Listening to Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks talk about “blue chip” players on their podcast had me thinking, how many do the Chargers have? Both of them said you need 8-10 on your roster to make a Super Bowl run. So that’s what this is about today. Trying to figure out how many blue chip players the Chargers have.
Offense
Quarterback
A no-brainer considering Philip Rivers entire body of work. When you look at what he’s done the last month, he’s playing like a top 3 quarterback. His pocket presence Sunday was some of the best I’ve ever seen from Rivers. That’s a yes to Rivers so we’re at one.
Running Back
Melvin Gordon is closer to average than he is a blue-chip player. He lacks the vision and creativity as a runner to be considered that. Austin Ekeler I think can be good but in no way is he there. Easy no for this position.
Wide Receiver
Keenan Allen is finally healthy and we are getting a chance to remember the talent he is. Since he’s been the focal point of the offense after the bye week h
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Offense
Quarterback
A no-brainer considering Philip Rivers entire body of work. When you look at what he’s done the last month, he’s playing like a top 3 quarterback. His pocket presence Sunday was some of the best I’ve ever seen from Rivers. That’s a yes to Rivers so we’re at one.
Running Back
Melvin Gordon is closer to average than he is a blue-chip player. He lacks the vision and creativity as a runner to be considered that. Austin Ekeler I think can be good but in no way is he there. Easy no for this position.
Wide Receiver
Keenan Allen is finally healthy and we are getting a chance to remember the talent he is. Since he’s been the focal point of the offense after the bye week h
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