The Facts:
His situation is unlike that of tackle D.J. Fluker, the Chargers' first-round pick, or inside linebacker Manti Te'o, their second-rounder. Both were inserted into the starting lineup immediately upon arriving in San Diego this offseason. Allen isn't supposed to start Week 1. That, he said recently, won't keep him from trying. "I want to be a starter," Allen said. "I don't want to watch. I want to be part of the moment. I don't want to watch it."
Reported by the San Francisco Chronicle
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to SD-UT's Michael Gehlken, the receiver has a goal once players return to the field July 25 for training camp, and it's a goal that, while unlikely to come to fruition for reasons external to him, is the type the Chargers want from a young player. As a third-round choice, Allen had to wait before entering the NFL. To make an impact, he looks to earn a role so he won't have to again. Indeed, Allen, who just turned 21 a day after the draft, is the youngest piece to a wide receiver corps that arguably is the deepest position group on the Chargers roster. There figures to be some combination of Danario Alexander, Malcom Floyd and Vincent Brown rotating prominently. Eddie Royal also has taken extensive offseason reps with the first-team offense in the slot. Robert Meachem, a practical lock to make the roster given his guaranteed base salary, helps round out the veteran group. So while not impossible, it would be a major upset if Allen breaks into the rotation right out of the chute.
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