KeAndre Lambert-Smith can play on the outside, and he had a touchdown reception from Herbert in red zone seven-on-seven drills Thursday,
finding a soft spot down the seam. But the most logical fit for Lambert-Smith is as a speed Z receiver, not necessarily as an X. Williams was going to be the real competition and veteran security at this spot.
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Heading into camp, Williams and Harris were the Chargers’ two best options at X, one of the two outside receiver positions. With Williams gone, the Chargers are now relying on Harris to be their starting X. Herbert was asked about Harris after Thursday’s practice, not long before the rookie agreed to his deal. “We got a bunch of time in this offseason, and I know that he’s been working hard this past couple of weeks, this time off,” Herbert said. “Whenever that deal gets done and he comes back, I know he’s not going to miss a beat. He’s done an incredible job. He’s picked up the offense really quickly. He’s a true pro. So it’s good to have a guy like that.”
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