Malcom in the Middle: Is Floyd Ready to Step Up in San Diego?

Being older than clear No. 1 Vincent Jackson, but younger than veteran starter Chris Chambers, Chargers receiver Malcom Floyd finds himself in the middle of San Diego's receiving corps. Which is right where he needs to be entering the prime of his career.  Now, is he finally ready for the role? Can he be the reliable option the Chargers need him to be? Will he be able to stay healthy? We'll see. Only time will tell, but based on last year it may be in the cards. The offense is so stacked that any Chargers third receiver will be seeing some very favorable matchups. Opposing defenses will undoubtedly devote much of their attention to stopping Jackson, Antonio Gates and LaDainian Tomlinson in the receiving game. That leaves everyone else open to exploit beneficial coverages.  No doubt the steady Chambers is the other starter and a sturdier Craig Davis isn't going to roll over for playing time, but Floyd, who turns 28 this Sept., has everything in his favor to open...