Unpacking Justin Herbert's future, this blueprint details bold free agency and draft strategies to transform the Chargers' offensive line into a Super Bowl-contending strength.
Taylor’s latest Electric Edge episode is a full blueprint for fixing what she calls the Chargers’ longest-running problem: the offensive line. The framing is clear from the start — if Los Angeles wants to maximize Justin Herbert and seriously contend for a Super Bowl in 2026–27, the line can’t just be “fine.” It has to become a strength.
The show opens with the cap context, emphasizing the flexibility available and arguing that Joe Hortiz has the runway to be aggressive. From there, Taylor walks through realistic free-agent targets, starting with Tyler Linderbaum as the dream scenario at center. The Ravens standout is positioned as the premium solution — expensive, yes, but a tone-setter who stabilizes protections and upgrades the run game instantly. Connor McGovern is presented as the value alternative, offering positional versatility at a lower price point.
At guard, Taylor lays out tiers. Isaac Seumalo and Kevin Zeitler represent veteran reliability on short-term deals, while David Edwards offers durability and snap consistency. Dalton Risner becomes the cost-controlled fallback if the Chargers want flexibility without long-term commitment.
Then the episode shifts into scenario building. In the “best case” world, the Chargers retain Zion Johnson, land Linderbaum and draft Vega Ioane to complete a potential top-five unit. If Zion leaves, the strategy pivots to drafting Ioane and pairing him with a veteran guard. There’s also a draft-heavy model where the team spends modestly in free agency and uses premium picks on interior linemen like Connor Lew or Jake Slaughter to grow a young core.
Taylor closes by reinforcing the stakes. This isn’t about incremental improvement — it’s about protecting Herbert, sustaining offensive efficiency and finally eliminating the structural weakness that has held the franchise back. In her view, the Chargers’ championship ceiling will ultimately be defined by how bold they’re willing to be up front.