Chargers face huge long-term Akheem Mesidor decision
This isn't ideal.
Chargers face huge long-term Akheem Mesidor decision originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Los Angeles Chargers had an urgent need to address their pass rush, and the franchise did that in the NFL Draft, taking Miami's Akheem Mesidor.
One of the better pass rushers in the draft, Mesidor lasted to pick no. 22, which some think is due to his age (25). That has been a big talking point for fans when discussing the Mesidor selection, as he likely won't be in the NFL for as long as others due to his age.
And one NFC executive thinks the Chargers have a big decision coming down the pipeline. "He's going to be a really good first-contract guy, there's little doubt about that," an NFC executive said via ESPN's Jeremy Fowler . "The question becomes what do you pay him when he's close to 30 and wants a new deal?
" More: Do Chiefs have unrealistic expectations for Mansoor Delane? Do Chargers have Mesidor problem? It depends on how you view it.