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French Bulldog partially owned by Chargers’ Morgan Fox wins National Dog Show

Morgan Fox is a part-owner of the National Dog Show Best in Show winner

The Los Angeles Chargers did not play on Thanksgiving. That didn’t prevent their defensive Morgan Fox from having a tremendous day.

Winston, the French Bulldog partially owned by Fox, was named Best in Show at the 21st Annual Dog Show in Philadelphia.

Winston is a 3-year-old, cream-colored Frenchie.

“He is a show dog with personality and beauty and a perfect fit for the breed,” said Vicki Seiler-Cushman, the best in show judge, in a statement. “He has a razzle-dazzle that says, ‘I am here to win tonight.’ You can tell that he can also go home and be the perfect pet.”

Winston, who took the top honor in his non-sporting group, beat out hundreds of dogs, including Reus the Alaskan Malamute from the working group, and Trouble the American Staffordshire terrier from the terrier group, among others.

Winston’s registered show name is GCHP Fox Canyon’s I Won The War at Goldshield,

Winston has several owners, including Fox, who helped raise Winston as a puppy. One of the show’s announcers quipped that the small but muscular Winston “runs like a little linebacker.”

“He walked over to the people and they were just like touching a movie star. We just had never seen anything quite like that. It was an explosion of applause,” said Wayne Ferguson, president of the Philadelphia kennel club.

This win marks his 78th best-in-show title, making Winston the No. 1 ranked all-breed canine in the U.S.

Studs and duds from Chargers’ 30-27 loss to Chiefs

Here’s who showed up and who disappointed in the Chargers’ loss to the Chiefs.

The Chargers proved once again that they have been forsaken by the football gods on Sunday night, dropping a heartbreaking 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.

The result essentially knocks Los Angeles out of division contention, but a playoff spot is still within reach if the powers that be find it within themselves to be merciful to the powder blues.

Here’s who showed signs of encouraging development and who struggled in the loss.

Stud: Joshua Palmer

Everyone and their parents knew Keenan Allen and Mike Williams would be back in the lineup this week, but that left us with the question of Palmer. His contributions in this offense with Allen and Williams out went beyond what the box score was capable of showing. With Allen on a pitch count and Williams leaving in the first quarter after aggravating his ankle injury, the onus was again on Palmer to perform like a WR1. He did an admirable job on Sunday, hauling in 8 receptions for 106 yards and two touchdowns. It’s the deep touchdown in the first quarter that shows the most promise: it came with Allen and Williams on the defense’s mind. Palmer now has a taste of what it’s like to be the No. 1 option, but he’s running downfield with little to no attention on him while defenses key in on 13 and 81. On Sunday, No. 5 proved he’s not to be ignored either.

Dud: Run defense

The Chiefs, before Sunday night, had not had an individual player run for over 100 yards in 413 days. That was Week 4 of the 2021 season. This is a team virtually allergic to running the ball – even in the first half, Andy Reid continued to avoid the ground game even as Isiah Pacheco continued to gash the Chargers depleted defensive line. In the second half, Reid adjusted and Los Angeles did not – Pacheco finished with 107 rushing yards on just 15 carries, a 7.1 yards per carry average. I get that injuries have impacted the defense – Joey Bosa, Austin Johnson, Otito Ogbonnia, and Christian Covington all missed this game and Kenneth Murray left early with a neck injury. But at some point, you have to make do with what you have, and the Chargers couldn’t do that on Sunday night.

Stud: Justin Herbert

It pains me that this game ended with a Herbert interception, which his detractors will point to as proof that he’s simply an interception thrower, despite the, well…everything else that says otherwise. Herbert looked comfortable and healthy for the majority of this game, flashing some of those downfield eye-poppers that we haven’t seen for weeks. Having Allen and Williams helped, certainly. But the deep shot to Palmer to open the game was picture-perfect. The sideline bomb to Keenan Allen to keep LA in the game in the fourth quarter was a throw fitting of an All-Pro quarterback. Herbert was his stellar self on Sunday, and the return of his playmakers, if only partially and in name, did wonders for his confidence.

