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The Los Angeles Chargers have Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal at the running back position. That should be the two top rushers, but they could benefit from adding a third player to that position group. The Athletic insider Daniel Popper believes the Chargers could look towards signing Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell in free […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 11 days ago | 3 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Vega Ioane and the OL finished up a strong week at the NFL Combine (Chargers.com) Chargers WRs coach Sanjay Lal was at the NFL Combine checking out more weapons for Justin Herbert (Charger Report) The Chargers remain undecided on […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 11 days ago | 3 reads
The final day of the NFL Combine is the best day of the event since it is the best athletes (offensive linemen) that get the chance to finish off the week. The Chargers may end up replacing two, maybe even three, interior offensive lineman from the 2025 starting unit. This was a big day f0r […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 12 days ago | 3 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers are approaching the NFL’s free agency period, and they have potential to upgrade the roster in a few different areas. The Chargers ranked fourth in the NFL in cap space, behind the Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, and New York Jets. That’s why ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz believes the Chargers can […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 13 days ago | 2 reads
It’s been nearly four months since the Los Angeles Chargers acquired offensive lineman Trevor Penning in a trade with the New Orleans Saints. The Chargers only had to give up a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft for Penning, but there’s reason to believe Los Angeles fumbled on the trade. Bleacher Report writer Alex […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 13 days ago | 4 reads
It’s time for the defensive and tight ends to take us through day two of this year’s NFL Combine. Below are four players across today’s positions that I believe the Chargers should keep an eye on when they take the field in Indy. CB D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana Call him undersized at your own risk, but […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 14 days ago | 2 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Potential Chargers draft target Caleb Banks showed out on Thursday at the NFL Combine (Chargers.com) Here’s why Sam Monson voted for Justin Herbert as the NFL MVP (Chargers.com) The Bolts are linked to Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce in […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 14 days ago | 3 reads
Four of the five groups that have submitted bids to become the new owners of the San Diego Padres have been identified, but the fifth group or individual is unknown. It was reported Thursday that former San Diego Chargers quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer Drew Brees is a part of one of the groups […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 14 days ago | 3 reads
The 2026 NFL Combine begins their on-air coverage today with both the defensive linemen and linebackers taking the field for the 40-yard dash and other athletic testing. There’s quite a few standout players at both positions and the Chargers will have likely have their eyes on a number of them. As we get set to […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 15 days ago | 6 reads
We’re in that slow period between the Super Bowl and the new league year where it sometimes feels like the NFL world has ground to a halt. And that makes it a perfect time to ask: Where in the world are our Bolts From The Blue readers? We don’t want or need your address or […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 15 days ago | 2 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! The 2026 NFL Combine begins its televised coverage today at 12:00 p.m. PT on NFL Network! The first two positions up are defensive linemen and linebackers! While the latter position is not the biggest need on the Chargers, defensive tackles and edge rushers have been mocked to the Chargers quite a […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 15 days ago | 4 reads
Draft sites used: ESPN, NFL Network, CBS Sports, Yahoo, PFF Drew Allar, Kaytron Allen, and Zane Durant: No projections yet Dani Dennis-Sutton: PFF: 84th to Packers (Wasserman’s February 23rd mock) Olaivavega Ioane: ESPN: 22nd to Chargers (Kiper’s February 24th mock. He had Vega 17th to the Lions in January) NFL: 14th to Ravens (Bucky Brooks’ […]
From Black Shoe Diaries | 15 days ago | 3 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Check out highlights from Joe Hortiz’s presser at the NFL Combine (Chargers.com) Chargers Mock Draft Tracker 5.0 (Chargers.com) Joe Hortiz went into detail on how Chris O’Leary became the next defensive coordinator for the Chargers (Chargers Wire) Mehki Becton’s […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 16 days ago | 5 reads
Formal and interview season for draft prospects has officially started! In the first of many reports regarding the Chargers meeting with this year’s draft class, Justin Melo of Sports Illustrated has highlighted four teams who have a formal meeting scheduled with Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke at this year’s NFL combine. The other three teams […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 16 days ago | 2 reads
The NFL Combine is here and the Chargers will be one of the teams watching the offensive line group as closely as possible. With a new center and potentially both guards needing to be replaced before next season, the Bolts will have to do a lot of work on this draft class in hopes of […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 17 days ago | 3 reads
The Chargers entered the offseason with a major need at upgrading the center position. Even before Bradley Bozeman’s retirement announcement, the Bolts were going to enter the 2026 with a new center. That was a certainty. Sitting atop this year’s free agent class is one of the game best young centers in Tyler Linderbaum. His […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 17 days ago | 3 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: 10 prospects for Chargers fans to keep an eye on at this year’s NFL Combine (Chargers.com) Bradley Bozeman announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons (Chargers.com) Five cornerbacks for the Chargers to watch at this year’s NFL […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 17 days ago | 3 reads
On Monday afternoon, Bradley Bozeman, the Chargers’ starting center over the past two seasons, announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons that also included stints with the Ravens and Panthers. Bozeman joined the Chargers in 2024 after the team hired general manager Joe Hortiz. Bozeman and Hortiz spent time together in Baltimore and […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 18 days ago | 3 reads
Around the media landscape, sportsbooks are dropping their 2026 projected win totals for all 32 NFL teams and, while these are way too early to take super seriously, it’s fun to see how folks are perceiving the league’s landscape at this point in the offseason. Per DraftKings Sportsbook, there are nine teams who they’ve opened […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 18 days ago | 5 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers recently announced their new hires on the coaching staff (Chargers.com) Five things to know about new pass game specialist Adam Gase (Chargers.com) What is the opening win total projection for the Chargers in 2026? (Chargers Wire) The […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 18 days ago | 4 reads
The Los Angeles Chargers are looking to upgrade their offense in many ways this offseason. The team is still struggling to figure out exactly what the wide receiver corps looks like. Ladd McConkey is the leader in the slot, and Tre Harris is someone to watch as a second-year pro, but there are a lot […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 19 days ago | 4 reads
On Friday, the Chargers officially announced the hires of eight new coaches who will be joining the staff for the 2026 season. They are Butch Barry (offensive line), Julian Campenni (assistant defensive line), Rob Everett (offensive assistant), Adam Gase (pass game specialist), Chandler Henley (tight ends), Denzel Martin (assistant outside linebackers), Max McCaffrey (running backs), […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 20 days ago | 3 reads
Good morning, Gang Green Nation! Below are your Jets linsk for this Saturday in February. NY Jets – Which Prospects Should Jets Fans Watch For at the NFL Scouting Combine? Michael Nania – Jets linked to free agent ‘fit’ who isn’t really a fit at all Michael Nania – Los Angeles Chargers confirm hire of […]
From Gang Green Nation | 20 days ago | 4 reads
Silver and Black Pride is keeping tabs on the Las Vegas Raiders’ divisional rivals this offseason, previously diving into what to expect from the Los Angeles Chargers during free agency and the 2026 NFL draft. Next up are the Kansas City Chiefs, and Maurice Elston from our frenemies at Arrowhead Pride was kind enough to […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 21 days ago | 2 reads
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Why did Daniel Jeremiah have the Chargers selecting a tight end in his latest first-round mock? (Chargers.com) 10 prospects to watch at this year’s NFL Combine (Chargers.com) Five guards the Chargers should consider signing in free agency (Chargers Wire) […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 21 days ago | 2 reads