Who will be starting left tackle?
The Chargers traded away tackle Russell Okung to acquire guard Trai Turner. The team added Bryan Bulaga to man the right side, but they neglected the left side.
There are plenty of reasons to be puzzled with the decision to neglect arguably one of the most important decisions on the field because in a league where pass-rushers are becoming more and more elite, efficient offensive line play is a necessity.
But Los Angeles is hopeful that the new offensive scheme and offensive line guru James Campen will help mask any deficiencies. Sam Tevi and Trey Pipkins will be the two primary competitors for the starting left tackle spot.
Tevi could win this solely based on experience as a starter. But Campen is high on Pipkins and believes he has a lot of potential. Pipkins will have to show that he has fixed his weaknesses from his last season, which include increased strength and improvement with his handwork, in order to win the spot.