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Los Angeles Chargers: Most disappointing, surprising players

By The Sports Xchange
New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21), defensive back Duron Harmon (30) and defensive back Jordan Richards (37) break up a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) in the third quarter on October 29, 2017 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI
New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21), defensive back Duron Harmon (30) and defensive back Jordan Richards (37) break up a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) in the third quarter on October 29, 2017 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI | License Photo

MOST DISAPPOINTING PLAYER: Clemson star receiver Mike Williams was going to give Philip Rivers another red-zone target and someone to catch the 50-50 balls downfield. But Williams suffered back and ankle injuries that limited him to 10 games. He had 11 receptions for 95 yards all season. The Chargers were hopeful that would be the first-round pick's production in games, not an entire season.

MOST SURPRISING PLAYER: With two Pro Bowlers in the secondary, not much was expected from Desmond King, a fifth-round pick out of Iowa. But after making his mark on special teams, he gradually found himself in more passing situations when Jason Verrett's injury cost him his season. King showed his talent with 71 tackles, which included a team-high nine in the final game. He had four sacks and an interception.

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