Eric Smith
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Husband, #GirlDad x2, dog dad. @chargers Senior Writer. Formerly w/ @vikings . Proud @Cronkite_ASU alum. "Decide what to be and go be it."
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Happy Thanksgiving from our growing family to yours!
Baby Girl No. 2 coming in January! 💕
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Patrick Mahomes on Justin Herbert:
“He throws some passes that I don’t think anyone can throw in this league and that includes myself.”
Herbert responds:
“I appreciate the kind words … he’s being humble there. But there’s not a throw that he can’t make.”
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Justin Jefferson entered the league in 2020…
Most 100-yard receiving games since 2019…
Davante Adams - 20
Cooper Kupp - 19
Stefon Diggs - 14
Justin Jefferson - 14
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A very, very, very weird
@Vikings
tidbit.
The Vikings have played the Ravens 7 times in franchise history.
In the 3 years they won (’98, ‘09 & ’17), Vikings went to NFC title game.
In the 4 years they lost (’01, ’05, ’13 & ’21), Vikings fired their head coach.
Beyond bizarre.
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Vikings players who attended George Floyd’s memorial service today:
Alexander Mattison, Adam Thielen, Kyle Rudolph, Mike Hughes, Garrett Bradbury, Aviante Collins, Dakota Dozier, Tajae’ Sharpe, Tyler Conklin, Chad Beebe, Cam Smith & Jake Browning.
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#Vikings
QB
@KirkCousins8
hosting kids today at Party City and providing them with Halloween costumes.
The kids are from People Serving People, a local homeless shelter.
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Brandon Staley said Justin Herbert told the Chargers defense late:
“I got it. Just give me a chance.”
Herbo was masterful on the final drive.
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“I’ve never wanted to be anywhere else. This is where I’ve wanted to be since I was born.”
-
#Chargers
QB Justin Herbert.
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Keenan Allen, holding onto the ball he surpassed 10K receiving yards with, shares a moment postgame with
#Chargers
GM Tom Telesco.
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.
@Vikings
RB
@dalvincook
today in the locker room:
“That was just the starting point of something good for this organization ... this team has a high ceiling and it’s going as high as we want it to go."
Can't wait for him to be back on the field next season.
#SKOL
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#Chargers
QB Justin Herbert completed his 10th career 4th-quarter comeback yesterday, which is tied for the most by any player since the start of the 2020 season.
He also recorded his 12th career game-winning drive, the second-most by any QB since 2020.
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Forget the Pro Bowl.
Cameron Dicker is an All-Pro.
5/5 on FGs tonight.
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.
@KyleRudolph82
has helped organize community event here in Minneapolis today.
People donating food, medicine, diapers and basic essentials for people in the area.
Danielle Hunter, Chad Beebe, Cam Smith, Dakota Dozier, Aviante Collins among other
#Vikings
here helping.
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The
#Chargers
have designated Joey Bosa to return from Injured Reserve.
Bosa will practice today.
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Look, a couple of
@Vikings
GOATs.
@RandyMoss
@JJettas2
JJ paying homage by wearing a Moss Pro Bowl jersey.
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Justin Herbert joins Dan Marino — who is here tonight — as the only players to throw 90 touchdowns in the first 3 seasons of a career.
(h/t Chargers comms)
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Was looking through some old photos today and came across the
#Vikings
QB room from 2017.
Another reminder how fast things change in the NFL.
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Going to throw something out there, and maybe I’m way wrong.
But did anyone else think Slye missed this FG try in the 4th? Zimmer said postgame that he thought so.
Watching it live, then on replay and then again now … I think he missed it. Could be just me though.
Thoughts?
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The
#Chargers
can clinch a playoff spot in Week 16.
The scenario:
-Jets lose to Jaguars
-Patriots lose to Bengals
-Raiders lose to Steelers
-Chargers beat Colts
Fun times, but still plenty of work to be done for the Bolts.
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WRs Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Josh Palmer popped by Quentin Johnstown’s hotel room in SoCal after he was drafted to say hi and welcome him to the Bolts.
Brandon Staley said that speaks to the strong brotherhood and culture of the team.
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"If they came to me and they needed my viewpoint, my perspective, I'd love to offer it."
#Chargers
QB Justin Herbert is willing to help in any possible way as the Bolts look for a new GM & head coach.
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Derwin James on Dustin Hopkins’ game-winning FG:
“Florida State. It’s in him, man. That’s Nole-blooded. D-Hop is Florida State, I knew he was going to make it.”
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Damn.
#Vikings
LB Eric Kendricks revealed in this video about his passion for painting that his grandfather recently passed away from COVID-19.
Sending good vibes to the Kendricks family tonight.
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Mike Williams asked if he’s playing Sunday night…
“Maybe.” - with a big smile/laugh.
