Chargers News: LA's Quiet Roster Moves Could Catapult Them into NFL Contention
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The Los Angeles Chargers are gearing up for the 2024 season with a chip on their shoulder. After a lackluster 2023, the team is aiming for a significant turnaround despite losing key offensive players like Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Austin Ekeler.
While the Chargers have lost some of their star power, they are not without potential. New additions to the roster are expected to fit well with head coach Jim Harbaugh's strategic approach.
These players may not be as flashy, but if they can execute Harbaugh's game plan, the Chargers could become a formidable team. This potential has earned them a spot as one of the five 'overlooked' teams heading into the new season.
"Every AFC West team that is not the Patrick Mahomes-led Kansas City Chiefs is going to be somewhat overlooked at this point of the year, so it's not a huge shock to see the Chargers tied for the 18th-best odds to win the Super Bowl at +5000," said Gordon McGuinness of Pro Football Focus. "However, they are still a team with a top-10 quarterback, and they now have a head coach who knows what it takes to get to the Super Bowl.
Though Herbert will be without Allen and Williams, the team is looking to 2023 first-round draft pick Quentin Johnston and second-round pick Ladd McConkey from Georgia to step up.
Outside of Herbert, the roster may not seem threatening, but Harbaugh's coaching could make a significant difference. His style may not be glamorous, but it has proven effective at both the college and professional levels.
The Chargers may not have the odds in their favor, but the NFL is unpredictable. With Harbaugh at the helm, they have the potential to surprise many, especially within their division.