The third practice of Chargers Training Camp is in the rearview mirror.
The Bolts practiced in El Segundo on Saturday evening for just over 90 minutes without pads.
The Chargers are off Sunday before returning to work Monday.
Here is the Chargers Camp Report from Saturday's practice:
1. Gadsden shows rapport with Herbert
Overall, it was a bit of an up and down day from the Chargers offense.
But one player who did flash was Oronde Gadsden, something the rookie tight end did quite often during the offseason program.
Gadsden hauled in three receptions Saturday evening, all of which came from Justin Herbert as the quarterback and tight end displayed a blossoming rapport.
Herbert first found Gadsden on a short route on the second rep of a 7-on-7 drill. But a play later, Herbert whistled a ball down the seam for a 20-plus yard gain that drew cheers from the Bolt Fam.
Herbert and Gadsden later teamed up for a beautiful connection down the left sideline in a full-team drill for yet another chunk play.
Chargers Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman said after Saturday's practice that he's continued to be impressive with the recent fifth-round pick, but added there's still an unknown element to see how Gadsden does once the pads come on.
"He's doing good. He's doing a really nice job," Roman said. "Again, let's get in the pads, get some practices under our belt with that and see how we're doing."
2. Henley, Leonard nab interceptions
As mentioned above, the Bolts offense didn't have the cleanest practice on Saturday.
Daiyan Henley and Deane Leonard were part of the reason for that.
Henley snagged another interception Saturday, making it two straight days with a takeaway for the third-year linebacker.
Henley had some help Saturday as Denzel Perryman and Donte Jackson converged on Tre' Harris and deflected the ball into the air. Henley was then able to corral Trey Lance's pass.
Leonard shined earlier in the session on the first play of an 11-on-11 session against Herbert's group.
Leonard matched Jalen Reagor on a comeback route before stepping in front of the pass and taking it the other way for a pick 6.
Leonard, who has mostly played special teams in his career, did have an interception in the playoffs last season.
3. WRs work on fundamentals
The curtain made an appearance at Saturday's practice.
In other words, it was a fundamental focus day for wide receivers and other offensive players.
If you're out of the loop, the device looks like an oversized show curtain and it helps quarterbacks and receivers work on timing. See below.
The Chargers worked a pair of drills with the curtain, the first being where pass catchers ran across the back of the formation and had to catch the ball right after the popped out from the shaded part. The drill helps them react to a quick pass while quarterbacks get to work on ball placement.
The next drill came when quarterbacks had to throw to whichever side of the curtain a player appeared on. This exercise helps quarterbacks speed up their decision making and aids reaction time.
