The Chargers traded for guard Trai Turner earlier this offseason. However, they had to give up a key contributor to the offensive line in offensive tackle Russell Okung.
With Okung gone, the left tackle position remains a mystery. On Wednesday, coach Anthony Lynn addressed the position.
“We may yet still bring some in or let Bryan Bulaga or Sam Tevi go over there.”
Bulaga was acquired via free agency, and while he is slated to start, his natural position is right tackle. The same thing applies for Tevi, who has gotten snaps at left tackle but he’s more efficient on the right side.
Former third-round selection Trey Pipkins is pencilled in as the starting left tackle on the depth chart at the moment and Lynn acknowledged that he will have the opportunity to start this upcoming season.
Another player that could be in contention to start is Trent Scott. Scott played in 16 games, starting in nine of them this past season.
Los Angeles could still look to bring in a free agent tackle like Jason Peters. Lynn was asked about the 38-year old and he said that he is intriguing and believes that he can still do a good job.
The upcoming draft will offer plenty of options, too. If the Bolts draft their quarterback in the first-round, guys like Austin Jackson, Josh Jones, Prince Tega Wanogho, Lucas Niang and Ben Bartch are all worthy of Day 2 selections who can fight for a starting job.
The Chargers still have a little bit of work to do on the offensive line the rest of the offseason, but the additions of offensive line coach James Campen, Turner and Bulaga is a very promising start for a unit that’s in need of a boost after finishing near the bottom of the league last season.
