Dan W.
@DanWSports
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Husband | Father | Marketer | Sports Journalist | Producer & Co-Host of @LAC_Unleashed Podcast on @LAFBNetwork & 1090 ESPN Radio | #MentalHealthMatters
Joined September 2019
PSA: Criticism & respect can coexist. I’ve been wrong more times than I can remember, & try to acknowledge when it’s brought to my attention. I am always looking to learn & improve. I’m all for discourse, & being proven wrong. It’s healthy!. All I ask for in return is respect.
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#Chargers RB JK Dobbins couldn’t wipe the smile from his face in his postgame presser after today’s standout performance, even though he says he should have scored on both of his two longest runs. “I gotta get in shape. I thought I was in shape. I was not.” 😅
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Watch the #Chargers coaching staff immediately following the 4th down defensive stop vs LVR: . HC Jim Harbaugh.DC Jesse Minter.LB Coach Navarro Bowman.DL Coach Mike Elston.Dir. Player Perf. Ben Herbert . Team physicality, identity and culture all on display in this sequence.
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#Chargers QB Justin Herbert now has the most completions in NFL history through the first five seasons.
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#Chargers LT Rashawn Slater currently has the 2nd best pass blocking grade (89.7) in the entire NFL through two games, per PFF.
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#Chargers Tuli Tuipulotu now leads the team with 7 sacks so far this season, and has the most sacks in the entire NFL during the month of November (6).
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#Chargers QB Justin Herbert finishes his sophomore NFL season with 41 total TDs and 5,249 total yards. LET. THAT. SINK. IN.
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Legitimately think Mahomes has had more INTs taken off the board than any other QB.
𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗘 𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗘: This was Pass Interference?. Took away Patrick Mahomes' 2nd INT of the game.
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Chargers offense couldn’t score a single touchdown against one of the worst defenses in the NFL.
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I can’t get over the fact that I witnessed a #Chargers team physically dominate and impose their will against the division rival Raiders, at the end of the game, on both sides of the ball, when it mattered most. I can’t remember the last time I saw a win like this.
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#Chargers defense allowing just 13.2 points per game through six weeks, the best in the NFL. 1. LAC: 13.2 PPG.2. PIT: 14.3 PPG.3. MIN: 15.2 PPG
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#Chargers Justin Herbert will be without his TE1, WR1 and RB1 for the SNF matchup with KC . Remaining active LAC receivers have a season total of just 60 targets *combined*, while their RBs have a season total of just 228 rushing yards *combined*. 😳.
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Some of this #Chargers fanbase is not ready for the Jim Harbaugh style of winning football and it shows. Lots for this team to improve upon, but winning ain’t easy, and this team has EIGHT wins with five games remaining.
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FWIW: #Chargers have just one less victory (5) than the best team(s) in the AFC (6), while also having the most injured team in the entire NFL.
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Justin Herbert is a great QB that just had the worst performance of his career in the worst possible time, and will now hear endless echos of scrutiny and criticism. Lots of blame and excuses to go around, but Justin Herbert simply did not do his part.
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#Chargers Justin Herbert is an alien. I legit don’t know if I’ve ever seen another QB do this before….
Last time I'd seen a white boy hit this move was AND1 Mixtape Vol. 7
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My favorite moment of Philip Rivers’ incredible career was a simple QB run. Thank you, Philip. Shoot, I can’t wait to see which boots and bolo tie you wear in Canton! 😭👀 #BoltUp .
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So as of now, #Chargers and Justin Herbert are 5-4 and playing without the following players due to injury:. OFFENSE: WR1, WR2, WR4, TE1, TE2, RB2, LT1, RT1. DEFENSE/ST: EDGE1, EDGE3, IDL2, IDL3, CB1, K1, K2. Next up? KC.
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#Chargers HC Brandon Staley needs to go into the locker room and immediately apologize for putting that team in that position to lose that game like that. That is accountability.
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I’m sick. Chargers are now 0-2. Results matter, change is required.
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Maybe the #Chargers ownership needed this 42-0 halftime score and public embarrassment on the national stage to force them to see the light and make meaningful change. It’s time to clean house.
