Rashawn Slater

Yes, the Chargers want to run the ball. But they still need Justin Herbert to play at an MVP level to be a contender.

As Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz take over the Chargers, they have cap space to trim, draft picks to use and needs all over the roster.

Among the many Harbaughisms to come from his introductory news conference: “I’m going to play as long as I can, then coach, then die."

As the page turns, the constants for the Chargers can be counted on one hand.

Justin Herbert helps make the Chargers' job attractive, but there will be a tricky salary-cap situation to navigate.

Coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco have reached the point of no return. They cannot be back next season.

Herbert's broken finger, Linsley's heart issue, Rashawn Slater's ankle injury and Mike Williams' torn ACL are hurting the Chargers.

The latest from Chargers camp, where Rumph has strung together impressive days and the team preps for joint practices with the Saints.

The best path for the Chargers to advance in the playoffs? Move up to the No. 5 seed and a date with either the Titans or Jaguars.

Justin Herbert was brilliant under pressure and the Chargers benefitted from finally having a full complement of receivers.

The loss of Slater to the reserve/COVID-19 list will force the Chargers to lean on their quick passing game against the Chiefs.

Several NFL prospects sat out last college season for various reasons but it doesn't seem to have had a negative effect for some.

Slater continually stymied Washington's Chase Young, who eventually moved and started rushing on the other side of the formation.

The Chargers allowed pressure on just 12.2 percent of Justin Herbert's dropbacks, the lowest figure in the NFL in Week 1.

Also: Thoughts on Nasir Adderley's growth and role in the new defense and how well Justin Herbert has learned Joe Lombardi's scheme.

The Chargers (mistakingly) put the pads on Monday and rookie tackle Rashawn Slater was the star of the show.

Slater's father, former NBA veteran Reggie Slater, tried to steer him toward basketball but Rashawn's passion for football was undeniable.