
#66 OT · Los Angeles Chargers
2 transactions this offseason
Height
6'4"
Weight
334 lbs
Age
31
College
Florida State
Draft
2015, Rd 7, #226
Experience
9 yrs
Grade Bobby Hart
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On the field, Bobby Hart grades out as a middling OT for Los Angeles Chargers (C- Performance). The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a significant overpay (F), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.3M
AAV
$1.3M/yr
Bobby Hart's one-year, $1.26M deal with the Chargers earns an F CVI, reflecting a veteran minimum contract for a player whose performance continues to underwhelm despite a decade in the league. The 31-year-old tackle has appeared in 10 games this season but carries an F performance grade that aligns with his well-documented struggles in pass protection and penalty avoidance throughout his nine-year career. At $1.26M annually, Hart's contract represents replacement-level money for the offensive tackle position, which actually provides some insulation given his reputation as a liability rather than a stabilizing presence on the line. As an established veteran drafted in the 7th round back in 2015, Hart has managed to maintain roster spots across multiple teams despite persistent fundamental issues that have defined his career arc. The modest financial commitment limits downside risk for Los Angeles, but the sentiment around Hart remains deeply skeptical given his track record of mental errors and inability to consistently handle edge rushers. With the Chargers making several veteran signings this offseason including Dalvin Tomlinson and Denzel Perryman, Hart's role appears destined for depth status unless he can finally address the pass protection concerns that have plagued him for nearly a decade.
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the F band — a quick read on where Bobby's contract sits relative to comparable money.
Bobby Hart ranks 70th of 189 graded offensive tackles by performance. That slots Bobby between Dan Moore Jr. (C) just ahead and Rasheed Walker (C-) just behind.
Graded higher
Dan Moore Jr.Tennessee TitansCAireontae ErseryHouston TexansCLane JohnsonPhiladelphia EaglesC-Graded lower
Rasheed WalkerCarolina PanthersSeahawks grab veteran depth at tackle in a modest roster move. Media frames this as a practical signing with no controversy or fanfare. Hart's extensive NFL experience provides insurance against injury at the position. Fans see this as a routine depth addition rather than meaningful upgrade. Seattle likely views Hart as competition and swing tackle depth for the season.
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