Bleav in Chargers

In this episode, Matt ‘Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal break down a critical Chargers win over the Eagles, focusing on the team’s defensive dominance and the struggles of the offensive line. They praise the defense for playing lights out and discuss how the offense, led by a tough performance from Justin Herbert. Looking ahead, they preview the upcoming matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, emphasizing the importance of ball security and a strong running game, especially given the Chiefs’ current struggles and the Chargers' chance to secure a playoff spot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After calling the overtime Monday Night Football thriller, Matt “Money” Smith jumps on to recap the game. Nearly losing his voice from the excitement, Money breaks down the key moments from Cam Hart’s tip to Tony Jefferson’s interception and what Justin Herbert pulled off while playing with a broken hand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode of Bleav in Chargers, Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal discuss the team's gritty victory against the Raiders. The conversation focuses on defensive strategies, particularly the increased use of man coverage, blitzes, and effective run-stopping tactics that proved successful against the Raiders. They also emphasize the impressive performance of Kimani Vidal and comment on the stability of the current offensive line. Finally, they look ahead to Monday Night Football against the Eagles, discussing expectations regarding Justin Herbert's injured hand and what more snaps from Trey Lance could mean for the team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt “ Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal dive into the Chargers' status coming out of their bye week, heading into Thanksgiving, and preview their upcoming matchup against the Raiders. They discuss the challenging AFC landscape, noting there’s no truly dominant team. They emphasize the Raiders game as a must-win for the Chargers and evaluate the team's playoff prospects and the current division standings, making sense of the schedule and the crucial games ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of Bleav in Chargers, Lorenzo Neal and Matt "Money" Smith dive into the team's recent tough loss, reflecting on what went wrong and identifying areas for improvement. They discuss the lack of energy and execution from every position group on the field, with a particular focus on the struggles of both the offensive and defensive lines. They emphasize the importance of the upcoming bye week, which comes at a crucial time before facing the Raiders, allowing the team to regain momentum for a playoff push. Be sure to join Money and Lo next week at 8:30 PM PT for a live show ahead of the Raiders game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Money Smith recaps Chargers’ tough loss in Jacksonville, calling it probably their worst game since moving to LA in 2017. He discusses how the team looked flat and tired, perhaps due to a grueling schedule including long travel, early starts, and a late bye week. Offensively and defensively, the Chargers struggled across the board, with Justin Herbert having one of his roughest outings, and the defense unable to stop the run. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Matt’ Money Smith’ and Lorenzo Neal break down the Chargers’ impressive third straight win, which came against the Steelers in primetime. The conversation highlights the Chargers' dominant defensive performance, led by Khalil Mack and a revitalized unit that has allowed very few points over the last few games. They discuss the offensive adjustments, including Justin Herbert’s quick passes to offset challenges on the offensive line and running back Kimani Vidal’s strong outing as the lead back. Looking ahead, they preview the Chargers’ upcoming matchup against the Jaguars, emphasizing the importance of turnovers, special teams play, and continuing to play complementary football. Checkout Prestyn Smith's song here: https://open.spotify.com/album/23M0uC3XRMvIPZ3ymHsdOL?si=ctIcQNsSQU2OwtL5FsUFFA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt " Money" Smith recaps the win over the Steelers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt " Money" Smith recaps the win over the Steelers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Bleav in Chargers, Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal break down the current state of the team after losing key offensive tackles for the season. They dive into the fallout from losing Joe Alt, analyze the moves GM Joe Hortiz made at the trade deadline including the addition of Trevor Penning and discuss how these changes impact Justin Herbert’s playing style. Money details the challenge of replacing Pro Bowl-level talent along the offensive line, while the duo also highlight the resilience of the Chargers’ defense, which has shown major improvement behind a rejuvenated pass rush. They close by previewing the upcoming matchup against the Steelers and what fans can expect on both sides of the ball. 00:00:45 — Chargers’ Win Streak & FanDuel Odds Chargers on a two-game win streak, current playoff odds, and previewing the upcoming game against the Steelers. 00:01:31 — Injury Impact: Offensive Tackles Discussion around losing two Pro Bowl tackles and how it’s affecting the team's approach. 00:02:09 — Herbert’s Play Style – Adaptation & Mobility How Justin Herbert will have to adjust his play given the offensive line situation, focusing on using his legs more. 00:04:43 — Defense: Improvement & Key Performers Recent defensive resurgence, highlighting individual pass rush stats and run defense improvement. 00:07:17 — Steelers & League-Wide Team Mentality Steelers’ turnaround, defense, and comparisons to other AFC teams’ locker room dynamics. 00:08:14 — Steelers’ Defensive Line Strengths Breakdown of the Pittsburgh defensive front and how Chargers OL match up; Trevor Penning trade preview. 00:11:11 — Trevor Penning Trade Analysis The rarity of trading starting offensive linemen, how Penning fits in, Saints reasoning behind the move. 00:12:59 — AFC West Landscape & Chargers’ Resilience How the division looks, Chargers overcoming injuries, Penning’s potential role, importance of plugging OL gaps. 00:15:07 — Penning’s Motivation & Locker Room Impact How new players try to prove themselves, motivational factors, and team culture. 00:16:17 — Detailed OL Performance & Becton’s Availability Foster Sorrell’s struggles, Becton’s health updates, and importance of pushing through injuries. 00:17:17 — OL Expectations & Veteran Critiques Player accountability, front office perspectives, finding ways for Becton to contribute. 00:18:36 — Becton’s Talent & Availability Issues When healthy, Becton’s elite ability, importance of having him on the field. 00:20:55 — Protecting Herbert & Offensive Line Importance The necessity of keeping Herbert upright and how a healthy OL changes the team’s competitive level. 00:22:20 — Run Blocking, OL Gaps, & Draft Strategy How run game and OL depth determines offensive success, thoughts on trading for a running back vs. drafting OL. 00:24:49 — Day Two Picks & Building Through Draft Emphasis on using second and third-round picks for OL, defensive edge depth looks good. 00:25:27 — Offensive Line The Key to Contention Addressing OL in upcoming drafts and current schematic adjustments for protection. 00:27:19 — Looking Forward & Midseason Adjustments Not giving up on the season, keeping enough weapons to compete, using draft capital wisely. 00:29:35 — Complimentary Football: Defense, Special Teams Chargers can win with strong defense and special teams; importance of keeping scores low. 00:31:02 — Special Teams Breakdown & Roster Moves Ja Taylor trade, speculation on roster management, and need for strong gunners. 00:32:26 — Numbers Game: Creating Roster Space How injuries forced roster moves, importance of draft picks, and impact on fan support. 00:33:47 — Fan Attendance & Chargers’ Support Challenges with home crowd noise vs. Steelers fans, importance of local support at Sofi Stadium. 00:37:33 — Trey Harris Story & Player Versatility Highlighting Trey Harris’ journey, athletic background, growing impact in receiver rotation. 00:39:33 — Dan’s Resilience & Team...

