It’s good to be back. Training camp is so close, you can smell it, with most teams hitting the field by the middle of next week. So, let’s get back to ranking the division.
Moving into the trenches, we take a look at the protectors. Overall, it’s not a particularly strong group, which is great news for the elite pass rushers in the division, of which there are many. Here’s how the tackle units stack up.
Believe it or not, the Chargers gave up the fewest sacks (18) in the league last season. With Russel Okung in place, they literally cut their 2016 sacks allowed (36) in half.