The Harbaugh Way: How Jim Harbaugh modeled Chargers after his brother’s Ravens

Eric Williams

NFL Reporter

When the Los Angeles Chargers host the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football, don’t be surprised if you see two teams with similar blueprints for winning football games.

With younger brother Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers facing John Harbaugh’s Ravens, it’s the popular Spider-Man meme on social media all over again.

Jim Harbaugh says that’s intentional, as he hired GM Joe Hortiz, offensive coordinator Greg Roman and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter — part of a group of nearly 20 players, coaches and player personnel with prior experience working for the Ravens — to help build his team’s culture in Los Angeles in Baltimore’s image.

“It’s kind of what we’re driving for,” Jim Harbaugh said on the “The Rich Eisen Show” this week. “When we watch the Ravens or watch our team, we hope to be looking in the mirror. That’s how much respect we have for the Baltimore Ravens.”

[Related: Here’s what happened in past Jim Harbaugh-John Harbaugh meetings]

So far, it’s worked splendidly for the Bolts. At 7-3, the Chargers already have two more wins than last season (5-12). Leading rushers J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, both former Ravens, have helped Los Angeles establish the No. 12 rushing offense in the league.

Under the direction of Minter, the Chargers are holding teams to a league-best 14.5 points per game. And quarterback Justin Herbert has blossomed with the guidance of a former Pro Bowl quarterback in Jim Harbaugh, entering the MVP conversation with one of his best seasons to date as a pro.

In fact, Harbaugh believes his star quarterback is already one of the best in league history.

Just ask him.

“It is what it is — I mean, enjoy it,” Harbaugh said. “He’s not only one of the best in the game currently. He’s one of the best of all time.”

What the addition of Harbaugh has given a franchise lean on success over the past handful of years is confidence and belief. One of the longest…

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