Is Los Angeles Chargers second-year large receiver Quentin Johnston poised to show his profession round after a disappointing rookie season?
On the Chargers’ opening drive in opposition to 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 choose 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 choose, making the Chargers look extra silly.
Nonetheless, new L.A. head coach Jim Harbaugh indicated he would not quit on the previous TCU star throughout the offseason.
“I simply assume he received a nasty rap,” Harbaugh stated originally of coaching camp. “I have a look at among the clips out of coaching camp final yr. No matter it was, it simply appeared like he was a disappointment in any individual’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.
