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Harbaugh x McDaniel = A Modern Ground Game Built on Traditional Roots
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Harbaugh x McDaniel = A Modern Ground Game Built on Traditional Roots

Ryan looks at how the marriage of Mike McDaniel's Zone scheme will work with Jim Harbaugh's Power background.

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Ryan Watkins Feb 7, 2026 9
Mike McDaniel’s Scheme Explained
Mike McDaniel’s Scheme Explained

Despite past disappointments, Chargers fans feel optimistic with Mike McDaniel’s innovative offensive approach, blending Shanahan principles to enhance team success.

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Ryan Watkins Jan 29, 2026 9
Replacing Greg Roman: My Ranking of the Offensive Coordinator Candidates
Replacing Greg Roman: My Ranking of the Offensive Coordinator Candidates

Ryan Watkins evaluates candidates for Jim Harbaugh’s offensive coordinator role, highlighting fits, experience, and urgency.

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Ryan Watkins Jan 15, 2026 11
Why Brian Daboll should be the Chargers’ next offensive coordinator
Why Brian Daboll should be the Chargers’ next offensive coordinator

When I set out the key traits that I believed the Chargers should use as search parameters for their next offensive coordinator, the name that could satisfy the…

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Ryan Watkins Jan 15, 2026 5
Ladd McConkey’s regression is real, but it is serving a vital function – Part 2: Film Review
Ladd McConkey’s regression is real, but it is serving a vital function – Part 2: Film Review

In Part 2 of his analysis into Ladd McConkey’s regression Ryan looks at the film to understand how both the player and the scheme can find solutions to his issues.

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Ryan Watkins Jan 6, 2026 1
Ladd McConkey’s regression is real, but it is serving a vital function – Part 1: Data Analysis
Ladd McConkey’s regression is real, but it is serving a vital function – Part 1: Data Analysis

Ladd McConkey’s 2025 season saw a significant decline in efficiency and production despite consistent involvement in the offense. Ryan dives into the numbers to explain where this regression has come from.

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Ryan Watkins Jan 1, 2026 6
The double edged sword of Roman’s renewed commitment to the ground game
The double edged sword of Roman’s renewed commitment to the ground game

The Chargers’ offense is improving, showcasing balance with heavier personnel, though predictable tendencies in play calling remain a concern.

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Ryan Watkins Oct 29, 2025 5
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