Green working diligently to win spot at left guard

Since the recent retirement of All-Pro left guard Kris Dielman, many San Diego Chargers fans have been hoping his replacement will be found in this month's NFL draft. As of late, Stanford's David DeCastro has been the fan base's favorite prospect for the 18th overall pick in the first round, and Georgia's Cordy Glenn has also received a ton of love. Some are hoping for San Diego general manager A.J. Smith to select Miami of Ohio's Brandon Brooks or Iowa State's Kelechi Osemele in the second round. But, in spite of what most Chargers fans are clamoring for, the team's starting left guard is very likely on the roster already.

In today's edition of U-T San Diego, Kevin Acee, now a sports columnist, writes that 2009 fourth-round pick Tyronne Green is working his tail off to win the starting spot at left guard. Green has been training rigorously at former NFL player LeCharles Bentley's O-line Academy in Cleveland, Ohio. According to Acee, Green has made a lot of progress over the last few months.

It doesn’t take but a few seconds to see that what Green is doing here could be as significant to the Chargers offensive line as last month’s re-signing of center Nick Hardwick and left tackle Jared Gaither.

Green no longer has man, um, breasts. Strenuous workouts five or six days a week and a meal plan that has eliminated bread and ice cream and replaced lasagna and French fries with cabbage and chicken dissolved half his stomach. Where there was dough, there is now definition.

“I’m not going to lie,” Green said, smiling and beginning to primp. “I walk past the mirror, and I’m like ‘Looking good.’ ”

It’s startling. He weighs 318 pounds, seven pounds lighter than he was at season’s end and some 25 pounds lighter than when he arrived in training camp last July.

“Frankly, he was fat when he got here,” said LeCharles Bentley, the former Pro Bowl center who now runs the O-Line Academy here. “He was out of shape. He looked like crap. My emphasis was getting his body together so all his natural ability can shine.”

Norv Turner’s jaw will drop when he sees Green on April 23, the first day of organized offseason workouts at Chargers Park. Offensive line coach Hal Hunter will do a double-take for sure.

“I think it could be a little surprising when I get back,” Green said. “I talk to the coaches and it’s almost like a little skepticism. … I understand, because of what I’ve done over the past few years. I haven’t given them reason to think anything else. I’m a step way ahead of where I was last year. I can build on this up until the season. This is a great foundation.”

Green just turned 26 last Friday, and he's started 15 games over the last two years, eight of which came last season. It would be a huge plus for the Chargers if he were to become the long-term answer at left guard, as they would love to address other needs with their premium picks two weeks from now. A number of undrafted free agents, including Dielman, have excelled at the offensive guard position in the NFL, so it's not out of the question that Green, who played his college ball at Auburn, is still capable of turning into an elite blocker. It's good to see he's now dedicated to reaching his full potential.

“Had Tyronne stayed on the path he’d been on, he probably would have disappointed a lot of people,” Bentley said. “A guy like Dielman is very difficult to replace. … That’s why you have guys like Tyronne on your roster. You hope one day the light comes on and he can be a player like Dielman. Had he stayed on the path he was on, it wouldn’t happen.

“For him, to go from where he was to where he’s at … it’s going to show in his performance.”

If Smith doesn't pick an offensive guard early in this month's draft, let's hope the faith he shows in Green pays off for 2012 and beyond. 

Opinions still being altered as NFL draft gets closer

Although it may be hard to believe, the NFL draft is 19 days away, and there's still plenty of uncertainty. The level of ambiguity most likely won't decrease before the draft begins, and there will likely be many stunning selections made during it.

Still, as fans we'll continue to gather as much information as possible so we can have a better idea of what's going to occur this April 26-28. As evidenced with a piece written by Sports Illustrated's Tony Pauline, there are still prospects raising their stocks, while others are falling down draft boards. Below, in bold, is a portion of Pauline's article that provides details on some prospects who may be of significant interest to the San Diego Chargers.

Bobby Massie, OT, Mississippi -- Massie's performance at the combine was adequate, but his pro day workout could push him into the first round. The big tackle awed onlookers in position drills, and teams now believe he's a lot more NFL-ready than originally thought.

