Chargers’ new identity after offensive revamp? ‘We want to be bullies’

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — With the second day of Los Angeles Chargers training camp in the books, the team is one step closer to solidifying their identity for this new iteration of the squad.

The 2024 offseason has been one of significant changes for the Chargers, from bringing in a new head coach in Jim Harbaugh to an exodus of many key pieces of the Chargers’ offense, such as wide receiver Keenan Allen and running back Austin Ekeler.

But it also gives the team an opportunity to establish a new identity on offense. For recently acquired running back J.K. Dobbins, he wants the team to be known as a “bully” around the league.

“We want to be bullies, you know,” Dobbins said after practice. “We want to have a run game and a pass game. We want to be able to bully people and do whatever we want to do. And it starts here, camp, and we’re gonna get that.

“We’re gonna get to it, we’re gonna work for it every single day. And we got the guys to do it. And so that’s what we’re shooting for. I know I’m shooting for it, not only as a team, but as a player as well. I want to be a bully on the field too.”

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Offensive tackle Rashawn Slater spoke similarly when it came to the establishment of the team’s identity. Especially as it pertains to incorporating a new offensive philosophy from Harbaugh, whose teams of the past have been dominant in the run game, which should help take pressure off star quarterback Justin Herbert.

“I know a big part of what he wants is physicality,” Slater said. “And we’re all excited about that, but it’s hard to do without pads. So haven’t quite gotten there yet, but we’re hungry and we’re gonna be ready.”

Slater, along with the other members of the revamped Chargers offensive line, will be where the physicality starts. New offensive coordinator Greg Roman made it clear on what he’s liked from the five up front so far.

“Just the way they go about their business,” Roman said….

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Publish date : 2024-07-25 23:41:26

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