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NFL Free Agency 2019: 3 targets for each team

By William Schneiderhan

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell (26) looks on during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell (26) looks on during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 13: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers in action against the New England Patriots during their AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 13: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers in action against the New England Patriots during their AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Chargers

A forgetful game and dreadful performance in the Divisional round of the playoffs against the Patriots overshadowed a great year by the Los Angeles Chargers. Now, the team pivots to what may be one final shot at winning with Philip Rivers.

Sheldon Richardson, DT

Corey Liuget, Darius Philon and Brandon Mebane are all preparing for free agency this offseason, leaving the defensive tackle position vacant for the Chargers.

Richardson and the Chargers make a match, and he can be both a run-stopper and someone who can get to the signal-caller. After signing a one-year deal last offseason, he may be in the market for another short-term contract this go around.

Now 28-years old, Richardson is probably not going to become anything more than he already is, and that’s fine for the Chargers. Although, he did have his best season since 2015 last year. He had 4.5 sacks in 16 games, as well as 16 quarterback hits.

C.J. Mosley, ILB

The Chargers have had trouble securing the middle linebacker position. Denzel Perryman looked to be the answer, but he was often injured and now an unrestricted free agent.

Mosley would pacify the middle linebacker conundrum. While his market value is pretty high, the four-time Pro Bowler is worth it.

The 26-year old would become the defensive captain, and he has a little bit of everything in his game. He can get into the backfield and pressure the quarterback, make enough plays in coverage and he is a sure-tackler.

It’s tough to win in the NFL without strong inside linebacker play, and Mosley would add to an already talented defense.

Rodger Saffold, OG

Saffold’s name will appear a lot when guards are discussed in free agency. He is a veteran offensive lineman who has played all around the line.

The 30-year old has been a Ram for his whole career, where he has helped create holes for many 1,000-yard rushers and has been a key part to some great offensive lines.

Saffold would be an upgrade at the position for the Chargers, and he join other seasoned-veterans in Mike Pouncey, Russell Okung and Michael Schofield. As Rivers nears the end of his career, keeping him off his back is crucial and Saffold would provide muscle to the interior offensive line.

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