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Today, Steven is joined by Chargers senior writer Eric Smith to discuss where the Bolts stand in week 0. Smith shares his thought on: - Justin Herbert's return to practice - Rashawn Slater's leadership - Khalil Mack & Derwin James' changing roles - Brenden Rice's development - Daiyan Henley and AJ Finley providing key depth and more! Make sure to j…
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Busy day in Chargers land! Joe Hortiz has continued to churn the Chargers roster the day after cut down day by trading for new potential QB2 Taylor Heinicke and potential starting slot corner Elijah Molden. He also claimed RB Hassan Haskins on waivers from the Titans. Join me for a live reaction! Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://…
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The Los Angeles Chargers will trim their roster to 53 on Wednesday. Who's in, who's out? We'll react to all of it! 0:00 Show Start 4:44 Offense - Fehoko, Smartt, Rice, Parham Jr., etc. 30:09 Defense - Morris-Brash, Jefferson, Woods, Niemann, Lee, etc. 44:18 Practice Squad Favorites - Patrick, Fisk, Gill, Hankins, etc. Make sure to join up as channe…
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We'll react to the Los Angeles Chargers' final preseason game as they travel to face the Dallas Cowboys. Who stood out? Who did not? Will the quarterbacks do anything meaningful this game? Plus, we'll give our final Chargers 53-man roster prediction ahead of cutdowns. Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnS…
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The Los Angeles Chargers face off against the Rams for their second game of the preseason! How will the backup quarterbacks fare this time around? Will the offensive line hold up their end? Can a run game be established? Will any receivers catch a pass this time? 0:00 Show start 1:59 Linebacker room is outstanding 7:35 Simi Fehoko and Jaelen Gill a…
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The Los Angeles Chargers host the crosstown rival Rams for their second game of the preseason. What should fans keep an eye on? How did the Chargers look after film study? All that and more on today's show. 0:00 Show start 1:58 Justin Herbert is out of a walking boot! 9:11 Easton Stick to start over Luis Perez and Max Duggan 12:23 Teair Tart signs …
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The Los Angeles Chargers should be looking around the league for veteran quarterbacks to back up Justin Herbert and truly compete with Easton Stick for QB2. We also dive into the fullback battle and Jordan McFadden's versatility. Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnSd0Mx4BHUXlpxVegCoOg/join To make your s…
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The Los Angeles Chargers host the Seattle Seahawks for their first preseason game of the year and the very first under head coach Jim Harbaugh! We'll discuss everything from the game's action, including: 0:00 Show start 3:05 Jesse Minter is a blitzing maniac 11:22 Deane Leonard stands out 14:36 AJ Finley is a locked in safety No. 3 15:30 Tre'Mon Mo…
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In this second edition of the training camp notebook, Steven goes over the offensive struggles, defensive back progress, offensive line injuries, and other standouts from Tuesday's practice (August 6th). Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnSd0Mx4BHUXlpxVegCoOg/join To make your selections, go to PrizePick…
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The Chargers hosted the Rams for what The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue terms a scrimmage, giving both teams their first opportunity to play football against an opponent this offseason. It sounds like the defense had a heck of a day and Joe Alt might be good at football. Let's talk about it! 0:00 Show start 1:07 Jesse Minter's defense forces five tur…
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Per the Los Angeles Chargers: "Following yesterday’s practice, Justin Herbert was diagnosed with an injury to the plantar fascia in his right foot. Doctors have recommended approximately two weeks in a boot — followed by a graduated return to play protocol — with the expectation that he will be ready for the start of the regular season." Let's talk…
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The Los Angeles Chargers have wrapped up their first week of practice! Which players have seen their stock rise or fall so far? 0:00 Show start 3:31 Injury updates 18:24 Jaret Patterson and the RB room 24:02 AJ Finley and the safety room 30:55 Chris Rumph aiming for EDGE5 35:46 Daiyan Henley and the LB room 41:39 DJ Chark and the WR room 53:27 Fan …
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The Los Angeles Chargers put on the pads today, giving several players at different positions a chance to show what they're made of. How does Joe Alt fare? Is the interior of the offensive line looking stout? Which running backs fight through contact and push for playing time? 0:00 Show start 1:15 Joe Alt's padded practice debut 9:04 Zion Johnson l…
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On today's episode of the Pride Podcast we have our NFL rumors episode. We will talk about 3 free agents that are on the market and give our thoughts if the Lions should sign them and if we think the Lions will sign them. All on episode 351 of the Pride Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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The Los Angeles Chargers kicked off training camp yesterday and the hot takes are FLYING! We will cover two days of practice notes and quotes and look ahead to more practices and sessions with full pads. Photo credit: © Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnSd0Mx4BHUXlpxVegCoOg/…
