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Across their nine selections in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers set out to improve their team, which was coming off of an impressive seven-win season. Riding on the back of now-sophomore quarterback Justin Herbert, this team looks to cement themselves as a long-term postseason contender in the AFC, even if their draft […]

Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones requested a trade in March according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter. The Los Angeles Chargers could solidify themselves as a contender if they make a trade for Jones. They are coming off of a 7-9 season but they now have a franchise quarterback in Justin Herbert. Herbert was […]

Julio Jones on the move? It sure looks that way. With the 2021 NFL Draft in the past and a dire cap space situation still looming, it appears the Atlanta Falcons are listening intently to offers for Jones, who’s set to make more than $15 million this year and be a $23 million hit to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have a ton of young talent and are primed for a playoff push this season. Coming off a 7-9 season the Chargers showed a ton of potential and promise. Rookie quarterback Justin Herbert was everything the franchise could have hoped for and could develop into a star. On the defensive side […]

While all quarterback-needy franchises were looking for the next “it” guy to select in the 2021 NFL Draft, Los Angeles Chargers gunslinger Justin Herbert was just chilling. Despite showing a ton of potential and legit on-field brilliance, Herbert’s name rarely gets whispered in the same breath of other quarterbacks allegedly in line to be the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off of a 7-9 season. With another great few days from the franchise in the 2021 NFL Draft, they have set themselves up for a good run. Although they did not make the playoffs last season, they have found their franchise quarterback in Justin Herbert. In his rookie season, […]

Biggest Winners, Losers, & Steals From The 2021 NFL Draft Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 155 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 155 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 155 – Blake Lovell […]

The dust has settled following the 2021 NFL Draft, with all 32 teams attempting to make substantive additions to their rosters. Most general managers will now move on to the remaining free agents on the open market. First, though, we should take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from this NFL […]

The Los Angeles Chargers nailed the NFL draft again. After selecting Justin Herbert with the sixth pick in last year’s draft, the Chargers posted a 7-9 record. While it wasn’t a playoff appearance, we quickly found out Justin Herbert is a franchise quarterback. He threw for over 4,000 yards and had 36 total touchdowns breaking […]

As the Los Angeles Chargers prepare for the upcoming season, the team’s star quarterback, Justin Herbert, looks to lead the team on the right track. Herbert was one of the best rookies in his class with record-setting numbers across the board in 2020. Heading into his second season, Herbert says he wants to build on […]

As the NFL Draft season is underway, the Los Angeles Chargers look to use their nine draft picks to their advantage by securing phenomenal top-tier talent. One of the players who the Chargers are looking to keep an eye on is offensive tackle Penei Sewell from Oregon. According to quarterback Justin Herbert, reuniting with his […]

The Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and Miami Dolphins have all already made some big moves to trade up in the 2021 NFL Draft, but we will certainly see more once the actual draft begins. Here are five NFL trade predictions that I think we could potentially see in the first round.  Bears Trade Three […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft Live: Picks #9-16, Including Mac Jones Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 150 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 150 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 150 – Blake Lovell […]

In last year’s draft, the Los Angeles Chargers found their quarterback of the future in Justin Herbert. Now it’s time to build a team around him so he can see the playoff success that Phillip Rivers never could. The Chargers have plenty of needs, and an early run of quarterbacks should allow them to select […]

The Los Angeles Chargers wasted little time addressing offseason needs along the interior offensive line when free agency opened. However, they neglected needs at tackle, receiver, edge rusher, and safety. Luckily, the Chargers still have the upcoming NFL Draft to address several of their needs. What glaring roster spot should the Bolts fill in free […]

Former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is wealthy enough to purchase multiple NFL teams if he wishes to do so. That dream may soon turn to reality, as the richest man in the world could reportedly soon be the owner of the Los Angeles Chargers. Per a report from Nathan Finnio of the Los Angeles Times, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have a bright future ahead of them after Justin Herbert showed out during his rookie year. The team has the 13th pick overall in the upcoming draft and has a real opportunity to build a playoff-caliber team in the AFC West. However, in recent news, the upper management of the Chargers […]

One team’s trash is a different team’s treasure. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Los Angeles Chargers have signed quarterback Chase Daniel on a one-year deal. Additionally, Daniel will still get $1.5 million in guaranteed money from his prior contract with the Detroit Lions. Los Angeles expects the 34-year old to serve as a […]

With the NFL offseason in full swing, teams around the league are doing their best to improve their rosters. Some are faring better than others, as there have been some solid and questionable signings so far during free agency. However, the Los Angeles Chargers have done a great job so far, making the offensive line […]

Justin Herbert has a new tight end target after Hunter Henry signed with the New England Patriots in free agency earlier this week. The Los Angeles Chargers have signed veteran Jared Cook to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. TE Jared Cook to the Chargers – 1-year, $6mil max, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were known to be in the market for guys who could bolster their offensive line this offseason and they’ve secured one of the marquee names. According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Chargers are making Corey Linsley the highest-paid center in the NFL with his new contract. The Chargers deal […]

