Chargers believe Shane Steichen can change offense for the better as new play caller
5 years, 2 months ago

Chargers believe Shane Steichen can change offense for the better as new play caller

LA Times  

In opening the season 3-5, the Chargers at times have been accused of lacking urgency. I need to do a better job.’ I think we all just need to dig deep and keep going and find a way to get it turned around.” Said running back Austin Ekeler: “Ken was here when I first made the team. Although Whisenhunt was the Chargers’ play caller, Lynn was involved in the process and said he “had to hold back” at times to avoid disrupting the rhythm the offense was trying to establish. “I’m going to let him call it,” Lynn said. But I do expect a better balance.” Even though Steichen will be calling plays for the first time, Lynn and Rivers said they anticipate that his experience has him ready for the job.

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Chargers vs. New England Patriots: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
1 week, 6 days ago

Chargers vs. New England Patriots: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

Even with the Chargers’ playoff hopes in the air last week, Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley didn’t pay much attention to NFL games on TV during a rare off weekend after a Thursday game against the Denver Broncos. “It didn’t really matter,” Henley said, “because I’m like, we can’t lose anymore anyway.” Buoyed by a key win over the Broncos, the …

Chargers vs. Baltimore Ravens: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
1 month, 2 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 …

Chargers Feeling Optimism After Three Straight Wins in Four Games
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2 months ago

Chargers Feeling Optimism After Three Straight Wins in Four Games

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Chargers are enjoying a recent surge in form, having won three of their last four games. Despite facing challenges with pass protection, they have shown resilience and adaptability on defense, allowing only 57 yards while recording four sacks. Quarterback Justin Herbert has been a key factor in this turnaround, throwing for over 700 yards and four touchdowns …

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

Defensive Turnaround: Chargers' Jesse Minter Making Waves
2 months, 1 week ago

Defensive Turnaround: Chargers' Jesse Minter Making Waves

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Chargers' defense has been dominant in recent games, allowing only 13 points per game and giving up just nine touchdowns. The unit has also forced opponents to go three-and-out on 28.6% of their drives, its highest percentage since 2010. The defense's turnaround has gone unnoticed, but it has been a key factor in the Chargers' success.

Justin Herbert paces improved Chargers offense in win vs. Broncos: Key takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Justin Herbert paces improved Chargers offense in win vs. Broncos: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Daniel Popper, Nick Kosmider and Lauren Smith Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for a season-high 237 yards, the Los Angeles offense posted a season-best 350 yards, and the defense kept the Broncos off the scoreboard until the fourth quarter, holding off a late rally to pick up a 23-16 win in Denver. — Daniel Popper, Chargers beat writer GO …

Chargers need to heal injuries, offense during their off week
3 months ago

Chargers need to heal injuries, offense during their off week

LA Times  

The Chargers’ J.K. Dobbins had a great start to the season but the running back has been slowed during consecutive losses. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman has said he envisions a balanced offense in which the rushing attack sets up potent passing options for star quarterback Justin Herbert. Entering Week 5, they ranked second to last in the NFL with 136.5 …

Can Joey Bosa play Sunday after missing Chargers practice because of a back injury?
3 months, 4 weeks 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
4 months 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-Bills matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction
1 year ago

Chargers-Bills matchups: How to watch, start time and prediction

LA Times  

The ability of Bills quarterback Josh Allen to improvise is a problem for defenses. Quarterback Josh Allen is the engine that drives Buffalo’s offense. The Bills rushed 49 times for 266 yards, with James Cook’s 179 yards leading the way. There is something else also worth monitoring, however: the Chargers will have a new defensive play-caller in Derrick Ansley, who …

Chargers’ finishing touches a New England mantra: ‘Have to be honest with ourselves’
1 year, 1 month ago

Chargers’ finishing touches a New England mantra: ‘Have to be honest with ourselves’

LA Times  

Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and quarterback Justin Herbert need to execute the right plays down the stretch of games. “I don’t really worry about my reputation,” Herbert said, before adding that he’s more concerned about being the best quarterback, leader and teammate possible, a line he has uttered repeatedly over the last three-plus seasons. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is …

Here's how Chargers can make playoffs, and why they won't
1 year, 1 month ago

Here's how Chargers can make playoffs, and why they won't

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley walks off the field after a loss to the Baltimore Ravens, his team’s third in a row. With little reason to believe club executives will come to their collective senses any time soon and dismiss coach Brandon Staley — and maybe make it a two-for-one deal by also bidding farewell to general manager Tom Telesco — …

Chargers defense outplays vaunted Jets unit, keeping N.Y. out of end zone in road win
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers defense outplays vaunted Jets unit, keeping N.Y. out of end zone in road win

LA Times  

They were top 10 for the season against the pass and in points allowed. The Chargers sacked New York’s Zach Wilson eight times and generated all three of the game’s turnovers in a 27-6 victory at MetLife Stadium. Eight plays later, the Chargers’ offense was in the end zone — on the first of Austin Ekeler’s two short scoring runs …

Chargers-Bears takeaways: A healthy Joey Bosa helps the defense dominate
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Chargers’ Brandon Staley relies on analytics for 4th-down calls, but play-calling must improve
1 year, 3 months ago

Chargers’ Brandon Staley relies on analytics for 4th-down calls, but play-calling must improve

Associated Press  

Brandon Staley has his legion of critics when it comes to fourth-down calls, especially late in games. “It was a tough road game against a team that made the playoffs, so we were trying to go win the game, and I make no apologies for that.” It marked the second straight season in which the Chargers escaped with a road …

