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2021 NFL draft: The Athletic draws up what Chargers will do in Round 1

Will the Chargers move up or stand pat?

Only two more days until all of the predictions are put to bed and we finally find out what the Chargers, along with the other 31 teams will do in this year’s draft.

The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia was among the many who laid out their predictions on how the first round will unfold, and for Los Angeles, he believes they won’t be picking at No. 13.

Instead, Kapadia sees general manager Tom Telesco moving up six spots to  reunite quarterback Justin Herbert with his former college teammate, Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell.

In this scenario, the Bolts give up this year’s first and second-round picks along with next year’s third rounder for the No. 7 overall pick, originally owned by the Lions.

There’s no doubt that a trade-up is likely one of Telesco’s top options considering teams have already began calling Detroit to inquire about their pick and Herbert has voiced that he would love to have Sewell in the blue and gold.

What it ultimately comes down to is Sewell getting to the spot. The Dolphins could also be in play for him after a report came out stating that the team will move Robert Hunt from tackle to guard. In addition, the cost matters, especially if there’s a quarterback-needy team trying to move up.

If the Chargers choose not to move up, they will be hoping that one of Rashawn Slater, Patrick Surtain or Jaycee Horn falls to them. If not, they could stand pat and select Christian Darrisaw or potentially trade back to acquire more picks.

QB Justin Herbert pushing for Chargers to draft OT Penei Sewell

Is there a potential reunion in the making?

The Chargers have their quarterback of the future in Justin Herbert, and now they must put him in the best position for long-term success.

After addressing three spots along the offensive line via free agency, the team must find his blindside blocker, which is expected to be done in the early rounds of the draft.

Los Angeles could sit back and wait until they pick at No. 13 or they could be aggressive by trading up to reunite Herbert with his former teammate from Oregon, offensive tackle Penei Sewell.

“I’m doing my best [to campaign for Sewell],” Herbert said. “He’s an incredible player. Whenever you get a tackle like that in the draft, he can change your program. Always a big fan and I’m an even bigger fan of the way he is off the field.”

There have been plenty of murmurs recently of the possibility of L.A. moving up for Sewell. However, the only way that would be made possible is if the Bengals – another team in need of a long-term left tackle – pass up on him altogether.

When factoring in that general manager Tom Telesco has to be under a little pressure since he hasn’t put together a competent offensive line since he’s been around and he has a well-known resume of trading up, I could see him dealing and wheeling to get his guy if he slides past No. 5 overall.

“A dream come true,” is what it would be to Sewell to block for Herbert again.

Lions GM Brad Holmes confirms teams have inquired about No. 7 overall pick

Chargers general manager Tom Telesco could be among the few looking to move up.

The majority of the talk surrounding the Chargers this week has consisted of the possibility of the team trading up for offensive tackle Penei Sewell.

If Sewell was to fall past the Bengals, the ideal spot to trade up would be the No. 7 pick, which is currently held by the Lions.

Detroit general manager Brad Holmes confirmed that teams have already begun inquiring about their pick.

“Yes, there have been [trade] discussions with other teams,” Holmes said, per MLive’s Kyle Meinke. “I will keep those in house, but yeah, there have been discussions.”

It would not be surprising if Los Angeles was among the teams that have called the Lions.

Given the fact that the position is a pressing need and Telesco has to be under a little pressure since he hasn’t put together a competent offensive line since he’s been around, I could see him dealing and wheeling to get his guy.

History tells us that he’s not afraid to move up, either.

Telesco has traded up four times in his eight-year tenure, most recently in 2020 where he jumped 14 spots to draft linebacker Kenneth Murray

Los Angeles would likely be attempting to outbid other quarterback-needy teams, finding themselves having to give up their first, second or third-round pick this year and next year’s first-round.

However, there’s the possibility of a less attractive quarterback only being available like Alabama’s Mac Jones, which might lower the bidding price. Instead of a first next year, it might only cost a second in 2021.

The bottom line is that L.A. must draft one of the top tackles to protect quarterback Justin Herbert’s blindside, even if it means taking a leap to get him.

POLL: Should Chargers trade up for Oregon OT Penei Sewell?

Chargers general manager Tom Telesco isn’t afraid to move up to get his guy.

With the NFL draft just seven days away, plenty of speculations are flying all over the place.

Among the potential scenarios that the general population has brought up is the Chargers trading up for Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell.

The only way this would be made possible is if Sewell gets past the Bengals, another team that’s in need of a left tackle for quarterback Joe Burrrow.

