Running back is taken in Round 2
Coach Anthony Lynn’s offensive philosophy has always been run-heavy. Now that the Chargers will have a mobile quarterback in Tyrod Taylor and possibly a rookie behind him, he can make that come to fruition.
The Melvin Gordon era came to an end after he signed with the Broncos, leaving Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson as the only two backs on the roster.
Ekeler signed a four-year extension, indicating that he proved his worth in the past few seasons. But it remains to be seen if he will be the permanent bell cow, considering his value not only as a runner but as a pass-catcher in the slot and out wide.
Los Angeles could have plans to give that role to Jackson, too. Or, they could simply start fresh with a new running back as the featured starter.
With that being said, in order to establish the running game, the Bolts consider taking Ohio State’s J.K. Dobbins, Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor, Georgia’s D’Andre Swift or LSU’s Clyde Edwards-Helaire with their second-round pick.