Joe Hortiz agrees to terms to become Los Angeles Chargers general manager
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Hortiz agrees to terms to become Los Angeles Chargers general manager

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Joe Hortiz is going from assembling talent for John Harbaugh to leading the football operations with Jim Harbaugh. Hortiz has agreed to terms to become the Los Angeles Chargers general manager. “Joe is one of the most respected player evaluators and personnel minds in the league whose contributions to the Ravens front office over the past two decades cannot be overstated,” Chargers president of football operations John Spanos said in a statement. “Factor in his experience working with two of the best in the business in Ozzie Newsome and Eric DeCosta and the consistency of performance that their teams have achieved, Joe is without a doubt the right person to help Coach Harbaugh and his staff build a team that will make Chargers fans proud.” Hortiz has spent his entire NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens.

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Chargers vs. Baltimore Ravens: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Chargers vs. Baltimore Ravens: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

The brothers on the sideline have dominated the conversation, but Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh — who will coach against older brother John Harbaugh on Monday — knows the prime-time game between the Chargers and the Baltimore Ravens will be decided by the players on the field. “It’s about the two teams,” said Jim Harbaugh, who will coach against his brother …

Jim Harbaugh reflects on Chargers’ Justin Herbert, Ravens’ Lamar Jackson: ‘Mirror images’
1 month ago

Jim Harbaugh reflects on Chargers’ Justin Herbert, Ravens’ Lamar Jackson: ‘Mirror images’

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert congratulates Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson after Baltimore beat L.A. in 2023. Harbaugh ticked off several of Herbert’s qualifications: franchise record holder for most consecutive passes without an interception, most completions of any quarterback through his first five seasons, 11 comeback wins in the fourth quarter or overtime since entering the NFL, which rank third among quarterbacks …

Jim Harbaugh’s new-age Chargers have that old ‘Charm City’ feel
1 month ago

Jim Harbaugh’s new-age Chargers have that old ‘Charm City’ feel

LA Times  

It was almost as if he never left Baltimore. It was clear that Harbaugh and Hortiz were planning to revive the Chargers by adding an L.A. twist to Baltimore’s “B-more style” of gritty, hard-hitting football. Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz had teamed with a Harbaugh before, working with Jim’s brother, John, for the Baltimore Ravens. “You become very familiar with …

Despite questions at receiver, cornerback, Chargers stand firm at NFL trade deadline
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Despite questions at receiver, cornerback, Chargers stand firm at NFL trade deadline

LA Times  

When it came to Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz stood firm with the roster he built in the offseason. Joe Hortiz made aggressive moves this offseason, but when it came to Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, the Chargers’ general manager stood firm with the roster he built. When asked about the trade deadline last month, Hortiz, a …

First-year GM Joe Hortiz continues to refine his recipe for building the Chargers roster
2 months, 2 weeks ago

First-year GM Joe Hortiz continues to refine his recipe for building the Chargers roster

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Joe Hortiz had already earned a nickname from the Harbaugh family before his first game as the Los Angeles Chargers general manager. Hortiz was called “Chef Hortiz” by Jack Harbaugh, the father of coach Jim Harbaugh, after making a series of moves during the final two weeks of training camp to try and bolster the roster. …

NFL 2024 schedule: Chargers’ first year with Jim Harbaugh features three prime-time games
7 months, 1 week ago

NFL 2024 schedule: Chargers’ first year with Jim Harbaugh features three prime-time games

LA Times  

Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during his introductory news conference at YouTube Theater in Inglewood on Feb. 1. The Chargers will face Las Vegas at 1:05 p.m. Sept. 8, the NFL announced Wednesday with its full schedule release. Oct. 13, at Denver, 1:05 p.m. : Ten of the past 11 times the Chargers have played on the road against …

Joe Hortiz addresses needs at wide receiver and cornerback in his first draft as the Chargers’ GM
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Hortiz addresses needs at wide receiver and cornerback in his first draft as the Chargers’ GM

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Joe Hortiz was disciplined and methodical in his first NFL draft as the Los Angeles Chargers’ general manager. “Then, myself, the other scouts, the personnel, the, every one of the coaches on our staff, we’re just, ‘How can we help?’ We’re just trying to support and try to help in any way that we can.” The …

Chargers’ new attitude starts with drafting huge Joe Alt, beefing up defense, receivers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers’ new attitude starts with drafting huge Joe Alt, beefing up defense, receivers

