Broncos directly handed the Chargers a franchise-altering player

Sometimes, the best thing to happen to a team is missing out on a free agent who the fanbase adored. Just ask LA Chargers fans, who seven months ago, were mourning the loss of a tight end they never had on the roster. Pass-catching tight end Evan Engram was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars this past offseason and appeared to be the perfect addition for Justin Herbert's offense. The Chargers made a play for Engram, but it wasn't enough. The talented tight end instead signed with the Denver Broncos on a two-year, $22.79 million contract. It felt like the Chargers missed a massive opportunity, especially given how much cap space the team had. Heck, we were the first ones say the Chargers made a mistake. Now, nearly halfway through the 2025 season, it's clear that Engram choosing Denver over Los Angeles was a blessing. This is partially due to Engram's lackluster season in Denver thus far. However, it has more to do with the arrival of rookie tight end Oronde Gadsden II. Would the Chargers have still drafted