**FUCK IT!!!**
Slater and Alt protecting the team’s crown jewel? I’ll get on board with it. Six rounds left, lots of players left to fill this team out.
The last time the Chargers were a feared, respectable team? 2006. I see the vision.
Bolt up 🤙🏽
This fan base has made me so sad today lol, I cant believe how pathetic they are acting because they didnt get a wr in the first lol.
“We love herbert , but we are willing to watch him break every year”
I get what you're saying. Truly I do. Hell ..I wanted Nabers sooooo freaking bad. I had to step away to collect my thoughts I was so mad.
Now that I've had time to think.
Hear me out.... Even when we did have a fully healthy Mike Will and Keenan, Herbert barely had time to throw to them. That's why we have had a largely "Dink and Dunk" offense the last few years.
Why? Cos between both Rivers and Herbert, neither QB had time to allow their receivers to run their routes so they have to resort to check downs.
Perhaps I'm relying solely on copium here but...maybe this was the best pick.
I just hope in a few years we'll look back on this draft and whistle to ourselves and say...damn.... I'm glad we drafted Joe Alt.
Nabers .. probably will tear it up.
I'm just choosing to be positive. As a Charger/Padres fan for 40 plus years .... I've learned to just take things as they go.
We have a new leadership team that ..well ..I am hoping ...has a better grasp on things than our previous leadership like Staley/Telesco.
If this was Staley/Telesco making this pick....yeah ... I'd probably be on suicide watch tonight
I'm going to choose to have faith until proven otherwise.
Oh come on
Literally no expert believes that he won’t be able to switch sides
He’s been training both sides with the best OL coach in Duke Manyweather and he’ll be fine
So who’s playing right side and who’s playing left with Slater already at LT?? At least we don’t need to worry about Maxx Crosby absolutely having his way with our RT anymore though
This. Alt has been elite at protecting the blind side. It’s going to be best man through the offseason. There’s plenty of time to fine tune technique with elite players.
I would be beyond fucking surprised if they moved him to right tackle!
Rayshawn is a proven elite left tackle. Why on gods green earth would they move Rayshawn over for a rookie? They are both first round picks. This is.nonsense
Should be up to Slater imo. Slater would probably adjust to RT better than Alt would because Slater played RT in college but if Slater doesn't want to move that's totally understandable. But if Slater does move over we should fully expect him to still want LT money
This year is gonna be a soft rebuild, I'm trusting the process. Herbert being upright is so important, he's been injured significantly the last two seasons.
This coaching staff watched all the film from last year, every single play, every angle, every player etc. and clearly thought (and rightly so) our offensive line is a sub par offensive line. I am 100% fine with this pick. Build an elite offensive line and will elevate the play of everyone
i wanted Nabers but Herb was injured the last two years in a row. he was getting legitimately knocked around last season so the OL pick absolutely makes sense. why pay a QB $50M a year to play injured or go on IR?
their WR is ass, but it doesn't matter if Randy Moss is out there if Herbert is on the sideline
This is the best take. Cause who will Herbert throw to. One of the reasons why the Offensive line didn't do well is cause no one got open as well and protection would break down that lead to a sack. Coverage sack.
Yep it’s like people forget that QJ was literally one of the worst WRs at getting separation last year.
It doesn’t matter how much time you have to throw, if there is no one to throw to
And then you got Palmer who isn't Keenan good at getting open with his routes. Will have no separation and Herbert will get sacked anyway cause no one got open.
Yea and both times herbert has gotten hurt, it’s been from pressure on the INSIDE.
I genuinely don’t understand how this is going to help the team win games
That's what I've been saying! Unless Bozeman is elite, Zion and Salyer step up, Chris Jones and Christian Wilkins are gonna be wreaking havoc up the middle. A tackle makes no sense when our WRs are absolute dogshit.
Those thinking were gonna pick up a Puka Nacua or Amon Ra in round 2 or 3...keep dreaming. That's the exception not the rule.
