The Chargers’ biggest surprise and biggest disappointment, facing Gus Bradley and more: Mailbag
3 years, 3 months ago

The Chargers’ biggest surprise and biggest disappointment, facing Gus Bradley and more: Mailbag

New York Times  

The Chargers host the Raiders at SoFi Stadium on Monday night. “Just rolled his ankle,” coach Brandon Staley said of Murray’s practice injury. “He’s at the beginning with us,” Staley said of Murray this week. As Staley said this week, the Chargers are still very much in the “discovery phase’ in terms of ironing out their rushing attack. “I don’t think that it factors in too much,” Staley said this week.

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Chargers struggle to score after RB J.K. Dobbins hurts his knee in his reunion game with Ravens
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chargers struggle to score after RB J.K. Dobbins hurts his knee in his reunion game with Ravens

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Although three years of injury problems ruined J.K. Dobbins’ once-promising tenure with the Ravens, he was off to a strong start Monday night in his reunion game against Baltimore. And then another injury ended yet another night early for the Los Angeles Chargers’ star-crossed new running back. “Obviously I’m hoping J.K. is OK.” Dobbins had 40 yards …

Despite questions at receiver, cornerback, Chargers stand firm at NFL trade deadline
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Chargers’ offense, defense meet halfway in convincing win over Browns
2 months, 1 week 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, 2 weeks 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.

Chargers rookies are making new GM’s first draft class a smash hit
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Chargers rookies are making new GM’s first draft class a smash hit

LA Times  

Chargers rookie Cam Hart made an immediate impression on coaches during training camp and now he is getting his chance to play because of injuries. … It was more so like, a ‘pissed off for greatness’ type of thing.” With strong starts to their careers, Hart and fellow rookie cornerback Tarheeb Still are chasing more great moments as the injury-riddled …

Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
3 months ago

Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

During his initial overview of the Chargers’ season schedule, offensive coordinator Greg Roman stopped short of cursing the team’s Week 5 off week, but he was at least “strongly speaking against it.” “As it turns out,” Roman said this week, “it’s a gift from the football gods.” The Chargers lost consecutive games entering the off week, but won the break …

Camp takeaways: Chargers’ offense is a mystery for now, but starts from ground up
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Camp takeaways: Chargers’ offense is a mystery for now, but starts from ground up

LA Times  

One thing for sure about the Chargers’ offensive identity: quarterback Justin Herbert will be behind it. The Chargers are searching for an offensive identity early in camp, and offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that will develop in the weeks to come. “That will dictate where we really put our focus.” Coach Jim Harbaugh has made it clear that the team …

Chargers creating new edge on defense by deploying four tenacious pass rushers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chargers creating new edge on defense by deploying four tenacious pass rushers

LA Times  

Chargers defensive line coach Mike Elston calls defensive coordinator Jesse Minter “the best game-day coordinator I’ve worked with in terms of calling a game.” The Chargers were supposed to be good defensively under former coach Brandon Staley. “I think,” Mike Elston said, “he’s the best game-day coordinator I’ve worked with in terms of calling a game.” Elston, who oversees the …

Chargers’ Bradley Bozeman: Film review shows a better run blocker than pass protector
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chargers’ Bradley Bozeman: Film review shows a better run blocker than pass protector

New York Times  

Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz have turned over their roster pretty drastically in their first offseason together. GO DEEPER Jim Harbaugh, Chargers back in action: 12 observations from first OTA practice Bozeman spent the last two seasons with the Carolina Panthers. And if he can get his hands on rushers with good positioning, then …

NFL roundtable: How Rams can make playoffs; Broncos familiar faces a Chargers worry?
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL roundtable: How Rams can make playoffs; Broncos familiar faces a Chargers worry?

LA Times  

The attention given to stop Aaron Donald, shown tackling Browns back Jerome Ford, helps the play of the rest of the Rams’ front seven. Los Angeles Times Rams beat writer Gary Klein, Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller, NFL columnist Sam Farmer and columnist Helene Elliott discuss what happened and upcoming prospects: What is more surprising, that “banged up” Puka Nacua …

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 offense stumbling amid injuries to Justin Herbert, Corey Linsley and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Chargers offense stumbling amid injuries to Justin Herbert, Corey Linsley and more

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers offense is stumbling. The Chargers have gone scoreless in the second half of two of those games — a Week 4 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and Sunday’s loss at the Kansas City Chiefs. Through three weeks, the Chargers ranked second in the league in expected points added per drive and offensive success rate, according …

As Chargers’ defense against Miami draws criticism, their offense deserves praise
1 year, 4 months ago

As Chargers’ defense against Miami draws criticism, their offense deserves praise

LA Times  

Buried in their stinging defeat and dreadful pass defense Sunday was a stellar effort by the Chargers’ offense, especially when running the ball. “That’s something that we need to build off of.” Staley said he liked the patience new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore exhibited as the Chargers remained committed to the ground game. He said the 40 carries were “just …

‘We gotta make a name for ourselves.’ Chargers’ defense driven to match elite offense
1 year, 5 months ago

‘We gotta make a name for ourselves.’ Chargers’ defense driven to match elite offense