LA Times  

The Chargers feel their new philosophy is reflected in their pick of huge offensive tackle Joe Alt. “I’m really excited the way it went, especially you look at our first pick,” said Hortiz, who then talked about Alt being the best tackle available. “You could tell by how happy everyone was at the end … everyone’s high-fiving and just really …

With three picks in top 69 of NFL draft, Chargers could be a big deal in Detroit
8 months ago

With three picks in top 69 of NFL draft, Chargers could be a big deal in Detroit

LA Times  

The Chargers say they are very interested in examining Michigan players such as defensive lineman Kris Jenkins, shown shaking hands with former Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh. Trading back to accumulate more draft capital remains something Hortiz could do as he and head coach Jim Harbaugh revamp the Chargers’ roster with an emphasis on physicality. “That’s a big issue concern for …

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz acknowledges tough salary cap decisions had to be made
9 months ago

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz acknowledges tough salary cap decisions had to be made

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Joe Hortiz knew he was going to be in for a rough first two months as general manager of the Los Angeles Chargers. “I don’t ever want to be in a situation like we were this year where you’re having to make hard decisions,” Hortiz said on Thursday as he addressed moves made during the first …

GM Joe Hortiz says lack of roster flexibility forced Chargers to trade Keenan Allen
9 months ago

GM Joe Hortiz says lack of roster flexibility forced Chargers to trade Keenan Allen

LA Times  

Chargers new general manager Joe Hortiz and new coach Jim Harbaugh have a vision for the roster. “In the end, this is the one that fit us best and fit him best.” Allen still could be a Charger today had he been willing to accept a 2024 pay cut or another option that would have afforded Hortiz the financial flexibility …

New Chargers GM Joe Hortiz says production, not age or money, will decide who goes
9 months, 3 weeks ago

New Chargers GM Joe Hortiz says production, not age or money, will decide who goes

LA Times  

The Chargers have 20 unrestricted free agents, including eight who started or played key reserve roles last year. “You can find success everywhere with players — waiver claims, signing them off of a practice squad, the eight-year pro who’s coming in to give you the last couple of years he’s got,” Hortiz said. Finding such low-profile options certainly would benefit …

Chargers roster needs: Who might they target in free agency and the draft?
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Chargers roster needs: Who might they target in free agency and the draft?

LA Times  

After a year of too many losses, the Chargers decidedly won the start of the offseason, their addition of Jim Harbaugh trumpeted as one of the franchise’s most significant victories. Harbaugh has assembled a staff of 29 assistants, including two coordinators — Greg Roman on offense and Jesse Minter on defense — also new to the organization. At his introductory …

Los Angeles Chargers hire Jesse Minter as defensive coordinator
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Los Angeles Chargers hire Jesse Minter as defensive coordinator

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Jesse Minter is following Jim Harbaugh from the University of Michigan to the Los Angeles Chargers. He spent four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens under Harbaugh’s brother, John, the first three as a defensive assistant and the last as defensive backs coach. New Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz, who held his introductory news conference on Tuesday, …

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz is excited about partnership with coach Jim Harbaugh
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz is excited about partnership with coach Jim Harbaugh

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Joe Hortiz is happy to partner with Jim Harbaugh to form what Los Angeles Chargers fans are hoping will be a dynamic duo. Chargers director of football operations John Spanos said the team’s approach in hiring a general manager and coach was different from 2013, when the plan was to hire the GM first. Harbaugh, who …

New GM Joe Hortiz fights Chargers' crimes with Jim Harbaugh
10 months, 2 weeks ago

New GM Joe Hortiz fights Chargers' crimes with Jim Harbaugh

LA Times  

Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz is happy to act as sidekick Robin to coach Jim Harbaugh’s Batman during the NFL season, as Harbaugh described his vision for their new partnership. Hortiz is equally willing to reverse roles to play Batman to Harbaugh’s Robin while making personnel decisions during the offseason, as Harbaugh outlined last week during his introductory news conference. …

Home Depot, ‘Ted Lasso’ and an RV: What we learned at Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers introduction
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Home Depot, ‘Ted Lasso’ and an RV: What we learned at Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers introduction

New York Times  

He quoted “Shawshank Redemption” and raved about “Ted Lasso.” He called his brother “as tough as a two-dollar steak.” He suggested driving his RV to the Pacific Ocean and living in a trailer park for the next few months, channeling television character Jim Rockford from the 1970s drama series “The Rockford Files.” And with that, the Jim Harbaugh era officially …

