It took until week 14 of this past season for any of the Chargers’ backup running backs to make an impact on the field. That’s far too long for a team with championship-level expectations for the foreseeable future.
On top of the team’s biggest needs, such as right tackle and defensive tackle, the backup running back spot behind Austin Ekeler is certainly up there. As sturdy as Ekeler seems at times, a workhorse, 20-touchdown season isn’t going to be a a yearly occurrence in the modern day NFL. With players getting stronger and faster seemingly every year, Ek needs someone who can step in and keep the offense chugging along without much of a drop-off in efficiency.