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Chargers Gab | The Definitive Los Angeles Chargers Blog
2y ago
The Los Angeles Chargers faced off against the Las Vegas Raiders, and the stakes were high for both teams, as both the Chargers and Raiders knew they would make it into the postseason with a win. But there was another scenario as well, as both teams could mathematically enter the postseason with a tie. And that’s almost what ended up happening!
With just two minutes left in the fourth quarter, Herbert drove the offense 83 yards, pitching a 12-yard strike to Mike Williams to tie the score at 29-29 and send the game into overtime. As you can imagine, people were on the edge of their seats, and ..read more
Chargers Gab | The Definitive Los Angeles Chargers Blog
2y ago
The Los Angeles Chargers seem to be in position to be a threat in the AFC this season as they are currently sitting in second place in the AFC West with a 6-5 record and are a game behind the Kansas City Chiefs for the top spot in the division and an automatic home playoff game. There is a lot to like about this Chargers team so today we are going to dive into if Los Angeles has a realistic chance to win the division with a handful of games remaining.
If you are confident in betting on some NFL lines, the odds that the Chargers win the AFC West is currently sitting at +400 so go place t ..read more
Chargers Gab | The Definitive Los Angeles Chargers Blog
2y ago
As the official beer sponsor of the NFL, Bud Light has just unveiled the 2021-2022 Chargers cans and packaging that brings fandom to a whole new level.
Chargers fans can toast to their favorite squad this season with products displaying a ‘Bolt Up’ rally cry! They will be available for fans to purchase in Los Angeles for a limited-time only beginning August 23rd.
Austin Ekeler also joined in on the fun, teaming up with Bud Light for his very own limited-edition pack that you can see above. The limited-edition cans in stores look exactly the same, just without the fancy box.
What do you think ..read more
Chargers Gab | The Definitive Los Angeles Chargers Blog
2y ago
Yesterday, the Los Angeles Chargers waived 16 players and released their initial 53-man roster.. And not even 24 hours later, the team has already begun tinkering with the roster, claiming two players on the waiver and releasing two others.
Here’s the current look at the Bolts’ 53-man roster:
Offense:
Quarterbacks (3): Justin Herbert, Chase Daniel, Easton Stick
Running backs (4): Austin Ekeler, Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley, Larry Rountree III
Fullbacks (1): Gabe Nabers
Wide receivers (5): Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton, Josh Palmer, K.J. Hill
Tight ends (4): Jared Cook, Donald Par ..read more
Chargers Gab | The Definitive Los Angeles Chargers Blog
2y ago
Last season was something of a forgettable one for the Los Angeles Chargers, a second consecutive losing season which failed to result in postseason action, and the only real plus point came in the excellent displays of rookie quarterback Justin Herbert.
The 23-year-old arrived at the SoFi Stadium outfit as the number six pick in the first round of the draft and went on to rack up over 4000 passing yards (a feat only achieved by three previous rookies) and completed 31 touchdown passes, an NFL record, and rushed for five more.
Chargers fans will be wondering if Herbert can once again make an ..read more
Chargers Gab | The Definitive Los Angeles Chargers Blog
3y ago
It was a tough 2020 for the Bolts, as the team struggled to a mark of 7-9, and sat at 3-9 at one point prior till the team won their last four games to end the year with seven wins.
The team is hopeful that they can rebound in 2021, using a new coaching staff and a new look roster to be much better.
Look for the Bolts to be overall better, and for the team to challenge the best in the AFC.
While there’s a number of great matchups on the Bolts slate, including divisional games vs the Raiders, Broncos and Chiefs, the team also has a number of great games, home and away to look forward to.
Here ..read more
Chargers Gab | The Definitive Los Angeles Chargers Blog
3y ago
The Chargers have worked hard this offseason looking to add star power to the team’s NFL roster.
The team has a couple big name players on the team that the club wants to see get better in 2021 as they look to take another step forward for success.
The Bolts boast one of the better young players in the game today, with quarterback Justin Herbert, who even when not 100 percent still is one of, if not the best players in the NFL.
Herbert should be back to 100 percent once the 2021 starts in September. Last season he threw 31 touchdowns with just 10 picks and 4336 yards.
The Chargers finished th ..read more
Chargers Gab | The Definitive Los Angeles Chargers Blog
3y ago
Former Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers called it a career on Wednesday morning, announcing his retirement from the National Football League.
Philip Rivers’ statement to ESPN is dadgum tremendous: pic.twitter.com/30KaEFGy0X
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 20, 2021
Rivers played 16 memorable seasons for the Chargers before signing a one-year deal worth $25 million last offseason with the Indianapolis Colts.
The 39-year-old leaves the NFL throwing 397 touchdowns with 198 interceptions.
I’ll never forget lining up for a play and Phil pointing to one of our linebackers and telling hi ..read more
Chargers Gab | The Definitive Los Angeles Chargers Blog
3y ago
The Chargers have a new coach, making a somewhat surprise hire on Sunday evening of Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley.
welcome, coach!
we’ve agreed to terms with Brandon Staley to become our next head coach » https://t.co/x4UtQEGazY pic.twitter.com/UFvI54GCQc
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) January 18, 2021
Staley led the Rams in 2020 to the league’s #1 ranked defense, allowing (281.9 yards allowed per game) and they ranked first in points allowed per game, allowing just 18.5 points per contest.
The move was a surprise in that not many even had Staley on the map to be ..read more
Chargers Gab | The Definitive Los Angeles Chargers Blog
3y ago
The Chargers continue to be on the lookout for a new coach after canning Anthony Lynn Monday, but GM Tom Telesco is taking a very different approach to the search for a new voice.
That approach includes the “P” word – patience.
“If it’s something that we have to wait for. We’ll wait. We’ll wait and we’ll make it work,” Chargers GM Tom Telesco said Wednesday.
“We have an opportunity to ascend and ascend quickly. We’ve got work to do. Obviously, it’s nowhere near a perfect roster, but I think we got a bright future here.”
The Bolts have a couple current candidates that many teams are also inter ..read more