Dud: Pass protection

What did not help Herbert was the pass protection this week. Coming into the game, the Chargers had only allowed 13 sacks, the fewest in the NFL. Part of that was an offensive line that’s played well above expectation, and part was Herbert’s uncanny ability to navigate the pocket and avoid negative plays. On Sunday, the collapse of the former put more bearing on the latter, and Herbert could only do so much to avoid the rush. Los Angeles allowed five sacks in just about every way imaginable. Jamaree Salyer and Matt Feiler failed to pass off a stunt correctly, resulting in a Mike Danna sack. The line shifted away from a blitzing Willie Gay to give him an untouched sack. Herbert tried to scramble and was swallowed by a hyper-aware Chris Jones. It’ll be a rough week of tape study.

Stud: Troy Reeder

Reeder was forced to come in off the bench after Kenneth Murray left with a neck injury, and he immediately made his presence felt with a pass breakup late in the third quarter that put Kansas City behind the sticks. In the fourth quarter, Reeder forced the Jerick McKinnon fumble to give the Chargers the ball back after Keenan Allen’s fumble seemed like it would be the ballgame for LA. It’s nearly impossible to play better in relief than Reeder did, and he deserves his flowers for keeping the Chargers in it.

Dud: Second-half execution

Yet again, the Chargers could not put together a full 60-minute performance. After jumping out to a 20-13 lead in a first half where Los Angeles scored ten points in each of the first two frames, they were outscored 17-7 in the second half. The third quarter especially was ugly for LA, who could not move the ball on offense nor stop the run on defense. A sack of Herbert killed the opening drive after penalties mortally wounded it. Pacheco ran wild to get the Chiefs into field goal range for the only points of the quarter. Herbert missed a wide-open Josh Palmer on a crossing route and threw it to an open patch of grass to avoid incoming pressure. Brandon Staley punted on fourth and inches. It was a huge letdown after a thrilling first half that had you believing the Chargers could hang with anyone now that their health was up and up.

Stud: Morgan Fox

Everybody knows this defensive line is shorthanded after losing Otito Ogbonnia, Christian Covington, and Jerry Tillery over the last week. Everybody knew that Sebastian Joseph-Day and Fox, the two remaining players of the six on LA’s roster heading into the bye, would have to play a huge role. Everybody, including the Chiefs, did everything they could to make someone else beat them. And time after time, it was Joseph-Day and Fox who were making plays for the Chargers. Fox, in particular, seemed to always be in the backfield, whether it was pressuring Patrick Mahomes into throwaways or penetrating rushing lanes to shut down short-yardage opportunities.

Dud: Coaching

Circling back to the second-half execution, at some point, you can’t hide behind injuries as an excuse for why this team suddenly loses steam at any given point in a game. LA hasn’t put together a complete game the entire year, but Sunday’s first half was the best they’ve looked in ages. The defense was battling, forcing Kansas City into field goal after a field goal by stiffening up in critical situations. The offense was flowing – Austin Ekeler was feasting, Isaiah Spiller had a few nice plays to keep him fresh, Justin Herbert looked like the Justin Herbert we remember from his dazzling 2021 season. And then, in the second half, they just…stopped. The defense couldn’t find answers for Travis Kelce. The run game stopped generating yards. Herbert was forced to shoulder more and more of the weight as pass concepts failed to get open.

There is a no bigger condemnation of this than Staley’s decision to punt on fourth and inches with 5 minutes left in the third quarter. The defense had just gotten off the field after an exhausting nine-play, 56-yard drive that they had managed to stop at just a Harrison Butker field goal. The offense, while struggling in the second half, showed at multiple points all game that they could get half a yard against Kansas City’s defense. Being aggressive on fourth down is supposed to be Staley’s calling card. Yes, the offense was a grind. Yes, the defense was playing well. Yes, injuries are mounting up. But I do not think you can make that call to punt and not have your players feel like you’re losing faith after the way you’ve called plays like that your entire head coaching career.

You can see it in the drive chart that follows: LA punts and Kansas City immediately goes on a 10-play, 86-yard drive that results in the touchdown to give them the lead in 4 minutes, 55 seconds. LA comes back out and fumbles on an excruciating drive whose yardage is buoyed by two gains of 11 yards each on its final two plays. It’s not until Reeder forces the fumble to turn the momentum back in the Chargers’ favor that things turn around.

