Give Kassim a Chance

The San Diego Chargers offense is one of the most elite offenses today in the NFL.

Go no further than their depth at the running back position.

Future hall of famer Ladainian Tomlinson as the starter and then Darren Sproles, one of the best kick returners in the game today, at second string. The only time when this depth was beaten in Chargers history was a few years back during the 2005-2007 seasons. When the running back depth chart was as such: Tomlinson, Michael Turner, and Darren Sproles. Absolutely Incredible.

Regardless of the loss of Michael Turner, who deservedly left for a starting job in Atlanta after the 07-08 season, the offense is still top class.

The impeccable wide receiver core is unmatchable. Wide receivers Vincent Jackson, Malcom Floyd and future hall of fame tight end Antonio Gates, who might as well be a third receiver, create endless targets for Quarterback Philip Rivers to throw to.

At the start of this season, the emergence of Legedu Naanee as a catching threat and even as a threat when lined up in the Quarterback position in the Chargers take on the popular "Wildcat" formation has taken form.

This receiver core has so much talent, that even a wide receiver with two Pro-Bowl appearances has not made a reception this year.

Wideout Kassim Osgood, one of the best special teams players in the NFL made his name in college as tenacious receiver at San Diego State and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where as a sophomore (playing for Cal Poly) he led the nation in receiving yards.

Osgood has proved his merit, time and time again, and even his pro-bowl appearances (for special teams) didn't give him any more clout in the Chargers franchise. He is on the list for the 50 Greatest Chargers of all time, and even this hasn't provided more receiving opportunities.

He has the qualities of a great receiver. He is a force to be reckoned with at 6' 5" and 220 pounds, he is quick off the line and the few catches thrown his way are usually caught. He has incredible potential but the Chargers aren't giving him a chance.

Osgood set out to play the wide receiver position when he started his football career, but now he is not being able to fulfill what he set out to do. With his size and speed, Osgood would be a starting wideout at almost any team in the NFL, and this is what frustrates him.

"I'm going to be a great receiver someday " said Osgood in a 2006 article to the Union Tribune, "Probably not in San Diego."