Does Melvin Gordon, an honorary San Diegan, hold leverage in his salary dispute with the Chargers?
Not really and perhaps not at all, per a few broadcasters with TV networks that pay rights fees to the NFL.
During the exhibition-game telecasts and at other times, the smooth talkers correctly note the team’s 4-0 record without Gordon last year.
They point out running back Austin Ekeler is NFL-good in several aspects — which is objectively true in light of Ekeler’s 5.3 yards per carry, 10.3 yards per catch and catch rate of 75 percent in 30 career games.