Daniel Popper joins Matt “Money” Smith to break down the Chargers’ coordinator hires, what Chris O’Leary brings defensively, how Mike McDaniel can elevate Justin Herbert, and the biggest roster questions heading into free agency and the draft.

0:00 – Welcome + Daniel Popper Joins the Show
2:10 – Chargers Hire Chris O’Leary as DC
5:00 – O’Leary’s Jesse Minter Roots
8:40 – Defensive Scheme Continuity Explained
12:30 – How Derwin James Shapes the Defense
16:15 – Is Hiring a First-Time DC a Gamble?
20:40 – Why Continuity Was the Chargers’ Smart Play

24:30 – Mike McDaniel’s Offensive Vision
28:45 – Fixing the Justin Herbert Problem
33:20 – Creating Easy Throws & Offensive Rhythm
38:10 – Why the Old Offense Failed in Big Games

42:30 – Free Agency Priorities for the Chargers
46:10 – Zion Johnson Contract Debate
51:30 – Interior Offensive Line Concerns
56:40 – Draft vs Free Agency Strategy

1:01:30 – Edge Rushers & Defensive Investments
1:06:15 – Cornerback Needs & Draft Options
1:11:00 – Linebacker Room Outlook

1:14:40 – Tight End Room Questions
1:18:20 – Running Back Fit in McDaniel’s Scheme
1:22:10 – Ladd McConkey’s Role Going Forward
1:25:30 – WR Room Construction & Speed Needs

1:29:40 – Special Teams & Roster Depth
1:33:00 – What the Chargers Must Do to Win Now
1:36:45 – Final Thoughts on the Chargers’ Offseason

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Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal break down the Mike McDaniel hire on offense and what it means for the Chargers. They discuss McDaniel’s relationship with Jim Harbaugh, why Harbaugh is empowering him, and how their collaboration could shape the team’s identity. Plus: what the offense and personnel could look like, the biggest changes to expect, and how quickly this could translate on Sundays.

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While it’s not official, rumors are swirling that Mike McDaniel could join the Chargers as offensive coordinator. Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal break down what that would look like, and Lorenzo shares what he knows about McDaniel from his time on Kyle Shanahan’s staff. Plus: what the new staff could look like.

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