Vinny Curry, DE-OLB, Marshall -- Curry's combine workout was disappointing and bordered on awful. To his credit, he looked like a different athlete at the Marshall pro day. His 40 time of 4.67 was a full .2 seconds better than his mark from Indianapolis and he bettered his vertical jump by 3 ½ inches. He's considered a terrific pass rusher and a good athlete. The combination could push Curry into the first round.

Tim Fugger, DE-OLB, Vanderbilt -- Fugger ranked in the top 10 in the SEC last year in sacks (8) and tackles for loss (13.5). He complimented his natural pass-rushing skills by turning in a complete pro day workout. He was fast (a 4.56 40), strong (29 reps on the bench) and explosive (34-inch vertical jump). He then looked terrific after being put through a battery of linebacker and defensive end drills. Fugger has positioned himself to be selected somewhere in the middle of the draft's final day.

Ernest Owusu, DL, California -- The 275-pound lineman had a tough time in Cal's 3-4 alignment the past two years, but showed during his pro day that he offers a huge upside when playing in the proper system. Owusu posted gaudy marks during the workout, completing 39 reps on the bench and running as fast as 4.72 in the 40. His 6-foot-4 frame offers room for growth, and teams are now considering Owusu in the final frames of the draft.

Josh Bush, DB, Wake Forest -- The versatile defensive back, who has lined up at both cornerback and safety, picked off six passes last season and totaled 59 tackles, but was not invited to any of the major postseason scouting events. Measuring a shade under 6-feet and 208 pounds, Bush posted times as fast as 4.49 in the 40. His play on the field and performance during his pro day will secure a spot for him in the draft's last day.

DJ Campbell, S, California -- Campbell took a back seat to his highly touted teammate Sean Cattouse, but outperformed the combine invitee during Cal's pro day. In terrible conditions, Campbell ran 4.5 in the 40 after positing a 38-inch vertical jump. He was not considered worthy of an invitation to mini-camp by scouts before the season began, but his pro day workout likely sealed a spot for him in the final round.

Massie is the player I've been pushing for the Chargers to select in the second round. He's the offensive tackle prospect I feel would best fit in as Jeromey Clary's replacement. Now there appears to be very little chance Massie will make it all the way down to the 49th overall pick. As long as San Diego general manager A.J. Smith doesn't offer a 2013 first-round pick, I think it would be worth it to move up to get Massie if he is still available after the 35th overall selection.

Curry, on the other hand, is a pass-rusher I believe will go late in the first round or early in the second. So, Smith could probably trade back, acquire an extra second-round pick, and still get Curry. That would be nice, as long as Stanford offensive guard David DeCastro isn't sitting there at San Diego's 18th overall selection in the first round. DeCastro appears to be the type of offensive guard who can make an immediate impact and develop into a legitimate perennial Pro Bowler. As far as I'm concerned USC defensive end Nick Perry is the best pass-rushing prospect to fit into the Chargers' 3-4 defense, but Curry is comparable to Illinois' Whitney Mercilus and Clemson's Andre Branch, both of whom have been picked by San Diego in more than a few mock drafts.

The rest of the risers Pauline listed are intriguing prospects the Chargers should consider in the late-rounds.

Breaking down A.J. Smith's picks

The 2012 NFL draft is just 20 days away, and the excitement is rampant through every fan base's city. As fans, all of us seem to think our favorite team will pick a future Hall of Famer, All-Pro, or Pro Bowler with each selection, but the reality is a good draft haul will produce three starters, and most teams are lucky to get that.

With that in mind, I was wondering how many hits and misses San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith has had since taking over for the late John Butler in 2003. Below is a list of every pick Smith has made for the Chargers, minus the 2011 draft selections. In bold, for each round I will offer my analysis on how successful or not Smith has been.

First-round picks

2003: Cornerback Sammy Davis, Jr.
2004: Quarterback Eli Manning
2005: Outside linebacker Shawne Merriman
2005: Defensive end Luis Castillo
2006: Cornerback Antonio Cromartie
2007: Wide receiver Buster Davis
2008: Cornerback Antoine Cason
2009: Outside linebacker Larry English
2010: Running back Ryan Mathews