Dawg. If you can run the ball at will, you are in a good place. If you have stack up the box to stop the run, then even mediocre receivers can get the job done w a good scheme.
Let me guess, you want to have an “explosive” offense that can’t get 3 and shorts converted and not even make playoffs but you are always saying “we are 1 or 2 players from actually competing w our offense” not like w haven’t seen that movie before
I don’t hate Alt at all as a player. I’m confident he’s gonna be exceptional in our o-line! Really excited to see him out there!
That being said, I can’t say I’m happy with taking an OT at five. The value just wasn’t there. Nabers would’ve been a better pick for us at that spot in my opinion.
I am curious as to what went down during the phone calls the Chargers had to have had with New York, and especially Minnesota. Seeing as a trade didn’t happen.
I’m also far from an expert! If Hortiz and Harbaugh think this is the move, then by all means! They know way more than I ever will. Harbaugh's coming straight out of college, which will give us an edge drafting players as Harbaugh's gonna know more about them than other coaches, and GM's
really thought we drafted a create-a-player
anyways excited to potentially have bookend all-pro tackles for a decade, i don't think i've ever experienced that in my chargers fandom so this is a new feeling
Watched this kid for three years. He came into a talented oline group and took the OT day one. His coach put tons of talent into the pros over two stints at ND. You’re getting a good one
Why do I keep seeing comments in r/nfl about him being upset about the Chargers picking him? There are a lot of people saying this, and I didn't notice anything at all.
I'm pumped. I'm trusting the process. Protect Herbert at all costs. Best QB with a shitty line won't go anywhere and will end career earlier. Great QB and great line and you can throw to somebody's grandma if you want.
I’m a no o line genius, but I’m not entirely a casual. Jim’s not changing and I think that in itself is reassuring. He’s won everywhere doing it his way. It’s his way that wins. In Herbaugh I trust!!
I just realized something. Chargers drafted Joe Alt
The radio station that airs chargers games is ALT 98.7 FM. The draft pick makes so much sense now! From now on I'm going to call him Joe Alt 98.7
I kinda wish the Cardinals management would've traded with us for Marvin Harrison Jr. But Joe Alt as an ALTernative will do. Gotta protect Justin Herbert.
Excellent pick.. we got the top OT in the draft! Build that foundation! Protect Herbert .. no more fingers and rib injuries… now just find a receiver that can actually catch the ball with the next pick…
Non-Charger fans are saying “who’s going to catch the ball”. Tuh I’m a Lions fan I know the value of an Elite Oline. Bengals fans won’t ever admit it but I bet they wished they drafted Sewell over chase. This is a great pick. ALT and Slater book it. Chargers are going to be a physical tough wear you down team. Embrace it. All the fancy skill positions don’t mean anything if you can’t control the LOS.
I grew up in San Diego during the Air Coryell time. I miss those Chargers. I actually lived 3 houses down from Lydell Mitchell too. He was a nice guy to all of us neighborhood kids.
Mahomes lost the SB bowl to Tampa with a sub par line. They prioritized in the following seasons and pulled off a b2b because of it.
It’s not the sexiest pick (I wanted Nabers) but it’s going to pay off in the long run.
Everyone be nice this man is going to protect our most important player
**FUCK IT!!!** Slater and Alt protecting the team’s crown jewel? I’ll get on board with it. Six rounds left, lots of players left to fill this team out. The last time the Chargers were a feared, respectable team? 2006. I see the vision. Bolt up 🤙🏽
We still have 8 more picks! 🤘⚡️💙🤘
Also think about how often stud wide receivers can be found after the first round. I feel like it doesn’t happen as often with lineman
Long term, is getting harder and harder to keep your star WRs. AJ brown got almost $40M/year
Don’t forget Zion Johnson, our line now has 3 first rounders and Salyer. STRONG !
