Chargers Weekly: Observations from OTAs With LA Times' Jeff Miller (2024)

The voice of the team Matt "Money" Smith and KCAL News' Chris Hayre are joined by the Los Angeles Times' Jeff Miller, who shares his takeaways from OTAs. Topics include: rookie linebacker Junior Colson; the recent signing of OLB Bud Dupree and the EDGE group as a collective; expectations for tight end Hayden Hurst; and Justin Herbert learning a new offense in 2024.

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: Observations from OTAs With LA Times' Jeff Miller The voice of the team Matt "Money" Smith and KCAL News' Chris Hayre are joined by the Los Angeles Times' Jeff Miller, who shares his takeaways from OTAs. Topics include: rookie linebacker Junior Colson; the recent signing of OLB Bud Dupree and the EDGE group as a collective; expectations for tight end Hayden Hurst; and Justin Herbert learning a new offense in 2024.

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: OTA Practices Underway, Intriguing Position Battles This Summer The voice of the team Matt "Money" Smith and KCAL News' Chris Hayre discuss the start of OTA practices in Costa Mesa and position battles to look forward to at offensive line and in the secondary entering training camp.

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: Breaking Down the 2024 Schedule The voice of the team Matt "Money" Smith and KCAL News' Chris Hayre break down the Chargers' 2024 regular season schedule, which includes three primetime games, an early bye and the season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium.

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: DJ Chark is a Charger, Schedule Release Predictions and More The voice of the team Matt "Money" Smith and KCAL News' Chris Hayre break down the signing of wide receiver DJ Chark and discuss the added competition in the WRs room (00:25) before making some predictions about the Bolts' 2024 regular season schedule (35:25).

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: Post-Draft Fan Q&A The voice of the team Matt "Money" Smith and KCAL News' Chris Hayre react to running back J.K. Dobbins and offensive line coach Mike Devlin's pressers (01:59) before answering fan questions, including: filling out the WRs room with a veteran (30:30); UDFA most likely to make the team (16:50); biggest late-round steal; potential starting linebackers (39:36) and much more.

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: Recapping the Bolts' 2024 Draft Class The voice of the team Matt "Money" Smith and KCAL News' Chris Hayre recap the Bolts' nine-player 2024 draft class, including the selections of wide receiver Ladd McConkey and linebacker Junior Colson on day two and a pair of cornerbacks and wide receivers on day three. The guys also discuss how the players selected over the weekend are a direct reflection of the culture being built by head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz.

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: Instant Reaction to the Bolts Selecting Joe Alt at No. 5 Overall The voice of the team Matt "Money" Smith and KCAL News' Chris Hayre react to the Bolts selecting Notre Dame tackle Joe Alt at No. 5 overall (00:23) and look ahead to what positions the team may target on day two (25:15).

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: All Things Wide Receiver With Reception Perception's Matt Harmon The voice of the Chargers Matt "Money" Smith and KCAL News' Chris Hayre are joined by Yahoo football writer and the creator of "Reception Perception" Matt Harmon. Among the topics: discussing the three blue-chip WRs in the 2024 NFL Draft, the gap between the top three prospects and the rest of the class, speed receivers in this year's draft, a mid-round sleeper WR to watch, and what Harmon would do with the fifth overall pick.

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: Analyzing the Top 11 Picks and How They Affect the Bolts The voice of the Chargers Matt "Money" Smith and KCAL News' Chris Hayre react to run game coordinator/tight ends coach Andy Bischoff's press conference and the remade tight ends room (07:10) before getting back to the 2024 NFL Draft and discussing what each team in the top 11 may be thinking (20:00).

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: Top Takeaways From Jim Harbaugh at NFL Owners Meetings The voice of the Chargers Matt "Money" Smith and KCAL News' Chris Hayre share their top takeaways from Jim Harbaugh's media availability at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando (00:50). And with the NFL Draft 28 days away, the guys continue to discuss all the possibilities at No. 5 overall (06:00).

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: Departures and Arrivals Matt "Money" Smith and Chris Hayre discuss the Chargers latest moves in free agency, including the departure of wide receiver Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears via trade (0:30). The guys also discuss some of the team's new arrivals and how free agency may dictate what the team does at No. 5 overall (09:52).

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: Starting off Free Agency with The Athletic's Daniel Popper Matt "Money" Smith is joined by Daniel Popper from The Athletic to discuss the start free agency and the new league year. They breakdown the moves that the Chargers have made so far (01:30) and the different position groups that can be targeted during the draft and free agency (04:20).

