The first thing you noticed about the Chargers‘ offense last season, after the injuries, after the unraveling, was how little they could trust the middle of the field. The numbers told one story. The tape told another. Tight ends weren’t a focal point. At times, they weren’t even functional.

Will Dissly was brought in to stabilize the room. He did that with 497 yards on 52 catches, most of it short-area, outlet stuff. But the ceiling was never particularly high, and in the Chargers’ playoff loss to Buffalo, a pair of drops in key moments framed his season in a way raw stats never could. Hayden Hurst, expected to share the load, was hurt. Stone Smartt showed flashes, but the flashes never seemed to string together. For a team trying to recalibrate itself around Jim Harbaugh’s physical identity, the tight end room felt weak. His best teams, Stanford, San Francisco, and Michigan, have always been built around a strong tight end presence. It’s a position he leans on.

So it’s not surprising the Chargers made a move in March, signing Tyler Conklin to a one-year, $3 million deal. Conklin is consistent, reliable, and smart in space. Over the last three seasons with the Jets, he caught 170 passes. But no one inside the league would mistake him for a game-changer. If Harbaugh is going to mold this offense in his image, there’s still a need for a different kind of player. Possibly one who can control safeties, create mismatches, win vertically, and, more importantly, anchor the identity Harbaugh wants.

That player isn’t currently on the Chargers’ roster. But one might be available. The rumor mill is buzzing that Jin Harbaugh and Co. could trade for the Ravens‘ star tight end, Mark Andrews. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Ravens could trade Andrews this week ahead of the NFL draft. To make it more obvious, The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec believes that while the Ravens are not actively shopping Andrews, they would consider a “legit offer” for the three-time Pro Bowler.

This has sparked speculation around certain teams being interested in trading for the 29-year-old TE. And that’s where the Pro Football Network’s latest prediction comes in. A few days ago, the Pro Football Network released a list of players that could be traded by their respective teams. And yeah, they predicted that the John Harbaugh Ravens could trade Mark Andrews.

Sure, Andrews has been Lamar Jackson’s top target over the years. But if we take a look at the past few seasons, Jackson leaned less on Andrews. The last time Andrews recorded over 100 receptions was back in the 2021 season. And after that? 73, 45, and 55 for the next three seasons, respectively. Speaking of his last season, his target rate dropped to just 19.4%—the lowest it’s been since his rookie season back in 2018. To top that off, he only managed 1.89 yards per route run, which, for him, was a career low.

Now, if the Chargers are looking to upgrade their TE room from Will Dissly, a swap between the Harbaugh brothers could be on the cards. Long story short: while the Ravens were not initially planning to trade Andrews, there’s a possibility a trade could happen. And if it does happen, then don’t be shocked if Jim Harbaugh acquires the three-time Pro Bowler.

Jim Harbaugh eyes Colin Kaepernick, but not as the Chargers’ QB

Back in 2016, Colin Kaepernick, then the quarterback for the 49ers, decided to take a stand—or rather, a knee—during the national anthem. Right after that went down, the peaceful protest sparked a massive debate. Some supported him, understanding his message and the issues he was highlighting. Others, including some NFL owners and fans, saw it as inappropriate. The plot thickened, and despite his skills on the field, Kaepernick found himself without a team.

Now, it’s been almost a decade since Colin played a snap in the NFL. But did he give up on his NFL dreams? Absolutely not. In fact, he worked out every day, hoping for a possible return to the gridiron. Back in 2022, the Raiders conducted a trial, but things didn’t work out for either party. Then, it was the Giants‘ turn, but they couldn’t find any common ground.

Fast forward to now, and the 37-year-old former Niners’ QB is still grinding to make a comeback. That’s where Skip Bayless comes in, who noted on his YouTube show that “Now, I believe Jim Harbaugh is thinking Colin Kaepernick.” But the big question: is he really thinking about Kaepernick? Last year, Jim Harbaugh came in support of Colin’s return, not as a quarterback, but as a coach.

“If that was ever the path he was to take, I think that would be tremendous. He’d be a tremendous coach if that’s the path he chose,” Harbaugh said. Harbaugh and Kaepernick had worked together for four years (2011-2014). No wonder the Chargers’ head coach came in support of the former QB. During his tenure with the Niners, the guy showed some impressive results.

In his first three seasons, Colin led the Niners to the Playoffs and even to the Super Bowl against the Ravens. But his performance dipped when he led the 49ers with a 2-6 and 1-10 start in the final two seasons of his career. To top that off, the man couldn’t even find a team after the 2016 controversy.

But it seems like he has a chance. Whether he’s going to take it or not, it’s up to him. But the odds are in favor of Colin Kaepernick planning his return to the NFL.