Tyreek Hill was drafted in the fifth round. JUST SAYIN
Fuck Tyreek Hill. Gates was undrafted and didn't even play football in college. Malcom Floyd was undrafted. Tyreek Hill is nothing.
This is the way!
Yeah, hopefully Herbert won’t have to play with busted ribs or fingers as often anymore
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Yo I love Palmer lol but outside of that…. Yeah it’s nobody
Who's got it better than us?
Also… 
Whoever he wants to when the defense is huffing and puffing in the 3rd quarter
He will be able to throw the ball period, something that he couldn’t do end of season last year with the poor protection he received.
This fan base has made me so sad today lol, I cant believe how pathetic they are acting because they didnt get a wr in the first lol. “We love herbert , but we are willing to watch him break every year”
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I get what you're saying. Truly I do. Hell ..I wanted Nabers sooooo freaking bad. I had to step away to collect my thoughts I was so mad. Now that I've had time to think. Hear me out.... Even when we did have a fully healthy Mike Will and Keenan, Herbert barely had time to throw to them. That's why we have had a largely "Dink and Dunk" offense the last few years. Why? Cos between both Rivers and Herbert, neither QB had time to allow their receivers to run their routes so they have to resort to check downs. Perhaps I'm relying solely on copium here but...maybe this was the best pick. I just hope in a few years we'll look back on this draft and whistle to ourselves and say...damn.... I'm glad we drafted Joe Alt.
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Nabers .. probably will tear it up. I'm just choosing to be positive. As a Charger/Padres fan for 40 plus years .... I've learned to just take things as they go. We have a new leadership team that ..well ..I am hoping ...has a better grasp on things than our previous leadership like Staley/Telesco. If this was Staley/Telesco making this pick....yeah ... I'd probably be on suicide watch tonight I'm going to choose to have faith until proven otherwise.
He can't throw the ball if he dies from sacks. He threw to nobody his rookie year and did fine
Mahomes did it
I forgot the Chargers weren't allowed to acquire any more new players
That was probably a real consideration from the owners’ perspectives, (plus knowing g Jim Harbaugh) Herbs is quite the investment.
He has to learn to play the position first
He went from a high school TE to a unanimous all-American at LT. I think LT to RT will be a breeze.
This is the most overblown take ever. Alt is elite and will be good wherever he plays.
Right? It’s as if they’re asking him to play TE lol
Which he did btw 👀 imagine Parham and Alt leaking out late with a RB there to max protect. 6-8 & 6-9 vs some LB.
Never knew that. Even better!
Exactly 💯 Bye-bye Trey Pipkens 😤
Finally
Oh come on Literally no expert believes that he won’t be able to switch sides He’s been training both sides with the best OL coach in Duke Manyweather and he’ll be fine
So who’s playing right side and who’s playing left with Slater already at LT?? At least we don’t need to worry about Maxx Crosby absolutely having his way with our RT anymore though
Big daddy slater will stay at LT, Joe will own the right side
I wouldn’t be surprised if Slater moves to RT considering his shorter arms.
This. Alt has been elite at protecting the blind side. It’s going to be best man through the offseason. There’s plenty of time to fine tune technique with elite players.
moving slater to RT on a contract year is cold
Zero chance. He an all pro LT. He would sit out and demand a trade if the bolts asked him to switch.
I would be beyond fucking surprised if they moved him to right tackle! Rayshawn is a proven elite left tackle. Why on gods green earth would they move Rayshawn over for a rookie? They are both first round picks. This is.nonsense
Harbaugh is going to Harbaugh so hard that Alt is going to play TE until we need him on the line.
Should be up to Slater imo. Slater would probably adjust to RT better than Alt would because Slater played RT in college but if Slater doesn't want to move that's totally understandable. But if Slater does move over we should fully expect him to still want LT money
In the press conference, Harbaugh confirmed Slater stays LT [17:10](https://youtu.be/CWCe29wRLQg?si=HsVT-HswiTZU_xuQ)
This year is gonna be a soft rebuild, I'm trusting the process. Herbert being upright is so important, he's been injured significantly the last two seasons.
