The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t make a splash in free agency, but they did add a plethora of pieces who should aid in making them a better football team.
They also had a solid draft, stacking talent at some positions, while finally addressing the need for a wide receiver.
There is one position, however, that is still a major concern, and yet it seems that the Chargers are content going into the 2025 season as is.
Will The Center Position Doom The Los Angeles Chargers Playoff Hopes?
Aaron Schatz of ESPN just dropped an article highlighting the biggest post-draft needs for all 32 NFL teams. For the Chargers, he listed a fairly obvious one: the Center position.
“Veteran center Bradley Bozeman ranked 29th out of 32 qualified centers with a 92.0% pass block win rate. The Chargers signed him to a two-year extension anyway, but they might have a better option behind him after signing free agent Andre James.”
“James has always had shockingly high pass block win rates. He was at 95.7% last year, fifth among centers, and at 96.5% in 2023, second behind the Chiefs’ Creed Humphrey.”
James was certainly a nice addition, as he will add competition to the room and could even create a training camp battle.
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They drafted one offensive lineman, Branson Taylor, in the 6th round out of Pittsburgh. However, he played tackle in college and is viewed as a guard in the NFL. He could potentially transition and train at center, but that could be a tall ask.
Bozeman finished with an overall grade of 61.1 in 2024, according to PFF. His pass blocking grade was a porous 51.4, and he garnered a brutal 45.6 grade against Houston in the Wildcard Playoff round, allowing 3 pressures. His run blocking was slightly better at 64.8.
The Chargers have spent a ton of draft capital on an offensive line that features 4 former first-round picks. Hopefully, the center position does not unravel the entire thing.