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#Chargers
players are amped up today in full pads.
Kendricks stops Spiller for TFL on 3rd and 1 … defense is fired up.
Herbert hits Williams for 60-yard TD on next play and there’s plenty of yelling from offensive group.
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"This is just the beginning. This is not our final goal. We expected to be at this point.”
-
#Chargers
HC Brandon Staley on making the playoffs.
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Corey Linsley w/ a $$$ quote on the
#Chargers
synergy right now:
“Given the way the defense has stepped up, seeing them go out there … to me, seeing Fehoko go out there and do an excellent job … that gives me all the confidence in the world we’re going to get this thing done."
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Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Trey Pipkins III, Chris Rumph II and Gerald Everett are all participating in today’s
#Chargers
practice.
Don’t see Khalil Mack, but he also had rest day last Wednesday.
Overall though, Bolts appear to be getting healthier. ⚡️
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#Chargers
GM Tom Telesco just met with reporters in Phoenix.
Will have more takeaways tomorrow, but biggest nugget is that Zion Johnson is likely moving to left guard, where he played in college. Salyer going to right guard.
Slater, Johnson, Linsley, Salyer & Pipkins ⚡️
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Khalil Mack has been named to his 7th Pro Bowl. And Derwin James, Jr. Is going for the 3rd time.
But how Austin Ekeler didn’t make it this year is beyond comprehension.
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“It’s getting old … it’s getting old just talking about it.”
-
#Vikings
WR Adam Thielen on the state of the team falling short again and being 3-5.
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By the way...
Derwin has reached 350 career tackles in his 47th career game, faster than any DB in the last 30 years.
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Justin Herbert has 101 combined touchdowns in his career, the most ever in a player’s first three seasons.
He has thrown a touchdown in 44 career games, the most in NFL history through the first three seasons of a career.
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#Chargers
WR Keenan Allen just reached 10,000 receiving yards.
On one of the most amazing catches you'll ever see.
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Mike Vrabel is a hell of a coach. One of the best in the league.
But his facial expression after Mike Williams' 35-yard catch on the final drive is classic.
Not much a defender can do when Herbert is on the move and throws a dart to Big Mike on a contested catch.
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“This is a statement game for me.”
- Justin Jefferson on going up against Jalen Ramsey.
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D.J. Wonnum, who had a career-high 3 sacks tonight:
“I should have had 4 … should have had 5, actually.”
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Joey Bosa just spoke for 10-plus minutes in the locker room.
Said he’s dealt with groin issues for years and that his Week 3 injury was culmination of a few years of stuff.
Said he didn’t want to return until he felt 100%, which he does now. He did about 15 live reps today.
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#Chargers
ended practice today with a 2-minute drill.
Justin Herbert led the offense down to the 4-yard line with under 30 seconds left but Asante Samuel made three great plays to deny a TD.
Great day for Zont.
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"We know it wasn’t good enough this year ... but there are the right guys and the right mindset here. We have to fix little things but I’m really looking forward to what we’re able to do this offseason and getting back to it.”
-
#Chargers
QB Justin Herbert
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Soon after the
#Chargers
lost to the 49ers in Week 10, Brandon Staley gathered Justin Herbert and Derwin James in a nearly-empty locker room.
What Staley shared with his star players was perhaps a season-defining moment for the Bolts.
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@teddyb_h2o
singled out
#Vikings
CB
@terencenewman
this morning for his support with rehab.
What exactly did he do?
T-New explains here:
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#Chargers
HC Brandon Staley on Drue Tranquill:
"He's playing as well as anyone on our defense, if not the best on our defense, right now."
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#Chargers
HC Brandon Staley met w/ beat reporters today in Indy.
Some quick notes:
-Jamaree Salyer is "going to be a starter for us somewhere." Remains to be seen where.
-J.C. Jackson is rehabbing at team facility. "Time will tell but he's working hard."
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Some personal news…
This is my last week with the
@Vikings
after 6-plus years as the Team Reporter.
I’m excited to announce my next move in a few weeks, and I’ll have a goodbye piece coming in a few days, but wanted to say a few things here about my time in Minnesota.
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And Justin Herbert responds with a 40-yard TD to Quentin Johnston.
This is fun.
Big day for
#Chargers
defense.
Khalil Mack forces a fumble that Derwin James returns for a score.
Then Asante Samuel nearly has a pick in coverage against Mike Williams.
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Quentin Johnston will wear No. 1 with the
#Chargers
.
He wore same number at TCU and half of his HS career.
Said it’s a special number that comes with pride wearing it.
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It’s a rainy Monday evening in May and
@Vikings
All-Pro safety
@HarriSmith22
is once again hanging out with
@BBBSA
of the Twin Cities.
