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TE Oronde Gadsden didn't play until the third drive and ended up logging 24 snaps. Reminder: Gadsden played in the first preseason game, while Kolar and Njoku rested. I still love the talent, but it's no secret that Mike McDaniel cares about blocking more than receiving with his tight ends. And there have been reports all summer about Gadsden mostly working with the backups in training camp. What we've seen in the preseason is just the cherry on top, though Gadsden has looked good as a receiving threat with the backups, catching four of six targets for 45 yards on 23 routes this preseason.
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Gadsden's delayed preseason role reflects McDaniel's blocking priority and backup camp work.

Gadsden didn't play until the third drive and ended up logging 24 snaps in preseason; despite playing in the first preseason game (while Kolar and Njoku rested), reports all summer indicated Gadsden mostly worked with backups in training camp. Jordyn Tyson notes Mike McDaniel cares about blocking more than receiving with his tight ends, and Gadsden's preseason snap distribution reflects this. However, if the Chargers' passing game proves better than the running game or Johnston and Harris underperform, Gadsden might emerge as the team's second-best pass catcher after McConkey—though this is not a great redraft bet.

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