With free agency approaching, the talks of where quarterback Tom Brady will be playing next season continues to grow.
Among the teams that’s expected to show interest in the 42-year old are the Los Angeles Chargers.
While many have expressed why L.A. and Brady would be the perfect match, former NFL quarterback and ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky doesn’t believe he should take his talents to the City of Angels for one particular reason.
“This is an offensive line that is average in pass protection,” Orlovsky said, “That is the biggest issue for a 43-year-old quarterback, and again, like the Raiders, you need to play Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, the defending Super Bowl champions, twice.
And I envision Tom Brady running out, coming on the field in Boston, late at night going, ‘Let’s go!’ LA is not Boston on Sundays. In the fall, in November and December, there are a lot of other things for people to do, fan-base wise, than go to a Chargers game. It’s just a completely different feel.”
His main defense for Brady not being a fit for the Bolts is because of the offensive line woes that were evident last offseason. However, it’s likely that general manager Tom Telesco is going to make the point to address the group this offseason.
But even then, another reason why Brady might not be an ideal option is the style of quarterback that he is. Coach Anthony Lynn has said in the past he views mobility in quarterbacks as more essential than ever given the direction of the league.
Even though he did back down from his comments at the Combine, saying he prefers a winning quarterback and mobility doesn’t matter, there’s a chance that he could’ve been bluffing so that way doesn’t give off the team’s true intentions at the position.
For some, the Chargers’ potential pursuit of Brady could be valuable for reasons beyond trying to win games next season with the big one being an increase of sales in tickets.
Brady, the six-time Super Bowl champ, has spent his entire 20-year career with the Patriots. He led the team to a 12-4 record last season and threw for 4,057 yards and 24 touchdowns.
While the talks of Brady potentially going to Los Angeles continue to loom, I still believe the Chargers will ultimately draft a quarterback in the first-round and have Tyrod Taylor serve as the bridge in 2020.
Lynn and Taylor are familiar with one another and he has expressed that he believes the 30-year old is capable of leading the team.
Plus, the easiest way to building a Super Bowl-contending roster is by having a quarterback on a rookie deal. If you’re not paying your quarterback top-of-the-market money, then you can use that cap space elsewhere.