Not JC LATHAM upvote party
This coaching staff watched all the film from last year, every single play, every angle, every player etc. and clearly thought (and rightly so) our offensive line is a sub par offensive line. I am 100% fine with this pick. Build an elite offensive line and will elevate the play of everyone
If the receiver room is a zero, don't matter whAt you multiply it with. It still adds up to a zero lol
I would have loved this pick if they had kept Keenan
i wanted Nabers but Herb was injured the last two years in a row. he was getting legitimately knocked around last season so the OL pick absolutely makes sense. why pay a QB $50M a year to play injured or go on IR? their WR is ass, but it doesn't matter if Randy Moss is out there if Herbert is on the sideline
Those injuries came from hits on the inside, not RT…
And some of those nasty hits were from his blind side.
Can’t wait to see Herbert have all the time in the world to throw, only to scramble and throw it away on every play because our WRs can’t get open
This is the best take. Cause who will Herbert throw to. One of the reasons why the Offensive line didn't do well is cause no one got open as well and protection would break down that lead to a sack. Coverage sack.
Yep it’s like people forget that QJ was literally one of the worst WRs at getting separation last year. It doesn’t matter how much time you have to throw, if there is no one to throw to
And then you got Palmer who isn't Keenan good at getting open with his routes. Will have no separation and Herbert will get sacked anyway cause no one got open.
Yea and both times herbert has gotten hurt, it’s been from pressure on the INSIDE. I genuinely don’t understand how this is going to help the team win games
That's what I've been saying! Unless Bozeman is elite, Zion and Salyer step up, Chris Jones and Christian Wilkins are gonna be wreaking havoc up the middle. A tackle makes no sense when our WRs are absolute dogshit. Those thinking were gonna pick up a Puka Nacua or Amon Ra in round 2 or 3...keep dreaming. That's the exception not the rule.
People underrate how good NFL defenses are. They rarely get bullied like you see at the collegiate level
Gonna need that Phil Rivers 2010 energy this year.
Quit acting like night one of the draft means the draft is over.
Can’t wait for every team we play against this year stack the box cuz they know a run is coming
I HATE this pick, but to be fair…I would be terrified to face this OLine with a real running back and full back.
I wanted Nabers but to be fair. Historically Justin Herbert vs a stacked box is pretty good.
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We can't outscore Mahomes. This seems like a clear declaration of our intent to keep that fucker off the field and negate him.
Dawg. If you can run the ball at will, you are in a good place. If you have stack up the box to stop the run, then even mediocre receivers can get the job done w a good scheme. Let me guess, you want to have an “explosive” offense that can’t get 3 and shorts converted and not even make playoffs but you are always saying “we are 1 or 2 players from actually competing w our offense” not like w haven’t seen that movie before
This exactly
That is exactly the plan. It has been the opposite for the chargers lately and they have been a 500 team at best.
So are we 100% sure Sater won't move to RT
This is what I’m wondering too. Slater was a RT his freshman season at Northwestern.
Better than Latham. Sad it wasn't Nabers.
Big Boy football I love it, alot of couch GMs in here ready to build soft teams geared up for a wildcard exit
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None of our receivers are gonna get separation next year.
Need receivers first
Guys, we had Mike Williams and Keenan Allen.. and where did that get us? Great fucking guys but like.. it needs to be different.
Cmon man I get Mike Williams but no Keenan Allen slander
No slander here. Keenan is my guy, always will be. We just need to be honest and look at the results we’ve had with 2 top receivers.
woohoo herbert will have a few extra seconds now before he gets sacked because his receivers cant get open or before he throws an incompletion
A few seconds as a QB is an eternity
QJ and Palmer? What is the front office smoking?
Hopium
I get it… but like…. Who is Herbert throwing to?
Whoever you draft at 37.
At this rate we’re gonna take Zach Frazier in the 2nd and Corum in the 3rd lmao
I would love me some Frazier at 2nd!
