Brandon Flowers to Chargers: Latest Contract Details, Analysis and Reaction

June 24, 2014   ·   Joseph Zucker   ·   Jump to comments

The San Diego Chargers took a proactive step to improve what was one of the worst secondaries in the NFL last year, signing 2013 Pro Bowl cornerback Brandon Flowers, the team announced:
It’s not often a Pro Bowl player of Brandon Flower’s caliber becomes available late in June.
Thus, General Manager Tom Telesco didn’t let the opportunity to land the standout corner pass the Bolts by, swooping in and agreeing to terms with the veteran today.
Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com initially reported the news:
Fox Sports 1's Mike Garafolo reported the length of the contract:
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport provides more details:
Albert Breer of NFL Network said that the nature of the deal will also benefit Flowers, as he'll become a free agent in his prime at a time when he can maximize his value:
Pass defense has been one of San Diego's biggest weaknesses over the last few seasons, and things bottomed out in 2013. According to Football Outsiders...

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