Will he be happy with his new AFC West franchise?
The Los Angeles Chargers' prized top draft pick, former Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive tackle Joe Alt, seems to be acclimating well to life in Southern California.Mark Craig of The Star Tribune"I met with Coach Callahan down in Tennessee," Joe reflected of head coach Bill Callahan. "The biggest thing that hit me was it's very black-and-white in how he coaches. He laid out very specific things that he wants for me.
Joe's father, John, was selected with the No. 21 pick out of Iowa exactly 40 years prior, and wound up making two Pro Bowls and earning one All-Pro Second Team selection, all during an exclusive run from 1984-96 with the Kansas City Chiefs. "I wasn't a very popular pick at the time," John said. "I guess tackles never are. Until you find out you need one."More Chargers:
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