Bolts From The Blue
Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, don’t expect the Chargers to make any notable moves with their receiver room going forward into the offseason.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler dropped some post-draft intel he’s gained regarding all 32 teams following this year’s NFL draft.
When it comes to the Chargers, Fowler does not believe fans should hold out for any notable move when it comes to further building their wide receiver room.
For months, the Chargers’ brass heard the cries about Los Angeles’ need for receiver help alongside Ladd McConkey & Co. The Chargers passed on a DK Metcalf trade or other free agency options. They let Joshua Palmer walk.
General manager Joe Hortiz stayed patient and got his man — second-round receiver Tre Harris out of Ole Miss. He’s billed as a deep threat, but part of what drew the Chargers to him is that he has more in the tank. The Chargers say they believe he has the capability to expand his route tree and be a complete receiver. He runs great “shake” routes and in-breakers. “And he plays faster than his [4.45] 40 time,” a team source said.
Fowler goes on to note that most of the Chargers wide receiver room is made up of players currently on their rookie contracts. Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Derius Davis, along with newcomers Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith are all within their first three seasons. It’s a healthy place to be and we all know how much this front office cares about their cap situation and financial future.
The insider goes on to highlight that former Chargers star Keenan Allen remains a free agent and that he could still be seen as another veteran option for the team should they look to pivot from their presumed course and hold a reunion with one of their all-time greats, but I would personally be shocked to see them invest so much into the youth of the position over the past two seasons just to return both Allen and Mike Williams or another go-round with both seasoned players one more year older than they were when they chose to part ways.
