Readers asked, JeffMillerLAT and LATimesklein answer: Should the Chargers or Rams trade for Christian McCaffrey?
Offensive line depth, or lack of it, seems to be so critical to both L.A. teams. Is there really a shortage of good linemen, or does it just take half a season for a line to learn to work together?Miller: I would say the answer is both. Offensive linemen in football are a lot like starting pitchers in baseball. Very few teams have five top-tier starters, which leaves everyone scrambling to cover their weaknesses. And, yes, chemistry is vitally important among offensive linemen.
, David Edwards, Tremayne Anchrum, Coleman Shelton and Logan Bruss are on injured reserve. And Jeff is correct: It’s all about chemistry and communication. That takes time.Miller: No. Herbert was asked last week to specifically put a percentage on his health — like is he 80%, 90% — and he refused. Hard to tell how much he is still dealing with his fractured rib cartilage, but he most certainly isn’t 100%. Just look at how reluctant he has been to take off running of late.
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, left, is tackled by Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey at SoFi Stadium.Dale Onyon, Jamestown, Kent.
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