Several big name free agents suddenly became available after the latest roster cuts to get under the cap ceiling ahead of the start of the new season later this week. Two of those veteran cap casualties we wanted to take a look at were the former Washington Commander Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, most recently of the San Francisco 49ers. Ryan took a quick look at what each of those defensive tackles have to offer the Chargers when compared to the Chargers’ starting interior defensive line duo, Poona Ford and Teair Tart who are both hitting free agency tomorrow.
Therefore we issued a quick Powderkeg Podcast update on the tape for the available options: https://youtu.be/C2IkYm4Oud0?si=_qAr0HTvdtHIaGAs
Both external free agent options mentioned here are coming of injuries in 2024, Jonathan Allen came back from a torn pectoral muscle ahead of schedule to be a force in the Commanders’ deep playoff run whereas Hargrave sat out the rest of the season from Week 4 onward for a partially torn triceps. So to look at their season long production you need to go back to 2023:
Jonathan Allen:
- 15% Pass rush win rate
- 52 Tackles
- 6 Sacks
- 49 Pressures
- 13 QB hits
- 10 TFLs
- 10 Run stuffs
- 57.9% snap share
- Three down player with a mean pairing of a swim move and his one-armed hump
Javon Hargrave:
- 14% Pass rush win rate
- 44 Tackles
- 7 Sacks
- 35 Pressures
- 14 QB hits
- 8 TFLs
- 6 Run Stuffs
- 57.9% snap share
- All strength pass rusher who bullrushes everyone he meets
So what do we think Stormcloud crew?
Should the Chargers take a swing at either of the newly emerged options? or should they prioritize filling the interior defensive line position from other sources?
Let us know in the comments below!
