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NFL staff writer @SINow , @theMMQB | Co-host of @CompasOTB | Subscribe to House of Horns 🇲🇽🇺🇸

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I’m thrilled to share that today is my first day as an NFL staff writer for @SInow , @theMMQB . I have many emotions because it’s been a long road to get to this point, but dreams come true 🇲🇽🇺🇸🍻
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Insane! Ireland Vegas 🇮🇪
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#Rams QB Baker Mayfield on #Chargers QB Justin Herbert: “I think Justin is a baller.”
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Derek Carr tells @AdamHillLVRJ he and his family still root for the #Raiders 🏈 #Saints
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Sean McVay said they're looking to move RB Cam Akers to a new team: Help him look for a fresh new start #Rams
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Derwin James: “We wanted to do it for our fans. A lot of people say we ain’t got no fans, but you know, we heard them … This one was for our fans.” #Chargers
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Matthew Stafford on the toughness Justin Herbert displayed last week: "I was watching that game with my wife and she was like, 'Somebody get him out of there.' And I was like, 'He ain’t coming out.' ... Felt for him in the moment, but was really a fan from afar." #Rams #Chargers
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Justin Herbert donated $25,000 to the LA Regional Food Bank. This funding will allow them to distribute 100,000 meals throughout Los Angeles County to benefit children and families this holiday season #Chargers
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Someone tell the Raiders that’s Ken Whisenhunt 😂
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And now this from J.C. Jackson’s IG
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Joey Bosa on #Raiders fans at SoFi: “It’s great to hear them quiet. They weren’t making much noise at the end of the game.” #Chargers
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#Chargers WR Mike Williams, who’s scheduled to be a free agent, on possibly returning to the team: “I would like to. I don’t like changes. … I have lifelong friendships here.”
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Keenan Allen said Justin Herbert was hanging his head in the locker room after the loss. Allen said he shouldn't because he’s been playing lights out. “We just haven’t been able to get the win for him. It’s tough but it’s part of the business. But he gotta keep going.” #Chargers
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Justin Herbert is also very happy about Mike Williams’ new deal #Chargers
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Derwin James on his support for Brandon Staley’s decisions on the field: “Man, we got his back. That’s my coach. We support all his decisions.” #Chargers
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Justin Herbert content #Chargers
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As Keenan Allen likes to say, this is consistency and availability #Chargers
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No first rounder??? Massive get for Chargers. Had to stop driving after seeing Mack trade 😂
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Justin Herbert on Cam Heyward’s punches: "I haven’t really seen it. He’s a tough player. Football is an emotional game. Whatever happened, happened in the game. We’ll shake hands and say, ‘Good game,’ after the game.” #Chargers
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Melvin Gordon said he had a terrible experience playing at the temporary venue for three seasons: "I caught myself trying to pump up the crowd today after I scored. Realized it was all black jerseys. I was like ‘Man, it’s not a home game.’" #Chargers
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Anthony Lynn said Justin Herbert was in the building at 6 a.m. watching film. “He’s a hard worker.” #Chargers
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J.C. Jackson works fast #Chargers
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Chargers left tackle Russell Okung is going to miss playing at the Oakland Coliseum. He'll never forget the odor from the crowd: "You go in there and it smells like straight weed, so there’s no place like it."
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Chargers WR Keenan Allen: “Same thing every year. … We’re beating ourselves.”
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Mike Williams with the biggest smile after signing his new contract. From #Chargers ’ IG 😄
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Keenan Allen was asked about the Chiefs’ busy offseason with departures and additions. “It was brought up today in the locker room. We just looked at their DB group and I’ll just leave it at that.”
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Joey Bosa is tired of missed opportunities: "I’m not asking you to do a cartwheel and then backflip and pick it off between your legs with one arm and then moonwalk into the end zone or some sh*t. If the ball is thrown at you, you gotta make plays.” #Chargers
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J.C. Jackson on defending new Raiders WR Davante Adams: “They better be ready for us.” #Chargers
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Joey Bosa on the lighting delay: “We kind of took it as a good sign for the Bolts.” #Chargers
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Hunter Henry on Herbert: "The kid is a stud. Great player. I just hate for him ... he still hasn’t gotten his first win as a starter, but the kid is playing out of his mind. ... We all need to be better for him. Pick him up because he’s playing really, really good.” #Chargers
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Joey Bosa said his brother Nick Bosa is staying with him during his knee rehab. His parents are also around to help Nick. “It’s nice having them around. They’re keeping the place tighty for me and food constantly running. I can’t complain.” #Chargers
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Justin Herbert is the first Chargers QB to be named to the Pro Bowl within his first two seasons
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Austin Ekeler said Justin Herbert made check calls like a veteran yesterday. He said it reminded him of Philip Rivers #Chargers
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Keenan Allen with the spot-on summary: “Sh*t, it’s been like this since I’ve been here. Pretty much the last eight years we lose a lot of close games. When we do have the lead, we still losing.” #Chargers
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Mike Pouncey said he asked his agent to approach the Chargers about an extension. Was advised that he’ll make more money as a free agent. It didn’t mater because he has a “sh*t ton of money” #Chargers
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Justin Herbert stats & records #Chargers
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The Khalil Mack trade happened on Justin Herbert’s birthday 🥳 #Chargers
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Keenan Allen’s IG story from Justin Herbert’s golf tournament in Oregon 😂🦆🐻
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Mike Williams said being with Justin Herbert was a big part of why he wanted to stay with the #Chargers : “Just to be with a quarterback who’s a franchise quarterback and who’s able to get me the ball, that was huge."
