With the new season edging closer, the Chargers have appointed legendary coach Jim Harbaugh to lead them further. His philosophy of strength and courage comes with him, where expectations from every team member have increased. From salary cap concerns to improving the team’s roster after high-profile departures like Keenan Allen and Mike William, Harbaugh has had a tough job since day one.
However, the Super Bowl-winning coach is known for rising to the occasion, and recent links to a new talented player suggest that the Chargers could be making a move. The player’s background is already rich enough to complement future teammates like Joey Bosa and Tuli Tuipulotu.
Laiatu Latu visits the Chargers, sparking rumors of a potential move
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Talented Washington Huskies defensive end Laiatu Latu has been captured with LA Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh. This has sparked multiple controversies on social media regarding his potential future plans. Latu has an impressive profile after playing for the UCLA Bruins and is impressed with his performances. He has a bag of pass-rushing moves, and his recent appearance with Harbaugh has excited the fans into imagining what a team with Khaleel Mack, Joey Bosa Tuli Tuipulotu, and Laiatu Latu would look like.
Potential target in a trade down scenario for the Chargers. Latu has a bag of pass rushing moves.
Imagine Mack, Bosa, Tuli, and Latu on the field at the same time 😮💨 https://t.co/Nvu3Hn2BqR— Charlie Sinclair (@cmsinclar) April 5, 2024
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As dangerous as it sounds, rival teams are rightfully scared after witnessing Harbaugh’s picture with Latu. Irrespective of him being a potential trade down for the Chargers, Harbaugh is known to only deal with his kind of players, whom he can develop with the help of his coaching staff and help them reach their full potential. Latu was excited to meet Harbaugh as he captioned their ‘Legendary’ picture on his Instagram.
Laiatu Latu’s impressive stats which can make the Chargers finalize the deal
If Jim Harbaugh’s wish to bring Latu to the Chargers becomes a reality, the team could be blessed with his services for years. The defensive end has the most complete pass-rushing skill set of the entire draft class an he can also rush both the inside and outside shoulders of opposing tackles. Latu is also in charge of the ability to dip and bend per the requirement and squeeze under and around linemen.
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His adept manipulation of the hand techniques and preference for a level two-point stance while maintaining leverage is hugely notable for running plays. It may also come as a surprise, but he possesses a formidable skill for pressuring the passer. Latu boasts the highest overall grade by PFF among all FBS defenders in 2023. Moreover, his remarkable distinction for exhibiting efficient rushing passes makes him a great addition to complement other players on the team. While official confirmation on the move is still pending, how well can he fit in with the Chargers? Let us know in the comments below.
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