Eric Williams
NFC West Writer
Known for throwing the football since the days of “Air Coryell” led by Hall of Fame QB Dan Fouts, the Chargers need a big-play receiver after moving on from Keenan Allen and Mike Williams due to salary cap restraints.
Fortunately for the Chargers, there’s a deep and talented group of receivers available in this year’s draft, which means that new head coach Jim Harbaugh has an opportunity to improve this position group.
Harbaugh, however, wasn’t about to tip his hand during a press conference this week as the Bolts started offseason work.
“I’m excited to see that,” Harbaugh told reporters when asked about the receiving talent in the draft. “But it’s the same for every position. There’s been some good conversations, but like I said, that’s talk. Now, we get some action. We get to meet with guys and start on football.”
After an uneven performance in his rookie season, Quentin Johnston, L.A.’s first-round selection last year, will be expected to take on a larger role in the offense and make a major jump in development in Year 2. Johnston’s progression, along with the emergence of returnees Josh Palmer and Derius Davis, should help fill the void left by Allen and Williams.
Along with that, Harbaugh hired one of the best wide receiver coaches in the business in Sanjay Lal. But the Chargers still need to find some receiving help in the draft. In the first three rounds, they own the No. 5, No. 37 and No. 69 picks. Among their six other picks, they have two fourth-rounders and two seventh-rounders.
Let’s take a closer look at six wide receiver prospects who could make sense for the Bolts.
Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
Yes, Harbaugh is building this team through the trenches and will look to add a big body up front if the Chargers do not trade down from No. 5. However, he told reporters during the NFL owners meetings that the Chargers could have the top non-quarterback selection if the…
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Publish date : 2024-04-05 19:26:48
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