Luis Perez has been challenging Easton Stick for starting quarterback in the preseason, but Stick will start again Saturday when the Chargers face the Rams.
With only one quarterback able to start and two competing for the preseason spot as injured star Justin Herbert recovers, one question loomed as the final practice of the week approached: Who will Jim Harbaugh send out Saturday to lead the Chargers offense against the Rams, Easton Stick or Luis Perez? Harbaugh decided to keep Stick as the starter, the determination based on Stick's notable improvements throughout the week, particularly with his timing.
The news isn’t all bad, as third-round draft pick Junior Colson has a chance to make his highly anticipated debut. After recovering from appendix surgery, Colson participated in full team practice for the first time this week. The offensive staff's primary goal this season is to establish a powerful running game with steadfast backs combined with a physical offensive line. That ambition led to signing former Baltimore Ravens running backs Gus Edwards and J.K.
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