Chargers' top pick Joe Alt fits with Jim Harbaugh's philosophy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers' top pick Joe Alt fits with Jim Harbaugh's philosophy

LA Times  

Notre Dame’s Joe Alt blocks during a game against Duke. Offensive tackle Joe Alt, whom they chose fifth overall in the NFL draft, was a trademark Jim Harbaugh selection. Chargers Chargers draft pick Joe Alt following in his father’s NFL footsteps Joe Alt, the Chargers’ first pick in the NFL draft, comes from a family of athletes. “We’re gonna play the best five that we have on the team,” Harbaugh said. “I would predict that there’s a spot for Pipkins.” Suddenly, an offensive line that was one of the team’s weak points last season has a chance to be a defining feature.

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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, …

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 …

Jim Harbaugh gushes over talent of veteran Chargers: ‘I feel lucky to be here’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jim Harbaugh gushes over talent of veteran Chargers: ‘I feel lucky to be here’

LA Times  

Jim Harbaugh made a beeline toward midfield, shook Raiders coach Antonio Pierce’s hand and turned right around toward the sideline. That’s the L.A. Chargers mentality.” Harbaugh commended James, the three-time Pro Bowl selection, for recording his 500th career tackle. When Harbaugh was presented a game ball in the locker room by team owner Dean Spanos, the coach later passed it …

Chargers rookie Joe Alt will make NFL debut taking his blocking skills to Maxx
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers rookie Joe Alt will make NFL debut taking his blocking skills to Maxx

LA Times  

It’s the matchup that Chargers first-year offensive lineman Joe Alt insists is a dream. Chargers Chargers draft pick Joe Alt following in his father’s NFL footsteps Joe Alt, the Chargers’ first pick in the NFL draft, comes from a family of athletes. “You just gotta get back to yourself and getting yourself ready week in and week out, practice in …

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 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 …

Rookie offensive tackle Joe Alt looking to make more progress when Chargers take on Rams
4 months, 1 week ago

Rookie offensive tackle Joe Alt looking to make more progress when Chargers take on Rams

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Joe Alt shouldn’t be in awe when he takes the field at SoFi Stadium on Saturday. The Los Angeles Chargers rookie offensive tackle admitted to needing a couple minutes after stepping out of the tunnel to take in his new home field last week during the preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Alt — the fifth …

Look who impressed Jim Harbaugh on first day of Chargers training camp
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Look who impressed Jim Harbaugh on first day of Chargers training camp

LA Times  

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh loves the potential of wide receiver Quentin Johnston. He hasn’t been at all in my eyes.” Herbert praised Johnston, highlighting his great attitude, effort and positive presence, and also noting the team expects big things from him. “He’s going to be a problem for people,” Harbaugh said. “I’ve been nothing but happy with Q.” Johnston is …

Jim Harbaugh’s new approach brings back Chargers legend Nick Hardwick to coach
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jim Harbaugh’s new approach brings back Chargers legend Nick Hardwick to coach

LA Times  

Nick Hardwick spent his entire career with the Chargers and now is their assistant coach for the offensive line. “I was getting four hours of sleep a night,” he recalled Monday, “and I was like, ‘Well, if I’m doing this for free and actually donating money, why would I not do this at another level, one that I’m more familiar …

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 …

Chargers 2024 NFL draft: Breaking down all nine picks, five on offense
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers 2024 NFL draft: Breaking down all nine picks, five on offense

LA Times  

The Chargers love the athleticism and “bend” of Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt, shown running a drill at the NFL combine. 6-9, 321 pounds, Notre Dame, Round 1, Pick 5 Notable: His father, John, was an offensive lineman at Iowa and a first-round pick of Kansas City in 1984 before earning two Pro Bowl selections. Why the Chargers drafted …

Chargers select Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt with fifth pick in NFL draft
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers select Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt with fifth pick in NFL draft

Associated Press  

Follow AP’s live coverage of the 2024 NFL draft. With their first selection, Harbaugh and Hortiz took a step in that direction, taking Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt with the fifth pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. LSU’s Malik Nabers and Washington’s Rome Odunze were among the receivers available when the Chargers went on the clock, but Los …

Chargers draft pick Joe Alt following in his father’s NFL footsteps
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers draft pick Joe Alt following in his father’s NFL footsteps

LA Times  

Chargers first-round draft pick Joe Alt, left, stands next to his father, John Alt, during a news conference in Costa Mesa on Friday. “So that will be one of the ‘gotchas,’ I’m sure.” The Chargers introduced their latest first-rounder Friday afternoon at their training facility in Costa Mesa, Joe Alt explaining that he felt gratitude and “straight excitement” for the …

