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John Andersen

John Andersen is a Boston-born, L.A.-based writer and producer. After covering UMass hockey and lacrosse while attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst, John began his sports media career as a producer at WEEI in Boston. After executive producing WEEI's midday show and writing about the NFL for WEEI.com for five years, John left the company and headed west to Los Angeles in search of a new challenge.

Chargers star set to have bounce-back season

Unless last year's injury issue becomes the norm, Allen is likely to prove he's still in the upper echelon of receivers in the NFL.

Pair of Chargers rise in NFL Top 100 Players list

Two more Chargers were revealed to have made the list Tuesday: edge rusher Khalil Mack at No. 38 and quarterback Justin Herbert at No. 32. Mack was not on last year's edition of the list, while Herbert came in at No. 40.

Justin Herbert ranks among top NFL QBs, according to new poll

The results of a recent survey of NFL personnel has landed Herbert among the top tier of NFL quarterbacks, ahead of some big names who are more accomplished.

Chargers' kicker battle hits the field on second day of camp

The top of the depth chart is pretty much set for the Chargers. Aside from some potential shuffling at defensive back and a joust between Joshua Palmer and rookie Quentin Johnston for the No. 3 receiver gig, L.A. doesn't have a whole lot to worry about at the top of the roster. One starting job that is very much up for grabs is the kicker job.

Two Chargers appear in NFL's Top 100 list so far

Chargers rusher Joey Bosa may have missed 12 games in 2022, but his reputation still precedes him among his NFL cohort.

Justin Herbert on contract extension: 'I feel free'

Herbert discussed his new extension as the Chargers head to camp looking to take the next step in 2023.

One position battle that may work against the Chargers

The tight end battle is pivotal for the execution of new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's system.

Justin Herbert, Chargers agree to five-year extension

The evening before the Chargers hit the practice field in Costa Mesa, Calif., to kick off training camp, the team has locked in its star quarterback Justin Herbert to a five-year, $262.5M contract extension, making Herbert the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history, per ESPN.

Why Chargers' battle for RB2 is so crucial

With Austin Ekeler placated enough with his contract situation to report to Chargers camp on Tuesday, the spotlight falls on the battle behind Ekeler for the No. 2 running back job.

The Chargers should sign this defender before training camp

With the majority of L.A.'s starters returning, this edition of camp won't feature many position battles at the top of the depth chart — with defensive back and kicker as the exceptions.

Two X-factor players to watch for the Chargers in 2023

The recent changes from the Chargers open the door for impactful years from a couple of players. Here's one from each side of the ball.

Justin Herbert, Joey Bosa included in Pro Football Focus's 50 best players of 2023 list

This week, Pro Football Focus is slowly rolling out it's "PFF50" list — the 50 best players in the NFL right now. Justin Herbert and Joey Bosa were the two Chargers players expected to be included, and as of Wednesday morning both have appeared on the list.

Three questions about the Chargers as rookies report to camp

The Chargers 2023 rookie class reports on Wednesday. While the top of the roster is mostly filled out, there is wiggle room further down the depth chart where some of these rookies could make an impact.

Chargers' Justin Herbert placed high among NFL personnel's QB rankings

On Monday, ESPN posted NFL insider Jeremy Fowler's QB rankings, which include input from coaches, scouts and executives. To the surprise of no one, the top three QBs were Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes, Cincinnati's Joe Burrow and Buffalo's Josh Allen.

What is the Chargers' strongest position group?

ESPN's Seth Walder and Mike Clay have unveiled their NFL roster rankings, with the Chargers coming in seventh. But did the duo correctly identify the team's strongest unit?

Don't take this Chargers future bet this season

Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston has the ninth-best odds to win Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year. But the path to the award is littered with potholes.

How Joe Burrow could determine Justin Herbert's next contract

The time has come for the 2020 quarterback draft class to be paid, but the timing may be tricky as the players wait to reset the market.

Three reasons Chargers QB Justin Herbert will have an epic season

Coming off a season in which they blew the third-largest lead in NFL playoff history, the the Los Angeles Chargers and their QB, Justin Herbert, nonetheless seem primed for a big 2023.

How Super Bowl-or-bust Bills have failed QB Josh Allen

The Buffalo Bills enter a Super Bowl-or-bust season in 2023. But did they do enough to help their franchise quarterback?