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.
