Chargers WRs held a meeting before Week 8 to address issues

Routine or not, Los Angeles Chargers weapons give the impression that they understand how important the coming weeks are.

Justin Herbert led the way in addressing the team before a recent practice. And not long before that, it emerged that the Chargers’ wide receivers were having a meeting of their own after last week’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

“I think we can be a lot better,” Joshua Palmer said, according to ESPN Kris Rhim. “We had a few drops, a fumble. It’s unacceptable in our group.”

Problems plagued the active Chargers’ wideouts in the loss, ranging from multiple missed passes to that the now infamous touchdown became touchback after a fumble.

Rookie Ladd McConkey also spoke about the situation, via Rhim: “It sucks. I mean, you want to catch everything, and especially the ones that are out there, you gotta make the play for the guys around you. So yeah, I’m definitely disappointed.”

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for almost 400 yards in the loss anyway. But the problems and lack of good play were crucial as the team had to settle for five field goals.

Looking ahead, the Chargers are hoping better health can play a role in a turnaround for the wideouts and the offense. McConkey is doubtful about the latest injury report for week 8 against the New Orleans Saints. This also applies to DJ Chark, who has yet to make his debut with the team. However, Quentin Johnston and Derius Davis have doubts.

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