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The Chargers kicked off Training Camp today in helmets, jerseys and shorts in what resembled a 2 hour conditioning test. Though there wasn't too much competition on Day 1 of Training Camp we did learn some things:
Early on in Offensive Line drills newly acquired lineman Joe Barksdale and Johnnie Troutman rotated at Right Guard while DJ Fluker manned the Right Tackle spot but as the drills moved from Offense vs. Defense, Troutman played with the first team.
Fluker and Troutman still your current RT and RG. No snaps for Fluker at guard (yet).
— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) July 30, 2015
It didn't change by the end of the day.
More first team drills still Troutman
— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) July 30, 2015
The left side of the line was as good as advertised...in practice.
Left side of the line leaving big open running lanes. So far so good
— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) July 30, 2015
Orlando Franklin looks well worth the money. Looks like a Pro Bowler. Dominant as you can be in practice.
— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) July 30, 2015
As for rookie Running Back Melvin Gordon, it was an up and down first practice.
Gordon looks like a rookie. No idea where to go, no patience, loads of talent.
— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) July 30, 2015
Gordon 4 out of 5 on catches in individual drills. 1 drop. Looks timid catching the ball, multiple body catches
— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) July 30, 2015
For the 3rd round pick Craig Mager it was mostly a down day.
Mager leaving quite a cushion for these WRs just gave up a completion on a curl
— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) July 30, 2015
Some more down on him than others.
Mager out here getting toasted by everyone and anyone. Absolute trash.
— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) July 30, 2015
Other news and notes:
Addae getting first team reps at SS
— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) July 30, 2015
Steve Williams getting second team snaps before Craig Mager & Chris Davis
— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) July 30, 2015
So Keenan Allen is taking punts in practice, so we're doing this again. He's behind Jones & C. Davis. No Pettis
— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) July 30, 2015
Three of Chargers' four QBs are practicing today. Brad Sorensen not on field. His wife just gave birth to their second child. Congrats.
— Michael Gehlken (@UTgehlken) July 30, 2015
Chargers QB Brad Sorensen (4) has rejoined teammates after wife gave birth to their second child. pic.twitter.com/ibz3mESLE5
— Michael Gehlken (@UTgehlken) July 30, 2015
-Ryan Carrethers went down with what looked like a cramp, trainers worked on him between drills and he ran back to the sideline. Shouldn't be anything to worry about especially on a hot day like it was in San Diego today.
-Stevie Johnson looked like the best route runner on the field today and he also had the catch of the day with a one-handed grab near the sideline.
-Jason Verrett looked like everything he was last year before his injury. His close on the ball is something else, he used his quickness to knock down a ball intended for, the much taller, Malcom Floyd.
-Both wide receivers Austin Pettis and undrafted free agent Titus Davis looked particularly quick to the ball and they both showed good hands.
Most importantly:
Training Camp Update: Stevie Johnson is the best stretcher. It's more of a stretch/dance.
— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) July 30, 2015
Practices will start to pick up speed in the next coming days and the guys will get some pads on and there will be a lot more to report but so far Day 1 of Chargers Training Camp is underway.