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San Diego Chargers Daily Links: April 19, 2013

Your daily dose of San Diego Chargers news & notes from around the web.

Harry How

Prospect Profile: Robert Woods - Ricky Henne
A scrappy, tough wideout unafraid to go over the middle, Woods is the type of receiver quarterbacks love. Incredibly productive, he’s reliable to pile up big numbers every Sunday. Woods shows a good burst going in and out of his cuts which makes him a solid route runner as well as dangerous after the catch. Furthermore, scouts note that he has a strong work ethic and puts in the time to get better during each and every practice.

Telesco's First Draft with Chargers; Bolts Set with 11th Choice & Seven Picks Overall - Chargers.com
The NFL Draft follows a fan-friendly format with each team allotted 10 minutes per pick in the first round, seven minutes in the second round and five minutes each in Rounds 3-7. The Chargers hold the No. 11 pick in the first round for the first time since 1972, however the team traded that pick on June 24, 1971 to the Green Bay Packers to acquire defensive tackle Kevin Hardy. That is the only other year that the Chargers have held the 11th overall selection.

San Diego Chargers Release 2013 NFL Schedule - John Gennaro
The 2013 NFL schedule has arrived! Here's who the San Diego Chargers play, as well as where and when they play them. All times are Pacific.

Alonso a linebacker Bolts may entertain - Michael Gehlken (paywall)
As long as they re-sign Donald Butler, they figure to be set for years at the weak inside-linebacker, or "Mo," spot. But there is a question mark at Mike linebacker with last month's release of Takeo Spikes and coverage linebacker Demorrio Williams, making the addition of a rookie to compete with Jonas Mouton and Bront Bird a distinct possibility.

A.J. Smith's final draft class - Tom Krasovic (paywall)
It's too early to grade A.J. Smith's final draft class with ink. Using cyber ink here, I'd give it a C, but see potential in several players. All seven of those draftees remained with the team in some capacity last season.