He constantly gives his time and energy to the community’s youth.
All while being the best safety in the NFL.
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The
#Chargers
are in line to use their 6th different starting offensive line combo in Week 13.
LT - Salyer
LG - Feiler
C - Clapp
RG - Johnson
RT - Sarell
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#Chargers
OC Joe Lombardi said he was probably a little cautious early on Sunday with so many unknowns with Herbert’s injury.
Says he should have been more willing to push the pace, and said that won’t be a problem going forward.
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Good insight from
#Chargers
rookie OLB Tuli Tuipulotu, who said Joey Bosa & Khalil Mack are coaching him up during preseason games.
“Every time I run off the field, they are like, ‘You have to do this or do this.’ Even on that pressure, I came to the sideline and Joey said I…
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Justin Herbert is slinging it on Day 1.
Explosive pass plays to Mike Williams, Keenan Allen and Derius Davis … and a 50-yard touchdown to John Hightower.
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#Chargers
OLB Joey Bosa is back in the building and “doing well,” per HC Brandon Staley. He’s week to week.
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Rashawn Slater is practicing today for the
#Chargers
.
Great to see No. 70 back out on the field.
I don’t see Mike Williams out here.
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Keenan Allen on the defense on Day 2:
“They kicked our a** today.”
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#Chargers
kicker Cameron Dicker just hit all 8 field goals in a live team period with a long of 52.
By my count, he’s 22 of 24 on FGs in camp.
Dustin Hopkins did not kick today.
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Justin Herbert is indeed throwing in 7-on-7 drills today.
And he just threw a 50-yard TD to Pokey Wilson.
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Jamaree Salyer on playing LT:
“Pretty comfortable. Obviously I didn’t take a lot of reps there in training camp and up to this point, but it kind of feels like going back home to me. Doing the walk throughs, kind of getting in the swing of things."
He played LT at Georgia.
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#Vikings
LB Eric Kendricks is practicing today.
Barr, Griffen and Hand are not.
Final injury report comes out later this morning.
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This reaction by
@stefondiggs
said it all.
Now The Minneapolis Miracle sideline cam video — which captured the greatest play in
@Vikings
history — is up for a Webby Award.
Vote here for the
@thewebbyawards
:
#SKOL
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Justin Herbert just led the
#Chargers
offense on a game-winning TD drive in 2-minute drill.
Hit Williams and Allen for key plays before capping off drive with 30-yard TD to Palmer.
Push-ups for the defense this time. (Offense had to do them Wednesday).
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Zim with the fist pump. 👊🏼
Cameron Dantzler runs this route for DJ Chark on third and long like an uncanny carbon copy
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Also of note;
#Vikings
CB Patrick Peterson is running on the side. The veteran is on IR with a hamstring injury, and is eligible to return next week against the Packers.
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Cameron Dicker is 6/6 on FGs so far today with a pair of 50-plus yarders, including one from 53.
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Alabama CB Trevon Diggs on possibly of covering
@stefondiggs
in the NFL...
“It would be easy.”
Gotta love the family trash talk.
Trevon also noted his 1st NFL game in person was Minneapolis Miracle. That was a big one for his brother.
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Justin Herbert is 1 of 2 current QBs with multiple regular-season wins at Arrowhead Stadium.
He’s thrown for 917 yards & has a 10:1 TD-to-INT ratio in 3 games in KC.
After an admittedly down game Monday, the
#Chargers
QB can’t wait to go play Sunday.
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The Chargers can clinch a playoff berth with a win Monday night.
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"I think the world of him."
I caught up with
#Chargers
HOF quarterback Dan Fouts earlier this week to get his thoughts on Justin Herbert and the 2023 squad.
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More big plays from Justin Herbert.
#Chargers
QB just hit Mike Williams and Keenan Allen for 50-plus yard passes in 7-and-7 drills.
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So, did I miss any
#Chsrgers
news while on paternity leave?
Just kidding. I’m absolutely fired up about Jim Harbaugh and the winning culture he’s going to build here. ⚡️
So much content coming this offseason on the Bolts new HC and GM.
In the meantime, say hello to Josephine!
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Steve Hutchinson committed just 19 total penalties in 12 NFL seasons.
He blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher in 11 of 12 his years.
Now
@HutchSevenSix
is head to
@ProFootballHOF
.
Congrats to one of the best left guards in NFL history.
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"Just excited to get back to some smashmouth football."
Why center Bradley Bozeman fills a massive need for the
#Chargers
.
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Former Bolts QB Philip Rivers has returned.
He'll help celebrate Antonio Gates going into the
#Chargers
HOF today.
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Ben Herbert is at the podium.
“To say I was excited for today would be an understatement.”
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