The Chargers are starting a new era at the quarterback position. When having a new signal-caller, having a strong supporting cast is quite beneficial.
Luckily, Los Angeles is equipped with a slew of promising skill players for Tyrod Taylor and Justin Herbert, which consists of Keenan Allen, Austin Ekeler, Hunter Henry and the ascending Mike Williams.
Williams was named the “most promising building block” by Bleacher Report.
The Los Angeles Chargers are turning the page after moving on from Philip Rivers in the offseason. Whether it’s veteran Tyrod Taylor or rookie Justin Herbert, the Chargers’ new quarterback is going to need all the help he can get from the team’s weapons.
Weapons such as fourth-year wide receiver Mike Williams.
Williams has been on something of a steady ascent over the past three seasons. After an injury-marred rookie year, Williams became a big-time red-zone threat for the 12-4 Chargers in 2018, reeling in 10 touchdowns. He scored just twice in 2019, but he averaged 20.4 yards per reception—tops in the league—and topped 1,000 yards for the first time.
Williams isn’t the No. 1 wide receiver for the Chargers—that title still belongs to Keenan Allen, who has made the Pro Bowl in each of the past three years. But if Williams keeps it up, it won’t be that long before he receives a Pro Bowl nod of his own.
After being banged up during his rookie season in 2017, Williams has been the model of consistency since then. In 2018, Williams surpassed the 10-touchdown mark. In 2019, he eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark. His 20.4 yards per reception ranked first in the league.
The team saw the production throughout the past couple of seasons, which is why Williams had his fifth-year option picked up by the Chargers earlier this offseason which will keep him under contract through the 2021 season.
Whether it’s Taylor or Herbert under center, plenty of deep ball opportunities should be there for the big-bodied target this upcoming season, as he looks to unlock his full potential in hopes of making his Pro Bowl.