Kansas City is a good team, one of the best. But this has been a season-long issue. If the first half isn’t flat, then the second half is. Is that a preparation issue, a scheme issue, or a coaching issue? We’ve proved it’s not a player issue. Replacements have come in and done their jobs as well as you can possibly ask for this season all over this roster. That should be a rallying cry, not an excuse. And through ten games, it feels like Brandon Staley and his staff are using it as an excuse.

Report: Chargers signing DT Breiden Fehoko to active roster

Breiden Fehoko is a proven run defender.

The Chargers are signing defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko from the practice squad to the active roster, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, per Fehoko’s agents.

The move comes in wake of Austin Johnson’s season-ending injury, which was sustained in last Sunday’s victory over the Falcons.

While the run defense is struggling statistically, Johnson had been a crucial piece with the physicality to clog gaps in the middle of the defensive line and get into the backfield to make plays.

Fehoko was a key rotational run defender for the Bolts last season. On 65 run snaps, he had a stop percentage of 16.1, which ranked fourth, according to Pro Football Focus.

Jerry Tillery relishing new role with Chargers

The Chargers have put Jerry Tillery in a role that plays to his strengths.

Jerry Tillery, the 2019 first-round pick, struggled to live up to his draft billing and was being written off.

While he flashed as a pass-rusher, Tillery was a liability as a run defender. Tillery failed to push the pocket and take on double teams, which turned into gaping holes, as evident from the league’s worst run defenses last season.

That led to head coach Brandon Staley bringing the proper personnel to the defensive line room to aid the run game, signing Sebastian Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson and Morgan Fox, and drafting Otito Ogbonnia.

The additions led to Tillery being relegated to a rotational role that plays to his strengths – getting after the quarterback. And since then, it’s been a night and day difference.

Looking like a revamped player, Tillery is winning at the line of scrimmage with strength, his length, and more technically sound counters to discard blockers.

As a result, Tillery has ten pressures, eight of which came in the last three games.

The team has utilized his versatility. He has aligned primarily as a three-technique (outside shoulder of the guard), but he has seen snaps as a 4i-technique (over the tackle) and on the edge.

Playing in the final year of his rookie deal after the team elected not to pick up his fifth-year option, Tillery is auditioning for a new deal.

Even though he might not be as well-rounded as others at his position, interior defenders that can rush the quarterback well don’t come around often. For that reason, Tillery might be an appealing option on the market if he continues to perform.

Final thoughts on Chargers’ 34-24 victory over Texans

Before shifting gears to Week 5, here are my final takeaways from the Chargers’ victory over the Texans.

The Chargers defeated the Texans on Sunday, improving to 2-2 and snapping their two-game losing streak.

Before shifting gears to Week 5, here are my final takeaways from Los Angeles’ Week 4 victory.

4 defensive keys to a Chargers victory over Texans in Week 4

Here is what the Chargers must do on the defensive side of the ball to beat the Texans.

The Chargers will adjust to a new defensive game plan after losing Joey Bosa to a groin strain. The good news? They’ll do so against the Texans, the third-worst offense in the league per DVOA. Houston did turn last year’s Week 16 contest into a trap game for Los Angeles, though.

Here are four ways LA can avoid that outcome on Sunday.

Limit the rushing attack

I don’t think Chargers fans need to be reminded of how the run defense looked in Week 16 against the Texans last season. The Texans’ run game has improved since then with the addition of rookie Dameon Pierce, but so has LA’s run defense with the additions of Sebastian Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson, and Morgan Fox. Still, Joey Bosa was a large part of the success as a run defense to start this season, and you saw Jacksonville exploit Bosa’s backup Chris Rumph last week once Bosa went down. LA needs to find a way to keep Houston from replicating last year’s performance, especially with a Texans passing game that has struggled to get going thus far this season.

Make the wide receivers beat you

Speaking of the passing game, Houston’s wide receivers have been a non-factor this season. Brandin Cooks still leads the Texans in targets and receptions with 29 and 13, respectively, but running back Rex Burkhead and tight end Pharaoh Brown are tied for second and third. Cooks pulling in less than half of his targets is also something to monitor; it seems as though his timing with Davis Mills has just been off to start this season. All three passing touchdowns this season have gone to tight ends as well. Without a true slot weapon on Houston’s roster if Cooks is playing on the outside, LA would be wise to put Bryce Callahan and Derwin James on the tight end and force Mills to find his rhythm with Cooks or Nico Collins.