Sammy Davis was a bust, as was Buster Davis. Perhaps A.J. should stop drafting players by the last name of Davis in the first round...The self-entitled Eli Manning has won two Super Bowls, but it's obvious he wouldn't have been able to do that in San Diego--which is why he didn't want to go to the Chargers in the first place. Trading Manning for Philip Rivers was an excellent move by A.J., as Rivers is the better quarterback--and the extra draft selections were just a bonus...Shawne Merriman would have been an excellent pick if injuries--which probably stemmed from steroid use--hadn't ruined his career...Luis Castillo was a good pick, being he was selected late in the first round and turned into a reliable starter for most of his time in San Diego...Antonio Cromartie would have been an excellent pick if he didn't turn out to be a complete jackass...Antoine Cason and Larry English look like they're not going to make it to their second contracts with the Chargers...Although Ryan Mathews has been unable to stay on the field, last season he showed he's capable of being a 1,200-yard back if he could remain healthy.

Grade: C. The Davises and Larry English selections really make A.J. look bad. Nnamdi Asomugha went one pick later than Sammy Davis, and A.J. really blew it when he took English ahead of offensive tackle Michael Oher and outside linebacker Clay Matthews, Jr. Antonio Cromartie getting traded and Shawne Merriman's injuries also hurt A.J.'s grade. If Cromartie's head were straightened out, and Merriman never suffered a serious injury, this grade would likely be an A+.

Second-round picks

2003: Safety Terrance Kiel
2003: Cornerback Drayton Florence
2004: Defensive end Igor Olshansky
2005: Wide receiver Vincent Jackson
2006: Offensive tackle Marcus McNeill
2007: Safety Eric Weddle

The late Terrence Kiel started 51 games over four seasons with the Chargers. Off-the-field problems led to his release in 2007, and he died in a tragic car accident on July 4, 2008... Drayton Florence played five seasons with the Chargers. During that time he made some boneheaded plays that cost San Diego dearly, although he did amass 10 interceptions before leaving for Jacksonville in 2008...Igor Olshansky started 70 games and had 151 tackles and 11.5 sacks during his five seasons with the Chargers. He was a major disappointment during his final season with the team, 2008, leading to him not being re-signed...It can be argued Vincent Jackson has been a top-10 receiver since the beginning of the 2007 postseason. He was an absolute steal, and A.J. should have signed him to a long-term deal at least two years ago... Marcus McNeill, when healthy, was a top-10 left tackle, but a neck injury has likely cut his career short. He was also an absolute steal...The same could also be said for Eric Weddle, who emerged as an All-Pro free safety last year, after finishing the season with seven interceptions.

Grade: A. It's a damn shame A.J. traded away his 2008, 2009, and 2010 second-round picks, because he has made some excellent selections during this round.

Third-round picks

2003: Offensive tackle Courtney Van Buren
2004: Center Nick Hardwick
2004: Kicker Nate Kaeding
2006: Quarterback Charlie Whitehurst
2007: Linebacker Anthony Waters
2008: Fullback Jacob Hester
2009: Offensive guard Louis Vasquez
2010: Inside linebacker Donald Butler

Courtney Van Buren started seven games at right tackle in 2003. He was off the roster after the 2004 season. Knee injuries cut his career short...Nick Hardwick has been a reliable starter at center since his rookie year. He was a steal...Nate Kaeding is the most accurate kicker in NFL history during the regular season. In the playoffs, however, he's been a total disaster, choking at the worst times...Charlie Whitehurst was a clipboard holder in San Diego for four years before he was traded to Seattle in a deal that brought back a 2011 third-round pick and allowed the Chargers to move up 20 spots in the second round of the 2010 draft. After two disappointing seasons with the Seahawks, he has returned to San Diego to be Philip Rivers' primary backup... Anthony Waters is arguably A.J.'s worst draft pick, as he was waived after his second season. He appeared in just seven games and made three tackles with the Chargers...Jacob Hester has been a good special teams player, but A.J. should have never traded a 2009 second-round pick to move up and get the fullback from LSU. It's unclear if Hester, currently an unrestricted free agent, will return for his fifth season in San Diego...Louis Vasquez has started at right guard since his rookie season. Although he hasn't been anything special, A.J. could have done a lot worse...Donald Butler was an absolute steal, as he appears to be an ascending player who could be a very good inside linebacker for quite a long time.

Grade: C+. Four of the nine picks produced starters in Hardwick, Kaeding, Vasquez, and Butler, and Whitehurst was a good investment. The Waters selection and trade-up for Hester really lower the grade.

