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The greatest fullback in Chargers history Lorenzo Neal hops on the mic with Chargers Play-By-Play Broadcaster Matt "Money" Smith to talk all things Jim Harbaugh, Justin Herbert, and the Los Angeles Chargers. Neal spent 16 seasons in the NFL creating rushing lanes for elite running backs, including five with Los Angeles Chargers.

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Chargers show depth in preseason win over the Texans | Matt " Money" Smith postgame reaction

After calling the game, Matt “ Money” Smith recaps the Chargers preseason game against the Texans. Jake Slaughter and Logan Taylor helped highlight the team’s impressive depth, while several young defenders made impact plays. Trey Lance flashed mobility and showed promise at quarterback but also made some mistakes to clean up. The biggest takeaway was the overall roster depth, which could make the…

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Chargers pre-season preview and latest notes from camp

On Bleav in Chargers, Matt “ Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal discuss the first preseason game against the Texans, with several starters expected to sit, putting the spotlight on roster battles and young players fighting for bigger roles. They break down the unsettled offensive line, the backup quarterback competition, and several intriguing defensive players to watch. To buy a t-shirt-…

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Mike McDaniel Is Already Transforming the Chargers

On the latest Bleav in Chargers with Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal, they discuss the latest developments from Chargers training camp, highlighting Justin Herbert's strong play, Mike McDaniel's creative offensive system, and several standout rookies, including Brenen Thompson and Akheem Mesidor. The hosts discuss key position battles, roster decisions, preseason expectations, and how players…

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Chargers Training Camp Day 1: Herbert Praises Brenen Thompson, Slater & Alt Cleared, Tuli Holds In

On the latest episode of Bleav in Chargers, Matt “Money Smith recaps Day 1 of Chargers camp, which opened with encouraging injury updates as Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt were cleared to practice, while Justin Herbert highlighted rookie receiver Brenen Thompson as a future playmaker. Tuli Tuipulotu did not practice as he continues contract negotiations, and several young players, including Akheem…

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Is This the Best Chargers Offense of the Herbert Era?

Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal reunite ahead of training camp to make the case that Justin Herbert has never had a better supporting cast. They dig into FanDuel's Super Bowl odds and MVP odds, and debate where Herbert ranks behind Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford. Lo breaks down the retooled offensive line, including new center Tyler Biadasz and the Trevor Penning-Jake Slaughter guard battle,…

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Michael Turner on Omarion Hampton, Mike McDaniel, and Why Chargers Fans Are REAL ONES!

Lorenzo Neal welcomes former Chargers and Falcons Pro Bowl running back Michael “Burner” Turner. On the latest episode of Bleav in Chargers, Turner shares the emotional story of sliding to the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft, learning behind LaDainian Tomlinson, and eventually becoming one of the league's premier running backs. The two also break down the Chargers' outlook under Jim Harbaugh,…

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A Whole NEW LOOK for Justin Herbert with Guest Phil Simms

NFL legend and host of Simms Complete, Phil Simms, joins Bleav in Chargers to discuss why Justin Herbert remains one of the league's elite quarterbacks, how new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel can transform the Chargers' offense, and why this could be Herbert's best opportunity to enter the NFL MVP conversation. Simms also shares his thoughts on Omarion Hampton, the revamped tight end room,…

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Daniel Jeremiah: Justin Herbert READY for MVP Season

ESPN analyst and Chargers radio color analyst Daniel Jeremiah joins Matt "Money" Smith to break down why the Chargers offense is built to take a major leap in 2026. The guys discuss Mike McDaniel's creative scheme, how upgraded tight ends and fullbacks could transform the offense, Justin Herbert's MVP potential, Omarion Hampton's fit, underrated training camp battles, and why this could be the…

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Tuli Tuipulotu's Contract Is the Chargers' Most Important Decision

Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal spend most of the episode on Tuli Tuipulotu's looming extension, breaking down why his agents likely want $40M+ and if the Chargers can manage to swing that. The broader cap picture also gets laid out noting Herbert's cap jump next year and how to manage many other possible extensions. The guys close with OTA takeaways — genuine excitement about Mike McDaniel's…

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This Is the Deepest Chargers Roster in 10 Years — Here's Why

Matt Money Smith and Lorenzo Neal report live from Chargers minicamp Day 1, with Money calling this the deepest roster he's seen in 10 years covering the team — and backing it up with a bold guarantee: score 24 points per game and they won't lose more than three. The key storyline is Mike McDaniel scaling back Herbert's throwing entirely to rebuild his footwork from scratch, with buy-in already…

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