Bleav in Chargers

While it’s not official, rumors are swirling that Mike McDaniel could join the Chargers as offensive coordinator. Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal break down what that would look like, and Lorenzo shares what he knows about McDaniel from his time on Kyle Shanahan’s staff. Plus: what the new staff could look like. 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 welcomes guest Bucky Brooks to break down the Chargers’ biggest offseason takeaway: urgency without panic. With the AFC feeling wide open and unpredictable, they agree this isn’t a blow-it-up moment, but the Patriots’ loss was a gut punch that has to spark real changes in how the Chargers win week to week. They outline a practical path on offense, stress keeping the band together on defense, and run through their short list of offensive coordinator candidates. 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 wrapped up the Chargers’ season, diving into a detailed reflection on the team’s performance and future.  He highlighted key moments against the Patriots, strong defensive performances, and praised several players expected to be essential in the off-season, noting contract situations and hopes for retaining talent. He dissected the struggles, particularly in the run game and playcalling, and talked about Justin Herbert's challenges under constant pressure, noting both the physical toll and missed opportunities. 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 with Matt”Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal, they are joined by NBC Sports Devin McCourty to preview the wildcard game in Foxboro. The conversation dives into what makes this Patriots team tick, especially their disciplined, unpredictable “spin the dial” defense that keeps opponents guessing. Devin McCourty explains how New England’s offense spreads the ball around and why the coaching approach under Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels is keeping them focused and ready for the moment. They agree that this matchup could hinge on the run game, with whoever controls the ground likely having the edge, but that big moments from quarterbacks could define the result. 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 game for the Chargers, Matt “Money” Smith shares his immediate thoughts on the team’s recent performance and what’s ahead. He praises the defensive effort despite several key starters being out, emphasizing that most of the Broncos’ points came off turnovers—not sustained offensive drives. Money stays optimistic about the Chargers’ playoff path, pointing to how wide-open the AFC still. 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’ regular game vs the Broncos and look ahead to the playoffs. They recap the loss to the Texans, highlighting costly special teams mistakes and missed offensive opportunities. They advocate for resting starters like Justin Herbert and Khalil Mack in the upcoming Broncos game to ensure health for the postseason. They discuss playoff matchups, preferring to face New England because of its less intimidating defensive front, and note that the AFC is wide open, with no dominant team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After calling Chargers vs. Texans, Matt “Money” Smith breaks down the loss, highlighting the self-inflicted mistakes that proved costly and what it all means for the Chargers’ playoff path 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 Nealbreak down the Chargers’ big win over the Cowboys, and dive deep into the implications of the upcoming matchup against the Houston Texans. They talk about Coach Jim Harbaugh bringing back-to-back 11+ win seasons to the franchise, playoff positioning, and the strengths of the team’s run game, especially the emergence of Omarion Hampton. The conversation covers strategies for both offense and defense, with emphasis on protecting Justin Herbert, winning the turnover battle, and the defense’s emergence as a force. 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 game and flying home from Dallas, Matt “Money” Smith recaps a statement win for the Chargers. With the victory, LA now controls its destiny in the AFC West. Money breaks down how Justin Herbert stayed clean all night, wasn’t sacked once, and delivered a 300-yard performance, plus what this indicates about where the team is headed as the playoff push ramps up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The episode kicks off with Matt Money Smith and Lorenzo Neal discussing the Chargers’ impressive win over the Chiefs, highlighting how the team’s defense dominated and essentially ended Kansas City’s playoff hopes. They praise the Chargers’ physical style of play, especially on defense, and note the impact of players like Khalil Mack and Derwin James, as well as the improved defensive scheme under coordinator Jesse Minter. They dive into the offense’s performance, recognizing the run game’s physicality but also expressing concerns about its inability to turn red-zone trips into touchdowns consistently. Looking ahead, they preview the upcoming game against the Cowboys and discuss playoff scenarios, emphasizing that if the Chargers’ offense can hit 24 points, the defense is good enough to make the team a real contender. 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 game, Matt “Money” Smith hops on for a postgame reaction to the Chargers’ win over the Chiefs, eliminating Kansas City from playoff contention and handing Patrick Mahomes his third straight loss for the first time since his Texas Tech days. Money breaks down how the Chargers overcame adversity, how the defense rose with clutch plays, and what this win says about the culture and belief inside the locker room. 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 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.

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 Support How Dan played after personal loss, team rallying around him, football family culture. 00:40:04 — Chargers OL Outlook vs. Steelers D-Line Speculation about OL configuration, upcoming matchup challenges, potential solutions. 00:42:46 — Steelers Defense Analysis & QB Matchups Steelers recent defensive struggles, Herbert vs. recent opposing QBs, offensive advantage possibilities. 00:45:31 — Closing Thoughts: Path Forward Keys to winning, keeping pace in AFC, enthusiasm for Chargers’ playoff push, fan engagement and support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.