SAN DIEGO -- There's been a lot of talk in the lead-up to this year's draft about franchise quarterback Philip Rivers serving as a mentor if the Los Angeles Chargers draft a young, developmental signal-caller in this year's draft.
But another player on the roster who could be in a similar situation is safety Dwight Lowery. Most mock drafts have the Chargers selecting a safety at No. 7, which could cut into the 31-year-old veteran's playing time.
However, the well-traveled Lowery, who's played on five teams in 10 NFL seasons, said he's willing to serve as mentor for a rookie in order for the defense to improve.