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Matthew Schmidt

Matthew Schmidt

Joined: Jan 5, 2025

Matthew Schmidt is a sportswriter who covers NFL, MLB, NBA and college football and basketball. He has been writing professionally since 2011 and has also worked for Bleacher Report, FanRag Sports, ClutchPoints, NFLAnalysis.net and NBAAnalysis.net. He was born and raised in New Jersey and has a rather eclectic group of favorite teams: the Boston Celtics, New York Giants and Miami Marlins.

Oct 29, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) leaves the field after the game against the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Chargers' Justin Herbert gets absolutely shredded, 'not close' to being elite

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is suddenly becoming a lightning rod for criticism.

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May 12, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) reacts during offseason workouts at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Chargers' new weapon explains what makes Justin Herbert 'different'

One of the Los Angeles Chargers' new weapons feels there is something very unique about quarterback Justin Herbert.

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Jun 16, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh (left) and executive director of player performance Ben Herbert during organized team activities at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Chargers urged to add future HOF defender who once terrorized them

The Los Angeles Chargers are being urged to bring in this future Hall of Fame defensive player who once made life miserable for them.

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May 7, 2025; El Segundo CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh during press conference at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Chargers' trendy rookie clearly making huge impression on Jim Harbaugh

This Los Angeles Chargers rookie is already impressing Jim Harbaugh and the coaching staff.

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May 7, 2025; El Segundo CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh talks to players during rookie minicamp at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Chargers earn elite ranking that will fire up fans and scare the Chiefs

The Los Angeles Chargers have earned themselves an elite ranking, and the Kansas City Chiefs should be wary of it.

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Oct 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Brenden Rice (82) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Chargers predicted to make major move with son of NFL legend

The Los Angeles Chargers are being projected to make a significant move with the son of one of the best players in NFL history.

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Dec 26, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) post game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Chargers blasted for major gaffe that could severely hurt Justin Herbert

The Los Angeles Chargers are being ripped for a major offseason mistake that could have severe ramifications for quarterback Justin Herbert.

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Aug 18, 2022; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa (97) reacts during joint practice against the Dallas Cowboys at Jack Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Did Joey Bosa just take a veiled shot at the Los Angeles Chargers?

Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa may have just taken a shot at his former Los Angeles Chargers team.

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Jun 14, 2018; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers helmet of defensive end Isaac Rochell (not pictured) on the field during minicamp at the Hoag Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Chargers' top weapon already hurt, and this case is particularly concerning

One of the Los Angeles Chargers' top weapons is already hurt, and given his injury history, this is especially worrisome.

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Sep 29, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid shakes hands with Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh after the game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Are the Chiefs genuinely afraid of the Chargers in AFC West bloodbath?

Do the Kansas City Chiefs genuinely fear the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West?

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May 20, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden (86) looks to make a catch during offseason workouts at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Chargers' freakish weapon already catching Justin Herbert's attention

This unique Los Angeles Chargers weapon is already making great strides with quarterback Justin Herbert.

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May 12, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (22) during offseason workouts at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Chargers potentially trading Najee Harris may not be so outlandish

There does exist a world in which the Los Angeles Chargers could trade running back Najee Harris in 2025.

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