Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn held a press conference, where he discussed the NFL Scouting Combine, as well as several items about the Bolts’ offseason.
Here are some of the top takeaways from the session with reporters:
Debunking myth of needing a mobile quarterback
Given his history as a coach and who he’s worked with in the past, many believe that Lynn only wants a quarterback that can win with his legs. Lynn says he wants a “winning” quarterback and doesn’t care if he’s mobile. “I believe that guy in New England won a lot. He’s not very mobile,” Lynn said. He’s referring to Tom Brady. When asked about Brady possibly coming to L.A., Lynn laughed, saying, “I don’t know. Just rumors. All options on the table for us though.”
Backfield situation
With Melvin Gordon set to be a free agent, all eyes are on Austin Ekeler, who many believe could become the No. 1 RB. But based on Lynn’s comments, it could indicate that Gordon will be back or the team will look to bring someone in as the bellcow role. “I like him (Ekeler) as a tandem guy,” Lynn said. He alluded that he likes him with another back. This doesn’t necessarily mean that Ekeler can’t manage the starting role, though. Lynn had high praise for Justin Jackson, saying that he has the best instincts of all in the backfield.
No love for Q?
Lynn said he spoke to center Mike Pouncey last week, but he hasn’t been cleared. Interesting enough, Lynn added that Dan Feeney is an excellent center without mentioning Scott Quessenberry, who took over as the starting role when Feeney had to revert back to the guard spot after Forrest Lamp suffered a season-ending injury.
Faith in Jerry Tillery
Tilley, the team’s first-round selection from 2019, didn’t have the rookie season that many were anticipating. The former Notre Dame product didn’t make much of an impact up front, struggling with the technical aspect of the position. But Lynn believes that Tillery will use this offseason to make a leap in Year 2. “I think Jerry Tillery has a lot of potential for growth,” Lynn said.
