The Los Angeles Chargers and their supporters are filled with newfound hope after the recent appointment of Jim Harbaugh as the team’s head coach. Harbaugh’s track record of transforming teams and his expertise in cultivating a winning culture are precisely what the Chargers have been lacking for a considerable period of time.
To further bolster Harbaugh’s coaching staff, the Chargers made another significant move by bringing in Nick Hardwick on Tuesday. Hardwick, a former standout center for the Chargers, will assume the role of assistant offensive line coach. This decision was confirmed by sources close to the team.
Hardwick, who spent 11 seasons playing for the Chargers in San Diego, is embarking on his NFL coaching career in Los Angeles after previously serving as an assistant coach at Westfield High School in Indiana. His experience and knowledge will undoubtedly be valuable assets to the team.
Selected as a third-round draft pick by the Chargers in 2004, Hardwick swiftly established himself as a vital member of a highly competitive core. In 2006, he earned a spot in the Pro Bowl and played a pivotal role in supporting running back LaDainian Tomlinson’s historic season, during which Tomlinson rushed for an impressive 1,815 yards and 28 touchdowns.
Despite their success that season, the Chargers ultimately suffered a disappointing defeat in the divisional round of the playoffs against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Hardwick remained loyal to the Chargers throughout his entire 11-season NFL career, retiring in 2014 due to a severe neck injury that limited him to only one game that season.
As the Chargers’ coaching staff takes shape, Greg Roman, who previously served as Harbaugh’s offensive coordinator during their time with the San Francisco 49ers, now assumes the same role for the Chargers. Additionally, Jesse Minter has been hired as the team’s defensive coordinator, having previously worked as Harbaugh’s defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan for the past two seasons.
According to the Source thecoldwire.com