Should the Chargers draft Bijan Robinson if they lose Austin Ekeler? BoltUp | NFLDraft
was a 2021 sixth-rounder that had 13 carries last season. With all due respect to the field, Robinson is in a different stratosphere.
The Chargers likely don’t want to part ways with Ekeler. He is currently scheduled to earn an underpaid base salary of $6.2 million in 2023, per Spotrac. With a potential record-breaking extension for Justin Herbert looming, Telesco may feel he lacks the financial flexibility necessary to sign Ekeler to a sizable contract.
That means going the ‘cheap’ route could appease Telesco’s demands. There’s nothing more appealing than getting an uber-talented player like Robinson on a cost-controlled four-year rookie contract that carries a fifth-year player option. Drafting Robinson may be the most viable way to replace Ekeler’s production at a fraction of the cost. Alternatively, Alabama’sis a first-round worthy prospect that could appeal to Telesco if Robinson is off the board.
It’s been difficult to pinpoint a logical draft fit for Robinson. The Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions qualify, but both franchises have needs at cornerback and across the defensive line. With Ekeler and the Chargers preparing for a breakup, a new potential destination has revealed itself.
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