Prior to the hiring of Tom Telesco as the team’s general manager, the Chargers had some questionable draft picks in the first round. Following the team’s 14-2 record during the 2006 season, this is what the team’s first-round draft picks looked like up until Telesco’s hiring looked like (Note: Pro Bowlers in orange):
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After his hire, the last seven picks in the first look like this:
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The proof is in the pudding that Telesco has found a groove with his drafting.