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Stop the Funeral Planning: Why Analysts are Wrong to Write Off Veteran Tony Jefferson
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Stop the Funeral Planning: Why Analysts are Wrong to Write Off Veteran Tony Jefferson

Los Angeles Chargers On SI·Thomas Martinez·18 days ago
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The Los Angeles Chargers offseason program is just beginning with voluntary workouts starting and rookie mini camp already in the books. This is the time of the NFL offseason when storylines following the draft begin to write obituaries for players on the bubble or veterans who may be replaced by young draft picks. The Chargers re-signed veteran safety Tony Jefferson earlier this offseason after he has spent the past two years with Los Angeles after coming out of retirement. Jefferson has proved to be an integral part of the Chargers defense and has come through in key moments on multiple occasions. Jefferson has also been a leader on defense, delivering tone-setting plays as well as being a resource for younger defensive backs on the roster. Re-signing Jefferson made sense for the Chargers. The safety room consists of Elijah Molden as well as RJ Mickens and Kendall Williamson who are both entering their second seasons and Jefferson. Veteran and team leader Derwin James Jr.…

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