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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Patrick Mahomes on Justin Herbert: “He throws some passes that I don’t think anyone can throw in this league and that includes myself.” Herbert responds: “I appreciate the kind words … he’s being humble there. But there’s not a throw that he can’t make.”

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2 years

Justin Jefferson entered the league in 2020…

NFL Stats

@NFL_Stats

2 years

Most 100-yard receiving games since 2019… Davante Adams - 20 Cooper Kupp - 19 Stefon Diggs - 14 Justin Jefferson - 14

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

3 years

A very, very, very weird @Vikings tidbit. The Vikings have played the Ravens 7 times in franchise history. In the 3 years they won (’98, ‘09 & ’17), Vikings went to NFC title game. In the 4 years they lost (’01, ’05, ’13 & ’21), Vikings fired their head coach. Beyond bizarre.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

4 years

Vikings players who attended George Floyd’s memorial service today: Alexander Mattison, Adam Thielen, Kyle Rudolph, Mike Hughes, Garrett Bradbury, Aviante Collins, Dakota Dozier, Tajae’ Sharpe, Tyler Conklin, Chad Beebe, Cam Smith & Jake Browning.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

5 years

#Vikings QB @KirkCousins8 hosting kids today at Party City and providing them with Halloween costumes. The kids are from People Serving People, a local homeless shelter.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

5 years

#Vikings offense has racked up 1,440 total yards in past 3 games. What is this, 1998? No, because as far as I can tell, the historic '98 offense never did that. Their best 3-game stretch was 1,349 yards. #SKOL

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Brandon Staley said Justin Herbert told the Chargers defense late: “I got it. Just give me a chance.” Herbo was masterful on the final drive.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

3 years

#Vikings WR ⁦ @JJettas2 ⁩ doing some good in the community today. He donated 100 turkeys to local families so they can have a Thanksgiving meal this week, and is helping hand out food at a Minneapolis food shelter.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

1 year

“I’ve never wanted to be anywhere else. This is where I’ve wanted to be since I was born.” - #Chargers QB Justin Herbert.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

5 years

#Vikings fans ... here's all you need to know going into Sunday Night Football: —If the 49ers win, Minnesota will be at New Orleans. —If the Seahawks win, Minnesota will be at Seattle. —If the 49ers and Seahawks tie, Minnesota will be at San Francisco. #SKOL

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

10 months

Keenan Allen, holding onto the ball he surpassed 10K receiving yards with, shares a moment postgame with #Chargers GM Tom Telesco.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

7 years

. @Vikings RB @dalvincook today in the locker room: “That was just the starting point of something good for this organization ... this team has a high ceiling and it’s going as high as we want it to go." Can't wait for him to be back on the field next season. #SKOL

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

#Chargers QB Justin Herbert completed his 10th career 4th-quarter comeback yesterday, which is tied for the most by any player since the start of the 2020 season. He also recorded his 12th career game-winning drive, the second-most by any QB since 2020.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 months

Derwin James at the podium. He said Jim Harbaugh is the most powerful leader he’s ever been around.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

8 months

Forget the Pro Bowl. Cameron Dicker is an All-Pro. 5/5 on FGs tonight.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

4 years

OK, @JJettas2 ...

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@Eric_Edholm

4 years

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@Eric_L_Smith

4 years

. @KyleRudolph82 has helped organize community event here in Minneapolis today. People donating food, medicine, diapers and basic essentials for people in the area. Danielle Hunter, Chad Beebe, Cam Smith, Dakota Dozier, Aviante Collins among other #Vikings here helping.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

The #Chargers have designated Joey Bosa to return from Injured Reserve. Bosa will practice today.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

#Chargers QB Justin Herbert currently leads the NFL with 1,250 passing yards. He's also thrown for 300-plus yards in seven straight road games, one shy of the all-time NFL record. #BoltUp

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

3 months

Big day for Justin Herbert, who threw 3 red-zone TDs, led a successful 2-minute drill and had this dime of a throw at #Chargers OTAs.

Los Angeles Chargers

@chargers

3 months

no looook

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

3 years

Look, a couple of @Vikings GOATs. @RandyMoss @JJettas2 JJ paying homage by wearing a Moss Pro Bowl jersey.

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@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Justin Herbert joins Dan Marino — who is here tonight — as the only players to throw 90 touchdowns in the first 3 seasons of a career. (h/t Chargers comms)

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

4 years

Was looking through some old photos today and came across the #Vikings QB room from 2017. Another reminder how fast things change in the NFL.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

4 years

Going to throw something out there, and maybe I’m way wrong. But did anyone else think Slye missed this FG try in the 4th? Zimmer said postgame that he thought so. Watching it live, then on replay and then again now … I think he missed it. Could be just me though. Thoughts?