Rattle Davis Mills

Mills has been one of the easiest quarterbacks to scare out of the pocket since he entered the league last season, to the point where it’s actively holding him back from becoming a more proficient player. The second-year Mills is also fourth to last in CPOE at -8.3, meaning that his accuracy has really not developed since last season. The three QBs worse than him are Trey Lance (injured, played one game in a monsoon), Justin Fields (played one game in a monsoon), and Baker Mayfield. Houston’s offensive line has been solid but unremarkable through three games. If the Chargers can get home even without Bosa on the field, it could be another rough afternoon for Mills.

Prevent the turnaround

The Texans’ narrative coming into this game is that they need to get things turned around. They’re 0-2-1 when they have good reason to believe they should be 3-0. Their offense has gone limp in the fourth quarter and let down a defense creating turnovers in key moments. LA must ensure that Houston cannot have this dialogue in this game. Jump on them early, make Mills uncomfortable, and squash this team. Do not let them get back into it as they did in Week 1 against the Raiders. The Chargers’ defense needs to learn to finish just as Houston’s offense does, and this is one of their best opportunities to get used to closing out games.

Chargers’ reasons for optimism vs. Raiders in Week 1

Here are four reasons for optimism for the Chargers as they face the Raiders on Sunday afternoon.

Yesterday, I brought up four reasons to be concerned about the Chargers’ season opener against the Raiders on Sunday.

Let’s flip the script.

Here are some reasons to be optimistic about the rivalry game:

Reinforcements on the defensive line

Last season’s Week 18 game against the Raiders was marred by the sight of running back Josh Jacobs gashing the Chargers up the middle over and over again. That loss knocked Los Angeles out of the playoffs, forcing them to respond in kind. With at least two new starters on the defensive line – Sebastian Joseph-Day and Austin Johnson – as well as Morgan Fox and Otito Ogbonnia, two potential rotational pieces, the Bolts figure to be a much-improved run defense. That should allow them to commit fewer bodies to the run, further clogging passing lanes for quarterback Derek Carr.

Khalil Mack’s talent

In the pass rush department, the Chargers sometimes struggled to generate pressure when Joey Bosa was shut down. This time around, double-teaming Bosa is less of an option. With Mack rushing from the other side, one of LA’s studs will be one-on-one with the Raiders’ offensive line. That line, it must be said, looks rough on paper. That could force Las Vegas to keep an extra blocker in during passing situations, or at least use an extra player to chip Bosa or Mack. Carr is historically a much worse quarterback when under pressure, and the threat of Bosa and Mack could make him quite jittery in the pocket.

Favorable wide receiver matchups

The Raiders are thin in the secondary, with 2021 fifth-rounder Nate Hobbs and former Colt Rock Ya-Sin listed as their starters to open the season. That should open opportunities for wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams to keep the ball moving. Josh Palmer should also have a big role, in which case Allen will likely operate out of the slot. We’ve seen Justin Herbert’s chemistry with all three receivers build in training camp, and with a weak secondary in Vegas, the Chargers’ offense shouldn’t have many issues driving down the field, at least in theory.

Year 2 in the offense

One of the main themes in training camp from the Chargers was the belief that the offense was going to open up this year with additional comfort in the system. Herbert’s sophomore season was, of course, phenomenal, but there seems to be a feeling that his success came from an almost robot-like precision when operating within the confines of the offense. This season, Herbert will almost certainly be given more freedom to be a creator rather than offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi’s superpowered on-field avatar. While that may lead to a few kinks early in the season, Herbert has shown that he has the talent to warrant that kind of trust.

1 bold prediction for every Chargers positional unit: Defense

Making predictions for the Los Angeles Chargers’ dynamic defense.

The Chargers kick off their season this Sunday against the Raiders after an offseason makeover that included the addition of Khalil Mack, JC Jackson, and Sebastian Joseph-Day, among others.

How will the positional groups shape up? Here’s a bold prediction for each unit on defense.