Fourth-round picks

2003: Inside linebacker Matt Wilhelm
2004: Outside linebacker Shaun Phillips
2005: Running back Darren Sproles
2007: Tight end Scott Chandler
2009: Running back Gartrell Johnson
2009: Offensive guard Tyronne Green
2009: Defensive end Vaughn Martin
2010: Safety Darrell Stuckey

Matt Wilhelm was a good backup linebacker over six seasons with the Chargers...Shaun Phillips has been the team's top pass-rusher since Shawne Merriman flamed out in 2008...From the 2007 postseason through his final year with San Diego in 2010, Darren Sproles was one of the top receiving threats out of the backfield on screen passes...Scott Chandler had a career year in 2011--with the Buffalo Bills. He never played a regular-season down for the Chargers...Gartrell Johnson didn't make San Diego's 53-man roster for his rookie season...Tyronne Green has been a reliable backup at both guard spots and is the favorite to take over for the retired Kris Dielman...Vaughn Martin has shown a lot of progress since entering the NFL from the University of Western Ontario in Canada. He's the favorite to start at the defensive end spot opposite 2011 first-round pick Corey Liuget...Darrell Stuckey has been a very good special teams performer. He will compete for the starting strong safety spot next to free safety Eric Weddle.

Grade: A. Only two of A.J.'s fourth-round draft picks, Scott Chandler and Gartrell Johnson, never played a role for the Chargers. The rest have either started or were/are key backups.

Fifth-round picks

2003: Punter Mike Scifres
2004: Running back Michael Turner
2004: Defensive end Dave Ball
2005: Offensive tackle Wesley Britt
2006: Linebacker Tim Dobbins
2007: Wide receiver Legedu Naanee
2008: Running back Marcus Thomas
2009: Cornerback Brandon Hughes
2010: Quarterback Jonathan Crompton
2010: Nose tackle Cam Thomas

Mike Scifres has been a top-five punter over the last five years...Michael Turner was a good backup behind LaDainian Tomlinson for four seasons in San Diego. In hindsight, A.J. probably should have kept Turner and traded Tomlinson following the 2007 season...Dave Ball has been a decent pass-rusher for the Tennessee Titans the last four seasons. He did nothing during his two years with the Chargers...Wesley Britt was released on the preseason's final cut day during his rookie year...Before being traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2010, Tim Dobbins was a versatile linebacker who made a few timely plays during his four years with the Chargers...Legedu Naanee was a decent #3 receiver for San Diego in 2009 and 2010. He left for the Carolina Panthers in 2011...Marcus Thomas, Brandon Hughes, and Jonathan Crompton weren't able to survive final preseason cuts during their rookie seasons...Cam Thomas appears to be ascending player and the favorite to start at nose tackle in 2012.

Grade: B-. A.J. got great value in selecting Mike Scifres, Michael Turner, Legedu Naanee, and Cam Thomas. Letting Turner get away was a huge mistake.

Sixth-round picks

2003: Defensive back Hank Milligan
2004: Tight end Ryan Krause
2005: Offensive guard Wes Sims
2006: Kicker Kurt Smith
2006: Offensive tackle Jeromey Clary
2008: Cornerback DeJuan Tribble
2009: Safety Kevin Ellison

Ryan Krause caught five passes for 81 yards in one game with the Chargers. It was the final regular-season contest of the 2004 season--a.k.a. garbage time...Wes Sims suited up one game for the Chargers in 2005...Kurt Smith was cut during his rookie preseason....Jeromey Clary has started at right tackle since the 2007 season. Why that is, I'll never know...Kevin Ellison started at strong safety during his rookie year. Due to off-the-field problems, he didn't return for a second season with the Chargers...DeJuan Tribble never played a regular-season down in the NFL.

Grade: F. Jeromey Clary has been A.J.'s best pick in the sixth round. That's just awful work. Even though it's the second-to-last round, it's tough to achieve a passing grade when your best selection turns into perhaps the worst starter at his position in the entire NFL.

