The Chargers have some big decisions to make with their internal free agents. Among the crop includes center Bradley Bozeman.
Signed last offseason to replace Corey Linsley, Bozeman started all 18 games and led the team in offensive snaps with 1,057.
While he was on the field for nearly every snap, Bozeman experienced some struggles, particularly in pass protection. He finished with a 53.1 pass-blocking grade, which ranked 53rd out of 64 qualifying centers.
Bozeman would like to return to Los Angeles. Following the Chargers’ loss to the Texans in the wild-card round, while fighting back tears, Bozeman said, “I hope I’m around next year. I love this place. I want to be here. But right now, it’s out of my hands.”
When asked about the possibility of Bozeman returning, general manager Joe Hortiz said, “We want everyone back,” adding that he’s already had conversations with him about possibly returning.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh heaped high praise on Bozeman’s availability. “I want guys like that back,” Harbaugh said.
The Chargers would love to have Bozeman back, but they must start thinking about the future.
That is why they should look to the draft to add one and let there be competition for the starting job. However, if Bozeman is guaranteed to start somewhere else, Los Angeles will likely skim through the free agency market for a veteran.