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I simply can’t defend #Chargers HC Brandon Staley decision making process playing key players that long in a meaningless game, followed by this week’s handling of the podium and injury report, only to see Mike Williams now OUT. It officially costed the team GREATLY.
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Last night, #Chargers QB Justin Herbert eclipsed 1,500 completions in his 57th career game, the fastest to that mark in NFL history. Herbert surpasses Patrick Mahomes, who achieved that mark in 62 games.
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FRIENDLY REMINDER - The #Chargers roster now includes:. 🚀Justin Herbert.👽Keenan Allen.🎸Austin Ekeler.🤟Mike Williams.⭐️Corey Linsley.🧱Rashawn Slater.🐻Joey Bosa.😃Sebastian Joseph Day.🤫Khalil Mack.😤Asante Samuel Jr.🔒JC Jackson.❗️Derwin James.
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Georgia TE Brock Bowers on the possibility of teaming up with #Chargers Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh:. “I feel like it would be a great fit.” ⚡️👀
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Which QB would you rather have for the next 10 years? . ❤️ for Justin Herbert.🔁 for Joe Burrow.
Which QB would you rather have for the next 10 years?. ❤️ for Joe Burrow.🔁 for Justin Herbert
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#Chargers Tom Telesco says QB Justin Herbert will have input on who the team will bring in as their next Offensive Coordinator, noting Herbert has earned that responsibility.
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You mean to tell me the #Chargers added the following impact players in a SINGLE off-season!? 🤯. - Khalil Mack.- JC Jackson.- Sebastian Joseph Day.- Gerald Everett.- Austin Johnson.- DeAndre Carter.- Zion Johnson.- Isaiah Spiller.- Bryce Callahan.- Kyle Van Noy.- ….
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#Chargers CB JC Jackson with pads in hand walking to the field for the team’s first padded practice of 2023. Unbelievable.
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Khalil Mack has the most sacks (13) through the first 11 games of a season in #Chargers history.
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#Chargers Cameron Dicker currently has the highest FG% (95.2) of any Kicker through their first two seasons in the NFL since 1970 (min 25 attempts).
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In his career, #Chargers QB Justin Herbert is 18-4 when his defense holds opponents to under 27 points, per @ColinCowherd.
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#Chargers will be playing ATL today without their WR1, WR2, WR5, RB2, TE2, LT1, EDGE1, EDGE3, CB1, K1, K2, and more, and with an injured franchise QB. But tell me again how this team “should” be better than 4-3. 🫠.
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Literally never seen Derwin this happy.
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#Chargers Dean Spanos is cashing out a whole and full Brinks truck for this new staff, my goodness. Jim Harbaugh.Jesse Minter.Ben Herbert.Greg Roman.Jay Harbaugh.& more….
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So far, the #Chargers signed three quality high-impact players for ~$13.5M/year total (according to figures announced today). RB Gus Edwards (~$3.4M/y).TE Will Dissly (~$4.6M/y).Alohi Gilman (~$5.5M/y). Hortiz and Harbaugh are spending wisely.
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Take a bow, Trey Pipkins. You deserve all the credit in the world and made a TON of critics eat crow.
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Say what you will about the #Chargers first two opponents, LA did exactly what they were supposed to do. Wk 1: 22-10 W vs LVR.Wk 2: 26-3 W vs CAR. That is something to be celebrated.
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Khalil and Justin did what? 🤯.
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#Chargers OC Kellen Moore confirmed he will be on the sidelines calling plays during regular season games, a shift from what was done by previous OC Joe Lombardi who remained in the booth.
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QUESTION: Is there another NFL team’s 2024 draft class that has provided more immediate impact than the #Chargers?. Rd 1 - RT Joe Alt.Rd 2 - WR Ladd McConkey.Rd 5 - DB Tarheeb Still.Rd 5 - DB Cam Hart
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#Chargers head into the 2022 NFL Free Agency period with the following assets for free agents to consider 😳. - Top 5 QB in the NFL .- Top 5 WR duo in the NFL.- Top 3 pass rush duo in the NFL.- Top 3 Safety in the NFL.- Top Center in the NFL.- Brandon Staley .- SoFi.- etc….
