Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa believe in Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers
6 months, 1 week ago

Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa believe in Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers

LA Times  

Khalil Mack, left, and Joey Bosa weren’t together on the field enough last season. That’s how strongly Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa said they believe in the direction of a franchise being guided by coach Jim Harbaugh. Mack talked about the promise that could be found in the close losses the Chargers experienced last year, explaining that “watching the game from the sidelines can be different than playing in the game.” Bosa, a careerlong Charger entering his ninth season, said he always wanted to stay with the team, adding that “winning football games is more important to me right now than making some extra money.” Because of the Chargers’ salary cap issues, both veteran edge rushers reworked their contracts in March — accepting pay cuts in exchange for future assurances — to return for a third season together. “I feel like he’s a deep thinker,” said Mack, who talked about Harbaugh’s oft-mentioned attention to detail when asked about the Chargers practicing during their offseason program in game jerseys and pants, something not common in the NFL. “Just knowing that he thinks that way, you definitely understand where he’s trying to take this team.” Similarly, Bosa said Harbaugh’s presence was a positive as he contemplated his future.

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Season sweep of Broncos! Jim Harbaugh has changed the Chargers
3 days, 23 hours ago

Season sweep of Broncos! Jim Harbaugh has changed the Chargers

LA Times  

The Chargers celebrate a 34-yard catch and run for a touchdown by Hassan Haskins that clinched a comeback victory over the Broncos. “Our guys,” coach Jim Harbaugh said, “really just stayed the course.” The Chargers are 9-6, and short of a one-in-a-billion disaster, they will reach the playoffs. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh hugs Hassan Haskins, whom he coached at Michigan, …

Chargers appear playoff-bound, but loss to Tampa could mean they’re bound for disaster
1 week ago

Chargers appear playoff-bound, but loss to Tampa could mean they’re bound for disaster

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa and safety Tony Jefferson show their frustration during their loss to Tampa Bay. “Surprising isn’t the word,” Chargers defensive lineman Morgan Fox said of the torching. Chargers Chargers takeaways: Thursday matchup with Broncos critical after loss to Buccaneers The Chargers’ pride and bodies were hurt in a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which makes …

Chargers-Broncos game could decide playoff opponents, a scary prospect
1 week ago

Chargers-Broncos game could decide playoff opponents, a scary prospect

LA Times  

The Chargers need to follow the lead of coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback Justin Herbert against the Broncos. With just their second losing streak of the season, the Chargers face a critical AFC West game against the Denver Broncos that could decide each team’s playoff seeding. “Everything we want is still in front of us,” Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. …

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

Do Chargers or Rams have a better chance to make the playoffs? Let’s examine ...
1 month, 1 week ago

Do Chargers or Rams have a better chance to make the playoffs? Let’s examine ...

LA Times  

Do Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers or Sean McVay’s Rams have a better chance to reach the postseason? On Sunday night, the Chargers play host to the Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow, who has the hottest hand this side of Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. Then-San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, left, greets Ravens coach John Harbaugh after Baltimore’s Super Bowl win. That said, …

Chargers’ offense, defense meet halfway in convincing win over Browns
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chargers’ offense, defense meet halfway in convincing win over Browns

LA Times  

Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still is surrounded by teammates after intercepting a pass against the Cleveland Browns. The list of key contributors sent coach Jim Harbaugh on a winding news conference that reminisced about his childhood growing up in Ohio, celebrated cornerback Tarheeb Still’s “one and a half” interceptions and praised receiver Quentin Johnston’s career-best 118 yards receiving. After a two-game …

Chargers’ Joey Bosa is questionable to return from injury but he has another opinion
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Chargers’ Joey Bosa is questionable to return from injury but he has another opinion

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa falls to his knee after injuring his hip on the first play against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa is questionable for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, but the star edge rusher said Friday he is “definitely” going to play. Bosa hasn’t played since getting injured on the first …

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh won’t speculate on Justin Herbert’s ‘rolled up’ injury
3 months, 1 week ago

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh won’t speculate on Justin Herbert’s ‘rolled up’ injury

