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Senior Writer @TheAthletic covering the Chargers + NFL. Host of Hops With Pop.
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The state of the NFL’s star QB market after Patrick Mahomes’ record deal

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By Saad Yousuf , Daniel Popper 
| The Athletic
Patrick Mahomes’ recent record-setting extension with the Kansas City Chiefs propelled him to the top of the NFL market, a rightful place for someone who has spent the past seven years as a Tier 1 selection in The Athletic’s annual Quarterback Tiers produced by Mike Sando. Mahomes takes over the top spot from the Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott, who in 2024 became the first NFL player to reach $60 million in average annual value.
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Chargers offensive line undergoing seismic schematic shift under Mike McDaniel, Butch Barry Original

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By Daniel Popper 
| The Athletic
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Butch Barry’s persistent encouragement has been the soundtrack of the Los Angeles Chargers’ spring practices. The team’s new offensive line coach prefers two simple words when urging on his players, according to tackle Joe Alt. “’Go,’” Alt said, “and ‘run.’” Two offensive linemen align across from a teammate who holds a large pad. Barry yells out to indicate the snap of the ball. The linemen surge diagonally, either left or right.
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Mike McDaniel is challenging Justin Herbert. Will Chargers playoff success follow? Original

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By Daniel Popper 
| The Athletic
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Mike McDaniel is here to challenge Justin Herbert. The Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator has made that clear in his short time with the organization. He has no interest in the status quo. He is searching for improvement. “We’re not here to take all the players that have been here and all the new players that we’re adding and just stand on what they’re able to do,” McDaniel said last month.
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