Close lo ses were one of the main reasons why the Chargers ended the era after the 2019 season. After losing 10 one-po se sion games, the Chargers' bra s hoped that a new quarterback would help the team win some of the games it was unable to finish the previous season.While Rivers is a Chargers legend, it's safe to say that the franchise was happy with its decision. Rivers is now happily Devon Key Jersey retired, and Los Angeles has his long-term replacement in , who enjoyed a terrific rookie season that included winning Offensive Rookie of the Year. Herbert ended his rookie campaign by leading the Chargers to four consecutive wins that included three wins over AFC West division foes.Los Angeles' late run, however, could not mask the fact that the Chargers lost seven one-po se sion games in 2020. In order to further correct the i sue, the Chargers set out to add depth to several key positions via the 2021 draft. Here's what the Chargers were able to do during the draft, along with one decision that has left some scratching their heads.2021 draft picksRound 1 (No. 13 overall): , OT, NorthwesternRound 2 (No. 47): , CB, Florida StateRound 3 (No. 77): , WR, Tenne seeRound 3 (No. 97): , TE, GeorgiaRound 4 (No. 118): , EDGE, DukeRound 5 (No. 159): George Karlaftis Jersey , OT, NebraskaRound 6 (No. 185): , LB, IowaRound 6 (No. 198): , RB, Mi souriRound 7 (No. 241): , DB, GeorgiaThunder and LightningBefore the draft, we recommended that the Chargers select the best-available offensive lineman/cornerback with the 13th and 47th picks. The Chargers did exactly that, taking Slater ( second-ranked lineman in the draft behind ) in the first round and Samuel (the third-ranked cornerback) in the second round. One of 's best linemen over the past several years, Slater has the versatility to play either tackle (his natural position) or guard at the next level. Samuel, despite being a tad undersized, excelled in man coverage during his time at Florida State. During his final Dorian O'Daniel Jersey two years with the Seminoles, Samuel picked off four pa ses (including three during the 2020 season) to go with 20 pa ses defensed. With two of their biggest needs solidified, the Chargers gave Herbert two new weapons in Palmer and McKitty. And while the Chargers drafted the right positions, there has been mixed reaction to the selection of Palmer, who was a hard player to evaluate leading up to the draft due to the Vols' suspect QB play. If Palmer struggles, then the Chargers will likely regret not taking or , who were selected after Palmer. But if Palmer proves his doubters wrong, this could go down as one of the Chargers' better picks. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. More defensive depthLos Angeles did an excellent job adding depth to a defense that finished 23rd in the league in Charvarius Ward Jersey points allowed in 2020. Specifically, CBS Sports analyst Ryan Wilson of Webb, a corner/safety hybrid who fell to the seventh round. Los Angeles also selected edge rusher Chris Rumph II out of Duke, whose versatility was recently praised by Los Angeles co-defensive coordinator Ben Albert."I think it's a great fit. He's a Swi s army knife, so to speak," Albert said of Rumph, via . "He can do a lot of different things. He has the ability to rush the pa ser. He's athletic enough to drop into coverage. He Ben Niemann Jersey can do a lot of different things. He's very smart, he's highly competitive. He's very pa sionate about the sport of football and he brings great energy. He's going to make the people around him better, and when you have that kind of a person on the football field or a part of your football team, it's a lot of fun to be around." What's mi sing?As stated above, the development of Palmer will play a significant role in how the Chargers' draft will be viewed several years from now. And while sixth-round picks are often overlooked, the Chargers are surely hoping that Rountree can compete for playing time behind . With Ekeler coming off an injury-marred season, the Chargers need a reliable backup who can help keep the pre sure off of Herbert. That player could end up being Rountree, who scored 40 touchdowns in four years at Mi souri. But if either Palmer and/or Rountree fall short, this draft will be viewed as lacking atthose skill positions.