San Diego Chargers: Go Get Calvin Johnson

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Published: December 19, 2009

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... to the San Diego Chargers. A running back or lineman may be the only move which will improve this unit.

But just imagine this scenario: Shawne Merriman, the 32nd overall pick (fingers crossed) and maybe a fourth or fifth rounder for Calvin Johnson. That would make the Chargers New Orleans version 2.0. Jackson, Johnson, and Gates jumping for balls thrown deep downfield from Philip Rivers, doesn't get much better than that.

Jackson is 6'5", Gates is 6'4" and Johnson is also 6'5". What team could cover that?

It may be a needless move, with an already excellent passing attack in place and the running game badly needing help, but the current running game would suffice with those weapons to throw the ball to. The Chargers could literally do what they wanted.

With the issue of the first round draft pick, the Chargers' biggest need is run defense. So a 3-4 end or a nose tackle to rotate with Jamal Williams until he retires. Neither of those types of players are of...

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