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It's the eve of training camp and we have a LOT of schematic-related questions heading into the first bit of real football under Jim Harbaugh. We've talked a lot about position battles and bubble players, but tonight we are just going to be focusing on schematics and designs. How do they maximize Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater in the run game? How does…
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The Los Angeles Chargers kick off training camp this week, marking the beginning of roster battles deciding who starts, who rotates, and who keeps their spot on the team. We'll break down an initial 53-man roster projection, including the fates of several bubble players including JT Woods, Chris Rumph, Isaiah Spiller, Max Duggan, and more. Make sur…
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In today's episode, Steven is joined by the wonderful Kris Rhim of ESPN to dive into the upcoming 2024 Training Camp. Kris shares his thoughts on The Bolt, the most important questions facing Jesse Minter's defense, the WR room, and the team's biggest X-Factors. Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnSd0Mx4B…
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We have discussed our tiers for each Chargers player and the standing of the roster as voted by league-wide sources. Today, we will take a page from Brandon Thorn's book and mock draft current Chargers for the next three seasons. When do rookie contracts become more valuable than more proven veterans on expensive deals? Where do veteran free agents…
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ESPN's Jeremy Fowler continued his annual offseason series by dropping league-wide rankings of players at their respective positions. Today, we'll dive into the rankings (or lack thereof) of former and current members of the Chargers' offense. Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnSd0Mx4BHUXlpxVegCoOg/join …
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The Chargers fired their entire defensive coaching staff and are ushering in a new era led by former Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. The defense, led by veterans like Khalil Mack and Derwin James Jr., will have a lot on their plate as they try to consume a new scheme and integrate new faces like Kristian Fulton, Junior Colson, Denzel P…
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The Chargers watched mainstays like Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Austin Ekeler leave, using free agency and the draft to bring in new names like Gus Edwards, Ladd McConkey, and Joe Alt. Today, we rank the two dozen players at Greg Roman's disposal by tiers. The tiers are: S-tier: All-Pro A-tier: Pro-Bowl B-tier: Solid Starter w/Upside C-tier: A…
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The Chargers are expected to face and have already had some significant roster turnover on the defensive side of the football. Which of Tom Telesco's selections on defense will stick around? Who will be the odd man out? We'll discuss the standings of JT Woods, Chris Rumph, Otito Ogbonnia, and more on today's show. Make sure to join up as channel me…
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Join us live as we break down the offensive players on the Chargers roster bubble. We will be going over the players with the best chance to make an impact in 2024 and who could be a dark horse at each position to make the roster. 0:00 Show Start 5:21 Tight End (Parham, Heins, Benson, Mason, Smartt) 15:25 Running Back (Spiller and Dotson) 21:40 Off…
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At his press conference, Jim Harbaugh listed Trey Pipkins as one of the starting five who have, "Separated themselves as starters on the offensive line," believing that group was, "On track to be a top-tier offensive line in the NFL." We'll discuss that, as well as any other news from the day, tonight at 6. Make sure to join up as channel members a…
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The Chargers are a team of possibilities with a new regime driving excitement this offseason. What are some BOLD predictions we have for this team ahead of the 2024 NFL season? Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnSd0Mx4BHUXlpxVegCoOg/join To make your selections, go to PrizePicks.com/GUILTY and use code G…
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Several Chargers players have the opportunity to bounce back in 2024, while others reached such great heights in 2023 that they may only be facing the downswing of a year of regression. Will guys like Joey Bosa find a redemption arc and return to form? Will Khalil Mack be able to match his DPOY type of tear from 2023? All that and more on today's s…
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The Chargers have two weeks of 2024 NFL OTAs behind them as they round out the rest of their offseason and head to summer break. We take a look at the key storylines from this first period and who has seen their stock rise or fall. Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnSd0Mx4BHUXlpxVegCoOg/join To make your…
