Chargers Daily Links: Monday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans!

The backups and third-stringers of the Chargers struggled against a Saints team that ended up fielding many more veterans with legit NFL experience on Saturday night, including a former top pick in the draft in Jameis Winston. Overall the defense kept things close by forcing five field goals despite several turnovers by the offense. Youngsters led the way with strong performances, but in the end, not enough players found a way to step up and make something happen.

The Bolts will finish their preseason slate with a trip to Santa Clara this Friday.

And now for today’s links.

Chargers News:

Five takeaways from the Chargers’ 22-17 loss to the Saints (Chargers.com)

Studs and duds from the Chargers’ preseason loss to the Saints (Chargers Wire)

Chargers fans aren’t missing Storm Norton after former tackle struggles with Saints (Bolt Beat)

Keenan Allen recently graced a list of the NFL’s top route-runners (Charger Report)

NFL News:

Check out the latest edition of ESPN’s preseason power rankings (ESPN)

Winners and losers from the second week of the preseason (CBS Sports)

31 takeaways from week two of the NFL preseason (NFL.com)

Myles Jack is retiring from the NFL after seven seasons (NFL.com)

Aaron Donald won’t be taking part in joint practices with the Rams this week (Pro Football Talk)

Aaron Rodgers plans to play against the Giants in week three of the preseason (Bleacher Report)