Five non-starters to watch at Chargers training camp
By Tyler Schoon
Chargers to watch: Easton Stick, quarterback
It’s not often the Chargers draft a quarterback, with the last one being Brad Sorensen back in 2013. No one expects Easton Stick to overtake Tyrod Taylor, let alone Philip Rivers, during training camp. Nevertheless, he’s a high-caliber athlete with intriguing tools who is good at the most important thing: Winning.
Fans could see the beginnings of a new wrinkle in the offense during training camp, as Stick (Taylor as well) could add a rushing dynamic at the quarterback position that has been missing for a decade and a half.
Chargers to watch: Drue Tranquill, linebacker
When watching Jerry Tillery’s dominant performance against Stanford, one could get caught looking at another player flying around the field instead: Drue Tranquill. It’s hard to miss him, as in the first half he has everything from a pass defended to a smashing hit. Both of those plays come as a result of great play recognition and body control, the former forcing him to cover the tight end.
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It’s easy to envision Tranquill making similar plays throughout training camp, earning himself playing time on third down so Denzel Perryman can play fresh in run support. With the Chargers reportedly moving Tranquill at both MIKE and WILL, there’s an opportunity for the versatile and athletic linebacker to do more than just special teams this season. One thing is for sure: Tranquill will likely be the biggest preseason standout on defense for the Chargers.