Class is in Session, Chargers Signed Up for English
On Friday, the San Diego Chargers announced that they signed their number one draft pick, Larry English. This was a great move by the San Diego Chargers. By signing Larry English and getting him into training-camp early, English will be able to learn and get great experience from Chargers players and coaches alike. Larry English signed a five-year contract with the Chargers.
Larry English had his first practice on Saturday. With Chargers players like Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips on his side, Larry English will be able learn from the best. Together with English, Merriman and Phillips, the San Diego Chargers are going to bring the heat this season. We shall see, if the rest of the NFL will be ready.
(Sources: San Diego Union-Tribune, ESPN)
How did the Chargers get an A in English?
Last year, the San Diego Chargers had a hard time getting to the quarterback without Shawne Merriman. The Chargers needed someone to help them filled the void at linebacker and put pressure on the QB when Merriman is not in the line-up. With the drafting of Northern Illinois University’s outside linebacker, Larry English, the Chargers accomplished their goal. Larry English had 31.5 sacks and 63 tackles behind the line of scrimmage at NIU.
Larry English should help the Chargers pass rush, which struggled at important times last season, including the playoffs. Also, putting pressure on the QB helps create turnovers, which the Chargers were successful at a couple of years ago. Now that the Chargers have Larry English along with linebackers, Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips, the San Diego Chargers could be one of the dominating defenses this year. Only time will tell if Larry English makes the grade, stay tuned.
(Sources: NFL.com)