We always talk about finding the player that will replace Philip Rivers. In this mock draft from NFL.com, the Chargers finally did that. Getting a player to replace a Hall of Fame guy like Rivers will be tough shoes to fill. No matter who it is. In this instance, Senior from West Virginia Will Grier will have a tough act to follow. Here’s what was said about Grier:
Teams seem to be a lot higher on Grier than folks in the mock draft world. Los Angeles could take Grier here, and get him for four years with the fifth-year option in his contract. No one is pushing Philip Rivers out the door any time soon, but having Grier — who I believe will see his stock rise the most of any QB at the combine — waiting in the wings would be wise.
Grier is not good, in my opinion. What makes less sense is taking a redshirt senior. We already know who he is at this point. There is no ceiling to reach or further potential. Grier has shown who he is. When exactly would he help the Chargers? Two years, maybe?
The cost of selecting Grier early when the Chargers have a window doesn’t add up.
