NFL Draft 2011 and why Mel Kiper Thinks the San Diego Chargers Improved Their Defense
With Phillip Rivers picking defenses apart all season, the people in charge of the San Diego Chargers organization realized they needed to address their own defense.
In the first round, defensive tackle Corey Liuget was a steal at No. 18 and the two cornerbacks they selected could come right onto the team and contend for a starting spot.
Throughout the draft, the Chargers showed that they were building a solid defense for the future and they are dedicated to winning.
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Mel Kiper?s Analysis:
San Diego had a really quietly effective three days. Liuget is a player that provides immediate help on a depleted defensive line, Gilchrist and Wright both can get on the field for the Chargers at corner, and I think Todman could be a steal down in the sixth round. Mouton may have been a bit of a reach, but you need linebacker depth in that system, and outside of Liuget, you see a number of players on this board that might be able to help what was a disastrous special teams unit in 2010. I might have preferred an offensive tackle taken where Mouton was picked in the third round, but the Chargers targeted needs pretty effectively otherwise.
Grade: B+
The San Diego Chargers had one of the best offenses in the league and they went to work to make the defense just as potent as the offense. I think they did just that.
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