COSTA MESA, Calif.—I pulled up at around 3:30 p.m. ET for a 5 p.m. practice, and there was a line down the street to get in here, which, honestly, was among the biggest surprises I’ve encountered through two weeks on the road. I’m not saying Chargers Fever is gripping Orange County. They’re not the Lakers or Dodgers. But the team, at least by the appearance of it during camp, is making inroads. As for the football? Here’s what I saw …
1. Joey Bosa is in his second year in Brandon Staley’s defense, is healthy and the Chargers expect him to have a monster season—he’s been virtually unblockable in camp. Having Khalil Mack opposite him will really help. But beyond just taking attention off Bosa, and freeing him up on the field, having Mack around has been great for the seventh-year pro. The two have developed really nice chemistry, and really seem to be learning from each other.
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