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ESPN writer Bill Barnwell suggested the Chargers would be one of the more aggressive trade deadline teams in 2024. Who could those targets be? Where do the Chargers need to look for upgrades, and how small or large could those moves be? We take a look at ten potential names way, way ahead of the 2024 season. Make sure to join up as channel members …
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The Chargers have a mix of old regime and new regime players on the roster, which can only lead to some electric camp battles as Jim Harbaugh looks to field the best men for the job. We'll discuss several of those battles (yes, it's early), including: Asante Samuel Jr. vs Kristian Fulton vs Cam Hart for outside corner Ja Taylor vs Tarheeb Still vs …
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The Chargers have a Justin Herbert and a Ben Herbert we believe in, as well as some Jim Harbaugh guy. The Chargers will consistently overachieve under Harbaugh's guidance. Here's how they do that in 2024. Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnSd0Mx4BHUXlpxVegCoOg/join To make your selections, go to PrizePic…
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The Chargers have the 2024 NFL Draft and the bulk of free agency behind them. They have added as many players as they have lost, and have overhauled most of the coaching staff along the way. While the two of us do predict the Chargers having a winning record, there are several reasons the Chargers may underperform altogether. We'll discuss several …
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The Chargers kick off the Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz era with the Raiders in Week 1 and face off against 16 other NFC and AFC teams along the way. What are the trap games? What's the easiest stretch of games? The most difficult? How many games will they win in 2024? All that and more discussed on today's live show! Make sure to join up as channel …
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The Chargers will release (in some glorious fashion) their 2024 schedule. When is the Harbaugh Bowl? How many prime time games do they have? Which team will the Chargers be facing in Week 18? Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnSd0Mx4BHUXlpxVegCoOg/join To make your selections, go to PrizePicks.com/GUILTY…
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The #Chargers kicked off their 2024 NFL rookie minicamp last Friday and there are SEVERAL topics to cover. We'll discuss everything Jim Harbaugh had to say about the rookie class so far, including a ringing endorsement for linebacker Junior Colson: Per his press conference: "I'm not saying he's going to be wearing any dots or anything anytime soon …
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The Chargers signed 20 undrafted free agents (UDFAs) and invited one other player on a camp invite to see any of them could push for a roster spot. The Bolts have a strong history of UDFAs making the roster and going on to have great NFL careers. The list this year is: Karsen Barnhart, OL, Michigan Akeem Dent, S, Florida State Thomas Harper, S, Not…
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In today's interview, Steven is joined by draft expert Brett Kollmann of The Bootleg Football Podcast and The Film Room. Brett shares his thoughts on how the Chargers rookies (mainly the first three picks) fit into the Chargers respective schemes, which day 3 rookie is most likely to bring excess value, realistic expectations for the Bolts in 2024 …
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In today's episode, Steven is joined by Sheil Kapadia of The Ringer's Extra Point Taken show. Sheil shares his thoughts on Joe Alt and Ladd McConkey, Jesse Minter's defense, and if the Chargers can be a playoff team in 2024. Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnSd0Mx4BHUXlpxVegCoOg/join Patreon: https://ww…
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To conclude our coverage of the Chargers' 2024 NFL Draft class, we will hand out awards and draft superlatives. Who was the best selection? Who is the most underrated? Who will be the training camp darling? All that and so much more on today's live episode of the Guilty as Charged Podcast. Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.you…
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The Chargers entered a new era this past season with Joe Hortiz as their first new general manager since 2013. So far, and in particular through the draft, he looks to have found ways to succeed where his predecessor Tom Telesco could not. How did Hortiz maneuver to select (what appears to be) the best overall Chargers draft class in over a decade?…
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The Chargers' 2024 draft class has been finalized, so let's break each selection down and provide an overall class grade (spoiler: we loved this draft)! Round 1, Pick 5: Notre Dame OT Joe Alt Round 2, Pick 34: Georgia WR Ladd McConkey Round 3, Pick 69: Michigan LB Junior Colson Round 4, Pick 105: Alabama IDL Justin Eboigbe Round 5, Pick 137: Maryla…
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Our live reaction from the Chargers decision to draft Joe Alt! Plus a few of the other selections - basically 1-12. Had a great time chopping it up! Round 2 tomorrow night! Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnSd0Mx4BHUXlpxVegCoOg/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/guiltyascharged​ To make your selectio…
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