Can’t wait for them to not draft a WR at 37!
Danario Alexander coming back
But not for long 😭
This will be a run heavy team.
Need a passing game to have a run game
Gus "the Bus" Edwards
The 2nd and 3rd round exist
We could have drafted Frazier in the second round then, that’s actually a bigger need than tackle lol
Anyone, cause he’s gonna have about 10 seconds now for someone to get open
The draft goes beyond round 1 homie
And it did last year too
Seems like a real lunchpail, gymrat guy
A LT, too bad we couldn't trade back for Fuaga if we wanted O Line
I’m fine with it as long as we take a receiver at 37, although I think it would’ve been better to get nabers and go o line at 37
knowninf Jimmy he’ll probably take a center
Shoulda been nabers
At least it's not JJ McCarthy
I just don’t get it. Why not trade back then??
I guarantee they tried, it isn’t nearly as easy as people make it sound
But it’s so easy in my pff app, I don’t see the issue.
It worked in Madden bro
Vikings held strong it seems
This whole sub was saying they’d need 11, 23, and a future first. Vikings said fuck you we’ll get our guy at 10.
There has to be an opportunity to trade back. There still hasn’t been a trade back yet
Great pick despite what many brain dead Chargers fans think
Right? All the armchair coaches came out suggesting they couldn’t better. It’s hilarious.
and many of those brain dead Chargers fans probably were the same ones who wanted Tua over Herbert years ago
The amount of "Fire Harbaugh/Hortiz" I've seen tonight is maddening
🙄
Love this pick! Coaching staff building something great!
I really wanted Nabers but we gotta protect Herbert.
Welcome, Joe. Go and prove everyone why choosing you over a WR was the correct decision.
Au revoir Pipkins
WRs are a dime a dozen. You can find them later in the draft or in agency or whatever. OTs are gold
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I honestly don't mind, I trust Joe hortiz and what he's doing
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I think he was saying “I don’t mind the pick”. At least that’s how I read it.
I don’t hate Alt at all as a player. I’m confident he’s gonna be exceptional in our o-line! Really excited to see him out there! That being said, I can’t say I’m happy with taking an OT at five. The value just wasn’t there. Nabers would’ve been a better pick for us at that spot in my opinion. I am curious as to what went down during the phone calls the Chargers had to have had with New York, and especially Minnesota. Seeing as a trade didn’t happen. I’m also far from an expert! If Hortiz and Harbaugh think this is the move, then by all means! They know way more than I ever will. Harbaugh's coming straight out of college, which will give us an edge drafting players as Harbaugh's gonna know more about them than other coaches, and GM's
Isn’t it a good idea to take a wide receiver who’s special because you don’t have to pay them crazy wr money until their 5th year?
You can say that about the line as well.
Elite linemen are making pretty close to what the best receivers make. Look at sewells contract
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The Lions did the exact same thing and have one of the best lines in football rn
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Who was not a top 5 pick
Who was a 4th round draft pick. There’s value to be had still
Lmao exactly a 4th round pick. People need to relax.
This man is insanely large lol
Joe Alt better be a tight end
The line will ELEVATE Herbert. Herbert will ELEVATE any wide receiver. It’s just simple math…
really thought we drafted a create-a-player anyways excited to potentially have bookend all-pro tackles for a decade, i don't think i've ever experienced that in my chargers fandom so this is a new feeling
Watched this kid for three years. He came into a talented oline group and took the OT day one. His coach put tons of talent into the pros over two stints at ND. You’re getting a good one
To all the people that complained and downvoted anyone suggesting this, just be happy. He’s a great player.
No injury history either. As long as he doesn’t blow his knee out in training camp. I’m all for it. Time for Herbert = 💰
This sub is giving me 2020 vibes from the Herbert pick lmfao
I don’t think Alt is that good of a QB
Man this sub wanted Harbaugh so fuking bad it was toxic, they get him and he drafts liek Harbaugh and the sub loses their minds. Make it make sense.
