2020 NFL mock draft: Los Angeles Chargers replace Philip Rivers

The Miami Dolphins hold a ton of draft capital over the next two drafts, as they have collected five first round draft picks over the past few months. With those picks they will look to turn around a franchise that has not been a true contender in quite some time, though they look like they have the right head coach to do just that.

Brian Flores had this team playing hard all last season, and did it despite the fact that  his organization kept selling off his best players. His first of three first round picks will come at No. 5 overall, and with the selection, he should look to bring in former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Tua had his three-month checkup on his hip this week, and it was as positive as it can be. He may have to wait a bit to get his NFL career started in 2020, but once the Dolphins get him back to full strength, he is sure to be a difference maker in the league.

The Chargers and Rivers made their divorce official on Monday, as the two have agreed to part ways after 16 seasons. Rivers, who is likely ticketed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, will now look to latch on somewhere else for the first time in his career via free agency. This clears the way for someone new to take over under center.

Enter Justin Herbert, a big, strong-armed quarterback from the University of Oregon, who was a four-year starter for the Ducks. Herbert ended his collegiate career by leading Oregon to a Rose Bowl championship, and of all the quarterbacks in this draft class, he may be the most NFL ready of the bunch.

It will certainly be different not seeing Rivers wearing the lightning bolts in 2020, and it will be interesting to see which teams brings him in as their starter. For the Chargers, the time was right to turn the page, and hopefully if they do get Herbert, he can not only match the statistics Rivers put up, but maybe grab a few more playoff wins.