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Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady: "The more that you could take off their plate … it just slows down the mind."
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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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Harbaugh said the No. 5 pick is "like the No. 1 pick of the draft for teams that have a great quarterback already."
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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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The post-Super Bowl NFL Power Rankings are here. To no one's surprise, the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs sit on top.
Josh Kendall528
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."
After winning a national championship at Michigan, Harbaugh has just one box left to check: winning a Super Bowl.
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How would the team replace Peters in the front office? And if Steve Wilks lands a head-coaching gig, whom might he take with him?
Matt Barrows59
Linsley’s heart condition has him “99 percent” leaning toward retirement, while Herbert is making progress after finger surgery.
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Justin Herbert helps make the Chargers' job attractive, but there will be a tricky salary-cap situation to navigate.
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Justin Herbert's presence will make the Chargers' job attractive. Is continuity for Herbert important, or what else could be at play?
Purdy had only five career regular-season starts when we did our preseason rankings in July. Now, he's tracking toward Tier 2.
Mike Sando480
Herbert's injury only expedited what was inevitable. This Chargers season has been a massive disappointment.
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Herbert will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair the injury.
Daniel Popper and Larry Holder107
The 49ers and Cowboys are riding high this week, and we examine one notable fantasy football player (or unit) for each team, good or bad.
Josh Kendall182
Herbert fractured his right index finger in Sunday's 24-7 loss to the Denver Broncos,
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Herbert's fractured finger on his throwing hand ends any shot of making the playoffs. It should also end the star QB's season.
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Easton Stick checked in at quarterback for Los Angeles.
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Herbert's third-down completion to Alex Erickson allowed the Chargers offense to run out the clock on their 6-0 victory.
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