Chargers running back Melvin Gordon doubled down on his anti-Rams comments this week while making the media rounds in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII.

Gordon will sit back Sunday hoping the New England Patriots prevent his crosstown rivals from hoisting the Lombardi trophy.

When NFL free agency opens March 11, Gordon will have another rooting interest.

If prized free agent Le’Veon Bell is able to set a new benchmark for running back salaries, that likely means more money for Gordon’s looming extension.

“I’m waiting. I’m sitting back waiting, waiting on Bell,” Gordon told NFL Media’s “Around The NFL” podcast Wednesday. “I’m glad it’s changing because we (running backs) were getting devalued for a little bit. But me, David Johnson, Todd Gurley, I can go down a whole list, Bell, you name it, ‘Zeke,’ just game-changers, Alvin Kamara, all those guys.”

Gordon and the Chargers have expressed optimism on agreeing to a new contract this offseason. Gordon’s rookie deal expires after the 2019 season. He’s set to make $5.6 million for the upcoming season.

“I think it’s something we’ll definitely look at,” Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said Jan. 17 about Gordon’s contract situation. “He’s a huge part of our offense. He’s a warrior for us, he does all the little things to be a great player. All the little things you need. I love having him. We’re happy we have him.”

Star running backs Gurley and Johnson didn’t wait for Bell to sign on the dotted line. Bell sat out the 2018 season after declining to play under the franchise tag for the Pittsburgh Steelers that would have paid him $14.54 million.

Gurley signed a four-year, $57 million extension with the Rams in July that will pay him an annual average salary of $14.37 million. Johnson agreed to a three-year, $39 million extension with the Arizona Cardinals in September that will give him an annual average of $13 million.

By waiting, Gordon’s new deal could surpass Gurley and Johnson, depending on what happens with Bell.

If Bell doesn’t drastically surpass the deals of Gurley and Johnson, Gordon’s extension could turn tricky.

The second tier of highest-paid running backs includes Atlanta Falcons’ Devonta Freeman and San Francisco 49ers’ Jerick McKinnon. Both are making about $8 million per year.

Gordon’s 2018 numbers make a strong case that the 2015 first-round pick belongs in the first tier with Gurley, Johnson and Bell.

But Gordon doesn’t seemed worried about his next contract.

“I know we’ll figure something out and the Chargers are going to be my home for awhile,” Gordon told NFL Total Access on Tuesday.

Gordon, a two-time Pro Bowler, scored a career-high 14 total touchdowns in 2018. He rushed for 885 yards and recorded 490 receiving yards in 12 games.

Contract numbers were cited from overthecap.com.