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2 bold NFL draft predictions for the Chargers: Let Joe Hortiz cook!

2 bold NFL draft predictions for the Chargers: Let Joe Hortiz cook!

Let’s get wild, people!

The Chargers are about to take on the NFL draft with a first-year head coach and general manager combination in Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz. Both bring a vastly different approach to team-building and drafting than the previous regime which means that the fan base could be in store for an exciting show across the next three days.

With not much history to look back on in the name of forecasting the duo’s potential moves, I thought it’d be fun to throw out some bold predictions that I sort’ve, kind’ve believe could really happen.

Am I...

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Chargers met with Boise State RB George Holani at local pro day

Chargers met with Boise State RB George Holani at local pro day

The Chargers need more running backs and George Holani could very well be a late-round flier for LA.

The reports of Chargers meeting with running back prospects expected to come off the board on day three continue with just one day to go until the 2024 NFL Draft’s opening night.

Per Justin Melo of The Draft Network, the Chargers met with Boise State running back George Holani during the team’s local pro day.. Holani played five seasons with the Broncos and ended his career with 3,596 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns. He also caught 88 passes for 777 yards and...

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J.K. Dobbins contract details revealed, solidifies potential steal for Chargers

J.K. Dobbins contract details revealed, solidifies potential steal for Chargers

Dobbins will play for the Chargers on a one-year, $1.61 deal with $750,000 tied to incentives.

On Wednesday morning, ESPN’s Field Yates reported the official numbers for new Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins’ one-year contract. Per Yates, Dobbins’ deal carries a base value of $1.61 million while having an additional $750,000 tied to incentives.

Dobbins has played very sparingly over the past three seasons as he’s sustained a harsh number of severe injuries that have limited him to just nine games played since his rookie season where he saw time in 15 contests. After missing the entire 2021 campaign, he...

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ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler: “Chargers are eager to trade back”

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler: “Chargers are eager to trade back”

A new story by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler suggests that the Chargers want to add draft capital with a trade back and focus on the offensive line.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler published some last-minute rumors about the Los Angeles Chargers’ intentions in the 2024 NFL Draft. In the piece, he argues that the Chargers are “eager” to trade down from the fifth overall pick and are focused on grabbing an offensive tackle.

An NFC executive is quoted as saying “The Chargers have made that clear — they want to move back.”

While it initially seemed as if the Chargers could entice the...

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Chargers Daily Links: Who is your favorite player in the entire 2024 draft class?

Chargers Daily Links: Who is your favorite player in the entire 2024 draft class?

Your source for all Chargers and NFL news from around the web.

Good morning, Chargers fans!

The 2024 NFL Draft is just one night away! To celebrate the occasion, I want you all to shoutout your favorite player in the entire class.

For me, I can’t help but love a big running back that refuses to be brought down. Florida State’s Trey Benson has been a blast to watch and he recently set the record for most forced missed tackles charter by Pro Football Focus in a single season. He’s also 6’1 and over 220 pounds. That’s an easy way...

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Chargers 7-Round Mock Draft: Jim Harbaugh leans into Big Ten bias with 5 out of 9 picks

Chargers 7-Round Mock Draft: Jim Harbaugh leans into Big Ten bias with 5 out of 9 picks

In our first 7-round mock draft of the offeason, we have Jim Harbaugh letting his Big Ten bias show by filling his first draft with familiar faces.

The 2024 NFL Draft is just two days away and it wouldn’t be a normal draft season unless I got out at least one seven-mock draft for you all to criticize ahead of Thursday night.

As we know, the Chargers are reportedly on the fence in regards to taking a wide receiver or offensive tackle with their first-round pick on Thursday night. Some reporters are stressing how much Jim Harbaugh has said he...

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Chargers have met with South Carolina WR Xavier Legette

Chargers have met with South Carolina WR Xavier Legette

The Chargers will need to come away with a receiver early on in this year’s draft and Xavier Legette could be that guy for Jim Harbaugh and Co.

Heading into opening night of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chargers seem to be on the fence about nabbing one of the class’ top wideouts or selecting the year’s top offensive tackle. Whichever direction they choose to go in on Thursday will then obviously affect where they go from there.

If the Chargers take Marvin Harrison Jr. or Malik Nabers, they could end up sticking with Trey Pipkins at right tackle or...

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Philip Rivers can still sling it, beats 2024 QB prospects in throwing challenges

Philip Rivers can still sling it, beats 2024 QB prospects in throwing challenges

Philip Rivers was always the biggest competitor on the Chargers during his tenure and that hasn’t changed now that he’s training future NFL passers.

Philip Rivers hasn’t suited up for an NFL game since the 2020 season with the Colts, but the former face of the Chargers franchise is still keeping himself in performing shape while training some of the top quarterback prospects in this year’s draft.

In a recent interview with ESPN’s Kevin Clark, North Carolina’s Drake Maye admitted that him and his fellow trainees are still being taken to school by the elder Rivers. Per Maye, Rivers is...

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Chargers Daily Links: What position should Bolts avoid in 1st 3 rounds?

Chargers Daily Links: What position should Bolts avoid in 1st 3 rounds?

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Good morning, Chargers fans!

The 2024 NFL Draft is now officially two days away!

This morning, I want to hear about which position groups you believe the Chargers should stay clear of in the first three rounds of the draft. With so many premium or premium-adjacent position left to solidify this offseason, it sure feels like the Chargers need to absolutely NAIL their first three picks.

Will that be wide receiver, defensive tackle, cornerback?

What about defensive tackle, wide receiver, linebacker?

Or will it be (my least favorite...

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Broncos fumble at the goal-line with underwhelming new uniform reveal

Broncos fumble at the goal-line with underwhelming new uniform reveal

The Broncos only needed to take a page out of the Chargers’ book for re-designing a uniform kit but that just wasn’t in the cards for the divisional rival.

Another new uniform reveal for a NFL team, another complete disappointment from the fan base.

It’s easy to look down on other franchises attempting to re-design their looks when you’re the Los Angeles Chargers. If there’s anything the team got right over the past five years, it was the decision to draft Justin Herbert and their uniform re-design in April of 2020. The Chargers managed to not only get the design...

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Chargers continue deep dive into 2024 RB class ahead of NFL draft

Chargers continue deep dive into 2024 RB class ahead of NFL draft

The Chargers have a thin running back room, even after the signing of J.K. Dobbins. Will they select one later this week?

Last week, the Chargers signed former Ravens second-round pick J.K. Dobbins to a one-year deal to join a running back room that also boasts another former Baltimore ball-carrier in Gus Edwards. The two will likely lead the position group into the 2024 season but it still remains unknown if one of the younger backs — Isaiah Spiller or a rookie — could find their way into the rotation by season’s end.

Over the past week, the Chargers have...

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Chargers Daily Links: We’re so back (for now)

Chargers Daily Links: We’re so back (for now)

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Good morning, Chargers fans!

Boy, does it sure feel good to type those words again after so long. With the NFL draft this week, there was no way I was going to miss it, even with remaining parental leave. I’m back for the next seven days to cover the event before finishing off the final six weeks of leave. My official and final return date is June 10th which will take us right up to around the start of OTAs and mandatory minicamps.

Thank you all for your...

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