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In 2017, the Los Angeles Chargers hired Gus Bradley — architect of the legendary Legion of Boom in Seattle — as their defensive coordinator. The thought process behind the hire is, and was, that the Bolts would attempt to replicate the success Bradley had with the Seahawks; implementing a 4-3 cover 3-heavy defense that hinges […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were so close in 2018. Though they finished the season as a wildcard, the Bolts found a new form of electricity in the form of a well-rounded team and a few young studs. Led by Phillip Rivers and Derwin James, the Chargers were able to get their first playoff win in […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have seemingly shored up their secondary with the addition of safety Nasir Adderley. It appears he has high expectations for himself and fellow safety Derwin James. The Chargers have managed to bring in two of the more talented safeties in the last two drafts. According to Fernando Ramirez of NBC Sports, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers did not end the 2018 campaign on a high note come playoff time despite stringing together an impressive regular season effort. With Los Angeles winning 12 regular season games in 2018, both the team’s players and coaches are quite content with the fact that the Chargers’ roster has remained intact heading […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson had what was likely the best game of his rookie campaign against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16, completing 12 of 22 passes for 204 yards and a touchdown in a 22-10 Ravens win. Of course, defending Jackson is not easy. The first-year signal-caller is not even really known […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James has earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors from Pro Football Focus after an impressive first season in the NFL. The Chargers compiled one of the league’s best records this season in finishing 12-4 overall, but unfortunately, they still have to hit the road this weekend to take on […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Derwin James is a candidate and perhaps the front-runner for Defensive Rookie of the Year. James is giving credit where credit is due though and provided a bold take on this season’s award. Derwin James tells me @nflnetwork that if he had a vote for DROY, and couldn't vote for […]

Derwin James was viewed as one of the biggest steals of the 2018 NFL Draft after sliding all the way to the No. 17 overall pick. The Los Angeles Chargers were more than happy to snag him with that pick and he has been making a huge difference for their defense already in his rookie […]

Through the first five weeks of the season, Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Derwin James has quickly made his presence felt in the secondary behind his all-around play at the position. This has caught the eye of opposing teams with the latest being Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield ahead of their matchup on Sunday […]

On Wednesday, Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden revealed that LT Kolton Miller, the team’s 2018 first-round draft pick, wasn’t his first choice. Jon Gruden said he wanted to take Derwin James in the first round, but unfortunately they took a safety in the first round in 2016 (Karl Joseph) and one in the second […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers heaped praise on rookie safety Derwin James after his team’s narrow 29-27 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. James was selected with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Florida State. The Chargers counted on him from day one, and he hasn’t let them […]

It goes without saying that the Los Angeles Chargers have dealt with their fair share of injuries to their secondary this offseason. Fortunately, they have managed to find a viable option in safety Derwin James. James has been making a solid case for himself throughout the offseason. It appears to have paid off after defensive […]

After an eventful summer, Los Angeles Chargers rookie Derwin James was finally able to get back on the field on Thursday after he was activated off the NFI (non-football injury) list. Chargers S Derwin James, the 17th overall pick, has been activated from NFI list and will practice today — James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) August 2, […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie Derwin James was allegedly robbed last month at gunpoint according to a report from TMZ. James and his uncle were leaving Italian restaurant on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles when they were rushed by two men with handguns according to the warrant obtained by TMZ. The men demanded jewelry and got away with a […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were considered a big winner during the draft after safety Derwin James dropped all the way to them at No. 17. James was among the highest-rated defensive players in the draft and for LA to get him in the middle of the first round was quite a steal. The Chargers certainly […]

Derwin James is officially in the fold. The newcomer first-round selection is now an employee of the Los Angeles Chargers. According to a source close with Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the organization and James agreed to the rookie deal of four-years and $12.39 million with a signing bonus of $7.1 million. The #Chargers signed first-round […]

The Baltimore Ravens had the 16th pick in the NFL Draft, but they decided to trade it away in a deal with the Buffalo Bills for additional picks. One pick later, Derwin James went to the Los Angeles Charger in what was considered one of the steals of the draft. In an interview with BaltimoreRavens.com’s […]

Don’t you dare do it. Don’t you dare think these quarterbacks could actually slide in the epic event we’ve come to worship since the early days of ESPN and the 1983 class, the magnificent NFL Draft. Think back to the last few drafts. A year ago, there wasn’t much at the position. Mitchell Trubisky was scooped […]

There has been plenty of talk about which player is the best prospect with the 2018 NFL Draft just over a month away. The names usually thrown into the mix are USC quarterback Sam Darnold and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. However, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey has given that distinction to Florida State defensive back Derwin James, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero “(He’s the) top player in this draft this year. Should […]

Florida State defensive back Derwin James has some admirers who’d like to see him in a Dallas Cowboys jersey in the near future. But as Chase Goodbread of NFL.com reports, James doesn’t expect to be on the board by the time the Cowboys pick at No. 19, so they’ll need to move up a bit […]