This week, a captivating rumor has been circulating about the Los Angeles Chargers’ draft strategy, specifically their first pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, which ESPN’s Adam Schefter was quick to refute.
ESPN betting analyst Joe Fortenbaugh highlighted that the odds of the Chargers selecting a quarterback have dramatically shifted, from 100/1 to 15/1, and then to 6/1 just yesterday. This shift has led many NFL fans to place more trust in the insights of Vegas oddsmakers over traditional sports reporters, believing that betting markets might have access to more accurate or insider information.
However, Schefter addressed these speculations head-on during an appearance on ESPN’s Get Up, emphatically stating, “a sucker is born every minute,” and asserting that there is “no chance in hell” that the Chargers will select a quarterback in the draft. “There’s a sucker born every minute because there is NO CHANCE in hell that the Chargers are drafting a quarterback tomorrow night,” Schefter declared.
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While Schefter is a respected insider, he has been mistaken in the past. His firm stance could indicate that those with more authoritative information than his sources are simply not disclosing it publicly.
The Chargers have already committed to Justin Herbert, a Pro Bowl quarterback, with a significant contract extension. Opting for another quarterback, especially with Herbert’s proven capabilities and youth, would be a surprising move.
But as always in the NFL, surprises are part of the game, and nothing is certain until the picks are officially made.