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"The conversations have been really good ... it's a big part of the process to tie everything in together. Those conversations have been great."

The new Chargers Offensive Coordinator is planning on bringing various styles and featuring a scheme that is based around player skillsets

"It's crazy to think about this is only my second time in the playoffs ... I don't know, I feel like I'm a lot more excited this year.

"I think we have to be able to run the ball this week, kind of establish it early and get these guys kind of on their heels whether we're going to run or pass."

"Since we've gotten here, we've had that type of atmosphere, where you can really trust the people that you're around and bring out the best in one another."

The pair of free-agency additions on defense have helped lead the Chargers turnaround on that side of the ball over the past month

The Chargers Head Coach spent the 2020 season as the Rams defensive coordinator before joining the Bolts

Monday's performance marked just the second time the Chargers allowed zero third-down conversions in a single game in the last 30 years

"Those guys have been playing at a high level these last couple weeks. I've been just trying to be there to help, bring that energy and experience."

"Jamaree has been a real bright spot for our team. He's been one of those guys that we're sure glad we drafted. He's got a lot of the make-up that allows you to have the season that we're having right now."

"They're playing with the right energy. I felt like we've played as hard as we've ever played, since I've been here, on defense."

"Kyle has been an incredibly important asset for us on this football team. He's providing that experience, providing the versatility."

Chargers ate up nearly nine minutes of the clock in fourth-quarter possession that gave Bolts a two-score lead

"That's what we're trying to do ... because that's what needs to happen in order for you to make a run."

Chargers safety was only NFL player to have an interception, a sack and a forced fumble in last month

"I think he has just changed the way our special teams has operated just in terms of the confidence that you have in field position."

The Bolts wide receiver set a career-high in receptions and receiving yards in the 25-24 win over the Cardinals

"The team was very welcoming to me so it's cool to be in here now in a more so full-time role. But everyone has been awesome."

"We know one week won't solve it, but we have to keep challenging those guys ... keep putting them into good positions so that they can go play the run effectively."

Bolts wide receivers went through individual drills Wednesday; Bosa "making progress" in return from Week 3 groin injury

"I've been working, so just glad I can really contribute to the team. I'm healthy now, so just ready to go."

"A lot has happened and a lot more is going to happen. That's what I want our team to be ready for, is that that is going to be a fact in the last part of the season."

"Josh Palmer stepped up. He had to be wide receiver [No. 1] today and had his first career 100-yard receiving game. Proud of that kid."

"It's just finding that right formula. Some of it is better planning, better play-calling, better execution. Everyone just picking it up a little bit."

"Joey Bosa's recovery, he's back in the building and doing well...the progress has been positive and we're excited about that."

"We're going to keep rallying behind those guys ... we know that they're going to keep rising to the occasion, as well."

"I think that this locker room believes in one another. I think that it's been on display through six games so far."

"The roar you get from the crowd and the momentum, it just feels good. The energy feels good, the sideline feels good."

"It makes it so much easier on everyone involved when you run the ball well. It's encouraging, but every week is a new week."

"I think that he has been a real bright spot for our defense. He's been so consistent through five games...he's having an excellent year."

The third-year safety made a key interception that led to a 30-28 Chargers win over the Browns

"They are playing fast. They are playing lights out and that's what you want."

"I feel like I'm getting the work back in, continue to build a role on this team. It's really exciting for me."

Bolts running back scored twice on the ground and once through the air in a 34-24 victory over the Texans

"The other guys are going to have to step up. But, between our running backs, tight ends and receivers, we feel like we have enough."

"I look at it as an opportunity to establish myself, show these coaches they can count on me when things like these happen."

The Chargers right guard has drawn praise for his play thus far, but the rookie said he's only focusing on improving early in his NFL career

"I'm really excited about Asante Samuel, Jr. I feel like he's playing at a high level ... he's playing with a lot of confidence."

"We had a lot of guys rise to the occasion that were backup players today and give us a chance. And I'm proud of the way we competed as a team."

"I feel we built the defense to win games and close out games. Being able to go to KC, we want to come out as a defense and play hard."

Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley also provided updates on cornerback J.C. Jackson and wide receiver Keenan Allen

"He's throwing the ball in places that a lot of people can't get it to. Hitting us in the numbers..."

"I need to be dialed in as long as I can, studying and preparing as best as I can, so that I have any chance on Sunday."

"At the end of the day, we have to be able to go out and play our scheme and be able to make adjustments on the fly."

Chargers open 2022 season against familiar division opponent, but Bolts are only looking ahead to Sunday

"This is a huge opportunity for me, just to be apart of a great team, great organization and get a chance to be a part of something special."

"A guy that's going to add some value to our so we're excited that it looks like it's working out."

"Not much preparation for [the Raiders], more about us, more about getting into our rhythm, our work week rhythm."

The Chargers head coach provided an update on cornerback J.C. Jackson on Wednesday

"Honestly, I truly do believe that everything that I've been through up to this point has been preparing me for this moment."

"With these two guys, we're going to be able to make an accurate decision. We're going to be able to know that that person earned it."

Chargers HC says team had a 'poor' first-half showing, but praised Joshua Palmer & run defense

"It means everything to us. To have these live reps of treating them like a game-like situation, that's where we get our reps."

"I'm humbled and I'm just thankful for it having that type of love around this organization that I have."

"I want to prove to people that I can play. Big chip on my shoulder because we're kind of tired of hearing the noise a little bit."

"I thought that they all got some good work. I felt like they caught the ball well. I felt like they were a factor in the passing game."

"For me, as a competitor, I love it. I like to challenge myself. I like to try to prove myself … I'm just trying to embrace it. I'm not worried, necessarily, about the end right now. I'm just worrying about how I get better."

"I think our offense is one of the better offenses in the league, so it's best-on-best. We have our days, they have their days. I think that's the point of competition, just to keep grinding, keep making each other better."

"We definitely want to be a team that stops the run. We want to be a team that, on the back end, takes the ball away."

"Your quarterback is going to define how you play in and out of the huddle, in and out of personnel groupings, the tempo that you play, the menu that you can activate. The more plays that you can activate, the better."