Chargers' Zeitler Move: Protecting Herbert

0:00On March 30th, the Los Angeles Chargers are scratching heads this all season, with plenty of cap space, but not fixing their biggest issue yet. Justin Herbert got sack 54 times last season. Third most in the league, so protecting their star quarterback should be priority one. They've added Senator Tyler Beatis and Gar Cole strange to the offensive line, but everyone knows that's just a start. Now analysts are pointing to veteran right-gar Kevin Zyler as a smart, low-key fix. The 36-year-old made the pro bowl in 2023 and held up strong and past protection with the Tennessee Titans last year. He's not the elite guy he once was, but he'd bring real stability without breaking the bank. Fans have split some, laugh off signing an older player, but after watching Herbert get crushed play after play, most say anything beats that nightmare. The Chargers can't afford another season, where their franchise guy spends more time on his back than in the pocket. Meanwhile, with Tackles or Sean Slater and Joe Alt returning healthy, Zyler could slide in as a starter or key depth piece right away.

1:05It's not flashy, but pros agree it plugs the whole fast and keeps Herbert upright to sling those deep balls. Bottom line. If the Chargers grab Zyler or someone like him soon, Herbert's got a real shot at staying clean and lighting up scoreboards next fall. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.