Nov 25, 2012; Cleveland, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Max Starks (78) tries to protect quarterback Charlie Batch (16) against the rush of Cleveland Browns defensive end Frostee Rucker (92) in the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Check out Max Starks avi right now on twitter and notice that it is a Chargers logo!!!!

That is a good sign, especially after the Chargers just released Kevin Haslam! That $555k must have come in real nice to get Max Starks signed. The deal hasn’t been announced and someone could have hacked Starks account, but it sure is looking pretty for the Chargers to have a new left tackle.

As I was writing this post, I see this confirmation:

Max Starks just sent me a text telling me he is going to the Chargers.

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) May 21, 2013

The Chargers have a new left tackle! Good work Tom Telesco! Putting in work! Can we cut Clary now? Or on June 1?

I’m very happy to say that I will be joining the @chargers family. Can’t wait to get started and building towards a championship! #GoBolts

— Max Starks IV (@maxstarks78) May 21, 2013

Dec 16, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (left) and defensive tackle Sione Fua (94) and defensive tackle Andre Neblett (two from left) celebrate after sacking San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (center) as running back Curtis Brinkley (one from right) and tackle Kevin Haslam (70) look on during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

The San Diego Chargers released offensive tackle Kevin Haslam today. Haslam made 3 starts for the Chargers last season at left tackle trying to fill the void for Jared Gaither.

There goes one of the candidates that was going to give King Dunlap a little bit of a push. Not sure the reasoning behind releasing Haslam at this time. He saves the team $555k on the salary cap, if that was anyone’s concern.

Now the competition for the left tackle position is between King Dunlap, Mike Harris and Nick Becton. We need more competition at the position.

Sep 22, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers tackle Jeromey Clary (66) on the bench during the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

The long drought of Chargers football is starting to begin. I hate this time of year, but there is still work that has to be done by the team. There are still areas of concern that the Chargers will have to addreess before training camp starts up. Here are a list of areas that seem to have some depth issues:

Left Tackle.
The obvious area of concern that we have been talking about since the beginning. Max Starks is the best player available at this time and he has already come to town for a visit. Don’t know what the Chargers plan to do at the position, but King Dunlap is holding down the starting job right now. I guess it is King’s job to lose.

Offensive Guard.
I have concerns about Jeromey Clary playing at guard. Not everyone does, but I sure do. The position might be better for him, but none of us have seen it yet. He still hasn’t practiced the position with pads on and PLUS, his contract can free up some money to plug other areas of concern. If we do cut Clary, that means we trust a player like Johnnie Troutman. I am not as confident as others on Troutman to be given the starting job. He is a 5th round draft pick that has never played a snap in the NFL.

Cornerback.
Talked about the depth at the position already yesterday. If one of the starters goes down, we will have to get a lot of good snaps from some rookies and undrafted free agents. That is a lot to ask for.

Defensive line.
The starters look good, but who is behind them and who is anchoring the middle at nose tackle? If one of the top youngsters go down, we have a undrafted rookie to hold down the middle or Jarius Wynn starting.