Published 7/2/2009
by Sean Fitzgerald
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Rolling on with a review of the San Diego Chargers , position group by position group, this week we turn our attention to the Defensive Line.
Nose Tackle
Returning
Jamal Williams, Ryon Bingham (?), Ian Scott
Additions
Ngemdi Nwagbuo, Rashaad Jackson
Questions
How effective can Williams be after so much mileage, and for how long?
Is Bingham truly the favorite to replace Olshansky at DE, and if so doesn't that create real depth problems here?
Outlook
Personally, I think this is the hardest position in the NFL to draft for. The requirements for the position are incredibly restrictive: massive size, tremendous strength, especially in the lower body, quickness, and a nearly inhuman tolerance for pounding at the hands of 2-3 offensive lineman each play. Oh, and you're also among the easiest guys on the field to cheap shot...and for all this you'll almost never get your name called, especially if you are doing your job right.
Williams has quietly ...
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