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Ladd McConkey would be a good No. 2 receiver and an excellent No. 3, but with him as a No. 1 and precious few sure-handed options around him ... the Chargers are undeniably undermanned.

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McConkey overextended as No. 1 receiver; better suited as No. 2 or No. 3.

McConkey would be a good No. 2 receiver and an excellent No. 3, but is being forced into a No. 1 receiver role with precious few sure-handed options around him on a Chargers team that is undeniably undermanned at receiver.