However, the chances of him slipping past Cincinnati are fairly reasonable, given the fact that there have been murmurs of them looking to reunite Burrow with his former teammate, LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase.

Should Sewell take a slide outside of the top-5, it may be too tempting to reunite Sewell and quarterback Justin Herbert.

Trading up would come with a price, obviously.

Los Angeles would likely be attempting to outbid other quarterback-needy teams, finding themselves having to give up their first, second or third-round pick this year and next year’s first-round.

Would it be worth it?

Like I’ve said, while not picking in the first-round is never an ideal situation, ensuring that the team’s franchise quarterback is protected for the next decade is more than worth the sacrifice.

Would general manager Tom Telesco pull the trigger?

Telesco has traded up four times in his eight-tenure, most recently in 2020 where he jumped 14 spots to draft linebacker Kenneth Murray.

With that being said, I want to know if the Bolts should trade up for Sewell if he becomes available or if they should stand pat and draft someone like Christian Darrisaw.

Chargers among teams that could make draft day trade

The Los Angeles Chargers should do anything to get a premiere blindside-blocker.

Chargers general manager Tom Telesco isn’t afraid to make a leap to get his guy on draft day, as seen last year when he jumped 14 spots to select linebacker Kenneth Murray.

With Telesco’s seat likely warm, he should have the same aggressive mindset to do anything to put Los Angeles back to their winning ways in this year’s draft, which includes another potential trade up.

This time for former offensive tackle Penei Sewell to reunite with quarterback Justin Herbert.

Sewell, who blocked for Herbert for two seasons, is an elite pass protector and physically imposing run-blocker, who would give the Bolts immediate and long-term stability at the left tackle position.

What would have to happen for a trade to brew?

The consensus believes that the first three teams picking – Jaguars, Jets and 49ers will be taking a quarterback. The Falcons remain to be seen, but they’re set at tackle with Jake Matthews and Kaleb McGary.

Then comes the team that would be the first likely destination spot for Sewell, with that being the Bengals. The team could be looking to add more protection for QB Joe Burrow. However, they could take a skill player, with Ja’Marr Chase and Kyle Pitts at the top of the list.

The Dolphins are up next at No. 6. They drafted Austin Jackson last year in the first-round and Robert Hunt in the following round. A skill player for QB Tua Tagovailoa seems likely. Miami likely wouldn’t want to trade after trading up from 12 to 6 with the Eagles.

That leaves the Lions as the team that Telesco should be on the phone with, should Sewell fall to No. 7. Los Angeles would need to get ahead of the Panthers – slated to pick right after, who are in need of a left tackle for QB Sam Darnold.

What would it take?

When looking at the trade values chart, L.A. would have to ship their first and second-round pick to move up six spots. While this seems like a fine trade, history shows that a future first-round pick might be needed to be thrown in.

While not picking in the first-round is never an ideal situation, ensuring that the team’s franchise quarterback is protected for the next decade is more than worth the sacrifice.

Sewell said he’s spoken to the team’s brass during the pre-draft process.

“I’ve been talking to the Chargers. … Conversations have been made,” said Sewell.

OT Penei Sewell slides to Chargers in Todd McShay’s latest two-round mock draft

Quarterback Justin Herbert reunites with offensive tackle Penei Sewell in his latest two-round mock draft.

Today’s April Fools’ Day, and you’d think that’s what ESPN’s Todd McShay was going for in his latest two-round mock draft.

In this scenario, his sees the top offensive lineman, former Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell taking a major landslide all the way down to the Chargers at pick No. 13.

How on earth does this happen?

McShay has Sewell’s dropping out of the top-10 following a run on quarterbacks (four of the first 11 selections) and receivers (four selected between picks four and eight) in the top-10 picks.

In reality, it’s hard to see Sewell getting past the Bengals at No. 5, who are in need of a blindside blocker for quarterback Joe Burrow. However, if this came to fruition, it would be a home run selection for Los Angeles.

Sewell, who blocked for QB Justin Herbert for two seasons, is an elite pass protector and physically imposing run-blocker, who would give the Bolts immediate and long-term help at the left tackle position.

McShay sees former Oklahoma center Creed Humphrey as the ideal compliment to Sewell with their next pick.

The Chargers signed All-Pro center Corey Linsley, so Humphrey wouldn’t be able to play his natural position. However, he would be able to compete for a starting guard spot with Oday Aboushi.