Bleacher Report names starter that Chargers must replace in 2021
In order to get the most out of star-in-the-making quarterback Justin Herbert for years down the road, the Chargers must do whatever it takes to keep him in good standing, literally.
Based on the production of the offensive line this season, it’s safe to say that Los Angeles could use an upgrade, as they’re allowing 2.1 sacks per game. Among the positional makeovers lies at left tackle, as the future with Sam Tevi is up in the air.
Tevi was identified by Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski as the starter that L.A. needs to replace.
Tevi, who filled the void left by Russell Okung, hasn’t done a bad job this season after moving from the right to the left side. The former seventh-round selection has only allowed two sacks and 29 quarterback pressures, along with being a serviceable run-blocker this season.
Tevi joins guard Forrest Lamp and center Dan Feeney as unrestricted free agents. Given the fact that Tevi hasn’t proven himself as a premiere blocker, L.A. may see this as an opportunity to let him spread his wings and go to another team while they fill the spot in free agency or the NFL draft.
If Los Angeles decided to go the free agency route, 49ers’ Trent Williams, Jaguars’ Cam Robinson and Steelers’ Alejandro Villanueva are among the few that could appeal to them.
The draft, however, seems to be the more reasonable outlet, as Los Angeles could have their choice from Rashawn Slater, Samuel Cosmi, Dillon Radunz, Christian Darrisaw, Alex Leatherwood and Jalen Mayfield, to name a few.
