The Los Angeles Chargers are set to enter free agency with the most salary cap available since Tom Telesco took over as general manager in 2013.
Even though the franchise has some in-house players that will need to get paid, there’s a great chance that Telesco and company will be aggressive in signing other soon-to-be free agents to bolster an already talented roster, with the hopes of making a quick turnaround after finishing 5-11 in 2019.
With that being said, we are going to list one pending free agent from each team in the NFL that could be a realistic target for L.A. First up is the AFC West.
Kansas City Chiefs – WR Demarcus Robinson, Chiefs
Wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams held the positional group down this past season, but there was hardly any production outside of those two, which means that adding a third wideout is an absolute must this offseason.
Robinson would be the perfect addition because he can stretch the field to open things up for the other pass-catchers. He flourishes as a deep ball and after the catch threat, winning with his straight-line speed and slivers of separation with his athleticism and polished route running.
Overshadowed by Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins and rookie Mecole Hardman, Robinson still managed to rack up a career-high 32 catches for 449 yards and four touchdowns during the 2019 regular season.
Denver Broncos – OL Conor McGovern
The Chargers are no strangers to pulling away offensive linemen that played for the Broncos. In 2017, they snagged offensive tackle Russell Okung after spending a season with Denver. That same year, Los Angeles also signed Michael Schofield, who played with the Broncos for three seasons.
McGovern, a fifth-round pick of the Broncos in 2016, would be an excellent addition an offensive line that’s in need of a boost. The 26-year old started 23 consecutive games for Denver at center. Prior to playing center, McGovern played at right guard for two seasons, offering positional versatility.
McGovern was the 10th-best center in the NFL last season, according to Pro Football Focus. His 82.5 pass-blocking grade was the fifth-highest in the league. In addition, McGovern was one of only three offensive linemen to play over 600 snaps without amassing a single penalty in 2019.
Las Vegas Raiders – CB Daryl Worley
The Chargers could benefit from adding a talented corner to compliment Casey Hayward. We know that Telesco already hit one out of the park with addressing the position via free agency when he signed Hayward a few years back, and he would be able to do so again with Worley.
In 2019, Worley was one of the more consistent players in the Raiders secondary, starting all but one game. On the season, the 25-year old nabbed 58 total tackles, eight passes defensed, and an interception.
Even though he played a slew of positions with Oakland, Worley would be perfect as a full-time outside cornerback, especially in a zone scheme where he’s at his best with his instincts and reactive quickness to anticipate routes and under cut passes thrown.
