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New GM Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh are in a potential high-leverage spot with the No. 5 pick.
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The Chargers' new coordinators outlined their vision of a defense built on physicality and an offense that seeks a balanced attack.
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The Greg Roman hire has been met with skepticism, but it's hard to imagine Harbaugh not building an offense around Justin Herbert.
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As Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz take over the Chargers, they have cap space to trim, draft picks to use and needs all over the roster.
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Among the many Harbaughisms to come from his introductory news conference: “I’m going to play as long as I can, then coach, then die."
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James' 74.5 snap percentage is his lowest rate in a game in which he was not injured, ejected or pulled early because of the situation.
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Coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco have reached the point of no return. They cannot be back next season.
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The Chargers are allowing the most passing yards per game in the NFL and Brandon Staley suggested Monday some changes are coming.
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Herbert did all he could to keep the Chargers in the game, but the defense again proved unable to stop or slow down an elite offense.
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Defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley encouraged the Chargers to have fun. It worked so well the team ran out of turnover celebrations.
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The Chargers dealt with a rotating cast in the secondary through the first four games. A set rotation should improve communication.
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The Chargers won't be facing the Dolphins every week but the mistakes they made will lead to explosive plays against any offense.
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“Some days you’re the bug,” Chargers defensive lineman Morgan Fox said. “Some days you’re the windshield.”
After Justin Herbert and the offense dominated on Tuesday, the Chargers defense closed out the offseason program in impressive fashion.
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The NFLPA released its first Players' All-Pro Team, a selection of the top regular-season performers as voted by NFL players.
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The Chargers defense has surged over the past two weeks, ranking third in defensive DVOA and sixth in expected points added per play.
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The Chargers need to find a way to slow down the NFL's second leading rusher and improve on the league's 27th-ranked red zone offense.
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Tagovailoa and Herbert, the Nos. 5 and 6 picks in the 2020 draft, square off for the second time in the NFL careers on Sunday night.
Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins with a quad injury.
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The Chargers' second-half offense remains a problem. They are third in the league in offensive points in the first half, 28th in the second.
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