Stevie Johnson Perfect for Philip Rivers but No Cure-All for Chargers Offense

March 17, 2015   ·   Christopher Hansen   ·   Jump to comments

The San Diego Chargers have only dabbled in free agency to this point, which is usually a good thing. General manager Tom Telesco has focused on filling key needs only when the right players come along.
When the San Francisco 49ers cut wide receiver Steve Johnson, Telesco procured the first visit with the 28-year-old. After a visit with the New England Patriots, Johnson signed on the dotted line to join quarterback Philip Rivers and his small group of weapons, as first reported by Dianna Marie Russini of NBC4 in Washington.
Johnson is a perfect fit for Rivers, but he's no cure-all for the offense. The Chargers had to replace the production they lost when slot receiver Eddie Royal left for Chicago and running back Ryan Mathews for Philadelphia.
Rivers still needs a No. 1 receiver, but by adding Johnson, the Chargers no longer have a need so pressing that they have to reach for one in the draft. Telesco is certainly free to draft a No. 1 receiver if one falls, but he no lo...

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