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: Post-Combine Recap With NFL.com's Lance Zierlein, Bolts Assistant GM Chad Alexander Joins the Show Matt "Money" Smith and Chris Hayre are joined by NFL.com's Lance Zierlein's discuss the quarterback group and how they performed in the combine (00:30), trading possibilities for the No.5 and No.37 picks (3:30), how important an addition to the offensive line can be crucial the offense (16:00). Chargers Assistant General Manager Chad Alexander also joins the podcast to talk about is first few weeks working with the Chargers (32:00).

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly From Indy: ESPN's Matt Miller and The Film Room's Brett Kollmann Matt "Money" Smith and Chris Hayre wrap things up from Indy with ESPN's Matt Miller (02:00), who shares his thoughts on what the Chargers should address in the 2024 NFL Draft. Later, Brett Kollmann gives his thoughts on prospects the team could identify in both early and late rounds (15:30).

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly From Indy: The Athletic's Nate Tice, ESPN's Mina Kimes Matt "Money" Smith and Chris Hayre are joined by The Athletic's Nate Tice to discuss offensive line prospects (1:45), where the quarterbacks may land around the Chargers in the first round and whom he would want with the fifth selection if he were Justin Herbert (10:00). Later, ESPN's Mina Kimes shares thoughts on the Chargers' roster, Washington WR Rome Odunze, and her preference at No. 5 overall (21:00).

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly From Indy: All Things Draft and Free Agency With ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman and NFL.com's Lance Zierlein Matt "Money" Smith and Chris Hayre are joined by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler to discuss how the Chargers may approach free agency (2:30); Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman on Jim Harbaugh's return to the NFL (15:00) ; and NFL.com's Lance Zierlein's prospect rankings, specifically among offensive linemen (36:35).

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly From Indy: PFF's Sam Monson and ESPN Jordan Reid on Potential Fits For Bolts in 2024 Draft Matt "Money" Smith and Chris Hayre react to general manager Joe Hortiz' press conference in Indianapolis before being joined by Pro Football Focus' Sam Monson (15:35) and ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid (38:30). Both discuss the strength of the draft class, options for the Chargers at No. 5 overall and potential fits in later rounds.

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: What to Expect in Season Opener vs. Dolphins Matt "Money" Smith and Chris Hayre preview the Chargers' season opener against the Miami Dolphins at SoFi Stadium (00:26): a myriad of storylines, what fans can expect from Kellen Moore's offense (08:20) and a defense at full strength (10:42), and much more.

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: Preseason Finale Preview, Figuring Out the Final 53 Matt "Money" Smith and Chris Hayre look back to the Preseason Week 2 loss to the Saints (1:30) and preview the preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers and discuss key position battles as the team begins to finalize its final 53 (4:00).

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: Veterans Gerald Everett, Sebastian Joseph-Day on Joint Practice With Saints, 2023 Season Matt "Money" Smith and Chris Hayre discuss day one of joint practices against the New Orleans Saints (0:40) before in-depth interviews with tight end Gerald Everett (9:50) and defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day (20:31).

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: RB Isaiah Spiller, WR Derius Davis Look Ahead to Preseason Opener vs. Rams Matt "Money" Smith and Chris Hayre recap the Chargers scrimmage during Training Camp (1:45), then they get you ready for Saturday's preseason opener against the Rams (6:00) before being joined by second-year running back Isaiah Spiller (11:00) and rookie wide receiver Derius Davis (23:23).

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: Rookie EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu and WR Joshua Palmer Join Chris and Money Matt "Money" Smith and Chris Hayre are joined by rookie EDGE Tuli Tulipulotu to discuss his first week of training camp (00:30), learning from Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack (02:10), and getting reps against All-Pro tackle Rashawn Slater (03:30). Later, wide receiver Joshua Palmer stops by and shares his thoughts on his third training camp (10:51), the impact Keenan Allen has had on his development (11:11), and competing against a deep secondary (16:45).

NOW PLAYING video Chargers Weekly: Early Takeaways as Bolts Open Training Camp Matt "Money" Smith and Chris Hayre are joined by radio and NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah to discuss day one of training camp (00:30), Justin Herbert's new deal (02:20), J.C. Jackson's return to the field (03:20), the 2023 rookie class (06:15), and much more!

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news Los Angeles Chargers Sign Tight End Will Dissly The Los Angeles Chargers today signed tight end Will Dissly to a multi-year contract.

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news Los Angeles Chargers Agree to Terms with Gus Edwards The Los Angeles Chargers today agreed to terms with running back Gus Edwards on a multi-year contract.

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