Seventh-round picks

2003: Fullback Andrew Pinnock
2004: Offensive tackle Carlos Joseph
2004: Offensive tackle Shane Olivea
2004: Defensive tackle Ryon Bingham
2005: Center Scott Mruczkowski
2006: Center Jimmy Martin
2006: Defensive tackle Chase Page
2007: Insiide linebacker Brandon Siler
2008: Offensive tackle Corey Clark
2009: Wide receiver Demetrius Byrd
2010: Tight end Dedrick Epps

Andrew Pinnock lasted five years with the Chargers as a special teams player and backup to Lorenzo Neal...Carlos Joseph spent two seasons with the team...Shane Olivea started at right right tackle for two years; then his career fell apart in 2007...Ryon Bingham spent six seasons with the Chargers as a backup...Scott Mruczkowski has been a reliable backup who has made 16 starts for an injured Nick Hardwick...Jimmy Martin and Chase Page never played a regular-season game with the Chargers...Brandon Siler was a very good special teams player and situational run-stopper during his three seasons with the Chargers...Corey Clark lasted two seasons with the Chargers before retiring for unknown reasons prior to the 2010 season...Demetrius Byrd and Dedrick Epps never played a regular-season game with the Chargers.

Grade: C. Andrew Pinnock, Shane Olivea, Ryon Bingham, Scott Mruczkowski, and Brandon Siler were/are solid contributors. In this round A.J. hasn't found a long-term starter, so it's been a very average group.

Overall, I give A.J. a C+ for all of the draft picks he's made as general manager of the San Diego Chargers. His effort in the draft is probably better than half of the other general managers in the NFL. This leads me to believe he should have spent more money in free agency prior to this offseason. By relying too much on his draft picks, the misses have been magnified. Nevertheless, the last impact player he selected in the first round was Merriman. It's well overdue for A.J. to find a player who will make a real difference during his rookie season.

Chargers add one more returner

Well, it's clear the San Diego Chargers are looking to improve their return units. Tonight, the team signed Michael Spurlock, formerly of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, to a one-year deal. Following Eddie Royal and Roscoe Parrish, Spurlock is the third kick/punt return threat the Chargers have signed this offseason.

The 29-year-old Spurlock has averaged 25 yards and scored two touchdowns on 73 kickoff returns during his six-year career. He's had less success on punt returns, averaging a mediocre 8.3 yards and scoring one touchdown on 41 attempts. As a wide receiver, he's caught just 23 passes for 294 yards and two touchdowns.

San Diego assistant head coach/special teams coach Rich Bisaccia coached Spurlock for three seasons in Tampa Bay. It's probably not a stretch to state the connection between the two must have been a factor in Spurlock joining the Chargers.

The 5-11, 200-pound Spurlock also had short stints in Arizona (2006) and San Francisco (2009). With Royal, Robert Meachem, Malcom Floyd, and 2011 third-round pick Vincent Brown most likely assured of being the top four receivers on San Diego's depth chart, one could venture to state Spurlock, Parrish, and Richard Goodman will compete for the final two spots during the preseason.

Castillo returns to Chargers

The San Diego Chargers may add a defensive lineman at some point during the NFL draft later this month, but there's less urgency to do so, now that defensive end Luis Castillo is coming back to the team. After getting released last month, Castillo agreed to a one-year deal with San Diego today. The contract is worth $1 million with an added $1 million incentive for playing time.

Castillo was the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2005 draft. He's made 79 starts in seven years, posting 211 tackles and 19.5 sacks. He missed most of last season after suffering a tibial plateau leg fracture in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings.

It's unclear how Castillo will fit into the defensive end rotation, which includes 2011 first-round pick Corey Liuget, Vaughn Martin, Jacques Cesaire, and Damik Scafe. As of right now, it seems as though most believe Liuget and Martin will start. Nevertheless, bringing Castillo back doesn't hurt the Chargers at all. His experience brings stability to the position.

Chargers add another receiver/returner

It appeared the San Diego Chargers were done adding to their wide receiver depth chart after signing Robert Meachem and Eddie Royal last month, but they have now proved they weren't. The Chargers signed former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Roscoe Parrish to a one-year deal tonight.

A 2005 second-round pick, Parrish has done most of his damage on returns in the NFL. In 77 games with the Bills, he's returned three punts for touchdowns, the longest being 82 yards, and posted a 12-yard average. He also has a 23.6-yard average on kick returns.

