Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal report a genuine buzz at Chargers Phase 2 workouts — Herbert absorbed a month of McDaniel's footwork concepts in three days, and when he's getting the ball out sub-2.4 seconds the numbers say he's the best QB in the league. McDaniel publicly compared Quentin Johnston to Julio Jones and Andre Johnson, Money calls 2026 the Year of Ladd McConkey, and the guys make the case that the Chargers' tight end room — Njoku, Kolar, and Gadsden — might be the best in football.

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Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal break down the tight end market after David Njoku's visit ended without a deal — and make the case that Jonnu Smith is the better fit anyway, given his monster 2024 season alongside Mike McDaniel in Miami. They explain how the Chargers planned to draft a tight end but got priced out as the board ran on them in the second and third round. Money recaps Joe Hortiz's post-draft session, unpacking the team's draft-and-develop philosophy, the trade-back that still landed Akheem Mesidor at 22, and the "blue star" evaluation system behind the Jake Slaughter pick. The guys close by previewing the left guard competition, praising fifth-round DT Nick Barrett, and reminding fans that with $45.8 million in cap space, the Chargers' window is open — and this year has to count.

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Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal analyze the Chargers' draft class, led by pass-rusher Akheem Mesidor, who is projected for immediate impact. They examine why the Chargers focused on the trenches, fortifying the offensive line and reinforcing the defensive front to shape a tougher roster. They address the key offseason decision to pick up Quentin Johnston’s fifth-year option and consider how new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel could unlock the offense with speed, space, and creativity.

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With the NFL Draft just hours away, Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal go live to break down what the Los Angeles Chargers could do with the 22nd overall pick.

There’s a strong focus on why adding an edge rusher could have the biggest immediate impact for LA, especially for a team ready to compete now. The guys also touch on how late free agency and potential trades could still shape the roster even after the draft.

Plus, they react to live fan questions, run through mock draft scenarios, and set realistic expectations for Chargers fans heading into draft night.

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Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal preview the 2026 NFL Draft with one week to go, debating whether the Chargers should use pick 22 on OG Chase Bisontis of Texas A&M — a player Matt calls a plug-and-play Pro Bowl candidate — or trade back to accumulate picks while still landing a starter. The guys address the Rueben Bain Jr. car accident story that resurfaced this week, calling it a transparent attempt by rival teams to drive down the Miami edge rusher's value ahead of the draft. Matt walks through four realistic trade-back scenarios, including a deal where Arizona jumps up to grab Alabama QB Ty Simpson, and floats a bold idea of packaging picks 22 and 55 to pry Dexter Lawrence away from a Giants team reportedly at an impasse with their star DT. The episode closes with a live mock draft simulator where the Chargers trade back to 34, land Bisontis, add edge rusher Romello Height at 55, and finish the day building depth in the trenches.

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With the NFL Draft just weeks away, Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal dive into a debate: do you prioritize upside… or go all-in on proven production? The discussion starts with drafting Miami’s Ahkeem Mesidor as a potential plug-and-play weapon or making a trade for Dexter Lawrence.

They also tackle roster decisions, draft strategy, and why blue-chip players matter most when it matters most.

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On a special edition of Bleav in Chargers, Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson joins Lorenzo Neal and Matt “Money” Smith to reflect on one of the most dominant eras of Chargers football. LT discusses his mindset, his team's physical identity, and what made their run game nearly unstoppable.
LT shares stories from legendary battles with Ray Lewis to record-setting touchdowns. He also discusses the current Chargers, changes on offense, Mike McDaniel’s system, and what the team needs for a deep playoff run.

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The Chargers had $100 million to spend in free agency and still have $48 million left — so what's the plan? Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal break it all down on this week's Bleav in Chargers. They cover every key Chargers free agency move including the Tyler Biadasz signing at center, Charlie Kolar at tight end, Alec Ingold at fullback, and Khalil Mack's return, why fans frustrated about the guard position need to trust the process, what the Chargers are actually signaling with their spending priorities, and why edge rusher — not guard — should be the pick at 22 in the draft. They also tease a massive special guest coming Monday. Subscribe to Bleav in Chargers on Apple Podcasts.

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