The Chargers’ roster has much to flaunt: Seven Pro-Bowlers, three First Team All-Pros, and some of the best young talent in the league. However, one lingering problem tends to minimize what appears to be limitless potential, depth chart decisions. Specifically, knowing when to replace a current starter with another who is either cheaper, younger, or simply better.
It’s an issue that has had fans scratching their heads for years, an inexplicable pattern created by a number of reasons likely financial or personal. To further explore this issue, let’s glance at some recent roster misfires.
Caleb Sturgis, the team’s offseason training camp kicker battle “winner”, was brought in to stabilize the special teams unit.