LA Times  

Quarterback Justin Herbert did not seem worried about his leg injury after the Chargers’ win over the Panthers, saying he was able to finish the game fine. Justin Herbert limped out of the stadium after a 26-3 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday and, although X-rays were negative according to coach Jim Harbaugh, the quarterback’s status going forward isn’t …

Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers start rewriting record book in rout of Panthers
3 months, 1 week ago

Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers start rewriting record book in rout of Panthers

LA Times  

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh meets Justin Herbert as he runs off the field against the Carolina Panthers, who lost for the first time at home to the Chargers. By running for 131 yards, J.K. Dobbins became the first Chargers’ back — and the first AFC player in a decade — to open a season with back-to-back 100-yard rushing performances. The …

Can Joey Bosa play Sunday after missing Chargers practice because of a back injury?
3 months, 1 week ago

Can Joey Bosa play Sunday after missing Chargers practice because of a back injury?

LA Times  

Coach Jim Harbaugh congratulates linebacker Joey Bosa after a drive-ending sack against the Las Vegas Raiders. After the Chargers’ 22-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday, Bosa was wearing a large bandage around his midsection to hold a bag of ice on his lower back. I mean, huge game.” Bosa’s return, coupled with a similarly dominant game by …

Jim Harbaugh's reborn Chargers are fighting image of new coach
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jim Harbaugh's reborn Chargers are fighting image of new coach

LA Times  

Coach Jim Harbaugh emphatically congratulates J.K. Dobbins after the Chargers running back’s touchdown in the fourth quarter. These Chargers “Harbaughed,” which translated into using inspiration from their new coach to outslug the Raiders, 22-10, in a season opener that came with a statement. Chargers fans — including one holding up a sign saying, “Make Chargers Great Again” — saw a …

Chargers dominate on defense to open Jim Harbaugh era with a win over Raiders
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers dominate on defense to open Jim Harbaugh era with a win over Raiders

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Bud Dupree deflects a pass thrown by Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew during the second half of the Chargers’ 22-10 win Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Losers of eight of their last nine games, the Chargers ushered in the Jim Harbaugh era with a gritty 22-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. After the Raiders …

Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack out to prove they can be NFL’s best defensive duo
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack out to prove they can be NFL’s best defensive duo

LA Times  

Chargers standouts Joey Bosa, left, and Khalil Mack form one of the most formidable defensive end duos in the NFL, but can Bosa stay healthy this season? After two injury-plagued seasons, the four-time Pro Bowl player’s health is one of the key components to orchestrating a turnaround in coach Jim Harbaugh’s return to the NFL, because with Bosa next to …

Chargers begin Jim Harbaugh era with plenty of questions on offense
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers begin Jim Harbaugh era with plenty of questions on offense

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS EXPECTATIONS: After winning a national championship and being the subject of NCAA investigations at the University of Michigan, Jim Harbaugh returns to the NFL in pursuit of the one thing that has eluded him — a Super Bowl title. The Bolts haven’t won a division title since 2009, and made only three trips to the playoffs during …

Roster spots are on the line as Chargers close preseason in Dallas
4 months ago

Roster spots are on the line as Chargers close preseason in Dallas

LA Times  

Rams defensive back Tre Tomlinson tackles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal during their preseason game. Patterson, who started the first two preseason games, got fewer touches and managed just four yards in two attempts and caught one pass for two yards. Last season the Chargers carried four running backs on their 53-man roster, and they might employ a similar strategy, …

Chargers declare two defensive stars will be ready for season opener
4 months ago

Chargers declare two defensive stars will be ready for season opener

LA Times  

Joey Bosa did not participate much during training camp because of a wrist/hand injury. The Chargers have spent much of the preseason without two of their defensive cornerstones, All-Pro safety Derwin James Jr. and four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Joey Bosa, but a return is on the horizon for both. Although Harbaugh didn’t go into detail about the injuries James …

Harbaugh says Kaepernick will not be a player or coach with the Chargers this season
4 months, 1 week ago

Harbaugh says Kaepernick will not be a player or coach with the Chargers this season