LA Times  

Chargers receiver Quentin Johnston and cornerback Ja’Sir Taylor participate in drills during the team’s training camp Monday in Costa Mesa. Triggered by Herbert’s powerful right arm, the Chargers can be a monster to defend, and that’s before even mentioning running back Austin Ekeler, the NFL’s leading touchdown producer over the last two seasons. You just get back in the huddle …

Chargers training camp: Run defense stands out against Cowboys’ potent attack
2 years, 4 months ago

Chargers training camp: Run defense stands out against Cowboys’ potent attack

New York Times  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — The Chargers held their 16th practice of training camp Thursday at Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex. It was also the Chargers’ final practice at the training camp fields, as the final three practices of camp next week will happen at the team facility down the road. Run defense stands out in 11-on-11 The first-team Chargers defense …

Chargers bolster defense with top free agent corner J.C. Jackson, two linemen
2 years, 10 months ago

Chargers bolster defense with top free agent corner J.C. Jackson, two linemen

LA Times  

New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson scores on an interception return against the Carolina Panthers in November. They agreed to terms with cornerback J.C. Jackson and interior linemen Sebastian Joseph-Day and Austin Johnson, bolstering a defense that sagged at times in 2021. Chargers NFL free agency: Chargers need to put money where their defense is With free agency looming, Chargers …

Bradley intent on taking Colts’ defense to top of league
2 years, 11 months ago

Bradley intent on taking Colts’ defense to top of league

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Gus Bradley has a simple defensive approach. “It was great for me to be with Jon Gruden because here’s an offensive mindset trying to attack you every day in practice,” Bradley said. “There’s a Pro Bowl player at every level here and it takes hard work and a certain mentality to reach that level,” Bradley said. While some …

News Analysis: Chargers must upgrade the defense to become an AFC contender
2 years, 11 months ago

News Analysis: Chargers must upgrade the defense to become an AFC contender

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley says his defense needs more personnel stability and some new pieces to fit the scheme. “I think that it’s getting the right people that fit that way … and then coaching our guys better, teaching our guys better, taking that ownership and that accountability.” When Staley was hired one year ago Monday, the expectations for the …

Why the Chargers aren’t worried about Keenan Allen’s pass-catching woes
3 years, 2 months ago

Why the Chargers aren’t worried about Keenan Allen’s pass-catching woes

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen runs onto the field before a loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. Considering those types of numbers, coach Brandon Staley tempered any concerns about Keenan Allen, the normally reliable Chargers wide receiver who entered Week 9 tied for second in the NFL with six drops. “So I see it more as an aberration.” …

Chargers vs. Raiders matchups: Derek Carr poses challenges for L.A. defense
3 years, 3 months ago

Chargers vs. Raiders matchups: Derek Carr poses challenges for L.A. defense

LA Times  

Breaking down how the Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders match up heading into their game at 5:15 p.m. Pacific time Monday at SoFi Stadium. Against Las Vegas, the Chargers will see a familiar scheme, their former defensive coordinator, Gus Bradley, now holding the same position on Jon Gruden’s staff. “They’re doing a really good job of coaching on the …

Chargers looking into defensive mirror as Raiders come to town
3 years, 3 months ago

Chargers looking into defensive mirror as Raiders come to town

LA Times  

Former Chargers Denzel Perryman and Casey Hayward have found a home on the Raiders’ defense. “I’ve always thought that Gus was — I don’t know if he was the founder or the godfather of this defense, but I’ve always felt like he’s one of the best at coaching it.” Bradley was the Chargers’ defensive coordinator from 2017 to ’20. Wide …

Gus Bradley leaves Chargers to become Raiders’ defensive coordinator
4 years ago

Gus Bradley leaves Chargers to become Raiders’ defensive coordinator

LA Times  

Former Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley has been hired by the Las Vegas Raiders for the same position. Bradley was hired Tuesday by Las Vegas to be head coach Jon Gruden’s defensive coordinator. Linebacker coach Richard Smith and defensive backs coach Ron Milus also left the Chargers on Tuesday to join Bradley with the Raiders. Those known to be candidates …

Chargers’ Gus Bradley isn’t trying to think about uncertain future
4 years ago

Chargers’ Gus Bradley isn’t trying to think about uncertain future

LA Times  

Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, right, stands next to coach Anthony Lynn during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in December 2019. If this group can be healthy and stay healthy, I really feel like the arrow’s up.” Bradley’s unit has played all season without 2018 All-Pro safety Derwin James, who hurt his knee in August. Chargers defensive end Joey …

Gus Bradley says Chargers need to be in rush to fix defense
4 years, 8 months ago

Gus Bradley says Chargers need to be in rush to fix defense

LA Times  

Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley would like to see his defense produce more turnovers in 2020. Yet, defensive coordinator Gus Bradley admitted Wednesday those facts rang hollow in the aftermath of the team’s 5-11 finish. “I think to all of us as a defense and defensive coaches,” he said, “it didn’t feel like that.” Instead, Bradley noted the areas in …

The radical game plan that allowed the Chargers defense to stifle the Ravens
6 years ago

The radical game plan that allowed the Chargers defense to stifle the Ravens

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — After the Ravens’ second possession, Casey Hayward went to the sideline with newfound confidence. “No matter who’s out there, we got to find a way to win.” The Chargers used seven defensive backs on 58 of their 59 defensive snaps, according to NFL Next Gen Stats, and the inventive approach suffocated the Ravens almost all day. “They did …

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