Below are three takeaways from the first day of Chargers Training Camp. Head Coach Brandon Staley talked about the incredible fan support, Khalil Mack noted he is “hungry” this season and Justin Herbert outlined his personal goals for 2022.
Excitement at training camp
Jack Hammett Sports Complex was the place to be for Bolts fans on Wednesday as it marked the official start of the Chargers Training Camp. Fans packed the stands in Costa Mesa to catch their favorite Chargers players and to see live action football for the first time since the season ended six months ago.
Fans were ready bright and early to catch the action as gates opened to the complex at 8 a.m.. Among those excited for training camp was Head Coach Brandon Staley who enters his second season with the Bolts.
“There’s nothing better in pro sports than training camp around your fans,” Staley said. “This is where you make a lot of memories happen. I know how important it is for our organization and our players. We hope to give them a great three or four weeks of camp.”
Quarterback Justin Herbert spoke to members of the media as well on Wednesday as he enters his third season as the Bolts’ signal caller. Herbert talked how the first day of camp went and what it means to reunite with his teammates after having just over a month break from team activities.
“The day went well. There was a lot of energy out of our guys,” Herbert said. “It’s always tough spending so much time away from the facility, away from your teammates, but it was good to have everyone back out there today. Everyone looked good, sharp, so there is a lot to look forward to.”
New additions in action on Day 1
Training camp also gave the chance for the Chargers to showcase the new weapons added to both sides of the ball with players like Mack, cornerback J.C. Jackson, OLB Kyle Van Noy and more making their training camp debut in the powder blue uniforms.
The new additions on the Chargers defense wasted no time making their presence felt when the…
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