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Las Vegas Raiders: 3 new Los Angeles Chargers to worry about in 2021

By Brad Weiss

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 17: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders walks on the field during warmups before his team's game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 30-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 17: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders walks on the field during warmups before his team's game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on December 17, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 30-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Corey Linsley is scheduled to enter free agency next spring and the Packers might not have enough room under the salary cap to sign the center.Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal SentinelPackers center Corey Linsley (63) provides pass protection while blocking Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jalyn Holmes (90) during the fourth quarter of their Nov. 1, 2020 game at Lambeau Field.Packers02 44
Corey Linsley is scheduled to enter free agency next spring and the Packers might not have enough room under the salary cap to sign the center.Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal SentinelPackers center Corey Linsley (63) provides pass protection while blocking Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jalyn Holmes (90) during the fourth quarter of their Nov. 1, 2020 game at Lambeau Field.Packers02 44 /

Las Vegas Raiders: 3 new Los Angeles Chargers to worry about in 2021

Corey Linsley, Center

Staying with the offensive line, the Chargers filled a major void at the center position this offseason as well, bringing in a Pro Bowl-caliber player in Corey Linsley. The anchor for the Green Bay Packers, protecting Aaron Rodgers over the past seven seasons, Linsley is coming off his best season as a pro, as he was named an All-Pro in 2020.

A fifth-round pick out of Ohio State way back in 2014, Linsley has started nearly 100 games at the NFL level and brings stability and leadership to this Chargers offensive line. There are a lot of young faces upfront for the Chargers, and in Linsley, they get a guy who will not only have a major effect on the field but also in the locker room.

The fact that the Chargers paid so much attention to the offensive line is worrisome in itself, but when you add an elite talent like Linsley, it makes them very formidable up front. Keeping Herbert upright was obviously the priority, and by adding both Linsley and Slater, they will attempt to make sure that their franchise guy stays healthy for the full 17-game slate.

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