Matt Money Smith recaps the win over the Titans and the loss of Joe Alt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00:34: Discussion on the Chargers' playoff chances and their dominant win against Minnesota 0:01:16: Analysis of the Titans' struggles and the Chargers' injury concerns, particularly regarding Derwin. 0:03:10: Debate on whether to rest key players like Derwin for the Titans game to prepare for the Steelers. 0:07:24: Further discussion on Chargers' injuries, defensive line depth, and recent roster moves. 0:09:19: Continued analysis of the Titans' poor performance and strategy for the Chargers to secure a solid win. 0:12:56: Praise for Joe Alt's performance on the offensive line and concerns about the interior offensive line. 0:16:00: Discussion about the Chargers' offensive line injuries, especially Becton, and the need for consistency. 0:19:19: Speculation about potential trade deadline moves for the Chargers, focusing on acquiring an experienced offensive lineman or a running back. 0:26:00: Recap of the Chargers vs. Titans game expectations, including resting players and trade deadline considerations, and a lighthearted discussion about Nashville. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Straight from the booth Matt “Money” Smith is joined by Lorenzo Neal dive into the Chargers’ dominant 37-10 victory over the Vikings. They celebrate the team’s strong performance on both sides of the ball, highlighting the impact of left tackle Joe Alt’s and praising the offensive line for establishing dominance in the trenches. They break down standout plays from Kimani Vidal, who notched over 100 rushing yards and his first NFL rushing touchdown, and tight end Orande Gadsden, who continues to make a mark as a reliable receiving threat. 00:01:23 – Chargers dominate both sides of the ball 00:02:24 – Joe Alt’s impact on the offensive line 00:04:13 –Fisk’s blocking and run support 00:05:07 – Offensive energy, Herbert’s running 00:06:06 – Kimani Vidal’s growth as a running back 00:09:08 – Chargers’ defense and run stopping 00:10:13 – Herbert’s QB sneak and false start 00:12:18 – Trey Harris’s first TD 00:12:53 – Gadsden’s impact as rookie tight end 00:13:46 – Gadsden’s route running and versatility 00:14:36 – Balanced offensive performance 00:17:24 – Defensive turnaround: shutting down the run 00:19:18 – Harbaugh’s coaching style and defensive ownership 00:22:18 – Film review & accountability in team meetings 00:27:10 – Injury notes 00:28:32 – Uniform talk: navy vs. powder blue 00:33:39 – Secondary’s strong performance vs. Vikings 00:34:35 – Lucky bounces and key defensive plays 00:35:56 – Kimani Vidal: run game and trade questions 00:36:28 – Importance of running by committee 00:38:22 – Chargers have a true game-changing tight end 00:40:30 – Vidal’s journey from practice squad 00:41:27 – Sticking with the run game 00:43:19 – Quentin Johnston’s limited targets 00:44:13 – McConkey’s performance and the dropped pass 00:45:22 – Chargers’ blocking and physical tone 00:46:42 – Impact of turnovers and momentum shifts 00:49:02 – Not easy for backs to juke: McConkey comparison Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt " Money" Smith recaps the 38-24 loss to the Colts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of Bleav in Chargers, Matt ‘Money’ Smith and Lorenzo Neal discuss the Chargers’ gutsy win against Miami, emphasizing how crucial it was for the team’s playoff hopes and standing in the AFC West. They dive into the performance of Justin Herbert, comparing one of his resilient game-changing plays to “Big Ben-esque.” The conversation turns to the challenges facing the Chargers, including injuries that have forced them to use backup tackles, and ongoing issues with run defense and missed tackles. Lorenzo and Money preview the game against the Colts, emphasizing the need to shut down Jonathan Taylor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After flying cross-country, Matt 'Money' Smith recaps the win over the Dolphins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:01:07 – Taking the Good with the Bad 00:01:56 – Upcoming Schedule and Players Returning 00:04:28 – Setting the Betting Scene & Matchup Preview 00:05:42 – Offensive Line Inconsistency & Key Concerns 00:07:16 – Procedural Penalties and Missed Opportunities 00:07:40 – Special Teams Analysis & Game-Changing Moments 00:09:03 – Defensive Struggles & Trade Rationale 00:12:30 – Mental Mistakes & Need for Clean Football 00:14:22 – Quality of Opponents & Missed Chances 00:16:56 – Trade Deadline Discussion & Roster Moves 00:21:03 – Baltimore’s Moves, Running Back Solutions 00:25:51 – Trade Targets & Possibilities 00:28:09 – Exploring OL Trade Options 00:30:17 – Protecting Herbert & Sponsor Message 00:32:25 – Miami Dolphins O-Line Scouting 00:35:16 – Trench Warfare: Where the Game Will Be Decided 00:36:09 – Injury Updates & OL Adjustments 00:38:49 – Player Motivation & Team Message 00:40:08 – Wrapping Up: Simplicity and Execution 00:41:59 – Final Thoughts & Keys for a Win Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt 'Money' Smith recaps the loss to the Washington Commanders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Legendary fullback Lorenzo Neal joins Anthony Armstrong and Scott Jackson to share his thoughts on the Chargers vs Commanders matchup, his thoughts on Jayden Daniels, and his memories of the great London Fletcher. 