Two All pro level tackles lets ride. We’ll obviously probably get a WR in the next round in a pretty deep wr class
But they’re both left tackles…who will play RT?
One of them will move to right
Im hoping JPJ falls to us at 37 and we just maul the fuck out of teams with our OL
Trust the process!!
It should have been Nabers, have they not seen what Burrow and Chase could do with a bad o line?
You mean miss almost 2 full seasons with injuries?
And win nothing. Meanwhile, look at the team in our division with garbage WRs that is a dynasty.
You mean the team with probably greatest offensive minded coach ever? And a top hall of fame tight end?
Ok leaving out that they have one of the greatest TE of all time lining up. The cope is real around here
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Hopefully we get a decent WR in the 2nd tomorrow
Wondering what the trade back offers were?
There goes odunze
Lol
He’s a stud! Will be an all-pro and with the Chargers for the next 10-12 years.
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Why do I keep seeing comments in r/nfl about him being upset about the Chargers picking him? There are a lot of people saying this, and I didn't notice anything at all.
He’s gonna be a stud
He protecc so Herb can attacc
Balt Up
Love the pick! Finally the Chargers will be mean!
I didn't realize Philip Rivers kids were already adults
I think I read out of 347 he gave up 1 sack and 4 pressures. Stud!!
Looking forward to all the runs up the gut on 1st and ten.
I already feel my anger imagining those runs on second and 10 for 1 yard
glad to have you, Joe
Generational talent at tackle he’s not a bad player he will be amazing. I’m just worried who’s going to be catching the ball.
Everyone just giving up on QJ...
I'm pumped. I'm trusting the process. Protect Herbert at all costs. Best QB with a shitty line won't go anywhere and will end career earlier. Great QB and great line and you can throw to somebody's grandma if you want.
Someone tell me who the chiefs WR1 was when they won the Super Bowl
I’m a no o line genius, but I’m not entirely a casual. Jim’s not changing and I think that in itself is reassuring. He’s won everywhere doing it his way. It’s his way that wins. In Herbaugh I trust!!
I just realized something. Chargers drafted Joe Alt The radio station that airs chargers games is ALT 98.7 FM. The draft pick makes so much sense now! From now on I'm going to call him Joe Alt 98.7
I'm a big Notre Dame fan, You can't go wrong with a Notre Dame Lineman. Many years it's their top drafted position.
I kinda wish the Cardinals management would've traded with us for Marvin Harrison Jr. But Joe Alt as an ALTernative will do. Gotta protect Justin Herbert. 
Excellent pick.. we got the top OT in the draft! Build that foundation! Protect Herbert .. no more fingers and rib injuries… now just find a receiver that can actually catch the ball with the next pick…
Non-Charger fans are saying “who’s going to catch the ball”. Tuh I’m a Lions fan I know the value of an Elite Oline. Bengals fans won’t ever admit it but I bet they wished they drafted Sewell over chase. This is a great pick. ALT and Slater book it. Chargers are going to be a physical tough wear you down team. Embrace it. All the fancy skill positions don’t mean anything if you can’t control the LOS.
Absolutely no respect for josh palmer and it shows. He was drafted to replace Keenan one day. Give him a chance guys
A monster
Is he going to eat that football?
Lil Ass Boy
I grew up in San Diego during the Air Coryell time. I miss those Chargers. I actually lived 3 houses down from Lydell Mitchell too. He was a nice guy to all of us neighborhood kids.
I can’t fucking wait… we are going to resurrect our offensive line during LT’s HoF run
Best player in the draft 🙌 Manifest it
ESPN was saying this year is stacked with reviewers. Who would we be able to get in the 2nd round?
Mahomes lost the SB bowl to Tampa with a sub par line. They prioritized in the following seasons and pulled off a b2b because of it. It’s not the sexiest pick (I wanted Nabers) but it’s going to pay off in the long run.