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 abou...

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 togethe...

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 pla...

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...

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...

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 matchu...

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 conver...

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...

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...

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 b...

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, emphas...

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 colle...

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 t...

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 standi...

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 o...

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 t...

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 quic...

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 re...

Matt "Money" Smith recaps the Chargers' win over the Titans, highlighting the significant loss of Joe Alt for the season due to ankle surgery, which further exacerbates the team's offensive line issues following Rashawn Slater's earlier injury. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00:34: Discussion on the Chargers' playoff chances and their dominant win against Minnesota 0:01:16:  Analysis of the Titans' struggles and the Chargers' injury concerns, particularly regarding Derwin. 0:03:10:  Debate on whether to rest key players like Derwin for the Titans game to prepare for the Steelers. 0:07:24:  Further discussion on Chargers' injuries, defensive line depth, and recent ro...

Straight from the booth Matt “Money” Smith is joined by Lorenzo Neal dive into the Chargers’ dominant 37-10 victory over the Vikings. They celebrate the team’s strong performance on both sides of the ball, highlighting the impact of left tackle Joe Alt’s and praising the offensive line for establishing dominance in the trenches. They break down standout plays from Kimani Vidal, who notched over 10...

Matt " Money" Smith recaps the 38-24 loss to the Colts. 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, Matt ‘Money’ Smith and Lorenzo Neal discuss the Chargers’ gutsy win against Miami, emphasizing how crucial it was for the team’s playoff hopes and standing in the AFC West. They dive into the performance of Justin Herbert, comparing one of his resilient game-changing plays to “Big Ben-esque.” The conversation turns to the challenges facing the Chargers,...