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Chargers general manager Tom Telesco: The third round debacle

The Chargers were right to extend Tom Telesco, as the team’s general manager since 2013 has done nothing but improve in both draft talent evaluation and quality of free agent acquisitions. Derwin James has been lost for nearly the entire season, but the talent of the depth behind him looking to fill his spot is a testament to how strong Telesco has built this team from the starters to the reserves. Though not perfect, he’s clearly one of the best in the business.

That is, except, in one area: The third round.

  • 2013: Keenan Allen (Pro-Bowl)
  • 2014: Chris Watt (unsigned)
  • 2015: Craig Mager (unsigned)
  • 2016: Max Tuerk (unsigned)
  • 2017: Dan Feeney (ranked in the 70’s at guard in 2018)
  • 2018: Justin Jones (starter, for now)
  • 2019: Trey Pipkins (rookie)

In the first round, Telesco finds legitimate talent in players like Joey Bosa and Derwin James.