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Rashawn Slater, Franchise LT - Discussion
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Chargers get an anchor on the offensive line in Rashawn Slater
By Nick Baumgardner
April 29, 2021 at 7:17 PM PDT
Terrific pick for Tom Telesco, Brandon Staley and the Chargers landing Northwestern OL Rashawn Slater all the way down at No. 13. Slater was viewed as a top 10 player by many in this draft.
An outstanding athlete with terrific football IQ, it’s hard to find problems with anything Slater does on the field. Some -- including NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah -- had Slater above Penei Sewell at OT. Staley is able to land a terrific athlete in Slater, who will be an anchor up front for Justin Herbert as the franchise continues to add great value offensively. Huge need filled without having to move up.
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Originally posted by AKFlyFisher View PostI don't think he stays at tackle. Other than his feet,, he lacks the characteristics of a franchise LT, in fact almost entirely. He moves inside. Team still needs a tackle, imho. Not a bad pick, and definitely G was a need. I think seeing him as a LG is more realistic.
Imho its his coordinated footwork, core strength (33 bench reps), and short are burst (1.68 10-yard split identical to Joey Bosa despite being 40lbs heavier). If he's receptive to coaching then he can be in the minority of smaller-framed LT's being in the top 10 of the NFL. He's got the intangibles to do so. Furthermore I hope him being a gym rat would make him immune from fizzling out after getting Paid after his rookie contract.
.....and if all that doesn't work then I hope he's a pro-bowl level G :<
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Originally posted by AK47 View Post
I had the same concerns.....but then again he handled Chase Young whom has a bigger frame and with 33.75 inch arms. How?
Imho its his coordinated footwork, core strength (33 bench reps), and short are burst (1.68 10-yard split identical to Joey Bosa despite being 40lbs heavier). If he's receptive to coaching then he can be in the minority of smaller-framed LT's being in the top 10 of the NFL. He's got the intangibles to do so. Furthermore I hope him being a gym rat would make him immune from fizzling out after getting Paid after his rookie contract.
.....and if all that doesn't work then I hope he's a pro-bowl level G :<
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