The first and most obvious change needs to come along the interior of the offensive line. The Chargers have invested heavily in their tackles, but football games are often won or lost in the middle. Too often last season, Herbert faced pressure straight up the gut, collapsing the pocket before plays had time to develop. That’s a killer for any quarterback, especially one who does his best work when he can step up and drive the ball downfield. Whether it’s through free agency, the draft or both, the Chargers need more consistency at guard and center. If they can turn the interior into a strength instead of a liability, the entire offense levels up.
