Bleav in Chargers

Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal react to the Seahawks’ Super Bowl win and use it as a blueprint for the Chargers’ future. The biggest takeaway: games are still won in the trenches, and protecting the quarterback is everything. The guys detail the pounding Justin Herbert has taken over the past three seasons and argue the Chargers must prioritize rebuilding the interior offensive line and investing fully in their franchise QB. T...

Daniel Popper joins Matt “Money” Smith to break down the Chargers’ coordinator hires, what Chris O’Leary brings defensively, how Mike McDaniel can elevate Justin Herbert, and the biggest roster questions heading into free agency and the draft.

0:00 – Welcome + Daniel Popper Joins the Show
2:10 – Chargers Hire Chris O’Leary as DC
5:00 – O’Leary’s Jesse Minter Roots
8:40 – Defensive Scheme Continuity Explained
12:30 – How Derwin Jame...

Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal break down the  Mike McDaniel hire on offense and what it means for the Chargers. They discuss McDaniel’s relationship with Jim Harbaugh, why Harbaugh is empowering him, and how their collaboration could shape the team’s identity. Plus: what the offense and personnel could look like, the biggest changes to expect, and how quickly this could translate on Sundays.

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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.

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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...

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 H...

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 approac...

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.

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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 ...

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 o...

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.

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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 div...

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.

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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 securi...

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.

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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 offensi...

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 a...

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 come...