Los Angeles Chargers: 3 Most telling stats from 2016
By Derek Snyder
2. Hunter Henry: 8 Receiving Touchdowns
Not everything that happened last season should be seen as a negative, especially when you have a rookie tight-end catch eight touchdown passes. With Antonio Gates’ career coming to a close, there couldn’t have been a better showing from the former Arkansas Razorback in 2016.
Philip Rivers and Chargers’ fans alike have been blessed by watching one of the greatest tight-ends in NFL history score touchdown after touchdown in a Bolts uniform. However, he will only be around for another couple of seasons and Los Angeles needs someone to pass the reigns to. I guess it’s a good thing they some major potential in Hunter Henry when other franchise’s did not.
Los Angeles will definitely make getting Hunter Henry the ball in the red zone again in 2017. He may not get many touches between the 20s, but he should be Rivers’ top target once they’ve gotten close to the goal-line.
Don’t be surprised when Hunter Henry goes for double-digit touchdowns in the Chargers’ first year in Los Angeles. He has the combination of opportunity and talent to make it happen.