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The NFL Draft is coming up in a couple of weeks. The Chargers have the 27th pick in the draft. A lot of experts have the Chargers looking to go offense in the first round. Experts believe Philip Rivers doesn’t have enough support on the offensive line. The right tackle position is where they will target. According to WalterFootball.com, the Chargers will select Gosder Cherilus, OT, out of Boston College. Here’s their write up.

Two possibilities here. The Chargers will draft either Gosder Cherilus as an upgrade at right tackle, or Kenny Phillips. Phillips would be a nice addition next to Eric Weddle, but the fact remains San Diego recently cut Shane Olivea and now has nothing but Jeromey Clary at right tackle. Philip Rivers, despite his knack for yelling at fans in the stands, deserves better protection. I believe the Chargers could trade down - most likely with the Falcons, who may wish to move up to secure Brian Brohm, should he be available. San Diego doesn’t pick again until Round 5. It needs to recoup as many selections as possible.