How the Chargers’ slew of errors sunk them in overtime against the Titans
1 year, 3 months ago

How the Chargers’ slew of errors sunk them in overtime against the Titans

New York Times  

After an up-and-down 60 minutes of regulation Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, the Los Angeles Chargers won the overtime coin toss and got possession first. Staley decided to bring a blitz to try and, as he said Monday, “get them out of range and hopefully create a negative play.” He brought seven rushers — three interior defensive linemen, two edge …

Chargers-Titans takeaways: Even hurt, Joey Bosa gets two of five sacks for improved rush
1 year, 3 months ago

Chargers-Titans takeaways: Even hurt, Joey Bosa gets two of five sacks for improved rush

LA Times  

A down day for the Chargers opened with optimism as edge rusher Joey Bosa was able to play. The four-time Pro Bowl player missed significant practice time in advance of Sunday because of a hamstring issue that he called “a little strain” following the Chargers’ 27-24 loss to Tennessee. In limited snaps — the Chargers used Bosa judiciously as a …

Chargers’ defense eyes chance for redemption against Titans team on eight-game skid
1 year, 3 months ago

Chargers’ defense eyes chance for redemption against Titans team on eight-game skid

LA Times  

In the aftermath of their opening loss, the Chargers’ general disposition matched their performance: boldly graphic and brutally real. “None of us like how that went down.” Believe it, the Chargers’ Week 1 was a weak one, their pass defense buried in an historically bad showing that ended as a 36-34 defeat to Miami. Consider this team’s recent history: In …

Chargers OTA takeaways: Justin Herbert airs it out in return to team drills
1 year, 7 months ago

Chargers OTA takeaways: Justin Herbert airs it out in return to team drills

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Chargers held their third and final open organized team activity of the spring Wednesday. Quarterback Justin Herbert was back on the field Wednesday after missing last week’s open OTA to tend to a personal matter. At the Chargers’ charity golf tournament Monday, Herbert said he expected to work back into team drills this week. On …

Chargers’ Joey Bosa returns from injury ‘feeling better than I have in years’
2 years ago

Chargers’ Joey Bosa returns from injury ‘feeling better than I have in years’

LA Times  

After missing most of the season, Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa was activated off injured reserve Thursday. Even better news for the team: Bosa afterward revealed he had been dealing with pain over the last two years and that his recent surgery has him “feeling better than I have in years, honestly.” Bosa explained that the chronic issues have been on …

Chargers reveal how they blew it trying to protect injured quarterback Justin Herbert
2 years, 3 months ago

Chargers reveal how they blew it trying to protect injured quarterback Justin Herbert

LA Times  

Travon Walker and the Jaguars kept the pressure on injured Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in Week 3. Justin Herbert and his fractured rib cartilage absolutely personified the NFL’s long-standing designation of “questionable” Sunday. But certainly not going to be an excuse this week.” When the Chargers play at Houston on Sunday, the expectation is that Herbert’s situation will be more …

What we learned in Chargers’ 20-17 loss to Cowboys: Big problems at right tackle
3 years, 3 months ago

What we learned in Chargers’ 20-17 loss to Cowboys: Big problems at right tackle

LA Times  

The Chargers lost to Dallas 20-17 on Sunday to fall to 1-1. A few takeaways from their defeat: Right tackle is, well, an issue: When the Chargers signed Storm Norton in April 2020, the plan wasn’t for him to be their next starting right tackle. Most every NFL team has a weak link somewhere along the offensive line, and the …

In drop-the-mic performance, Chargers’ Joey Bosa exudes that he’s a good sport
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Chargers to extend coach Anthony Lynn’s contract beyond 2020 season
4 years, 11 months ago

Chargers to extend coach Anthony Lynn’s contract beyond 2020 season

LA Times  

Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn looks on from the sidelines against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter on Nov. 7, 2019, in Oakland. At the end of December, Anthony Lynn said he had “no problem betting” on himself, regarding his somewhat tenuous contract situation with the Chargers. Chargers Former Chargers and UCLA linebacker Donnie Edwards wins Salute to Service …

Chargers expected to keep replacement Shane Steichen as offensive coordinator
5 years ago

Chargers expected to keep replacement Shane Steichen as offensive coordinator

LA Times  

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn, left, elevated quarterback coach Shane Steichen to offensive coordinator when Ken Whisenhunt was fired in October. I thought he handled it well.” Chargers Chargers GM says Philip Rivers isn’t the only player under scrutiny General manager Tom Telesco and the Chargers have a big decision to make about free-agent quarterback Philip Rivers, a decision that could …

Shane Steichen’s play-calling keeps Chargers’ offense moving
5 years, 2 months ago

Shane Steichen’s play-calling keeps Chargers’ offense moving

LA Times  

Chargers play-caller Shane Steichen stands next to quarterback Philip Rivers on the sideline during a 26-11 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. 1 / 15 Chargers running back Melvin Gordon leaps into the end zone to score a touchdown during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers. 8 / 15 Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers scrambles …

Joey Bosa’s outstanding play a highlight for Chargers amid disappointing season
5 years, 2 months ago

Joey Bosa’s outstanding play a highlight for Chargers amid disappointing season

LA Times  

Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky during the second quarter of the Chargers’ 17-16 win Sunday. Joey Bosa was so good Sunday that his pass rush produced one of the most significant moments in the Chargers’ 17-16 victory over Chicago and he, technically speaking, received zero credit. Chargers Chargers fire offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt amid …

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