The phrase ‘iron sharpens iron’ perfectly describes what’s been on display at Chargers training camp, as safety Derwin James and wide receiver Keenan Allen have had the luxury of going up against each other on a daily basis.
Each rep has been a real treat. Either Allen’s crafty route-running has allowed him to see open grass or James has managed to put the clamps on Allen.
Allen and James, two players who are some of the best at their perspective positions in this league, are greatly benefiting from these reps in camp when the real action begins in September.
“He works harder than me. And that’s hard to do because I work hard and he works harder than me. I need him on the field as much as he needs me on the field, so if he’s out there and I’m out there, we’ve got a good chance,” Allen said about James.
#Chargers Keenan Allen vs Derwin James. Advantage Slayer on this one. 1-1. pic.twitter.com/AiMRDU83I7
— Dan W. (@ChargersHomer) August 6, 2021
Derwin James picks off a pass intended for Keenan Allen #Chargers
(📸@danielrpopper) pic.twitter.com/fbIMVN3uyK
— ChargersCore (@ChargersCore) August 6, 2021
Derwin James 1 on 1 with Keenan Allen, one of (if not the best) route runners in football looking good! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rF4avTFjZf
— The RPO (@TheRPO_1) August 4, 2021
