RB: Rookie, Melvin Gordon looks to fill the hole that the often injured Ryan Matthews left. Gordon is the first RB in a long time to be drafted in the first round. He boasts speed, power, and good hands. His time at Wisconsin showed he can be a great leader as well.
WR: Malcolm Floyd, Keenan Allen: These two receivers are young, but are learning how to play quickly. Allen is already commanding double teams and although he had a tough sophomore season, he is looking to get back into form by getting used to double teams.
TE: Antonio Gates, Ladarius Green: Green is finally going to get a shot while Gates misses some games due to suspension. However, speaking of Gates, is this guy ever going to get old? Still one of the leagues tight ends and he doesn't seem to be slowing down still.
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| Antonio Gates, longtime tight end of the San Diego Chargers |
OL: The offensive line has had some major changes, but the group wasn't the greatest last year, so we'll see if the new group is better or if it can actually get worse.
DL: The defensive line is led by Corey Liuget. He is entering his 5th year in the NFL and is only going to get better. This group must improve as a unit however in order to compete in the AFC West.
LB: Dwight Freeney is gone, but the other backers return including the big name, Manti Teo. This unit has been solid against the run but must improve in their pass defense.
DB: Brandon Flowers is the star of this secondary, and he is going to get better as he learns the system more and more. This unit didn't fair well last year against the pass and will look to improve as they get more comfortable with each other.