Chargers trade to nab Georgia receiver, then draft Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan linebacker
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers trade to nab Georgia receiver, then draft Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan linebacker

LA Times  

The Chargers had to replace their starting receivers from last season and started by drafting Georgia’s Ladd McConkey. Colson, who played for new Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh the last three years, combines size and speed and possesses a toughness that had Harbaugh’s eyes lighting up later as he discussed the pick. So excited to get out there and get …

With three picks in top 69 of NFL draft, Chargers could be a big deal in Detroit
7 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Harbaugh likes Chargers being in the fifth overall position going into the NFL draft
8 months ago

Harbaugh likes Chargers being in the fifth overall position going into the NFL draft

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — In Jim Harbaugh’s estimation, no one has it better than the Los Angeles Chargers going into the NFL draft. There’s talk of four quarterbacks going in the first four picks, and if that happens, then that pick becomes like the number one pick in the draft for teams that have a great quarterback already,” Harbaugh said …

Chargers ready to trade No. 5 pick in NFL draft if the price is right
8 months ago

Chargers ready to trade No. 5 pick in NFL draft if the price is right

LA Times  

Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh might be thinking trade during the first round of the NFL draft. “If we’re going to trade away from great players,” Hortiz said Thursday, “there’s got to be a reason in terms of value for us.” In transitioning to becoming a tougher, line-of-scrimmage-focused team under first-year coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers …

Jim Harbaugh: Chargers could get top non-quarterback in NFL draft
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jim Harbaugh: Chargers could get top non-quarterback in NFL draft

LA Times  

Since the Chargers already have their quarterback, coach Jim Harbaugh says he can pick the best other position player in the draft with the fifth pick. “If four quarterbacks go in the first four picks, that’s not like the fifth pick anymore,” he said at the annual owners’ meetings. He called McCarthy’s performance last week in Ann Arbor “the best …

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 …

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 53-man roster: Final projection as preseason concludes with win over 49ers
1 year, 3 months ago

Chargers 53-man roster: Final projection as preseason concludes with win over 49ers

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers beat the San Francisco 49ers, 23-12, on Friday night at Levi’s Stadium to close out the preseason. Using everything I have seen and heard during training camp and the preseason, this is my best and final attempt at predicting the Chargers’ initial 53-man roster. Running backs Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller …

Chargers stay local, draft LA natives Tuipulotu, Henley
1 year, 7 months ago

Chargers stay local, draft LA natives Tuipulotu, Henley

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Tom Telesco and Brandon Staley did not need to look far to find the players the Los Angeles Chargers took Friday on the second day of the NFL draft. Southern California defensive end Tuli Tuipulotu and Washington State linebacker Daiyan Henley are Los Angeles natives and took part in the team’s local pro day before the …

Chargers go local by drafting USC’s Tuli Tuipulotu, Crenshaw’s Daiyan Henley on Day 2
1 year, 7 months ago

Chargers go local by drafting USC’s Tuli Tuipulotu, Crenshaw’s Daiyan Henley on Day 2

LA Times  

USC linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu gets to stay in town after being selected by the Chargers in the second round of the NFL draft Friday. The team drafted two defenders from Los Angeles, taking USC edge rusher Tuli Tuipulotu in the second round and Washington State linebacker Daiyan Henley in the third. Washington State linebacker Daiyan Henley, drafted by the Chargers …

2023 NFL draft: Who will Chargers pick first? There is depth behind the 21st choice
1 year, 7 months ago

2023 NFL draft: Who will Chargers pick first? There is depth behind the 21st choice

LA Times  

Boston College wide receiver Zay Flowers is one player who has been connected with the Chargers. “You’d like to construct it where, going into the draft, you feel like you’re solid across the positions to where you don’t really feel forced to take a certain position,” he said. But I feel like our roster is at a point where we’re …

Chargers have drafted well in first round under GM Tom Telesco, but look at the rest
2 years, 7 months ago

Chargers have drafted well in first round under GM Tom Telesco, but look at the rest

LA Times  

Rashawn Slater holds a Chargers jersey with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the Northwestern offensive tackle was taken in the first round last year. Sports NFL mock draft live: Team reporters make their 2022 first-round picks Reporters who cover their teams on a daily basis predict how the first round of the 2022 NFL draft will unfold in The Times’ …

With nine Chargers draft picks, GM Tom Telesco’s work is no day at the beach
3 years, 7 months ago

With nine Chargers draft picks, GM Tom Telesco’s work is no day at the beach

LA Times  

With nine draft picks, Chargers general manager Tom Telesco is going to have a busy three days. Asked about the differing approaches, Chargers general manager Tom Telesco grinned and referenced Rams coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead in a response that he explained was meant to be a compliment. I think we’ll probably just stay here in the …

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