Los Angeles ChargersOffseason goals/grade:Move I liked: In need of young, talented depth up front to protect an aging, veteran quarterback in Philip Rivers, the Chargers selected two offensive linemen in the draft -- Forrest Lamp in the second round and Dan Feeney in the third round. Both will push for starting spots once training camp begins in six weeks. Pass protection for Rivers has been spotty at times, which has resulted in inconsistent play from the North Carolina State product over the past two years. With Lamp and Feeney in the fold, along with the addition of Russell Okung in free agency, the Chargers should be more solid up front.
In a draft with several talented defensive players at the top of the board, the Chargers chose to go offense in selecting big-bodied receiver Mike Williams with the No. 7 overall pick. Williams has been slowed by a back injury and hopes to get back on the field by training camp. The selection of Williams could pay dividends in the long run, but I thought the Chargers would have been better in the short term in bringing in a talented playmaker like safety Malik HookerRayshawn Jenkins in the fourth round and Desmond King in the fifth round, so perhaps one of those two works his way into a rotational role.
Biggest question still to be answered in training camp:Keenan Allen and Travis Benjamin looked healthy returning from knee injuries, and Jason VerrettSalary-cap space: $12,415,031 (source: Overthecap.com)
2017 draft picks: 1. WR Mike Williams, 2. OL Forrest Lamp, 3. OL Dan Feeney, 4. SS Rayshawn Jenkins, 5. FS/CB Desmond King, 6. OL Sam Tevi, 7, DL Isaac Rochell.
Undrafted rookie free agents signed: P Toby Baker, TE Sean Culkin, C Dillon Deboer, CB Michael Davis, RB Austin Ekeler, RB, LB Nigel Harris, QB Eli Jenkins, K Younghoe Koo, LB Mike Moore, LB James Onwualu, WR Mitchell Paige, WR Andre Patton, CB Ryan Reid, WR Artavis Scott, CB Brandon Stewart, CB Brad Watson.
Unrestricted free agents signed: S Jahleel Addae, RB Kenjon Barner, S Tre Boston, QB Kellen Clemens, TE Jeff Cumberland, DE Melvin Ingram, OT Russell Okung, RB Branden Oliver, DT Damion Square, LS Mike Windt
Restricted free agents signed: WR Dontrelle Inman, DL Tenny Palepoi, LB Korey Toomer, OL Kenny Wiggins.
Players acquired via trade: None
In a draft with several talented defensive players at the top of the board, the Chargers chose to go offense in selecting big-bodied receiver Mike Williams with the No. 7 overall pick. Williams has been slowed by a back injury and hopes to get back on the field by training camp. The selection of Williams could pay dividends in the long run, but I thought the Chargers would have been better in the short term in bringing in a talented playmaker like safety Malik HookerRayshawn Jenkins in the fourth round and Desmond King in the fifth round, so perhaps one of those two works his way into a rotational role.
Biggest question still to be answered in training camp:Keenan Allen and Travis Benjamin looked healthy returning from knee injuries, and Jason VerrettSalary-cap space: $12,415,031 (source: Overthecap.com)
2017 draft picks: 1. WR Mike Williams, 2. OL Forrest Lamp, 3. OL Dan Feeney, 4. SS Rayshawn Jenkins, 5. FS/CB Desmond King, 6. OL Sam Tevi, 7, DL Isaac Rochell.
Undrafted rookie free agents signed: P Toby Baker, TE Sean Culkin, C Dillon Deboer, CB Michael Davis, RB Austin Ekeler, RB, LB Nigel Harris, QB Eli Jenkins, K Younghoe Koo, LB Mike Moore, LB James Onwualu, WR Mitchell Paige, WR Andre Patton, CB Ryan Reid, WR Artavis Scott, CB Brandon Stewart, CB Brad Watson.
Unrestricted free agents signed: S Jahleel Addae, RB Kenjon Barner, S Tre Boston, QB Kellen Clemens, TE Jeff Cumberland, DE Melvin Ingram, OT Russell Okung, RB Branden Oliver, DT Damion Square, LS Mike Windt
Restricted free agents signed: WR Dontrelle Inman, DL Tenny Palepoi, LB Korey Toomer, OL Kenny Wiggins.
Players acquired via trade: None
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