The Chargers fell to 1-4 after another close lose to the Saints on Monday night.

While there is still plenty of time for Los Angeles to turn things around, some fans on social media have lost hope based on the outcome of the games and have their attention shifted towards the offseason.

I am a believer that L.A. can and will start picking up wins after the bye. But to give a glimpse of the future for those who have lost faith, I wanted to lay out what the 2021 NFL Draft might look like for the Bolts by listing the top positions of need.

Let’s take a look:

Offensive line

This has and continues to be a positional group at the top of the list. The Chargers upgraded the line by signing tackle Bryan Bulaga and guard Trai Turner this past offseason, but the two have been held back by injuries. The coaching staff had a lot of faith in their in-house options, so they chose not to draft a single lineman. Through five games, it’s evident that the starting five isn’t capable of keeping quarterback Justin Herbert clean on a weekly basis. Therefore, the tackle position and interior part of the line both need to be addressed. Center Mike Pouncey, guards Dan Feeney, Forrest Lamp and tackle Sam Tevi are all slated for free agency after this season, too.

Outside cornerback

The cornerback position was thought to be one of the stronger areas on the team this season, but the group has produced a mixed bag of results. Casey Hayward has been targeted the most in his career since 2016, and has already allowed double-digit receptions. Hayward (31) is getting accustomed to more man coverage looks, which could be the reason for this. But if he continues to be targeted and allow catches, it may be time to look for his eventual replacement. Meanwhile, Michael Davis has made some plays, but he’s also had a few bad looks in coverage. Davis is also in the final year of his contract.

Wide receiver

There’s Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, but not much else aside from those two. While the Chargers invested in two receivers, Joe Reed and K.J. Hill, in this past draft, they, along with the rest of the group have yet to prove themselves. Providing Herbert with protection is vital, but surrounding him with established weapons to maximize his talent is key. In this case, adding a wideout with game-breaking speed who can take advantage of Herbert’s gift for launching the long ball can go long way to his long-term success.

Edge defender

This is a league where you can’t have too many pass-rushers. While Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram have proven themselves as one of the better tandems in the league, Ingram is set to be a free agent after this season and Bosa’s snap volume is taking a toll to his body. Uchenna Nwosu could be in line to replace Ingram (if he isn’t re-signed), but there isn’t much depth after that. Part of the reason for the second-half defensive struggles this season is due to the lack of quarterback pressure, which the team could afford to have more of.