On this episode of Bleav in Chargers, Matt “Money” Smith goes live for a Q&A and dives into where the Chargers really stand after free agency.

Money sees a clear direction: build through the draft, trust the process, and prioritize the offensive line but not in the way fans might expect. The upgrade at center with Tyler Biadasz is massive, but guard is still a question, and it feels like the team is willing to wait and address it later rather than overspend now.

Plus, Money hits on draft strategy, trade-back scenarios, and why this roster might not be finished yet.

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The Chargers kicked off free agency with several key moves as Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz continue shaping the roster. Matt “Money” Smith and Lorenzo Neal break down the biggest additions, including fullback Alec Ingold, center Tyler Biadasz, and blocking tight end Charlie Kolar, and what they signal for the offense moving forward.
The guys also discuss the departures of Zion Johnson and Odafe Oweh, the Chargers’ strategy for rebuilding the offensive line, and why protecting Justin Herbert remains the top priority. Plus, they look ahead to potential guard signings, draft options, and how the Chargers could fill remaining roster holes.

0:00 Welcome Back & Lorenzo Neal Returns
2:15 Free Agency Frenzy Begins for the Chargers
4:05 Alec Ingold Signing & What It Means for the Offense
7:45 Harbaugh’s Smash-Mouth Identity
10:10 Zion Johnson Leaves in Free Agency
13:40 Odafe Oweh Contract & Market Value
16:20 Edge Rusher Options & Draft Strategy
20:15 Chargers Free Agency Philosophy
23:30 Tyler Biadasz Signing at Center
27:00 Rebuilding the Offensive Line
31:20 Guard Market & Possible Targets
35:10 Protecting Justin Herbert Moving Forward
38:40 Charlie Kolar Signing & Tight End Impact
42:10 Chargers Offensive Identity Under McDaniel
45:30 Khalil Mack’s Leadership & Importance
48:00 Final Thoughts on Chargers Free Agency

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Athlon Sports draft analyst Luke Easterling joins Matt “Money” Smith to preview the Chargers’ offseason. They break down Luke’s latest mock draft, why improving the interior offensive line is key to protecting Justin Herbert, and how the Chargers should approach free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft.

1:30 Luke Easterling joins the show

2:30 Free agency approaching & Chargers cap space

3:40 Mock Draft Pick #22: Chargers must address interior OL

6:30 Why protecting Justin Herbert is the top priority

9:30 Free agency scenarios: Zion Johnson, Tyler Linderbaum & OL options

13:00 If the Chargers address OL in free agency, what happens at pick 22?

16:20 Deep edge rusher class in the 2026 draft

20:00 Trade-back possibilities for the Chargers

24:00 Offensive tackle class breakdown

27:30 Chargers defensive line needs & Day 2 draft targets

31:00 Malachi Lawrence scouting report

34:00 Why the Chargers must build around Justin Herbert

38:00 Tight end options in the draft

41:00 Chargers wide receiver depth & Bryce Lance upside

45:30 Free agency strategy: OL vs defense

50:00 Ideal Chargers offseason plan

54:00 Luke Easterling on Athlon Sports draft guide

56:00 FanDuel odds update & closing

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