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Harbaugh's Culture, Derwin's Deal & the Next Big Contract

Podcast: Bleav in Chargers
Published: May 28, 2026
Duration seconds: 3235
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Summary

Matt "Money" Smith and Lorenzo Neal open by addressing Justin Herbert's brief OTA absence for Madison Beer's European tour, using it as a showcase for how Jim Harbaugh's player-first culture sets this team apart. Money breaks down what he saw at practice — the O-line being put through Mike McDaniel's wide zone scheme at full speed, a tight end group built for heavy 13 personnel, and Quentin Johnston looking sharp as the clear WR2. The back half focuses on contracts: Derwin James' extension as the highest-paid safety in football gets well-deserved praise, and the duo maps out what a realistic Tuli Tuipulotu deal should look like as the next priority on the Chargers' books.