Kassim Osgood Trade Is Eminent

There is a good possibility that when the draft rolls around this weekend Kassim Osgood career with the Chargers will have ended.

The casual NFL fan has probably never even heard of Kassim Osgood maybe even the casual Charger fan doesn't.

But there are people like myself that truly appreciate what Kassim Osgood does for the Chargers.

I was a junior this year on my high school varsity football team. I was able to have some playing time on special teams. 

I am now able to appreciate what his play means to the Chargers and how he impacts the special team aspect of the game.

Special teams are tough and tiring. 

When Osgood is on the kickoff team he runs about 60 yards give or take down the field sprinting often being double teamed. He is without a doubt the best player at a position that is overlooked special teams.

He has been so good in fact that he has been to the Pro Bowl two times.

Kassim Osgood is upset because he would like to contribute on the offensive side of the ball. You can't argue with him.

In 2003-2004 his first two years in the league he had a combined 28 receptions and 586 yards and four touchdowns he looked like a developing contributor to the offense.

However since 2004 he has only had four catches and has been used very sparingly.

At 6'5" 220 lbs. many may argue he is one if not the best athletes in the NFL.

It looks like Kassim wants a bigger role on the team and the Chargers will not grant him it. But the payoff for him seems like a good one possibly a fourth round pick.

This seems like a good trade for whichever party is involved. However losing a player of that caliber on special teams will definitely hurt.

To sum it all up I am 85 percent sure this is Kassim Osgood's last week as a Charger

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