chargers picked two in the later rounds.
After watching tape, my mid-round favorites are Elijah Molden and Keith Taylor (both from Washington) and Greg Newson II from Northwestern.
Molden plays nickel, and is the best one in the draft, IMO. He's a sure tackler with great instincts, and every analyst uses phrases like "coach on the field" or "student of the game" when describing him. He's smart, too. Not just in the football sense, but in the Justin Herbert sense, as Molden is a finalist for the Campbell Trophy award (AKA the student-athlete Heisman). Even though he's not a safety like Weddle, Molden gives me Eric Weddle vibes. I think he could fill that nickel spot as a rookie and give us immediate options for what to do with Chris Harris, Jr. His major flaw is that he tends to over pursue targets in space.
Keith Taylor gives me Michael Davis vibes, except that he's already developed the habit of looking back for the ball. He's 6'3, looks fluid, and won't get beat deep unless the throw is perfect. He's not an over-eager tackler, but shows a nasty streak when he does.
Greg Newsome II is the best pure cover guy of the three, but I worry about him in run support as he seems to shy away from contact. But vertically and in the open field, he's extremely sticky and plays with the kind of arrogant swagger I like to see in outside corners. Overall, he's more polished than Taylor, but not nearly as gritty as Molden.
That being said, I think there are some overrated CB prospects in this draft class, namely Derion Kendrick, Asante Samuel, Kary Vincent, Jr., and Shaun Wade. I was mortified to see the Chargers select Shaun Wade in Todd McShay's latest mock. Maybe he's not seeing what I am, specifically Wade getting consistently beat downfield and an unwillingness in run support.
Who do you guys like??
Who do you guys like at CB? Either in the draft, or even FA. I love the progress Michael Davis has shown and would be shocked if he wasn't resigned. But beyond that, we need quality youth.
Fortunately, this year's draft class looks as deep at CB as last year's was at WR. And I wouldn't be surprised if the Chargers picked two in the later rounds.
After watching tape, my mid-round favorites are Elijah Molden and Keith Taylor (both from Washington) and Greg Newson II from Northwestern.
Molden plays nickel, and is the best one in the draft, IMO. He's a sure tackler with great instincts, and every analyst uses phrases like "coach on the field" or "student of the game" when describing him. He's smart, too. Not just in the football sense, but in the Justin Herbert sense, as Molden is a finalist for the Campbell Trophy award (AKA the student-athlete Heisman). Even though he's not a safety like Weddle, Molden gives me Eric Weddle vibes. I think he could fill that nickel spot as a rookie and give us immediate options for what to do with Chris Harris, Jr. His major flaw is that he tends to over pursue targets in space.
Keith Taylor gives me Michael Davis vibes, except that he's already developed the habit of looking back for the ball. He's 6'3, looks fluid, and won't get beat deep unless the throw is perfect. He's not an over-eager tackler, but shows a nasty streak when he does.
Greg Newsome II is the best pure cover guy of the three, but I worry about him in run support as he seems to shy away from contact. But vertically and in the open field, he's extremely sticky and plays with the kind of arrogant swagger I like to see in outside corners. Overall, he's more polished than Taylor, but not nearly as gritty as Molden.
That being said, I think there are some overrated CB prospects in this draft class, namely Derion Kendrick, Asante Samuel, Kary Vincent, Jr., and Shaun Wade. I was mortified to see the Chargers select Shaun Wade in Todd McShay's latest mock. Maybe he's not seeing what I am, specifically Wade getting consistently beat downfield and an unwillingness in run support.
Who do you guys like??
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