Can the Chargers overcome the lack of depth at the safety position?
The Los Angeles Chargers bring back most of the same group on the defensive side of the ball from last season. Despite some poor results, Los Angeles believes that this group can still be dominant.
Everything starts with defense for this team as it will help define where the Bolts ultimately finish the year. If the group can perform well, it could make life tough on the offense, which may have some troubles."Coach Jim Harbaugh and GM Joe Hortiz have done a commendable job turning over the roster and filling out depth in their first offseason together. But one position that lacks depth is safety. The starting pairing of Derwin James Jr.
The safety spot is crucial on the defense and the Bolts have to find a way to make things work. The starters, Derwin James Jr. and Alohi Gilman, are a good start but it's the lack of depth that could do the team in. Los Angeles may want to bring in more talent or they can bank on their guys growing as the year goes on. Either way, it's certainly something to watch for as the season gets closer to starting.Matt earned a Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Louisiana State University in 2021. He was born and raised in the Los Angeles area, covering all Southern California sports in his career.
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