Chargers hire former Ravens executive Joe Hortiz as general manager
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers hire former Ravens executive Joe Hortiz as general manager

LA Times  

The Chargers completed their second-most anticipated search of the offseason, hiring Joe Hortiz, the Baltimore Ravens’ director of player personnel, as their new general manager, the team announced Tuesday morning. Then of course, having known the Harbaugh family for all these years and the chance to continue that special relationship in this new role, I truly could not be more …

Chargers hiring Jim Harbaugh is a bolt of brilliance
11 months ago

Chargers hiring Jim Harbaugh is a bolt of brilliance

LA Times  

Jim Harbaugh looks on before his brother John, the Baltimore Ravens coach, faced Houston in the NFL playoffs. The Chargers hired Michigan’s national championship coach Wednesday in a high-priced move that should pay huge dividends in landscape shaking and image changing. For Jim Harbaugh’s next press conference, he will be donning Chargers colors. Can you imagine next season’s scheduled game …

Chargers expected to interview Jim Harbaugh a second time; another GM candidate seen
11 months ago

Chargers expected to interview Jim Harbaugh a second time; another GM candidate seen

LA Times  

The Chargers are expected to meet with Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh for a second time regarding their head coaching position. The Chargers are expected to meet with Jim Harbaugh a second time regarding their head coaching position, according to someone familiar with the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity. The Chargers are seeking replacements for …

Chargers interview David Shaw, Mike Vrabel and Dan Quinn for coaching job
11 months ago

Chargers interview David Shaw, Mike Vrabel and Dan Quinn for coaching job

LA Times  

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn laughs before a win over the Detroit Lions on Dec. 30. The Chargers added three experienced head coaches to the list of candidates to replace Brandon Staley on Thursday and Friday, interviewing David Shaw, Mike Vrabel and Dan Quinn. Before being promoted to head coach, Shaw spent four years as the Cardinal’s offensive coordinator, …

Chargers interview two more candidates for vacant general manager job
11 months, 1 week ago

Chargers interview two more candidates for vacant general manager job

LA Times  

Jeff Ireland, who is the assistant general manager for the Saints after spending six years as the GM for the Dolphins, interviewed for the Chargers’ GM job. The Chargers continued their search for a general manager Wednesday by interviewing Jeff Ireland and Ed Dodds, the team announced. Ireland, 53, is the assistant general manager/college personnel for the New Orleans Saints. …

Chargers interview Jim Harbaugh, but more Rooney Rule requirements loom
11 months, 1 week ago

Chargers interview Jim Harbaugh, but more Rooney Rule requirements loom

LA Times  

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh leaves the field after beating Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. The other coaches who have interviewed with the Chargers include two internal options: Giff Smith, who finished the season as the interim head coach, and Kellen Moore, the Chargers offensive coordinator. Any timeline for the Chargers’ decision is contingent on the team adhering …

Chargers expected to meet with Jim Harbaugh for head coaching job
11 months, 1 week ago

Chargers expected to meet with Jim Harbaugh for head coaching job

LA Times  

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is expected to interview with the Chargers this coming week regarding their head coaching position. The team has interviewed two internal candidates in Giff Smith, who finished the season as the interim head coach, and Kellen Moore, the Chargers’ offensive coordinator. Four external candidates — Baltimore defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, San Francisco defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, …

Chargers GM search: 16 candidates to replace Tom Telesco
1 year ago

Chargers GM search: 16 candidates to replace Tom Telesco

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers fired general manager Tom Telesco on Friday morning after 11 seasons. He spent his first four seasons as vice president of player personnel before being promoted to assistant general manager in 2022. GO DEEPER Cowboys VP of player personnel Will McClay found success in keeping up with the Joneses Ray Agnew, Detroit Lions assistant general manager …

News Analysis: Who might Chargers pursue to coach? Some familiar names are surfacing
1 year ago

News Analysis: Who might Chargers pursue to coach? Some familiar names are surfacing

LA Times  

So where do the Chargers go from here? A lot of people in NFL circles didn’t put much stock in the rumors that Tom Brady would wind up with the Chargers, or Sean Payton as coach, or now Bill Belichick coming to Los Angeles. Few coaches drive fan interest as much as Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh, who not only played for …

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