The Chargers training camp officially begins in less than two weeks. There will be some position battles to keep an eye on with many players looking to solidify roster spots.
We took a look at the players that had the most to gain from a strong showing this summer. Now, we take a look at the players who have the most to lose once it begins on July 25.
G Dan Feeney
After finishing with a decent rookie campaign in 2017, Feeney experienced a sophomore slump in 2018 as the team’s starting left guard. He had the most pressures given up by any guard. Feeney ended up with a poor 45.6 overall grade, according to Pro Football Focus.
Feeney was a big reason why the Chargers ranked near the bottom in pass blocking efficiency last year. The former Indiana product is now in a position where he will have to show he’s worth putting out there in a starting role in 2019.
If he is unable to do so, there’s a great chance the highly anticipated Forrest Lamp gets the nod over him going into the regular season.
WR Travis Benjamin
The Chargers lost Tyrell Williams this offseason, leaving the No. 3 wide receiver spot wide open. As of now, Benjamin is the frontrunner given the fact that he has the veteran experience and the coaching staff loves him for his speed and the ability to beat defenders over the top.
Benjamin saw his production drop significantly in 2018 after a decent 2017 campaign. Even though he might have the third spot on paper, he should not be in a comfortable position as he will have Artavis Scott, Dylan Cantrell, Geremy Davis as well as a few others behind him fighting for the job.
In order to sustain the job, he will need to be efficient in catching the football and show he’s improved when it comes to taking contact, as that has been a big issue over the course of the past few years.
LB Jatavis Brown
Like Kyzir White and Denzel Perryman, Brown had his 2018 season cut short due to an injury. Three lower body injuries have held Brown back ever since being the 2016 fifth-round draft pick.
He has shined when he is on the field, but nothing is set in stone for the former Akron product as durability concerns have started to creep up. Brown will have to not only fight off White once again but fourth-round selection Drue Tranquill has the opportunity to push Brown down the depth chart this summer, too.
CB Michael Davis
Davis will look to lock up the spot after holding it down over the final few months of the year. He got the start to play opposite of Casey Hayward after Trevor Williams was hampered with an ankle injury that eventually sidelined him in December.
Davis had his highs and lows but the weaknesses were truly exposed when the Chargers faced the Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round, where he looked out of place. Knowing that Los Angeles has proven to be more superior in coverage when Williams is on the field, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him when his starting role back with ease.
