Coincidentally, both have since reunited with the Chargers after their one-year departures, though Williams retired on the first day of training camp, ushering in a reunion with Allen. Nonetheless, the Chargers have a competition between the two upstarts.

In Saturday’s preseason game against the Chargers, Pleasant will again take that inclusive approach, serving as the Rams’ head coach for the evening. It’s a role he served last preseason, too, as head coach Sean McVay gives Pleasant a platform to work toward his career goals both in August but during the season, too.

The Rams and Chargers will square off in Week 2 of the preseason on Saturday and we'll be keeping a close eye on these 7 players.