Bleav in Chargers

Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal catch up during the team’s final offseason break before training camp kicks off. Lo shares stories from his time at Andre Reed’s charity golf event and swap memories about LT and Philip Rivers. The guys break down expectations for the Chargers’ wide receiver depth, O-line questions, fullback battles, special teams standouts, and new alternate uniforms. Plus, they look ahead to the Hall of Fame Game, Antonio Gates’ enshrinement, and the big Bolts trip to Brazil. Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal catch up during the team’s final offseason break before training camp kicks off. Lo shares stories from his time at Andre Reed’s charity golf event and swap memories about LT and Philip Rivers. The guys break down expectations for the Chargers’ wide receiver depth, O-line questions, fullback battles, special teams standouts, and new alternate uniforms. Plus, they look ahead to the Hall of Fame Game, Antonio Gates’ enshrinement, and the big Bolts trip to Brazil. 2:!2- Lo with Andre Reed 3:10- Plan to go to Canton 4:00- Stats on Cam Dicker and Specialists 5:49- Big Dates with Training Camp & Uniform Reveal 6:42- Wide recievers for the season - Q is a starter 7:53- Forcing without a #1 and expectations 9:09- Mike Williams  & Trey Harris 11:44- Training Camp Plan and first game in Canton 13:17- Tom Crean on Harbaugh family 16:37- Ben Herbert’s offseason plan 20:23- Phillip Rivers story 21:15- How Money got his nickname 24:15- Online outlook & expectations 27:15- ZIon runblocking 31:49- Ladd player comp to AB 33:01- Adding Caroll to west coast division with former head coaches 35:00 First time head coaches vs previous exp 37:19- Uniform predictions ☕️ To Purchase the MUG : https://shop.bleav.com/product/bleav-in-chargers-mug/ 🎸 https://www.youtube.com/@PrestynSmithMusic

Money and Lo kick things off reminiscing about the legendary 2006 Chargers season, with Lo reflecting on his role as lead blocker for MVP LaDainian Tomlinson. From there, they take live fan questions covering Justin Herbert's fit in the new offense, the battle for QB2, early rookie standouts and Harbaugh’s culture shift throughout the organization. ☕️ To Purchase a mug: https://shop.bleav.com/product/bleav-in-chargers-mug/

Money and Lo are joined by Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer to discuss the buzz around Jim Harbaugh potentially bringing Chargers training camp to Fresno. Mayor Dyer shares how the city is preparing to roll out the red carpet — including facilities, accommodations, and even a famous surf ranch for Money. The episode also touches on standout performances from minicamp, the team’s upgraded depth, and promising rookies like Oronde Gadsden II and Trey Harris. But it’s the Central Valley takeover talk that steals the show.

The Chargers’ O-line is beefed up and ready to bulldoze. Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal react to Rashawn Slater showing up to minicamp in full pads despite his contract situation and dig into Zion Johnson’s potential move to center. Coach Harbaugh’s “Elite Nine” gets some spotlight, featuring names like Herbert, Derwin, Slater, and rookie Joe Alt. The guys also talk up Omarion Hampton’s explosive camp reps, Nick Hardwick’s mentoring, and the possibility of training camp coming to Fresno. Bonus: Harbaugh wants to retire in the Central Valley, and Money’s already calling the mayor.

Omarion Hampton is turning heads at OTAs, and the Chargers might have found their next star in the backfield. Money and Lo break down what makes the rookie running back so special, how the revamped offensive line is built to bulldoze, and why Greg Roman’s system could be the perfect fit for the Chargers. Plus, updates on Zion Johnson’s move to center, Joe Alt’s offseason transformation, and where the wide receiver competition stands. It’s a loaded roster — and the Bolts are thinking big.

Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal break down the key takeaways from Chargers OTAs, with a major focus on Rashawn Slater's contract-related absence—the first of his career. They discuss the strategic nature of player holdouts and how agents help set market value for future deals. Zion Johnson is being tested at center as the team looks to optimize his talent after inconsistent play at guard. Rookie running back Omarion Hampton continues to impress, and undrafted free agent Rocket Sanders is pushing hard for a roster spot. Money and Lo emphasize the importance of a stronger run game and better offensive line play for a playoff push, and also highlight special teams depth issues and praise the defensive coaching staff for their focus on versatility. Lastly, they note that both the early division games and the final stretch of the season will be critical for the Chargers’ postseason hopes.

Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal are BACK together for a brand new episode of Bleav in Chargers and this time they are talking about the leadership that they have seen at Phase Two. Team leaders like Derwin James and Justin Herbert have all shown up at Phase Two  this past week and are showing the new rookies what Chargers football looks like in order to set a good example of what is expected of them. The guys also get into what the team might look like in this upcoming season and hit on the fact that Omarion Hampton has officially signed his rookie deal and joined the team. Start gearing up for an exciting season ahead with us here at Bleav in Chargers! 6:00 -6:40 team participation 6:40 - 7:55 team leaders stepping up in OTAs 8:04 - 11:30 talks about Daiyan Henley stepping up 14:45 - 15:00 discuss players statistics 18:15 - 20:00 Troy Dye Return 24:16 - 29:28 discuss drafting  corners 29:41 Omarion Hampton signing 29:55 -31:59 discuss RB Roster 32:52- 33:30 discuss how rookie camp was different 34:09 - 35:15 discuss Coach Harbaugh 38:15 - 38:40 Discuss Jordan Petaia 41:45 - 43:25 discuss roster competition 44:25 - 51:08 discuss first 3 games/ rest of schedule

On this episode of Bleav in Chargers, hosts Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal are joined by former Charger and Pro Bowler, running back Natrone Means. Now serving as a running backs coach at North Carolina, Coach Means discusses first-round draft pick Omarion Hampton. He takes us through Hampton's journey from high school star to collegiate standout, highlighting his remarkable growth from just 400 yards as a freshman to over 1,600 yards as a senior. Additionally, Coach Means shares his experiences coaching under Bill Belichick 00:01:39 – Omarion Hampton 00:02:06 - Recruitment Insight 00:05:19 - Contact Balance 00:10:56 - Transitioning from College to NFL 00:12:40 – Omarion’s Potential and Future in the NFL 00:19:40 - Scheme Adaptability 00:22:19 – Playing with Drake Maye 00:24:23 - Mechanics of Hand-Offs 00:25:34 - Coaching Journey 00:27:57 - Working with Coach Belichick

In this special post-draft edition of Bleav in Chargers, hosts Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal dive into the aftermath of the 2025 NFL Draft. They break down the Chargers' key selections, including running back from UNC Omarion Hampton, picked at number 22. Hampton brings explosive speed and a game-changing presence to the backfield. They also discuss the addition of Trey Harris, a true X receiver who has the ability to stretch the field, and KeAndre Lambert-Smith, who will add depth to the receiving corps. Additionally, they analyze the Chargers' strategic moves to strengthen both their offensive line and defense, including the drafting of Jamaree Caldwell and Kyle Kennard. 01:10 - Omarion Hampton: The Chargers' First Round Pick 02:20 - Running Back Dynamics 04:50 - Trey Harris: The Chargers' Second Round Pick 08:10 - Keandre Lambert-Smith 11:30 - Gadsden 14:30 - Kyle Kennard: SEC Defensive Player of the Year 16:00 Caldwell's Journey and Background 🎸🎶: Prestyn Smith@Prestynsmithmusic Brought to you by: 💸 Bet Online: betonline.ag

As the NFL Draft looms just a day away, Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal dive deep into the Chargers draft strategy and key positions of interest. Money bangs the drum for standout WR Emeka Egbuka and the two discuss the strong influence of Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan ties, particularly with prospects like Will Johnson, Colston Loveland, and Kenneth Grant.