1:19 Lorenzo on the Chargers start to the season 4:50 Chargers Offense vs Commanders Defense 8:40 Derwin James' impact on ballgames 9:46 Lorenzo on Jayden Daniels 11:48 Chargers plan for Daniels 14:06 Quentin Johnson's development as a WR 15:30 Impactful Tuli Tuipulotu 17:30 Flowers for Lorenzo's Hall of Fame Nomination 17:50 Memories of London Fletcher 19:05 How many reps can you hit 225 on Bench? 20:20 Any concern protecting the QB? 21:30 Keys to a Victory Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Bleav in Chargers, Matt 'Money' Smith and Lorenzo Neal break down the Chargers’ disappointing loss to the New York Giants, pointing out sloppy play, excessive penalties, and ongoing issues with the offensive line as key factors. Looking ahead to the game against the Washington Commanders, they highlight the need for adjustments, emphasizing a bigger commitment to the run game and also stressing the importance of containing mobile quarterbacks, a recurring issue for the defense. [00:01:15] - Post-Game Reflection and Setup Issues the difficult setup for the Chargers against the Giants, focusing on game timing and the physical hangover from the prior week. [00:03:14] - Chargers’ Sloppy Play and Early Game Struggles Matt reviews the team’s penalties, special teams miscues, and execution errors, analyzing why they looked flat in a 10am game. [00:07:47] - Backup Linemen and O-Line Struggles the impact of offensive line injuries, backup performance, and the need for front office moves to bolster protection. [00:09:31] - Difficulty Acquiring Offensive Linemen & Running Game Emphasis Matt explains the scarcity of available linemen and stresses the importance of running the ball to protect Herbert. [00:11:29] - Defensive Adjustments & Run Blocking Both discuss the run game, the need for more 12 personnel, and the importance of wear on defense and giving Herbert protection via the ground game. [00:14:26] - Tight End Usage and Lack of Depth disappointing output from tight ends blocking/running, and the team's signings due to injuries. [00:16:29] - Mandatory Knee Braces for O-Line Lorenzo brings up the idea of making knee braces mandatory for linemen given injury trends. [00:17:31] - Specific O-Line Injuries and Protection Stats Matt details who is out, who is banged up, and how the Chargers’ O-line metrics look in terms of pressure and performance. [00:20:09] - Effects of Persistent Pressure on Herbert quarterback success when pressured on half his throws, and discuss potential scheme adjustments. [00:22:15] - Issues with Drops and Missed Opportunities key drop by Ladd, a lack of quick passing game, and the need to support Herbert with easier completions. [00:24:24] - Fullback and Tight End Blocking Mechanisms Lorenzo discusses specifics about backfield blocking, balance, and how better formations could improve run game efficiency. [00:27:04] - State of the Chargers (3–1) and Upcoming Schedule Outlook upcoming matchups, the importance of banking wins early due to schedule, and injury context. [00:31:11] - Previewing Washington Commanders; Defensive Front Challenges the Commanders’ D-line and review recent Commanders game plans that could challenge the Chargers' O-line. [00:32:52] - Homecoming & O-Line Redemption Opportunity Lorenzo emphasizes home-field energy, pride, and what he wants to see from the O-line after last week’s embarrassment. [00:35:31] - Defense Must Contain Mobile Quarterbacks the defense’s recurring struggles against mobile QBs and what needs to change vs. Washington. [00:36:36] - Mental & Physical Approach After Underestimating Giants Lorenzo describes the dangers of underestimating the opponent and why mindset must shift for the offense and O-line. [00:39:08] - Giants Game Recap by the Numbers Statistical breakdown: yards per play, time of possession, rushing first downs, third down conversions—all highlighting why the Chargers lost. [00:43:02] - Running Back Depth and Usage Concerns Matt critiques the lack of RB utilization, demands change in personnel rotation to keep the run game effective. [00:44:00] - Establishing the Run via Quick Passes and RBs in Space Lorenzo adds how using the RB in the pass game can function as a run game extension. [00:44:28] - Chargers Upcoming Challenge: Must Score Points the Commanders’ offensive output, says the Chargers need to at least hit 24 points to stay in games. [00:45:25] - Defensive Front Preferences and Rotational...