The Chargers' defense is in transition. They could use some help in the defensive backfield, but they are okay and have depth. On the defensive line Antonio Garay played very well at the tackle spot, but defensive ends Jacques Cesaire's and Luis Castillo's performance dropped slightly. The Chargers have some interesting young players in nose tackle Cam Thomas and and Ogemdi Nwagbuo, and in defensive end Vaughn Martin. When it comes to their linebackers, the Chargers seem a bit confused, with 4-3 inside linebackers and 3-4 outside linebackers.
On offense quarterback Philip Rivers could use some new targets, but he found just about every target he had on the team last season. Running back Ryan Matthews was fine when healthy. The most important thing, though, is protecting Rivers.
This pick should start a run on offensive tackles, and there are three who are very close to one another: Wisconsin's Gabe Carimi, the 2010 Outland Trophy winner; Boston College's Anthony Costanzo; and Colorado Buffalo Nate Solder. Solder is potentially the best in pass protection . Costanzo is the smartest of the three. Carimi is the better run blocker. Solder is biggest, and in San Diego, the bigger is better philosophy has worked out well on the offensive line.
Really any of the top three is a coup for the Chargers, but Solder is the probable pick.
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