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

4 months

According to @dpbrugler 's Big Board, the #Chargers have drafted a trio of Top-50 players. Joe Alt (No. 5 overall) Ladd McConkey (No. 31) Junior Colson (No. 42) Joe Hortiz 🔥

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@Eric_L_Smith

1 year

#Chargers WRs Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Josh Palmer popped by Quentin Johnstown’s hotel room in SoCal after he was drafted to say hi and welcome him to the Bolts. Brandon Staley said that speaks to the strong brotherhood and culture of the team.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

The #Chargers can clinch a playoff spot in Week 16. The scenario: -Jets lose to Jaguars -Patriots lose to Bengals -Raiders lose to Steelers -Chargers beat Colts Fun times, but still plenty of work to be done for the Bolts.

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@Eric_L_Smith

7 months

"If they came to me and they needed my viewpoint, my perspective, I'd love to offer it." #Chargers QB Justin Herbert is willing to help in any possible way as the Bolts look for a new GM & head coach.

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@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Derwin James on Dustin Hopkins’ game-winning FG: “Florida State. It’s in him, man. That’s Nole-blooded. D-Hop is Florida State, I knew he was going to make it.”

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

5 years

Looks like White jerseys on Purple pants for #Vikings on Saturday in San Francisco. #SKOL #GoGetIt

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@Eric_L_Smith

27 days

Jim Harbaugh is wearing cleats today. Football guy.

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@Eric_L_Smith

4 years

Damn. #Vikings LB Eric Kendricks revealed in this video about his passion for painting that his grandfather recently passed away from COVID-19. Sending good vibes to the Kendricks family tonight.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 months

"If a guy like Khalil, coming off a year with 17 sacks, can take that cut ... that's who I want to be with." Why Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack restructured their contracts to return to the #Chargers this offseason.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

3 years

Lots of Purple on this flight from Minneapolis to Phoenix. Let’s go get a W. #SKOL

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

7 months

👀⚡️

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 months

Justin Herbert threw 5 TDs at #Chargers minicamp practice today. The star on defense was rookie CB Tarheeb Still, who had an INT and two more pass breakups. Bolts wrap up the offseason program tomorrow in Costa Mesa.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Mike Williams asked if he’s playing Sunday night… “Maybe.” - with a big smile/laugh.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

1 year

#Chargers players are amped up today in full pads. Kendricks stops Spiller for TFL on 3rd and 1 … defense is fired up. Herbert hits Williams for 60-yard TD on next play and there’s plenty of yelling from offensive group.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

3 months

Something new at practice today. #Chargers using these tarps in throwing/catching drill. Harbaugh directing traffic in the middle by pointing left or right. QBs don’t know who’s going to pop open.

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@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

"This is just the beginning. This is not our final goal. We expected to be at this point.” - #Chargers HC Brandon Staley on making the playoffs.

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@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Sony Michel is here and wearing No. 20.

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@Eric_L_Smith

2 months

The #Chargers have arrived to a packed house at Camp Pendleton. Jim Harbaugh immediately started signing autographs.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

26 days

Justin Herbert is locked in today. Just completed 8 of 9 passes in a team drill with three completions of 20-plus yards.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Corey Linsley w/ a $$$ quote on the #Chargers synergy right now: “Given the way the defense has stepped up, seeing them go out there … to me, seeing Fehoko go out there and do an excellent job … that gives me all the confidence in the world we’re going to get this thing done."

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Trey Pipkins III, Chris Rumph II and Gerald Everett are all participating in today’s #Chargers practice. Don’t see Khalil Mack, but he also had rest day last Wednesday. Overall though, Bolts appear to be getting healthier. ⚡️

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

1 year

#Chargers GM Tom Telesco just met with reporters in Phoenix. Will have more takeaways tomorrow, but biggest nugget is that Zion Johnson is likely moving to left guard, where he played in college. Salyer going to right guard. Slater, Johnson, Linsley, Salyer & Pipkins ⚡️

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Khalil Mack has been named to his 7th Pro Bowl. And Derwin James, Jr. Is going for the 3rd time. But how Austin Ekeler didn’t make it this year is beyond comprehension.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Kevin O’Connell meets HOF’er Steve Hutchinson. #Vikings #SKOL

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@Eric_L_Smith

3 years

“It’s getting old … it’s getting old just talking about it.” - #Vikings WR Adam Thielen on the state of the team falling short again and being 3-5.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