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — If Colin Kaepernick wants to join the Los Angeles Chargers, it will not be until next year at the earliest. Harbaugh — who coached Kaepernick in San Francisco from 2011 through ’14 — told USA Today Sports earlier this week that he reached out to Kaepernick about joining his Chargers’ staff shortly after being named coach …

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh sets record straight on Colin Kaepernick rumors
4 months, 1 week ago

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh sets record straight on Colin Kaepernick rumors

LA Times  

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, walks with coach Jim Harbaugh before Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens on Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. We haven’t reconnected since then.” Chargers linebackers coach NaVorro Bowman and assistant defensive line coach Will Tukuafu played for the 49ers under Harbaugh. “I see those qualities in Colin.” In a recent interview …

Camp takeaways: Chargers’ defense getting up to speed
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Camp takeaways: Chargers’ defense getting up to speed

LA Times  

The Chargers’ defense is beginning to take shape, with the linebacking corps, anchored by All-Pros Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack, standing out Friday as the first week of training camp nears its end. Some takeaways from Day 3: A look at the Chargers’ defense When Jim Harbaugh left the University of Michigan to become the Chargers’ head coach, he brought …

Chargers receiver Quentin Johnston would like to drop this memory
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers receiver Quentin Johnston would like to drop this memory

LA Times  

Chargers receiver Quentin Johnston wants more memories like this, when he caught a touchdown pass last season. “ pull it up real quick,” he explained, “kind of got mad at myself again.” Johnston called the drop “just straight-up unacceptable” as he tries to rebound under the Chargers’ new coaching staff and in a vastly altered wide receiver environment. “Even through …

Chargers add defensive depth by signing edge rusher Bud Dupree
7 months, 1 week ago

Chargers add defensive depth by signing edge rusher Bud Dupree

LA Times  

The Chargers continued to add to their depth Saturday by signing edge rusher Bud Dupree, the team announced. A veteran entering his 10th season, Dupree gives the Chargers another option along with Tuli Tuipulotu behind starters Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa. Acquiring depth and boosting competition have been two of the consistent talking points of coach Jim Harbaugh and general …

Chargers roster needs: Who might they target in free agency and the draft?
9 months, 3 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 …

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. …

How Chargers' Jim Harbaugh made an impressive first impression
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How Chargers' Jim Harbaugh made an impressive first impression

LA Times  

It was hard knocks meets Hollywood. “We’re going to earn our winning,” said Harbaugh, staring intently through his wire-rimmed glasses while standing firmly on stage during a 45-minute press conference amid several hundred media and team officials. “And attack each day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.” When owner Dean Spanos was talking to Harbaugh before his flight from Michigan …

Jim Harbaugh expects to win 'multiple championships' with Chargers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jim Harbaugh expects to win 'multiple championships' with Chargers

LA Times  

Without warning, the lights went down inside YouTube Theater. At the end, accompanying an image of Harbaugh during his late-career quarterbacking days with the then-San Diego Chargers, the screen displayed the words, “Welcome Home.” He’s not really coming home, since home for the Chargers is now SoFi Stadium, a short jog from the scene of his news conference Thursday. Chargers …

Letters to Sports: Jim Harbaugh mania electrifies hopeful Chargers fans
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Letters to Sports: Jim Harbaugh mania electrifies hopeful Chargers fans

LA Times  

‘Bolt from the Blue’ indeed! Marty Zweben Palos Verdes Estates :: After 32 years of following the Chargers, first in San Diego and now in Los Angeles, that quintessential moment has finally arrived with the announcement of Jim Harbaugh as the new head coach. Felipe Varela Whittier :: The hapless Chargers have hit a grand slam by hiring Jim Harbaugh. …

Chargers' lament failed brotherhood will become broken family
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers' lament failed brotherhood will become broken family

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack, who increased his career-high sack total for a season to 17 with one against the Chiefs, tries to strip the ball away from quarterback Blaine Gabbert. Did the Chargers’ season go off track even before it began, when they kept coach Brandon Staley after they had blown a 27-point lead over Jacksonville in an AFC wild-card …

