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Morning links: Chargers and young talent

Good morning.

In this ESPN Insider pieceInsider, NFL Insider Matt Williamson ranks the top 25-and-under talent for every NFL team. The San Diego Chargers appear at No. 24 on the list. Williamson identifies receiver Keenan Allen (22 years old) as the top talented young player on San Diego’s roster, followed by Corey Liuget (24), Jason Verrett (23), D.J. Fluker (23) and Ladarius Green (24).

Williamson on Allen: “Allen isn’t an elite physical specimen, but he is highly refined for a young receiver; runs sharp, consistent routes; and has good hands and excellent after-the-catch skills. He didn’t put up the best numbers this season, but there is no need to worry here; Allen is the Chargers’ best young asset.”

ESPN NFL Nation Rams beat writer Nick Wagoner reports the Rams officially notified the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission that they are converting their lease on the Edward Jones Dome to a year-to-year proposition on Monday.

Albert Breer of NFL.com writes that the Rams are in the driver’s seat for teams looking to relocate to Los Angeles.

Ricky Henne of Chargers.com catches up with former San Diego head coach Bobby Ross.

John Kentera of The Mighty 1090 AM radio has Philip Rivers as the No. 6 quarterback on his top 10 signal-callers in the NFL.

ESPN’s Trey Wingo breaks down the 2014 NFL season in 160 seconds in this video.

Defensive back Charles Woodson will return to the Oakland Raiders for his 18th NFL season, signing a one-year deal.