Interior Defensive Line

LA finishes in the top ten in run defense DVOA

The last time the Chargers finished in the top ten in run defense DVOA was 2010 when the likes of Luis Castillo and Jacques Cesaire were patrolling the defensive line. For another idea of how long ago that was: Antonio Gates was in his eighth season out of an eventual sixteen in 2010. His son, Antonio Jr., is a true freshman wide receiver at Michigan State this season.

Last season, Los Angeles was 30th in run defense DVOA, somewhat generous considering how porous the line was. Brandon Staley emphasized improving the group this offseason, bringing in Joseph-Day, Austin Johnson, Morgan Fox, and draftee Otito Ogbonnia. Breiden Fehoko earned a roster spot over veteran Christian Covington. It’s a completely revamped group with familiarity with Staley’s defense. In 2020, when Staley served as Rams defensive coordinator, the team was third in run defense DVOA. The coaching is there, as are the players. All that’s left now is to set a precedent.

Edge defender

Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack have the most sacks of any duo in the NFL

The league is filled to the brim with outstanding pass rush duos. Even within the division, Chandler Jones has teamed up with Maxx Crosby on the Raiders. Bradley Chubb and Randy Gregory are a high-upside duo in Denver. In Dallas, Micah Parsons and Demarcus Lawrence are a formidable team. Then, of course, the Rams, Steelers, and 49ers all have at least one top-flight option as well.

Still, Bosa and Mack might be the best of them all. Bosa has logged ten or more sacks in four out of his six seasons as a pro – in the two he didn’t, he also missed at least four games apiece. Mack hasn’t had more than ten sacks in a season since 2018, but he’s looked like a new man since arriving in LA this offseason after four seasons in Chicago. 2018 was also the last season Mack spent with Staley as his outside linebackers coach. If both players stay healthy and produce to the levels they’re capable of, there’s no reason why they can’t lead the league in sacks.

Linebacker

Kenneth Murray emerges as an impact player

Murray is listed as a second-team linebacker behind Kyle Van Noy and Drue Tranquill as of Monday. Still, there are several reasons to feel optimistic about his projection this season. First, the Chargers only kept three edge rushers on the initial 53-man roster, suggesting that Van Noy will have a big role in that area. Murray will therefore have plenty of reps available to him next to Tranquill. Additionally, the former first-round pick’s struggles have at least partially stemmed from an inability to get off blocks. But with a much improved defensive line, Murray should stay mostly clean this season, giving him the freedom to harness his freak athleticism and make plays all over the field.

The former Oklahoma product has only been practicing for a few weeks after coming off the PUP list as he recovers from off-season ankle surgery. However, by giving Murray the time he needs to heal completely, the Chargers are also allowing him to regain confidence in his movement skills. That confidence will prevent hesitation and allow Murray to hit a playmaking stride.

Secondary

Michael Davis cements himself as CB2

Davis told reporters that distractions in his personal life prevented him from being at his best last season after signing a three-year, $25.2 million extension last offseason. With those distractions now resolved, Davis made a strong case for the starting job opposite JC Jackson in training camp. Davis and Asante Samuel Jr. will likely start on Sunday as Jackson recovers from ankle surgery, giving the Chargers a unique opportunity to continue their evaluation of both players. If he plays to the level he did in 2020, Davis will be at least solid on the boundary.

6 takeaways from Chargers’ preseason loss to Cowboys

Highlighting important storylines from the Chargers’ loss to the Cowboys in Week 2 of preseason play.

The Chargers lost to the Cowboys, 32-18, Saturday night at SoFi Stadium in the second preseason game.

Here are my takeaways:

Studs and duds from Chargers’ preseason loss to Rams

Taking a look at the best and worst performers from the Chargers’ preseason loss to the Rams.

The Chargers’ preseason officially kicked off Saturday, as they fell 29-22 to the crosstown Rams.

Most of the starters did not play, as Brandon Staley has placed an emphasis on keeping their guys healthy and prepared for the regular season.

While overreacting to the preseason is almost always a losing proposition, it’s still important to keep an eye on players who stood out, both in positive and negative ways.

Here are the studs and duds from the preseason opener:

Stud: EDGE Chris Rumph II

Rumph had arguably the best game of anyone on Saturday. The second-year player got the start with Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack both sitting out and displayed the improved strength we’ve heard about all training camp. With a key third-down sack, a dominant day against the run, and another few pressures, Rumph looked like a much-improved player from last season. Chargers fans should be excited about Rumph as the third edge rusher behind Bosa and Mack this season, especially because it gives Kyle Van Noy the ability to play more inside linebacker.

