Chargers Coach Sparks Controversy with Pre-Week 14 Remarks on Eagles

The Los Angeles Chargers limp into Monday Evening Soccer in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles desperately needing a win to remain alive within the playoff race.

Whereas doing so, they may hope for the very best from quarterback Justin Herbert whereas he makes an attempt to start out only one week faraway from surgical procedure on his non-throwing hand after struggling a fracture.

No straightforward job, to say the least, however the Chargers believe within the gamers round Herbert.

Simply ask offensive coordinator Greg Roman, who threw out a bizarre remark or two earlier than the sport that may curiosity the Eagles.

Chargers’ Greg Roman feedback on Eagles

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey — Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Pictures

Requested concerning the problem sure Eagles defenders current, Roman had a number of fascinating ideas about defensive again Cooper DeJean.

Tops amongst these? A funny-sounding clip about how a lot he likes Chargers wideout Ladd McConkey.

“I used to be born at evening, however not final evening. Vic’s going to have other ways to leverage protection to the place it isn’t one-on-one always,” Roman stated, in keeping with ESPN’s Kris Rhim. “However so far as the matchup, I like Ladd in opposition to anyone.”

Nothing too horrible from Roman, however Eagles followers would possibly discover it fairly fascinating that Roman is completely satisfied to publicly say his man will get the very best of a breakout star like DeJean.

Chargers followers? Most likely just a bit confused. Roman’s recreation plans have been just a little all over this 12 months, which incorporates issues like McConkey getting only one goal in a Week 4 loss to the 2-11 New York Giants. Or simply 4 targets in a Week 11 loss to Jacksonville.

If nothing else, maybe Roman going public like this can be a signal McConkey will get a heavy workload, no matter whether or not the Eagles comprehend it’s coming. Thus far, he has 58 catches for 683 yards and 5 scores this season over the course of 12 video games.

That’s key: McConkey can create separation shortly after the snap, which the Chargers will desperately want with Herbert (or Trey Lance) making an attempt to play by an damage whereas remaining wholesome.

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