Chargers’ feats in loss to Broncos: Khalil Mack sack mark, next season schedule is set
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers’ feats in loss to Broncos: Khalil Mack sack mark, next season schedule is set

LA Times  

It was New Year’s Eve, and the Chargers were going to celebrate old school. “She’s probably going to have some balloons or something.” The occasion was Mack’s 100th career sack, one of the few highlights as the Chargers lost their fourth game in a row and seventh in eight games. “Ultimately, you want to win the ballgame so it can …

Chargers-Broncos takeaways: Khalil Mack has attitude about blown opportunities
1 year ago

Chargers-Broncos takeaways: Khalil Mack has attitude about blown opportunities

LA Times  

Maybe some of the Chargers never have been here, part of a team that quite convincingly has failed to meet grand expectations. But Khalil Mack can relate, the veteran edge rusher on Sunday recalling his time with Chicago, particularly the 2018 season, when the Bears had the NFL’s No. “There’s a lot of disappointment just understanding what this team is …

NFL roundtable: Would Chargers’ Joey Bosa be first to go? Rams roles changing by week
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL roundtable: Would Chargers’ Joey Bosa be first to go? Rams roles changing by week

LA Times  

Joey Bosa hangs his head as he observes Chargers-Packers action from the sideline on crutches. Los Angeles Times Rams beat writer Gary Klein, Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller and columnist Helene Elliott discuss what happened and upcoming prospects: Coaches will say one play does not lose a football game, but after a day-long grind filled with self-inflicted wounds the Chargers …

Relentless Khalil Mack rushes Chargers’ defensive turnaround with big Lions test next
1 year, 1 month ago

Relentless Khalil Mack rushes Chargers’ defensive turnaround with big Lions test next

LA Times  

He has elevated his play to levels of the past, almost to a time when he was named the NFL’s top defender. “It’s about how unselfish he is and how for the team and for this defense he plays,” Chargers linebacker Eric Kendricks said. That’s a reflection of the leadership of a guy like Khalil, who’ll get his nose bloody …

Chargers-Bears takeaways: A healthy Joey Bosa helps the defense dominate
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers-Bears takeaways: A healthy Joey Bosa helps the defense dominate

LA Times  

On the first snap of the game Sunday, the Chargers yielded a 41-yard pass completion, a play that would end up being the longest of the night for either team. From that reeling start, the defense quickly rallied and, just three plays later, Joey Bosa overwhelmed Chicago left guard Cody Whitehair to sack Tyson Bagent and end the Bears’ opening …

Khalil Mack collects career-high 6 sacks in Chargers’ win vs. Raiders
1 year, 2 months ago

Khalil Mack collects career-high 6 sacks in Chargers’ win vs. Raiders

New York Times  

By Daniel Popper, Tashan Reed and Vic Tafur Los Angeles Chargers pass rusher Khalil Mack collected a career-high and franchise-record six sacks in Sunday’s 24-17 win against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders had the ball in the red zone with 2:39 to play but Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. intercepted a pass from rookie QB Aidan O’Connell to stave …

Joey Bosa and Chargers focus on the little things, not big picture, before Broncos game
1 year, 11 months ago

Joey Bosa and Chargers focus on the little things, not big picture, before Broncos game

LA Times  

Joey Bosa and the Chargers have had their sights set on more than making the playoffs this season. Chargers Chargers vs. Denver Broncos matchups, how to watch and prediction If the Baltimore Ravens win earlier Sunday, the Chargers must prevail at Denver to claim the AFC’s No. Without James, defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill said he believes the rest of the …

Who can Chargers get to play defensive line? More injuries leave them with just three
2 years, 1 month ago

Who can Chargers get to play defensive line? More injuries leave them with just three

LA Times  

Chargers defensive lineman Christian Covington is helped off the field after suffering a torn pectoral muscle against the 49ers. On Monday, former Chargers defensive lineman Jerry Tillery was claimed on waivers by one of the team’s AFC West rivals, Las Vegas. “We’ll be working over the next 36 hours,” Staley said, “to make a couple acquisitions to get us to …