Dud: DL Jerry Tillery

It was a bit of a surprise to see Tillery still listed as a starter on the Chargers’ unofficial depth chart earlier this week, but we pointed out at the time that Morgan Fox hadn’t separated himself in camp. Saturday against the Rams, we got the separation. Tillery got shut out on the box score in 12 snaps, while Fox had two QB hurries, including the brutal bull rush that led to Rumph’s sack of Bryce Perkins. Four other interior defensive linemen had at least one pressure. Tillery also struggled in the run game, consistently getting pushed off the line of scrimmage. While he may still make the roster, it’s looking more and more like his role will be diminished in 2022.

Stud: WR Michael Bandy

Bandy led the team with seven receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown, looking like a legit NFL wide receiver. The offense was lasered in on him all night, as he garnered eleven targets. That’s probably because he was running routes like this:

The former undrafted free agent from San Diego has looked good all training camp and could be pushing for a roster spot at this point. We’ve long assumed the Chargers would only keep five receivers: Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Josh Palmer, DeAndre Carter, and Jalen Guyton. But Bandy – as well as Joe Reed, who had a solid game of his own – could be making the case for a sixth receiver spot on the 53.

Dud: S JT Woods

It was a bit of a rough debut for Woods, whose most notable play was taking out Deane Leonard while Rams WR Lance McCutcheon cruised down the sideline for a 60-yard TD. The rookie struggled to finish plays multiple times on Saturday, which was a concern of mine on his college tape as well. The bright side for Woods: it’s clear his closing speed is elite. His instincts are there but maybe a touch too slow right now. The rest of the preseason will be about fine-tuning his tackling angles and following through to the ground rather than building a new player from scratch. There’s still plenty of reason to be optimistic about Woods, but Saturday was a definite “welcome to the NFL” moment for him.

Stud: RB Joshua Kelley

Kelley looked like the player we’ve heard about in training camp: a transformed body, renewed confidence, hitting holes with explosiveness. Isaiah Spiller also looked good, but Kelley looked like the RB2: not only did he get the first reps of the game, but he stood out while doing so. Kelley also flashed some receiving ability, something of a hidden skill for him, given what his role has been in previous years on this team. Staley said after the game that Kelley did exactly what he’s done all offseason: look “really steady and strong.” For a team that has emphasized consistency in their position battles this offseason, it’s a good sign Kelley has the upper hand as of right now.

Dud: QB Chase Daniel

Daniel led a few long touchdown drives and made the correct decisions, but overall his arm simply looked spent. Out-breaking routes looked tough for the 35-year-old and his accuracy was all over the place. Meanwhile, Easton Stick had his best performance as a pro in the second half. Granted, the offense looked rather simplified for Stick, who had many more opportunities on bootlegs and with designed escape hatches to scramble around. But still, it looks like Stick may be able to grab that QB2 role. It shouldn’t be a huge surprise for Daniel, who was always going to be kept around more for his ability to mentor Justin Herbert as essentially another assistant coach and not for his ability on the field.

Stud: EDGE Emeke Egbule

Egbule led the team with seven pressures on Saturday and overall looked like a more polished player than CFL signee Jamal Davis II. He was also within striking distance of finishing two sacks: on one, Bryce Perkins was able to slither out of his grasp; on the other, a teammate tackled him instead of Perkins and ruined both of their opportunities. Egbule did miss three tackles, per PFF, an indication that his run defense is still a work in progress. But in a tight competition for EDGE4 with Davis, racking up pressures the way he did will certainly endear him to the coaching staff.

Dud: OL Will Clapp

I thought Clapp got outperformed at center by Ryan Hunter, who’s making a real push for a roster spot due to his versatility at guard and center. Hunter has looked better than Brenden Jaimes at guard during camp as well. Clapp and Hunter both gave up one pressure per PFF, but Clapp’s led to a near-instantaneous sack of Chase Daniel. It’s not a great sign for Clapp, who was signed because of his familiarity with new OL coach Brendan Nugent. To struggle with that advantage on his side is a bit nerve-wracking. I’m curious if Hunter starts to get a few second-team reps at center this week in practice.