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Strength & Conditioning Coach Ben Herbert will be leaving MI to follow Jim Harbaugh to the #Chargers, per @JoshHenschke. Another massive get for LA.
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#Chargers Defense is currently tied with KC for 2nd most sacks in the NFL with 31. Only PHI has more, with both PHI and KC having played one more game than LAC.
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#Chargers QB Justin Herbert’s x-rays were negative following getting rolled up on in yesterdays’s game, per HC Jim Harbaugh.
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"We're fortunate enough to have a gangster quarterback." - #Chargers HC Brandon Staley. Justin Herbert IS that dude.
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#Chargers WR Keenan Allen had 14 receptions on 16 targets tonight. No other LA receiver had more than one catch.
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#Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh on standout rookie WR Ladd McConkey:. “Ladd McConkey is not an error repeater. Ladd is a gift from the football Gods…Great job Joe Hortiz!”
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QBs aside, #Chargers LB Junior Colson may end up being the most impactful selection of the entire NFL Draft, by any team.
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I get the #Chargers Joe Alt selection. I’m temporarily crushed that Malik Nabers wasn’t the pick. He was right there(!), but I get it. This staff is determined to protect Justin Herbert, establish a run game, build a dominant OL, and win with physicality and force. Game on.
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Countless rookies contributing for the #Chargers already this season. Tip of the cap to GM Joe Hortiz. Joe Alt.Ladd McConkey.Junior Colson.Tarheeb Still.Cam Hart.Kimani Vidal.
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Was fun while it lasted 😭.
Jesse Minter's @chargers D is just the fourth unit since 1990 to hold their first nine opponents to 20 points or less. The 41-year-old may be one and done as the DC in LA. Will be a very hot name come January.
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This is EVERYTHING
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BREAKING: #Chargers expected to sign C Bradley Bozeman, according to sources. Previously with CAR, Bozeman played in BAL from 2018-2021. Veteran presence, leadership & flexibility (2200+ snaps at both C & G positions) for this offensive line. His best year was his last in BAL as
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This dead leg move by #Chargers Derwin James to sack Joe Burrow was absolutely FILTHY. James is everything to this team, and shows why every single week. 🎥: @DerwinJames | @chargers
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It should not go unnoticed how many #Chargers players publicly defending, trusting & believing in Brandon Staley. Justin Herbert & Derwin James, faces of the franchise, along with several others, made their feelings clear. Staley is their HC. It’s hard to fight against that.
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Herbert out here throwing DOTS to folks who simply can’t reel them in.
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HOW WE FEELING #CHARGERS FANS!? . ⚡️31-10 W.⚡️4 game winning streak.⚡️10 wins.⚡️6th seed or better.
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Watching a Miami offense led by a 3rd string QB vs BUF outperform a Justin Herbert led #Chargers offense vs JAX w/ a +5 TO margin really puts into perspective the importance of offensive coaching and scheme. LA needs to fix the offense ASAP.
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The national narrative of #Chargers Justin Herbert is laughably predictable: . “He’s a social media QB stat-ladder but can’t win!”. **Beats NYJ on MNF**. “But look at the stats!”. 🥱🙄🤫🥱🙄🤫🥱🙄🤫🥱🙄🤫.
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Look at the blocking on display by #Chargers RB Gus Edwards and (new) FB Scott Matlock. RB JK Dobbins finishes this play for a 43 yd touchdown.
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If Joey Bosa had 15 sacks I’d accept the constant offsides infractions. He has 5 sacks. Unacceptable.
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At 2-4, the #Chargers are currently a bad team. Play-calling & execution is bad, no team cohesion, OL play is bad, they crumble under pressure & their brightest stars are dim. It’s gotten ugly in a hurry. There’s blame to go around the entire organization, top to bottom.
