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Chargers have stability at most positions but still have holes to fill
By Kevin Acee
STAFF WRITER
April 26, 2006
Here they are again, for the second year in a row close enough to not have needs that run too deep through the roster but far enough away that there is a sense of necessity surrounding the draft.
The Chargers have the 19th pick in this weekend's draft and eight other picks with which to try to shore up a team for 2006 and beyond.
Similar to last offseason, when they were set to return every starter from the previous year, the Chargers this offseason have all but one 2005 starter remaining on their roster.
Stability is nice, but not stagnation.
So while most fans focus almost exclusively on the first-round pick and what immediate impact that selection might have, those who make the personnel decisions take a broader approach.
They know the Chargers have to get better and deeper if they are to improve on their 9-7 record, make it to the playoffs and go deep therein.
And in assessing how to accomplish those things, they start by looking at what they have.
So, in preparation for the weekend on which several new Chargers will be welcomed, a position-by-position analysis of the current Chargers is inside. D6
PRESSING NEEDS
The Chargers don't have too many pressing needs, but these are positions they are guaranteed to tackle this weekend:
Cornerback: It is time to get a player who can intercept passes.
Offensive tackle: A pick here could be for depth or could start immediately.
Inside linebacker: The Chargers will lose both their starters after this season.
CHARGERS' PICKS
The Chargers have nine picks in this weekend's NFL draft. The list, with overall pick in parentheses:
RND | PICK
1 19 (19)
2 18 (50)
3 17 (81)
RND | PICK
4 16 (113)
5 19 (151)
6 18 (187)
RND | PICK
61 19 (188)
7 17 (225)
72 19 (227)
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060426/news_lz1s26front.html
Chargers have stability at most positions but still have holes to fill
By Kevin Acee
STAFF WRITER
April 26, 2006
Here they are again, for the second year in a row close enough to not have needs that run too deep through the roster but far enough away that there is a sense of necessity surrounding the draft.
The Chargers have the 19th pick in this weekend's draft and eight other picks with which to try to shore up a team for 2006 and beyond.
Similar to last offseason, when they were set to return every starter from the previous year, the Chargers this offseason have all but one 2005 starter remaining on their roster.
Stability is nice, but not stagnation.
So while most fans focus almost exclusively on the first-round pick and what immediate impact that selection might have, those who make the personnel decisions take a broader approach.
They know the Chargers have to get better and deeper if they are to improve on their 9-7 record, make it to the playoffs and go deep therein.
And in assessing how to accomplish those things, they start by looking at what they have.
So, in preparation for the weekend on which several new Chargers will be welcomed, a position-by-position analysis of the current Chargers is inside. D6
PRESSING NEEDS
The Chargers don't have too many pressing needs, but these are positions they are guaranteed to tackle this weekend:
Cornerback: It is time to get a player who can intercept passes.
Offensive tackle: A pick here could be for depth or could start immediately.
Inside linebacker: The Chargers will lose both their starters after this season.
CHARGERS' PICKS
The Chargers have nine picks in this weekend's NFL draft. The list, with overall pick in parentheses:
RND | PICK
1 19 (19)
2 18 (50)
3 17 (81)
RND | PICK
4 16 (113)
5 19 (151)
6 18 (187)
RND | PICK
61 19 (188)
7 17 (225)
72 19 (227)
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