The Chargers will make a big move to bolster their needy tackle group. They are signing longtime Packers right tackle Bryan Bulaga, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets. It’s a three-year, $30MM deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets.
Bulaga spent 10 seasons in Green Bay, but when the Packers added Ricky Wagner, it became clear their incumbent would move on. The Bolts experienced rampant trouble at tackle last season, and Bulaga will now help protect Los Angeles’ to-be-determined quarterback.
In Bulaga and Trai Turner, the Bolts have now added higher-end starters at multiple positions up front. While L.A. used Russell Okung to acquire Turner, the team’s offensive line group is undoubtedly improved going forward. With the Bolts still in the running for Tom Brady, the Bulaga addition could be significant.
Despite Bulaga going into his 11th season, he will only turn 31 next week. He has battled injuries during his career but played 16 games this past season and 14 in 2018. Bulaga graded as Pro Football Focus’ No. 15 overall tackle last season. The Chargers’ primary right-side option — Sam Tevi — graded as PFF’s No. 61 tackle last season.
While the Chargers still may have a need at left tackle, they now have two eight-figure-per-year players up front in these newcomers. They and the Buccaneers are the frontrunners for Brady, and each features talented skill-position arsenals. The 20-year veteran revealed Tuesday morning he would not return to the Patriots, and with Philip Rivers choosing the Colts, this likely sets the stage for either the Bolts or Bucs’ Q rating rising immensely soon.
Gotta keep Brady clean
they certainly will when they play vs Brady
Damn, for 3 years at that price the Packers should have signed him. He’s really good when he can play.
Packers never give 3rd contracts to OL. Did the same thing with Lang and Sitton and both proved to be the right choices. I wish nothing but the best for Bulaga but I worry about his health as he ages. Given how good the packers are at the other 4 OL spots I’ll take Wagner for half the price and 1 less year of commitment as well as far less guaranteed.
My thoughts exactly. $10M AAV, who knows how much is even guaranteed yet. Instead they threw half the money at someone who is half as good.
Bulaga, Turner and Pouncey make a really solid interior. Huge power move for Brady.
Brady will now have a solid line, good targets, a tidy defence and be playing in LA.
Not even sure if pouncey will ever play again
Great OL…..when he’s healthy….if he plays 2/3 of those games it’ll be a miracle.