Is Los Angeles Chargers second-year extensive receiver Quentin Johnston poised to show his profession round after a disappointing rookie season?
On the Chargers’ opening drive towards the Carolina Panthers, Johnston raced previous cornerback Jaycee Horn, catching a 29-yard cross from quarterback Justin Herbert and giving the Bolts a 6-0 lead. Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker missed the extra-point try.
Johnston — the twenty first total decide of the 2023 NFL Draft — had 38 receptions for 431 yards and two TD catches in 17 video games throughout his rookie season. The Baltimore Ravens, in the meantime, took star WR Zay Flowers with the twenty second decide, making the Chargers look extra silly.
Nonetheless, new L.A. head coach Jim Harbaugh indicated he would not surrender on the previous TCU star through the offseason.
“I simply assume he bought a foul rap,” Harbaugh said at first of coaching camp. “I take a look at a few of the clips out of coaching camp final 12 months. No matter it was, it simply appeared like he was a disappointment in anyone’s thoughts. He hasn’t been that in any respect.”
Apparently, Harbaugh helps Johnston rebuild his confidence, which ought to assist him rebound. The 23-year-old — who’s listed at 6-foot-4, 215 kilos — clearly has the bodily instruments to emerge as a dependable wideout for the Chargers.
