Mason Rudolph at #17

[Maverick]

This is the year we need to draft Rivers' successor. For starters, he is very similar to PR in frame, arm strength, football IQ, etc & would be the perfect candidate to take over for PR in 2+ years. Secondly, I think he would benefit from a coupla years of seasoning under PR & wouldn't need to start right away. Finally, the Chargers wouldn't need to break the bank in a few years being forced to trade up to get that next franchise QB when PR does finally retire.

Other considerations---I am not sure we have any major glaring needs that need to be addressed (moreso than our next franchise QB) at #17. Also, I think a pick like Rudolph would go a long way toward improving fan interest/buy-in with the Chargers having secured their next franchise QB in place in time for the new stadium debut. Lastly, I think Rudolph could possibly be the best QB in the draft. At the very least, he is a sleeper with tremendous upside.

[richpjr]

I would disagree about the glaring needs. I think we need interior defensive linemen, linebackers and perhaps a safety. At some point we do need his replacement, but Rivers has already said a couple of times that he could see playing for longer than the 2 years left on his contract. The question is - when does father time catch up to him? If he can play 3 or 4 more years, than it's too soon for a replacement. But it's really hard to say when that will happen.

[Maverick]

As one of PR's biggest fans, I hope he does last another 3-4 years....I just get the sense that he will elect to retire sooner. I think we can fill the other holes better via free agency.

[blueman]

What can we buy with less than 6 mil? If we don’t draft some D players high, we’re gonna have another season like last year’s. Is that the way you want Rivers to go out?

[SDFan]

I've been reading Lynn prefers more mobile QBs, so would the team really be looking for another pure pocket passer? Also, their history has been to NOT carry a developmental QB as primary back up- or as a 3rd QB on the roster so they can use the extra spot on another position group. Finally, the standard MO has been for 1st round pick QBs to become starters at some point in their rookie season if not immediately out of camps. Not sure how all this fits together?

[richpjr]

The mobile QB thing scares me about us possibly taking Lamar Jackson if he is still there at 17.

[bonehead]

If the Bolts take a QB at 17 I think it means PR told Telesco and Spani that this is his last year

[Fleet]

At least work him out. Because the Pats worked him out today. And if they really like him they may trade up with us to get him. Get an additional 2. Of course thats if a player they really want isnt up there.

I like Rudolph. I talked about him often during the ncaa season. I love his deep ball accuracy. And he can move for a 4.9 guy. His 10 and 20 splits were solid. Hes way more mobile than Rivers.

But a project and played in the B12 where QBs have a rep for not doing great at the next level. But he can make all the throws and is more accurate than Allen. I actually think Rudolph will be a good NFL QB.

[richpjr]

It's not often that a guy running a 4.9 would be considered substantially faster than the guy he'd eventually replaced if we drafted him.

[Fleet]

Not often...but in this case. His splits were on par with or even better than Kizer. Who can run.

As an Oklahoma State fan, I ask what deep ball? Rudolph has a noodle arm.

[chargerkdb]

Article on NFL.com that mentions workout with Pats also lists Chargers as team he has met or worked out with privately. Not sure they are counting Pro Day or that list would have been longer

[Joy Division]

Nice clip of Rudolph with the Mooch. Seems like a sharp kid. Good head on shoulders.
FForward to the 2:30 mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2Hi8j0wm3w

[chargers_22]

I saw this when it first aired. Very impressed.

[Heatmiser]

[blueman]

Let the * have him.

[Boltx]

If he's a statue like Rivers....no thanks.

[Formula 21]

[bonehead]

Sorry Mav but this guy just has 3-4th round talent look to me..he could be a solid backup in the NFL