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Mark McGreal

Mark McGreal is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in The Daily Mail, The College Fix, The Los Angeles Daily News and other local newspapers in Southern California. Originally from San Diego County, Mark received his bachelor's degree from UCLA in 2021. Despite his San Diego roots, he is a die hard Dodgers fan (sorry mom and dad), and he grew up watching the Chargers as well. 

Experts give Chargers 100 percent chance to make playoffs

The Buffalo Bills were the only other AFC team with a 100 percent chance.

ESPN ranks Justin Herbert 11th on top 100 players list

In ESPN's annual ranking of the top 100 NFL players, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert checked in at No. 11.

Why new Chargers RB Sony Michel could affect Austin Ekeler's fantasy value

Recently released running back Michel, whom the Chargers signed Wednesday, will help the team in short-yardage situations.

Why fantasy owners should keep an eye on Chargers tight end Gerald Everett

With great hands and no real backup to speak of for now, Everett looks like an excellent late-round fantasy pick. 

Defiant Chargers coach Brandon Staley: Fourth-down mindset won't change 'one bit'

In a recent interview with NBC Sports’ Peter King, Chargers coach Brandon Staley said his aggressive fourth-down play-calling will not change. Pundits criticized Staley when his fourth-down calls failed last season in Week 15 against the Chiefs and in Week 18 against the Raiders.

Chargers defense, special teams must not betray Justin Herbert

In his NFL QB Betrayal Index, The Athletic’s Mike Sando recently quantified how the Chargers' defense and special teams have let down star quarterback Justin Herbert over his first two seasons.

'Fricking stud': Justin Herbert may be Tier 1 QB, but can he get Chargers to playoffs?

Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow also made Tier in Mike Sando's NFL QB Tiers story for The Athletic.

Why J.C. Jackson's surgery may make Chargers fans nervous

On Wednesday, Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said cornerback J.C. Jackson’s recent ankle surgery addressed discomfort the prized free-agent signee was feeling, not an injury.

A 4-13 record for Chargers? That prediction is ridiculous

Yahoo! Sports’ annual simulation of the season using the Madden NFL game predicted the Chargers would finish 4-13, the team's worst record since 2015.

Analyst ranks Chargers defense fourth-best heading into 2022

While the Chargers almost certainly improved from last year, it’s hard to imagine them making such a huge leap, even with their new additions.