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SAN DIEGO CHARGERS OFFSEASON
FREE Agency
The Chargers entered the Free Agent signing period under new GM K. G. Smash. Smash had a lot of holes to fill on the offense side mainly at the Tight End and Wide Receiver spots. The Bolts had zero Tight Ends and three Wide Outs on the roster. On the defense the team switch from a 3-4 to a 4-3 . Highlight signings were Tight Ends Charles Clay and Joseph Fauria on the offense side. On the Defense Corner Backs Brandon Harris and Steve Williams.Draft
1st rd
WR Brian Flowers 5'10 192 lbs, 4.30 40 yard dash
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Positives: Wiry strong receiver with long arms. Reliable hands; uses his hands outside his frame even when challenged and high-points the ball. Has the initial quickness off the snap to get into his route. Good vision, elusiveness and stop-start acceleration in space. Able to run through cornerback tackles to extend the play. Set up corners well for out-routes, pressing them inside and using his arm and quickness to separate. Negatives: Short, lean receiver who is knocked off his routes by larger corners. Will struggle to get off the jam. Makes the effort blocking on the outside but lacks the strength to sustain. Questionable value as a deep threat against man coverage; will be best in the slot.
2nd rd
WR Zeke Tarpley 6'1 216 lbs 4.46 40 yard dash
Highly productive receiver with good height but in need of more functional mass for the NFL game. Tarpley and win when the ball is in the air will endear him to quarterbacks. Scouts didn't expect to be wowed by his 40 time, but most believe he'll be a solid No. 2 receiver in the league.
3rd rd
LB Justin McLendon 6'2 232 lbs 4.68 40 yard dash
Mclendon level of NFL success might very well be tied to scheme fit and his ability to add more muscle to his frame. His athletic traits and ability to make plays should make him a starter, but he won't unlock his full potential unless he gets strong enough to handle the rigors of an NFL linebacker.
1st rd
WR Brian Flowers 5'10 192 lbs, 4.30 40 yard dash
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Positives: Wiry strong receiver with long arms. Reliable hands; uses his hands outside his frame even when challenged and high-points the ball. Has the initial quickness off the snap to get into his route. Good vision, elusiveness and stop-start acceleration in space. Able to run through cornerback tackles to extend the play. Set up corners well for out-routes, pressing them inside and using his arm and quickness to separate. Negatives: Short, lean receiver who is knocked off his routes by larger corners. Will struggle to get off the jam. Makes the effort blocking on the outside but lacks the strength to sustain. Questionable value as a deep threat against man coverage; will be best in the slot.
2nd rd
WR Zeke Tarpley 6'1 216 lbs 4.46 40 yard dash
Highly productive receiver with good height but in need of more functional mass for the NFL game. Tarpley and win when the ball is in the air will endear him to quarterbacks. Scouts didn't expect to be wowed by his 40 time, but most believe he'll be a solid No. 2 receiver in the league.
3rd rd
LB Justin McLendon 6'2 232 lbs 4.68 40 yard dash
Mclendon level of NFL success might very well be tied to scheme fit and his ability to add more muscle to his frame. His athletic traits and ability to make plays should make him a starter, but he won't unlock his full potential unless he gets strong enough to handle the rigors of an NFL linebacker.