Chargers' NFL Draft: Tighter Clock, Bigger Stakes

0:00It's April 23rd. Welcome to California News Today, powered by AI. Charges fans, if you're gearing up for the NFL draft, their first round pick sits at number 22, same spot as last year. The big question is timing. Last season they called their shot around 10.30pm Eastern time, but this year's set-up shakes things up with a tighter. Clock. The leak slashed the first round timer from 10 minutes down to 8 per pick, aiming to wrap the round faster and keep viewers locked in. That tweak could shave the whole thing under three hours, turning a marathon into more of a sprint. Fans love it for the quicker pace, but teams feel the squeeze with less wiggle room for wheeling and dealing trades. If squads don't max out every second, it speeds everything along. No changes to the rule where a clock runs out and the next team jumps ahead. Estimates put the charges on the clock between 9.50pm and 10.30pm Eastern time, though their GM Joe Hortus hinted at at least one trade. With just five picks total after pass deals, they're more likely to slide back than charge

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