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It was always the Chargers for J.C. Jackson when free agency started: "I was telling my agent we going to L.A. I was telling him from the beginning."
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#Chargers HC Brandon Staley on pending free agent Uchenna Nwosu: ​​"I think he really fits us. And I felt like he was able to express his full talents in our system. Hopefully, we'll be able to continue to work with him."
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#Chargers WR Mike Williams’ early scouting report on the Dallas Cowboys’ defense: "Tampa Bay receivers looked like they was having some fun out there."
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4 years
Just saw this on Reddit. A young Justin Herbert #Chargers
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Can confirm Khalil Mack is being traded to the #Chargers . Brandon Staley will be reunited with Mack
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Lamar Jackson on Justin Herbert: “We don’t want to hype him up too bad this week. But he’s definitely been balling out – balling out of control.” #Chargers
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Caleb Williams: “Good morning, everybody 😁” First question: “Are you afraid to compete?” 😅 #NFLCombine
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This is not easy to say but my time as a Chargers beat reporter has ended. I enjoyed my four years covering the team. Thank you Chargers fans and anyone who supported my work. Created many memories with a playoff run, some rocky seasons, Rivers goodbye and the rise of Herbert
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Brandon Staley: "If Derwin James was just doing two jobs out of five, it would be easier for him and you may see more production from him. But it wouldn't be as good for our team. Him playing five roles for us helps us be the best defense…and that's why he’s amazing.” #Chargers
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Keenan Allen said he expects the crowd to be 50-50 with #Chargers and #Raiders fans at SoFi Stadium Monday night: "They travel good, but we’ve been winning. Obviously, we got 10 (Herbert). I’m pretty sure they’ll be in the building.” #LVvsLAC
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What a glorious picture of Austin Ekeler and Justin Herbert #Chargers #SuperBowl
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Justin Herbert was trying to hide from the giant video board at SoFi when they announced his touchdown record 😂 #Chargers
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Keenan Allen on Justin Herbert’s dart TD pass to him: “That was hot.” #Chargers
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Derwin James, who has one year left on his rookie deal, on his contract situation: "Whenever that takes care of itself, it will take care of itself. My job right now is to help guys like Khalil Mack, JT Woods get up to speed.” #Chargers
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Austin Ekeler said he was surprised to get a run play after the Hail Mary: "I actually was. We needed to throw the ball there just to make sure it’s either a touchdown or an incompletion just to stop the clock.” #Chargers
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So this Bills-Colts playoff game is must-watch for #Chargers fans tomorrow morning. Brian Daboll vs. Matt Eberflus. And Philip Rivers throwing the pigskin. Drop a Rivers gif here like old times
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Mike Williams on building chemistry with Justin Herbert: "I just told him trust me. That’s the main thing I tell him every day. ‘Trust me, bro. It may not look sweet, just throw it up. I’ll go get it.'” #Chargers
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Kyle Van Noy has officially signed with the #Chargers
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Brandon Staley’s first victory as a head coach came on his mother’s birthday. Linda Staley would have been 64 today #Chargers
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Keenan Allen said the one positive from this game was the potential he noticed with Justin Herbert running the offense #Chargers
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Justin Herbert confirms he’s lifting weights 🏋️‍♀️😂😂😂 #Chargers
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#Chargers QB Justin Herbert was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week. He had 317 passing yards, 3 TDs, 1 2-point catch and 1 tackle against Bengals
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From #Chargers press release on new uniforms: "Ultimately, when you have the best uniform in sports, the goal is not to reinvent the wheel with wild new design. You evolve it. You simplify it. You take what people love about it, and you make it even better."
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#Chargers HC Brandon Staley on Justin Herbert: "What you're witnessing is something special."
