Chargers' Greg Roman explains how one RB can earn more playing time

Greg Roman is aware that the Los Angeles Chargers offense has been recently stuck in the mud. However, Roman believes that one of the team's running backs can find his way on the field a lot more.

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The Los Angeles Chargers offense has not been up to par with a team attempting to clinch a postseason berth. From weeks 13-15, the unit had been unable to score even 20 points. The offensive production is always a big reason why the team was 1-2 in that stretch before the rebound on a short week for the win over Denver.

Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman isn't blind to the issues. Roman understands that things need to change. However, Roman also understands that young talents like Kimani Vidal are learning the ropes as the season progresses.

Roman still believes in Vidal in the passing game. In the Week 15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Vidal caught two passes for 13 yards but also had a tough drop and a few pass protections that didn't go according to plan. Just like any young player in the league, Vidal has to earn the trust of his coaching staff.

Vidal is learning on the go, and in the NFL, that will never be easy. However, protecting quarterback Justin Herbert is vital to the success of this franchise. Giving up on Vidal at this point seems laughable. The first-year running back can still be a major player for the Chargers, but patience wears thin during a postseason race.

Greg Roman on Kimani Vidal's pass pro: "I think there's some reps he'd like to have back. Some good learning experiences for him there."

"We trust him back there. He's had some spectacular ones. But young guys in pass pro, it's universal. They gotta learn."

"I know he's gonna…
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