Chargers News: NFL Writer Believes Joshua Palmer's Role is At Risk

One of the best things about Kellen Moore taking over as the Los Angeles Chargers' newest offensive coordinator is that he gets creative with the cards that he is dealt. Very rarely will you see him continue to run the same plays or solely focus on getting the ball to the same players every snap unless they're finding a major amount of success.

The understanding when Moore was brought in a couple months ago was that he would ensure that LA's offense would not get stagnant once the playoffs grew closer and closer. With Justin Herbert leading the way and having multiple stars on his roster, this never should have been the case but we all know the amount of roadblocks that popped up during the Bolts' 2022 campaign.

However, one of their bright spots was definitely Joshua Palmer stepping up to take a bigger role. Keenan Allen and Mike Williams both suffered individual injuries and this hurt the squad initially but Chargers' WR coach said, Palmer has the ability to cover for a numerous amount of his teammates when they do not play.

A Decreased Role This Year?

In 2022, Palmer was able to almost double his production compared to his rookie year as he recorded 769 yards on 72 receptions. It was a huge opportunity for him to get acquainted with Justin Herbert.

However, will the arrival of rookie WR Quentin Johnston stunt his development? Columnists at Clutch Points certainly think so.

"Joshua Palmer showed flashes of elite wide receiver play last season and there is no doubt that the Chargers are going to give him every opportunity to contribute this season. Nevertheless, it is highly unlikely that the Chargers used a first-round draft pick on Quentin Johnston just to keep him on the sidelines. Additionally, Mike Williams and Keenan Allen are both proven Pro Bowl wide receivers, and losing playing time to a rookie does not seem likely for them."

(Via Clutch Points)

Palmer may end up being the odd man out but we will know more once training camp gets closer.