Bolstering interior defensive line a must for Chargers

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Tom Telesco and the Chargers management team have done a good job bolstering the defense with two world-class pass rushers in Melvin Ingram and Joey Bosa and building a solid secondary on the back of Jason Verrett, but the interior needs plenty of work.Authentic Rico Gathers Jersey, Casey Hayward and Jahleel Addae

The 2017 defense was exposed brutally by the opposition run game far too often. Finishing with the second-worst run defense across the NFL,, improvement is an absolute must for a team that went so close to finishing in a playoff place..womens Randy Gregory Jersey

",A run-stuffing defensive tackle should be the target in either free agency or the draft this offseason. The guys that were there in 2017–Brandon Mebane and Corey Liuget–were not good enough to curb running games and allowed the Chargers to be exposed far too often through the middle.Authentic Chaz Green Jersey

For his worth, Mebane has been a great player and put together a strong career as first part of the record-breaking Seattle defense and then as a veteran leader on a young Chargers roster.womens Byron Jones Jersey , Mebane has been a tremendous defensive tackle in the NFL for a long time. The 85th overall pick in the 2017 draft

Mebane’s only shortcoming now is his age. He will turn 33 years old in a week and his production will continue to decline.Authentic Chidobe Awuzie Jersey

Liuget was drafted 18th overall by the Chargers in 2011..Authentic Ryan Switzer Jersey, but he has largely not lived up to the high expectations surrounding him.womens Jourdan Lewis Jersey, The Illinois product had a career-high seven sacks in 2012 and 57 tackles in 2014 along with his first,, and so far only, touchdown

In June 2015, he signed a five-year contract extension worth $58.5 million ($30 million guaranteed). It is probably fair to say that his production has not matched his price tag since. 2017 saw Liuget contribute with 1.5 sacks, well down on expectation despite only playing 12 games.Authentic Xavier Woods Jersey, 15 tackles and one forced fumble

In terms of cap hit, allowing Telesco and the Chargers to free up some extra cash and potentially target better replacements at the position.Authentic Randy Gregory Jersey, according to Spotrac.com. If he were to be cut,', Liuget himself is due to account for $9.5 million in 2018, however, it would only cost Los Angeles $3 million in dead money

2018 is the last year of Mebane’s deal with the Chargers and he comes with a $5.5 million cap hit. The team would save all but $1 million of that by cutting him loose.womens Rico Gathers Jersey,For his part

Authentic Taco Charlton Jersey the options in free agency all come with their own set of flaws while the draft possibilities also have drawbacks and concerns.womens Chaz Green Jersey,While I would personally consider cutting both and moving in a different direction at the position

With this in mind,, I could justify keeping Mebane at his cap number for one more season and using his vast experience to help guide new talent in the role.Authentic Byron Jones Jersey

He also has more to offer in a mentor capacity while cutting Liuget would provide a significant cash injection for any free agency moves Telesco may be considering.womens Taco Charlton Jersey,Mebane offers more consistency than the more expensive Liuget.womens Chidobe Awuzie Jersey

In regard to cap figures,as well as on the defensive side of the ball, the Chargers sit around the middle of the NFL with a touch over $34 million available to spend in 2018. With concerns at quarterback behind Phillip Rivers, Telesco needs to be wise and spread his resources around well.womens Ryan Switzer Jersey, a drastic need for a stable and consistent kicker and offensive line, Authentic Jourdan Lewis Jersey

Snaring a competent project player at defensive tackle in the draft could prove a cost-effective solution to a serious issue.womens Xavier Woods Jersey