By the way... Derwin has reached 350 career tackles in his 47th career game, faster than any DB in the last 30 years.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Day 1 in the office. #BoltUp

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Justin Herbert has 101 combined touchdowns in his career, the most ever in a player’s first three seasons. He has thrown a touchdown in 44 career games, the most in NFL history through the first three seasons of a career.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

A #Chargers playoff seeding note: If the Bolts win Sunday, they cannot be the 7th seed in AFC. Leaves them as the 5 or 6. A Bolts win gets them to 10 wins, which is the most 8-win Miami can get to. Chargers, of course, have head-to-head win over Dolphins. #BoltUp

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

4 months

The #Chargers 2024 draft class: 1 - OT Joe Alt 2- WR Ladd McConkey 3 - LB Junior Colson 4 - DL Justin Eboigbe 5 - DB Tarheeb Still 5 - DB Cam Hart 6 - RB Kimani Vidal 7 - WR Brenden Rice 7 - WR Cornelius Johnson That's a haul for Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh in Year 1.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

10 months

#Chargers WR Keenan Allen just reached 10,000 receiving yards. On one of the most amazing catches you'll ever see.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Mike Vrabel is a hell of a coach. One of the best in the league. But his facial expression after Mike Williams' 35-yard catch on the final drive is classic. Not much a defender can do when Herbert is on the move and throws a dart to Big Mike on a contested catch.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

3 years

“This is a statement game for me.” - Justin Jefferson on going up against Jalen Ramsey.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

3 years

D.J. Wonnum, who had a career-high 3 sacks tonight: “I should have had 4 … should have had 5, actually.”

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Joey Bosa just spoke for 10-plus minutes in the locker room. Said he’s dealt with groin issues for years and that his Week 3 injury was culmination of a few years of stuff. Said he didn’t want to return until he felt 100%, which he does now. He did about 15 live reps today.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

1 year

#Chargers ended practice today with a 2-minute drill. Justin Herbert led the offense down to the 4-yard line with under 30 seconds left but Asante Samuel made three great plays to deny a TD. Great day for Zont.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

3 years

LET’S GO! Had a chance to meet Kwesi today, and it’s easy to see why he’s the new #Vikings GM. #SKOL

Minnesota Vikings

@Vikings

3 years

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐫𝐚 Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been hired as the #Vikings General Manager. 📰:

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7 months

"We know it wasn’t good enough this year ... but there are the right guys and the right mindset here. We have to fix little things but I’m really looking forward to what we’re able to do this offseason and getting back to it.” - #Chargers QB Justin Herbert

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@Eric_L_Smith

1 year

Early look at 1st-rounder Quentin Johnston.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

7 years

. @teddyb_h2o singled out #Vikings CB @terencenewman this morning for his support with rehab. What exactly did he do? T-New explains here:

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@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

#Chargers HC Brandon Staley on Drue Tranquill: "He's playing as well as anyone on our defense, if not the best on our defense, right now."

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Soon after the #Chargers lost to the 49ers in Week 10, Brandon Staley gathered Justin Herbert and Derwin James in a nearly-empty locker room. What Staley shared with his star players was perhaps a season-defining moment for the Bolts.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

1 year

#Chargers HC Brandon Staley met w/ beat reporters today in Indy. Some quick notes: -Jamaree Salyer is "going to be a starter for us somewhere." Remains to be seen where. -J.C. Jackson is rehabbing at team facility. "Time will tell but he's working hard."

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

3 years

#Vikings have the best pregame stadium intro/atmosphere in the league … and it’s even more badass at night. #SKOL

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Some personal news… This is my last week with the @Vikings after 6-plus years as the Team Reporter. I’m excited to announce my next move in a few weeks, and I’ll have a goodbye piece coming in a few days, but wanted to say a few things here about my time in Minnesota.

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@Eric_L_Smith

1 year

Quentin Johnston will wear No. 1 with the #Chargers . He wore same number at TCU and half of his HS career. Said it’s a special number that comes with pride wearing it.

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@Eric_L_Smith

1 year

And Justin Herbert responds with a 40-yard TD to Quentin Johnston. This is fun.

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@Eric_L_Smith

1 year

Big day for #Chargers defense. Khalil Mack forces a fumble that Derwin James returns for a score. Then Asante Samuel nearly has a pick in coverage against Mike Williams.

