It could just be New Orleans' system but if not, he may struggle against good defensive teams like Baltimore and New York or even Denver with their vicious pass rush. Antonio Gates seems to always know how to get a throwing lane opened up and if Meachem can improve he could be much more difficult to cover even in complex coverage schemes. Good off-season acquisition. I have my doubts, but I honestly think that by the end of the year, Philip Rivers and Robert Meachem could be a very successful combination.
With an elite quarterback like El Capitan, I'm pretty sure even I could catch a few passes in a game. I will go ahead and predict 64 catches for yards. If he's everything I'm hoping he could be then he could easily be an 80 catch yard receiver but let's not get too excited. Robert Meachem could also be no better than a regular 2. He's never had a 7 or 9 catch game. He's had only one 10 catch, 8 catch and 6 catch game in his career. He's mostly been someone who catches 2 or 3 passes per game while occasionally getting 4 or 5 as frequently as he gets 1 or no catches.
Again, this could be the system he played in but he will be expected to catch at least 4 or 5 passes on a per game basis as a Charger. More when teams decide to put maximum effort into stopping Antonio Gates. If he can handle those expectations, then Philip Rivers can turn him into a Pro Bowl receiver. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Stories Schedule Roster Stats. Filed under: Chargers Team Analysis. Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email. Robert Meachem 17 12 in San Diego pulls in a pass. Loading comments Give me your thoughts on what you think was keeping Meachem from breaking into the lineup before Colston's injury.
Also, give me your thoughts on how the absence of Colston will or will not affect the strength and explosiveness of the Saints' offense. Enjoy our content? Join our newsletter to get the latest in sports news delivered straight to your inbox! Your sports. Join Newsletter. Coming into the game against his former team, Meachem only had six receptions for 92 yards and zero touchdowns.
It only took until the second series for the Chargers for that to change. Meachem caught his first touchdown pass of the season while being covered by safety Malcolm Jenkins and cornerback Corey White. Before Meachem had a chance to celebrate, Jenkins slapped the ball out of his hands and a bit of shoving came afterwards. With his lack of production up to that point, Meachem had hoped for a good game especially against the team that had failed to retain him during free agency.
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