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NFL Rumors: 'No Secret' Chargers' Jim Harbaugh 'Wants to Invest in the Trenches'

The Los Angeles Chargers have long been a team predicated on a flashy offense, but the team's philosophy is set to change under new head coach Jim Harbaugh.

In his latest mock draft, The Athletic's Dane Brugler projected the Chargers to trade back from the No. 5 pick to the No. 9 pick to select offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga out of Oregon State.

In explaining the prediction, Brugler wrote, "It is no secret that Harbaugh wants to invest in the trenches so his rushing attack can be the backbone of the offense." During his time at Michigan, he built a gritty program that relied on a hard-nosed run game and a stingy defense.