Something to prove
One of the position groups that has brought the most energy during the early portion of camp has been the cornerbacks — and Kristian Fulton has been in the thick of it.
The veteran is entering his fifth year in the NFL and first with the Chargers, making plays during the early part of camp.
And entering this season, he feels like he has something to prove.
“I just want to prove that I know I’m a top corner in this league,” Fulton said.
“It’s going to show come gameday but right now, I’m just focusing on proving it every day to the coaches, my teammates that they can trust me to go out there and do that,” Fulton added. “I know if I do my job, everything will take care of itself.”
Fulton’s first training camp with the Bolts has seen him line up primarily on the outside with the first unit as he figures to be a key member of the secondary this season.
He’s continued to grow more comfortable in Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter’s scheme, adding how the playcaller has made it easy for everyone in the secondary.
“I love it because he sees it from the backend from the secondary,” Fulton said. “He’s always trying to put us in position to make plays and to help the next guy next to us. I think his scheme fits everybody. You just have to play your part.”
“I think if we do that, there will be plays made by everybody,” Fulton later added. “I think that’s what I like most about his defense. He’s not really stressing everybody or anybody.”
Fulton has also enjoyed getting to play on the opposite side of the field Asante Samuel, Jr. whom he believes also has something to prove in 2024.
It’s a motivated group in the backend of the Chargers defense.
“It’s been fun. He’s a guy that’s competitive,” Fulton said about Samuel. “He wants to win every rep and he plays a great technique every rep. It’s kind of like we’re pushing each other. I kind of feed off him and…
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