Joey Hickey

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Joey Hickey is an NFL and NCAA contributor for the Roundtable Global Sports Network. He previously wrote for Athlon Sports and USA TODAY's Longhorns Wire.

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First Overall Pick Wishlist?

You can only go up from here, or so the Chargers thought. Then Los Angeles fell to the Houston Texans to get to 0-8. With that, the Chargers have officially ushered in preparation to go after the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Not to tank for it, but to scout for the opportunity to make the right decision. Who should the Chargers draft with the first pick?Nov 10, 2026

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Chargers' Plans Revealed in NFL Trade Deadline Preview

Nov 8, 2026

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What to Watch on Sunday?

The Los Angeles Chargers (0-7) take on the Houston Texans (2-5) on Sunday. The Chargers are in search of their first win of the season. What do you want to see from the team when they take the field on Sunday?Nov 8, 2026

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Chargers Turn Heads with Bold Decision for Week 9

Nov 7, 2026

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Justin Herbert Receives Vote of Confidence from Chargers Coaching Staff

Nov 6, 2026

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Offseason Plan?

The Los Angeles Chargers had a chance to win over Los Angeles on Sunday. They whiffed in a 24-9 defeat against the Rams. Whether or not a first win of the year would create that change is debatable, but the potential was there. The Chargers couldn't make it happen. What changes or additions do the Chargers need to make this offseason?Nov 3, 2026

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Will Mike McDaniel be the Chargers' Offensive Coordinator Next Year?

The Los Angeles Chargers are winless in the 2026 season through six games. Nobody that we know saw it coming. Many are trying to figure out why the Chargers have fallen so far. It appears that the offensive coordinator is taking some of the blame from those who follow the team. Mike McDaniel came to get the Chargers offense to another level. Instead, the offense has regressed. Will he be the offensive coordinator for the Bolts next year?Oct 31, 2026

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NFL Draft Targets to Know

The Chargers will likely be drafting high in the 2027 NFL draft after starting 0-6 this season. The good news is there will be plenty of good players to draft this year. Here are six names to know. - Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, WR - Colin Simmons, Texas, EDGE - Drew Mestemaker, Oklahoma State, QB - Darian Mensah, Miami, QB - Dylan Stewart, South Carolina, Edge - Leonard Moore, Notre Dame, CB The Chargers may not want to lose quarterback Justin Herbert, but if they were to do so and get a good return in draft picks, a quality quarterback could be available at their first pick. Or they could simply draft Jeremiah Smith for Herbert to target. Who do you think they draft?Oct 27, 2026

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Would You Trade Herbert?

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6 and all but done in the NFL playoff race. With that many are wondering if they should go all in for a rebuild. Starting quarterback Justin Herbert has been mentioned as a potential trade piece, but franchise quarterbacks do not often get traded. Do you think that is something the Chargers would at any point consider or are those rumors as comical as they sound?Oct 25, 2026

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Chargers Nightmare Trade Floated Before NFL Trade Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

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It's Officially Draft Season

The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-6 on Sunday with a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. With that they are all but eliminated from postseason play. While still possible to make the playoffs, it's unlikely the Bolts win 10 of their 11 remaining games to get into that conversation. So, is it time for them to start thinking about the NFL draft?Oct 19, 2026

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Go 'All In' or Set Up Draft Positioning?

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-5 in 2026. It's a sentence none of us expected to read. If they lose on Sunday, their season may be effectively over. The Chargers play the undefeated Chiefs. And candidly, if they can beat Kansas City, the team owes it to themselves to make a push for a postseason comeback. But if they lose the game, it's hard to see the Bolts coming back from an 0-6 record. Do the Chargers keep trying to win or start preparing for a better draft position if they lose?Oct 17, 2026

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Chargers Paying for Cardinals and Raiders Losses

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-5. There's no excusing it. Still, they have faced a difficult schedule. In the last three games, Los Angeles has played the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos. All 12-win teams last season. All close losses. But they also lost to the Las Vegas Raiders (3-2) and Arizona Cardinals (1-4) They should have won those games. How different is the vibe in Los Angeles if the Chargers defeat the Raiders and Cardinals?Oct 13, 2026

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Can the Chargers Do It?

The Los Angeles Chargers face a rare early season must-win game on Sunday. They take on the reigning division champion Denver Broncos. Can they pull off the upset?Oct 11, 2026

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Can Chargers Channel 1992 Comeback Magic?

The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-4 after a Week 4 loss to the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. With that, the team's chances of reaching the playoffs shrink again. If anyone can make the turnaround from 0-4 to a postseason bid, it's the Chargers. That said, only one team has made such comeback. Interestingly enough, it was the 1992 Chargers. Can the Bolts make the comeback?Oct 5, 2026

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Must Win Game Sunday?

The Los Angeles Chargers are entering dangerous territory on Sunday. They face the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Seattle Seahawks. The Chargers carry a 0-3 record into a game in which a loss is usually forgivable. However, a 0-4 start is one that will need to be avoided at all costs if the Bolts are to make the playoffs. Only one team has ever made the playoffs after starting 0-4. In positive news, it was the 1992 Chargers. What do you think: Is Sunday a must-win game?Oct 3, 2026

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Chargers' 0-3 Start Raising Questions

The pressure is on the Los Angeles Chargers to start winning after a brutal 0-3 record to begin the year. Now the inevitable questions are mounting about what's going wrong with the team. The Bolts cannot generate offense consistently at the same level they did last season, nor can they get the stops. What do you think is the problem with the team so far this season?Sep 28, 2026

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Chargers Hanging Tough vs Bills at Half

The Los Angeles Chargers entered Sunday losers of two consecutive games, and against teams that they should beat. Needless to say, the pressure was on when they took the field vs. the Buffalo Bills. So far, the Chargers are staying in the game. They entered halftime tied with Buffalo thanks to a 10-0 start. Despite the Bills coming back to tie it, how are you feeling about the game so far?Sep 27, 2026

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We're All Thinking the Same Thing

"You have got to be kidding me." That's what we're all thinking of the Los Angeles Chargers' loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The game was winnable, and the Raiders were beatable. Again, the Chargers came up short. The Chargers' schedule does not get any easier. The Bolts will face several contenders on the West Coast from both the AFC and NFC. What are your thoughts on the loss, and can the Chargers turn it around?Sep 22, 2026

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Chargers Start Slow vs. Raiders

The Los Angeles Chargers are taking on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. After falling to the Arizona Cardinals, the Chargers knew they could take little for granted. Early on, they have. With 3:56 left to play in the third quarter, the Chargers trail 17-14. What do you think of Los Angeles' slow start so far?Sep 20, 2026

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