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#Chargers QB Justin Herbert has reached 8,000 passing yards in 28 career games. Second fastest in NFL history
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Brandon Staley on Justin Herbert: To win a track meet you have to have a superstar quarterback #Chargers
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Steve Young just said on ESPN that Justin Herbert has a beautiful throwing motion and called it the best he’s seen since Andrew Luck #Chargers
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Keenan Allen on why Justin Herbert should be a Pro Bowler: “He’s the motha(bleep) MVP. He’s balling. He going crazy.” … The perfect endorsement 😂 #Chargers
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Brandon Staley: “We're fortunate we have a gangster quarterback.” #Chargers
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Joey Bosa with hope for the future: "We’re so close. We have great players. … I think with Herbie back there, getting Derwin back and maybe drafting some good players we could still be a really, really good team.” #Chargers
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#Chargers CB Michael Davis was raised by a single mother from Mexico. Yesterday, he told her he’s signing a three-year deal that includes $15 million guaranteed: "She cried. She’s very happy because she knows we’ve been through a lot."
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Suited ROY #Chargers
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No context #Chargers
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Chris Harris Jr. on not having Derwin James on the field to defend Travis Kelce: "DJ was in and out the game. He tried to fight for us as much as he could. He just needed rest. You put DJ on Kelce, what do y’all think is going to happen? Different game next time.” #Chargers
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#Chargers have released Bryan Bulaga, per team
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#Chargers HC Brandon Staley said RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) is fine and could have returned to the game
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TE Hunter Henry said he keeps track of what Philip Rivers is doing with the Colts: "Definitely keep up with Phil and happy to see him having some success. … Me and Phil grew pretty close over my four years with him.” #Chargers
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Justin Herbert also nice on the grill #Chargers
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#Chargers with a signature 30-24 victory in Kansas City. How y’all feeling???
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#Chargers GM Tom Telesco said he views Zion Johnson as a right guard right now and wants Matt Feiler at left
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Austin Ekeler kept it simple when asked what’s the offensive identity: “Justin Herbert.” #Chargers
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Austin Ekeler on Justin Herbert: "He had a couple situations where he literally changed the entire play and ended it up making it work. That’s starting to give me some confidence saying that this guy knows what he’s doing.” #Chargers
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Justin Herbert said he plans to keep the hair growing. Huge news #Chargers
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CB Asante Samuel Jr. on his role with the team after the additions of J.C. Jackson and Bryce Callahan: "I’m just going to leave it up to the coaches. Whatever we have to do to win the game, that’s what I’ll do.” #Chargers
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Justin Herbert and Rashawn Slater content #Chargers
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#Chargers fans right now
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Chargers Twitter probably losing its mind with this Jalen Ramsey trade request
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San Diego State punter Matt Araiza said he has spoken with the #Chargers
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Rashawn Slater said a lot of his rookie film made him cringe. He was a starting left tackle at the Pro Bowl. He’s setting the bar high for Year 2 #Chargers
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Justin Herbert was voted #Chargers MVP for 2020 season by @PFWAwriters . Hunter Henry got the Good Guy award for making beat reporters’ jobs easier. Well deserved for both
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LB Drue Tranquill is active and that means the #Chargers ’ entire starting defense is healthy and available versus #Raiders
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Derwin James no longer sporting the walking boot. He walked off the practice field with his teammates #Chargers
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Some of y’all have forgotten what Mike Williams does in the fourth quarter #Chargers
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No one does it better than @AdrianGarciaMqz . Amazing call of Justin Herbert’s TD pass to Mike Williams to send it to OT. Milagro mijo! #Chargers 🔥
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Raiders coach Jon Gruden was asked about Philip Rivers today on a conference call: "If you don’t like Philip Rivers as your quarterback, you got a screw loose if you ask me. I think he’s a great player." #Chargers
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Keenan Allen got paid like he's better than Mike Evans and Tyreek Hill #Chargers
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Joey Bosa said he really got into anime in the past year and a half. He got Emeke Egbule into Attack on Titan. Bosa joked he’s having a watch party for the new season Monday #Chargers
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salute.
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Keenan Allen said he received a text from former OC Ken Whisenhunt to congratulate him on another stellar season #Chargers
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I asked Marshawn Lynch if he wants to play in Las Vegas in 2020: “I don’t think I got in me (to play that long)” I followed with, “you looked good on that 60-yard run.” Lynch: “That’s about all I had left. ... So don’t draft me in fantasy.” @MoneyLynch
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Philip Rivers told @NickHardwick he spoke to John Spanos and they’re planning a #Chargers retirement ceremony after the new league year in March
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HERBIE'S MOMMA! ⚡️💙🙏 ⚡️
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Did y'all listen to the Nick Hardwick podcast? Philip Rivers said he spoke to Spanos and he WILL RETIRE a Charger in mid March...we all kinda knew it but it's AWESOME to hear it!! I miss you my beautiful man and my heart LOVES you forever and EVER!! 💙🤠💙1️⃣7️⃣😍
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#Chargers QB Justin Herbert was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week. He has an AFC-best 30 passing touchdowns this season
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