Chargers WR Keenan Allen thought about quitting during training camp as a rookie last year
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen misses a finger tip catch during drills at a NFL football training camp Thursday, July 24, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) (The Associated Press)
Keenan Allen really did think about quitting last summer.
The San Diego Chargers' top wide receiver had a rough training camp as a rookie after being selected in the third round out of California. He could do little right, hearing often from coach Mike McCoy — and it was mostly for what Allen wasn't doing.
His mistakes compounded, he didn't play in the season opener and considered ending an NFL career before it really got started.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}However, Allen rebounded and compiled one of the most impressive rookie seasons in Chargers history, setting franchise rookie marks in receptions (71) and receiving yards (a team-high 1,046). He led all NFL rookies in catches, yards and touchdown receptions (eight).
Now, Allen is a big cog in the Chargers' offense.