The article highlights the success of head coach Jim Harbaugh in developing quarterbacks throughout his career, noting his knack for getting the best out of them. It focuses on Harbaugh's first year with the Chargers, where he has led the team to an 8-6 record and has quarterback Justin Herbert playing at a high level. The article also emphasizes the importance of the upcoming game against the Broncos for the Chargers' playoff hopes.
From helping Alex Smith pull off a 180° turn in his career to developing J.J. McCarthy into a national champion, the khaki-wearing, shoulder pad-slapping head coach has quite the knack for getting the most out of his signal callers.
"I like guys who like football," he explained. "Guys who like football like me back, and then I like them back, and then we roll."In his first year as the Chargers' head coach, Harbaugh has LA at 8-6 and has quarterback Justin Herbert playing some solid football. Through 14 games, the fifth-year pro has thrown for 16 touchdowns with just two interceptions—and has his team in prime position to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2022.
What'll help said playoff push? A win over the 9-5 Broncos on Thursday night. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. EST from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.Mike Kadlick is a breaking/trending news writer at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI, he covered the New England Patriots for WEEI sports radio in Boston and continues to do so for CLNS Media. He graduated from Boston University with his Master's in 2021. Mike is also an avid runner and a proud lover of all things pizza.
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