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@Eric_L_Smith

28 days

“Everybody feels the new vibe.” - #Chargers OLB Tuli Tuipulotu, who has arrived for camp.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

21 days

Cameron Dicker just hit 9of 9 FGs in team drill. He’s 20/20 so far in camp.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

11 months

Your current NFL sack leaders 👀

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

6 years

It’s a rainy Monday evening in May and @Vikings All-Pro safety @HarriSmith22 is once again hanging out with @BBBSA of the Twin Cities. He constantly gives his time and energy to the community’s youth. All while being the best safety in the NFL.

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@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Day 1 of the 2022 #Vikings offseason program. Let’s get it. #SKOL

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@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

The #Chargers are in line to use their 6th different starting offensive line combo in Week 13. LT - Salyer LG - Feiler C - Clapp RG - Johnson RT - Sarell

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@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

#Chargers OC Joe Lombardi said he was probably a little cautious early on Sunday with so many unknowns with Herbert’s injury. Says he should have been more willing to push the pace, and said that won’t be a problem going forward.

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@Eric_L_Smith

1 year

Good insight from #Chargers rookie OLB Tuli Tuipulotu, who said Joey Bosa & Khalil Mack are coaching him up during preseason games. “Every time I run off the field, they are like, ‘You have to do this or do this.’ Even on that pressure, I came to the sideline and Joey said I

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@Eric_L_Smith

3 years

You love to see it.

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@Eric_L_Smith

1 year

Justin Herbert is slinging it on Day 1. Explosive pass plays to Mike Williams, Keenan Allen and Derius Davis … and a 50-yard touchdown to John Hightower.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

#Chargers OLB Joey Bosa is back in the building and “doing well,” per HC Brandon Staley. He’s week to week.

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@Eric_L_Smith

11 months

Kudos to the #Chargers O-line. According to @PFF , the Vikings blitzed Justin Herbert on 40 of his 47 pass attempts Sunday (85.1 percent!!) Zion Johnson's pass-blocking grade of 88.7 led team & ranks 1st among guards in Week 3. Rashawn Slater (85.5 pass-blocking grade) was 4th

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@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Rashawn Slater is practicing today for the #Chargers . Great to see No. 70 back out on the field. I don’t see Mike Williams out here.

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@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

#Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell arrived at the team facility around 5:30 a.m. on Monday, eager to get his first offseason program off and running. His players soon followed, bringing an excitement and energy to the building on Day 1. #SKOL

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@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Keenan Allen on the defense on Day 2: “They kicked our a** today.”

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@Eric_L_Smith

16 days

Another takeaway for #Chargers defense, this one in the red zone. Derwin James with the deflection as Asante Samuel gets the INT in the end zone. Bosa then “sacks” Stafford on next play.

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@Eric_L_Smith

11 months

A very fired up #Chargers sideline after Herbert and Palmer put the game on ice.

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@Eric_L_Smith

1 year

#Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker just hit all 8 field goals in a live team period with a long of 52. By my count, he’s 22 of 24 on FGs in camp. Dustin Hopkins did not kick today.

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@Eric_L_Smith

1 year

Justin Herbert is indeed throwing in 7-on-7 drills today. And he just threw a 50-yard TD to Pokey Wilson.

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@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

A 🐻 sighting.

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2 months

Bolt Up! ⚡️ @lukecombs @chargers

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21 days

LT is addressing the team before practice.

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@Eric_L_Smith

3 years

PICK SIX for DJ Wonnum!

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@Eric_L_Smith

3 years

#Vikings LB Eric Kendricks is practicing today. Barr, Griffen and Hand are not. Final injury report comes out later this morning.

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@Eric_L_Smith

2 years

Jamaree Salyer on playing LT: “Pretty comfortable. Obviously I didn’t take a lot of reps there in training camp and up to this point, but it kind of feels like going back home to me. Doing the walk throughs, kind of getting in the swing of things." He played LT at Georgia.

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

6 years

This reaction by @stefondiggs said it all. Now The Minneapolis Miracle sideline cam video — which captured the greatest play in @Vikings history — is up for a Webby Award. Vote here for the @thewebbyawards : #SKOL

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Eric Smith

@Eric_L_Smith

4 years

Zim with the fist pump. 👊🏼

Nick Olson

@NickOlsonNFL

4 years

Cameron Dantzler runs this route for DJ Chark on third and long like an uncanny carbon copy

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Also of note; #Vikings CB Patrick Peterson is running on the side. The veteran is on IR with a hamstring injury, and is eligible to return next week against the Packers.

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Justin Herbert just led the #Chargers offense on a game-winning TD drive in 2-minute drill. Hit Williams and Allen for key plays before capping off drive with 30-yard TD to Palmer. Push-ups for the defense this time. (Offense had to do them Wednesday).

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