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Brandon Staley deserves criticism for this loss. OC Kellen Moore and DC Derrick Ansley deserve criticism for this loss. Justin Herbert deserves criticism for this loss. If you can’t see that, then you aren’t being objective.
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Justin Herbert had a bad day - full stop. Arguably the worst game of his professional career. But some of the slander about him on this app is WILD. Can he improve? Absolutely. But please try and keep it in perspective.
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#Chargers Having Justin Herbert, Derwin James, HC Brandon Staley and money to spend this off-season makes them one of the most enticing free agency destinations in the entire NFL.
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#Chargers just beat the Chiefs, Raiders, and Browns back to back to back, sit atop the AFC, and lead the Chiefs in the AFC West West by two games. Take a moment and let that sink in….
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#Chargers playoff clinching needs this weekend: . - Jets loss.- Patriots loss.- Raiders loss.- Chargers win.
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#Chargers Asante Samuel Jr made the greatest cornerback play HC Brandon Staley has ever seen this past week vs LVR. 🎥: @godschild3_ | h/t @chargers
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#Chargers Joey Bosa has a 92.6 run defense grade through week 2, the highest among all DL/EDGE players w/ 20+ snaps per PFF. Bosa also has the 3rd highest overall defensive grade among all DL/EDGE players with a 91.0 grade.
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You can acknowledge the JC Jackson signing proved to be awful, while also acknowledging you were 100% onboard and excited when he was signed. It just didn’t work out.
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#Chargers 2023 Defensive Line 🙌. Khalil Mack.Sebastian Joseph Day.Austin Johnson.Morgan Fox.Joey Bosa.
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#Chargers Center Will Clapp earned the the team's highest OL pass-blocking grade in week 4, per PFF.
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📸: @chargers
Jim Harbaugh said he is going to get the photo of Derwin James' game-ending interception framed: "It's basement-worthy. It's office-worthy. For any defensive back out there, catching the ball at its highest point. Eyes right on the ball.".
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I’ve never seen this #Chargers fanbase as collectively in favor of a HC candidate as it is currently with Jim Harbaugh.
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*Chargers QB Justin Herbert* won’t have his starting tailback, his starting right tackle, his starting right guard, his starting center, his backup guard, or his backup tackle vs. Broncos.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow won't have his starting tailback, his starting left tackle, his starting right tackle, or his starting center on Sunday vs. Titans
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I think we are all underestimating #Chargers WR Josh Palmer. While clearly not Keenan Allen, he has WR2 ceiling & WR3 floor, and could soon be extended. With both Mike Williams and Keenan Allen no longer in LA, Palmer could be in for a breakout season.
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✔️Rashawn Slater was incredible.✔️The Derwin James impact.✔️Keenan Allen slayed.✔️Mike Williams impressed.✔️Nwosu and White shined.✔️Vizcaino didn’t miss.✔️Justin Herbert balled.✔️ASJ looked good.✔️ZERO major special teams gaffs .✔️Coach Staley stayed aggressive.✅#Chargers win.
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#Chargers Justin Herbert noted he and the receivers will find a park or a parking lot to continue to work together ahead of training camp.
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This #Chargers team was without their WR1, LT1, C1 (& 2), RB2, has a QB with a rib cartilage injury, went up against a LEGIT defense, and it showed. Imagine that!.
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They’re definitely going to keep this same energy across the NFL, right? Right???.
Tough night for the Chargers after losing to the Cowboys at home 😳
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You can spin it all you want. Simply put, this #Chargers team, led by HC Brandon Staley, is not a good football team. No matter what adjustments they make, or problems they solve, on either side of the ball, they fail in the moments that matter most.
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According to OTC figures, Keenan Allen’s $34.7M 2024 cap hit for the #Chargers (if they did not trade/restructure) would have been higher than the 2024 cap hit of every LAC 2024 free agent signed to date combined, with room to spare. Chargers Free Agents signed to date: . OL.
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#Chargers JC Jackson warming up with pads and helmet ON. A big moment for Jackson and this team.
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This entire #Chargers team, coaching and players, offense and defense, lost this game. The worst loss of the season. They deserve all of the heat.
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