2. Los Angeles Chargers (from (WAS)
Tua Tagovailoa | QB | Alabama
The Dolphins aren’t the only team that might be willing to pay a king’s ransom for an elite quarterback at the top of this year’s draft. The Chargers could package next year’s first-round pick in a deal to move up four spots with Washington, another team that could use more picks to fill tons of needs on both sides of the ball.
Chase Young is the easy plan for Washington here, but they need other positions more than a pass rusher, even an elite one like Young. If the right offer was made, I could see Ron Rivera opting for the chance to add multiple blue-chip prospects in his first draft as head coach.
Yes, Tua has injury/durability questions, but the Bolts are in a perfect position to let him come along slowly in his rookie season. Tyrod Taylor is the perfect bridge quarterback for the time being, putting little pressure on Tagovailoa to start right away as he bounces back from a scary hip injury. Once he’s ready, this move could pay off in a big way.