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The Los Angeles Chargers are a team trying to make a statement. With Jim Harbaugh at the helm, the Chargers are trying to become a bully in the AFC. The biggest task of all is trying to dethrone the Kansas City Chiefs from atop the AFC West, and if Harbaugh’s Chargers can do that, then they can make a serious run to the Super Bowl. The Chargers maintain a roster worthy of competing in a dangerous conference. The Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens (who just signed cornerback Jaire Alexander), Houston Texans, and Denver Broncos will all be playoff contenders again this season.
Mini camp is in action, and there are a lot of surprises coming out of Costa Mesa, California. The Chargers feel that they had another strong NFL Draft in the Harbaugh era, selecting running back Omarion Hampton out of North Carolina in the first round. General manager Joe Hortiz drafted a few more players who have the potential to be serious steals this season.
During free agency, the team made splashes by signing running back Najee Harris from the Pittsburgh Steelers, right guard Mekhi Becton from the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles, cornerback Donte Jackson from the Carolina Panthers, and bringing back receiver Mike Williams. The Bolts feel they have elite talent on both sides of the ball. They must make a statement early in the season, as they play the Chiefs in Brazil to begin the year, followed by games against the Las Vegas Raiders and Broncos in the first three weeks.
With all this said, let’s take a look at the three hottest takes coming out of Los Angeles Chargers’ minicamp.
The 5th-round draft pick out of Syracuse has a chance to become one of Justin Herbert’s top targets this season, and for a long time in the future.
Jim Harbaugh raving about TE Oronde Gadsden II for almost 3 minutes: pic.twitter.com/bHidGzLQv7
— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) June 12, 2025
Harbaugh couldn’t stop speaking highly of the rookie. At the tight-end position, the Chargers desperately need someone to step up to try and create a dynamic duo, similar to Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Herbert is the franchise, and he needs weapons to help fully maximize his potential. Gadsden II has a chance to break out and has already begun the process.
Oronde Gadsden truthers stand up!
Is the hype warranted?
— FastDraft Fantasy (@fastdraftapp) June 18, 2025
Since he was drafted in the 5th round, Gadsden can be labeled a steal depending on how he plays not only this season, but for his entire career. The tight end position was deep in this draft, and the Bolts feel they have a talent worthy of mentioning along with Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland.
When [Becton signed with the...
