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Ryan Watkins evaluates candidates for Jim Harbaugh's offensive coordinator role, highlighting fits, experience, and urgency.
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…
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.
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.
Ryan Watkins broke down the schematic reasons why Jalen Hurts struggled against the Chargers' defense in the big MNF win over the Eagles. For a ball-secure QB to commit five turnovers showcased how Jesse Minter's use of clever coverages has him set up for a huge future.
I set out my vision for how the Chargers' defense can adapt their strategy against the Eagles, focusing on RPO containment and effective pressure from the apex.
The Chargers' offense is improving, showcasing balance with heavier personnel, though predictable tendencies in play calling remain a concern.
The Chargers' run defense has deteriorated, ranking 24th in EPA/Rush due to mismatches and personnel issues, prompting adjustments in strategy from defensive coordinator Minter to remedy these weaknesses.
Ryan breaks down how Kliff Kingsbury identified and attacked a developing weakness in Jesse Minter's defensive scheme in the Los Angeles Chargers' Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders.
The Chargers can spring a surprising Week 1 win against the Chiefs in Brazil by leveraging certain strategies that coordinator Jesse Minter has already shown to limit Mahomes' effectiveness and exploit the Chiefs' minor offensive vulnerabilities.