Dominant Khalil Mack helps revamped Chargers sack Raiders in opener
2 years, 3 months ago

Dominant Khalil Mack helps revamped Chargers sack Raiders in opener

LA Times  

Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is about to be overtaken by Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack, who got a sack and forced a fumble late in the game. Eight months after the Chargers’ defense famously couldn’t stop Las Vegas, Mack and a rebuilt unit stymied the Raiders on the game’s most decisive play Sunday, clinching a 24-19 season-opening victory at SoFi …

Chargers’ revamped defense has huge edge with Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa end to end
2 years, 3 months ago

Chargers’ revamped defense has huge edge with Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa end to end

LA Times  

Chargers edge rushers Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa are one of the scariest duos in the NFL. He opened his latest session with reporters by answering one of the first questions thusly: “I don’t like to talk a lot.” He concluded the gathering a few minutes later by declaring, “I don’t like talking too much.” Luckily for the Chargers, they …

Joey Bosa explains why Derwin James shouldn’t be on field and why Chargers need him on it
2 years, 4 months ago

Joey Bosa explains why Derwin James shouldn’t be on field and why Chargers need him on it

LA Times  

Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa is flanked by Jamal Davis II and Carlo Kemp during practice at the Chargers’ training facility in Costa Mesa on Thursday. “I’m pretty sure they’ll get that handled,” Allen said of negotiations between the Chargers and James’ representatives. He’s the heart of the defense, heart of the team pretty much.” Mack trucking Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack …

Chargers coach Brandon Staley, linebacker Khalil Mack were a dynamic duo before
2 years, 9 months ago

Chargers coach Brandon Staley, linebacker Khalil Mack were a dynamic duo before

LA Times  

Chicago Bears’ Khalil Mack walks off the field after a game against the Detroit Lions on Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. When he came, we became the best defense.” Staley explained that Mack will affect the Chargers both on and off the field, saying he can change cultures as much as he can games “because of who he is on …

With acquisition of Khalil Mack, Chargers defense starts to take Brandon Staley shape
2 years, 9 months ago

With acquisition of Khalil Mack, Chargers defense starts to take Brandon Staley shape

LA Times  

The Chicago Bears have agreed to trade outside linebacker Khalil Mack to the Chargers in exchange for future draft picks. Since the end of the season, Brandon Staley has been open about the need to reshape the Chargers’ defensive personnel into something that more closely aligns with his desires. Staley was Mack’s position coach with the Bears in 2018, a …

Khalil Mack trade takeaways: Total Brandon Staley move for Chargers
2 years, 9 months ago

Khalil Mack trade takeaways: Total Brandon Staley move for Chargers

LA Times  

The presence of Khalil Mack opposite Joey Bosa is going to make the Chargers’ pass rush scary. The Chargers are trading for three-time All-Pro edge rusher Khalil Mack, who spent the last four seasons with the Chicago Bears after starting his career with the Raiders. Reunion time: The deal reunites Staley and the 31-year-old Mack, who were together in 2018 …

In drop-the-mic performance, Chargers’ Joey Bosa exudes that he’s a good sport
4 years ago

In drop-the-mic performance, Chargers’ Joey Bosa exudes that he’s a good sport

LA Times  

The three-minute video was approaching 10,000 likes on Twitter when the NFL announced Thursday that Joey Bosa had been nominated for its highest award for sportsmanship. “It’s a little shocking I think,” Bosa joked of his Art Rooney Award nomination, “after that miked up.” According to the league’s news release, the award is given to “recognize players who exemplify outstanding …

Joey Bosa agrees to five-year, $135-million contract extension with Chargers
4 years, 4 months ago

Joey Bosa agrees to five-year, $135-million contract extension with Chargers

LA Times  

Defensive end Joey Bosa has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Chargers The Chargers’ 2019 season was impacted by a high-profile training-camp holdout that dragged into late September. Barely 24 hours earlier, on a conference call with reporters, general manager Tom Telesco had refused to address Bosa’s contract specifically, saying only that he hoped the defensive end would …

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