Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh reveals surprise favorite on roster

The Los Angeles Chargers and their fan base are still getting acclimated to new head coach Jim Harbaugh. The former head coach of the San Francisco 49ers didn’t need guidance to learn how to succeed in the NFL; he already did

One thing that has always described Harbaugh as a coach is that he is a player’s coach. It’s no surprise since Harbaugh played in the league once. So it’s easy for Harbaugh to spot a player who loves the game as much as he does.

On Wednesday, Harbaugh got to show some love to a Chargers player who might surprise people. When discussing his favorite players on the team, Harbaugh had to bring up left guard Zion Johnson. Harbaugh mentioned that the fourth-year player is playing well beyond his four years in the league.

“Up-and-coming player on the team. He’s playing like he’s been playing for five or six years,” Harbaugh said. “Love him to death.”

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Playing guard in the NFL is one of those positions that is considered thankless. When things are going well, that means a guard is doing their job and they’re not getting the praise they deserve. When things go wrong for an offense, then the offensive line is one of the first units to blame.

Harbaugh makes sure his seniors get the love they deserve.

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