Hunter Henry is going to be the most coveted tight end in free agency, but he isn’t ruling out the idea of re-signing with the Los Angeles Chargers. During an interview with TMZ Sports, Henry highlighted Justin Herbert as a big reason why he’s hoping to return to the Chargers. “I will say I’m not […]

The Los Angeles Chargers, along with the other 31 teams in the NFL, are forced to make tough roster decisions ahead of free agency. With the Chargers looking to create some cap room, they have chosen to release Casey Hayward, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Chargers releasing veteran CB Casey Hayward, per source. — Adam Schefter […]

The AFC West is shaping up to become one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs have been dominating recently, going to two Super Bowls in a row. They’ll be looking to add some depth on their offensive line, however, with Sammy Watkins and Demarcus Robinson likely signing elsewhere, they’ll […]

The sudden passing of former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson at the age of 38 came as a surprise to many. A couple of days after the incident, more details continue to emerge about Jackson’s tragic death, and an autopsy revealed he suffered from chronic alcoholism, per Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. Via Mike Florio […]

With future Hall of Famers hanging up their cleats each season, it seems as though the NFL is losing a handful of generational QBs as the years go by. But, the future is bright in the QB spot as new signal-callers enter the league and build quite a line-up of young quarterbacks ready to take […]

It has recently been discovered that Vincent Jackson, a former NFL wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Diego Chargers, was found dead on Monday. According to Ryan Bass, the police are investigating what led to the untimely passing of Jackson at a Tampa-area hotel. BREAKING, and it's awful: The Hillsborough Sherriff's office […]

The Pouncey twins have been through nearly everything together. They dreamed of playing in the NFL since they were kids. They finally realized that lifelong dream when they became first-round picks in succeeding drafts, with Maurkice going No. 18 in 2010 and Mike going No. 15 the year after. Now, the two seemingly inseparable brothers, […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was named Offensive Rookie of the Year over the weekend, and he’s already thinking of ways to improve as the offseason begins. Herbert will enter his second year in the league and hopefully have a traditional offseason with camps and OTAs. He said he has plans to reach out […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is the 2020 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Chargers congratulated the 22-year-old signal-caller following a stellar first year in the pros. HERBIE IS OROY 👏 pic.twitter.com/V5xIuORLu1 — Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) February 7, 2021 After a fantastic four-year collegiate career with the Oregon Ducks, Justin Herbert was […]

ClutchPoints’ 2020-21 NFL Awards, Breaking Down The Rams-Matthew Stafford Trade Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 136 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 136 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 136 – Blake Lovell […]

The Chargers and Dolphins are linked in NFL history as the two teams which played “The Epic In Miami,” the 1981 AFC Divisional Playoff Game on a warm Saturday night in the Orange Bowl Stadium. Which team has a better future? Let’s discuss. The Miami Dolphins missed the playoffs by one game in 2020 after […]

The 2021 NFL free agency period will be full of big names and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman figures to be one of the bigger defensive players available come March. Sherman played the past three seasons in Northern California, but it seems as though his time in a 49ers uniform will come to an […]

Former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn is expected to be hired as the Detroit Lions’ new offensive coordinator, according to multiple media reports. With Lynn leading the Lions offense, Detroit will now have someone who can bring their run game up to speed. Young stars like D’Andre Swift and T.J. Hockenson is expected […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had a severely underwhelming–and frustrating–season, even with the success of franchise quarterback Justin Herbert. The Chargers fired Anthony Lynn and brought over Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley to be their new head coach, and the atmosphere around the organization and the fanbase is as exciting as it’s ever been since moving […]

Former Chargers and Colts quarterback Philip Rivers decided to put an end to his football career on Wednesday, and it seems Rivers doesn’t want to step away from the game completely. The longtime signal-caller in San Diego and Los Angeles- and one season in Indianapolis- would merit serious consideration from ESPN for the Monday Night […]

Philip Rivers announced his retirement from the NFL after 17 seasons on Wednesday. The 39-year-old quarterback played the first 16 seasons of his career with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, before a one-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts. The Rivers retirement came at a weird time, likely overshadowed by the inauguration of Joe Biden that […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers is set to hang up his cleats and retire from the league after an illustrious 17-year career. Rivers recently concluded the 2020 NFL season with the Colts after bouncing out of the Wild Card Round against the Buffalo Bills in the postseason. “It’s just time,” Rivers told The San Diego Union-Tribune […]

The Los Angeles Chargers hired Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as their head coach on Sunday evening, and Staley immediately got to work putting a staff together. He wasted no time by bringing over Frank Smith from the Raiders to control the Chargers’ run game. Hearing #Raiders TE coach Frank Smith is leaving Las Vegas […]