Parrish never lived up to the hype as a receiver, as he has just 134 receptions for 1,502 yards and seven touchdowns in his seven-year career. He's missed 24 games over the last two years, thanks to ankle and wrist injuries that landed him on injured reserve. Before suffering that wrist injury in 2010, he was on his way to having his best season, catching 33 passes for 400 yards and two touchdowns. Those numbers are telling, since that was the first time he had played with a somewhat decent quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick. Prior to that point Parrish had caught passes from Kelly Holcomb, J.P. Losman, Trent Edwards, and Brian Brohm--all of whom were either career backups or total flops in the NFL. Needless to say, Parrish has never played with a quarterback as good as San Diego's Philip Rivers.

With this signing, the Chargers now have Parrish, Meachem, Royal, Malcom Floyd, 2011 third-round pick Vincent Brown, and Richard Goodman on the wide receiver depth chart. Meachem and Floyd will probably be the top two receivers, and Royal and Brown will most likely be next in line. Royal will most likely be the team's punt returner. Goodman and Parrish, meanwhile, will probably engage in a preseason battle for the right to be the team's main kick returner. The loser of that duel could very well find himself looking for a new team, as it's not out of the question that head coach Norv Turner will carry just five receivers in 2012.

Crick is appealing option for mid-round selections

Even though the San Diego Chargers selected defensive lineman Corey Liuget last year, the team still needs to add depth to the front three. As of right now there's no pressure to bring in a nose tackle, since Antonio Garay was re-signed last week and 2010 fifth-round pick Cam Thomas is ready to take on a bigger role. Defensive end, however, is a different story.

The Chargers currently have Liuget and 2009 fourth-round pick Vaughn Martin starting at the defensive end spots. Jacques Cesaire, who will be 32 in August, and Damik Scafe, a 2011 undrafted free agent, are the backups.

After entering the NFL in 2009 from the University of Western Ontario in Canada, Martin seems to be an ascending player who keeps getting better as he learns more about the game played on United States soil. It's unclear if he's ready to be the full-time starter to complement Liuget, however. Cesaire, meanwhile, is just another body, and Scafe is a total unknown.

Taking all of that into consideration, it's obvious San Diego general manager A.J. Smith needs to bring in at least one more defensive end before next season begins. There's been talk that Smith will bring back 2005 first-round pick Luis Castillo or veteran Tommie Harris, but since that hasn't happened yet, one has to wonder if that means the Chargers are looking to select a defensive end at some point in this month's NFL draft.

One prospect who should be on San Diego's radar is Nebraska defensive lineman Jared Crick.

Now considered a mid-round prospect, Crick was one of the most highly-touted defensive linemen heading into the 2011 season. He was coming off a 2010 season in which he amassed 17 tackles for losses and 9.5 sacks. The year before, playing next to Ndamukong Suh, Crick recorded 15 tackles for losses and 9.5 sacks. Understandably, Crick was viewed as a first-round talent after those two dominant campaigns. Unfortunately for him, though, his 2011 season was cut short last October after he suffered a torn pectoral muscle. At that point, he was ranked 18th overall on ESPN NFL draft guru Mel Kiper's big board. Now, Crick is rated as low as a fifth-round prospect by some mock drafts.

Crick's significant fall could come as a great benefit to the Chargers. A little over 6-4 and weighing 279 pounds, he could add a little bulk, but his highly advanced football intelligence, immense love for the game, and ability to cause problems in the opposing offense's backfield are traits that would definitely come in handy for San Diego's defense. The Chargers could definitely use a gritty, determined defensive lineman who possesses the talent to be quite a disruption. Putting Crick in tandem with Liuget is quite an appealing option.

Although Crick wasn't ready to work out at the NFL Scouting Combine in February, he impressed those in attendance for Nebraska's Pro Day. He proved the torn pectoral muscle is no longer an issue, as he pushed up 26 reps on the 225-pound bench press. He also ran the 40-yard dash in 4.94 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.47 seconds, showing he possesses quick feet for his position.

After the workout, CBS Sports NFL draft expert Rob Rang wrote the following about Crick:

He has shorter arms than ideal for a true power end in a 4-3 scheme, but his lower-body power, agility and hand use make him attractive as a slanting 4-3 defensive tackle or 3-4 defensive end.

Given all the information provided on Crick, it's a good bet he'll be, at the very least, a very reliable defensive lineman for whichever team that chooses him. Here's hoping the Chargers will find a way to get him.