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A man famous for making memorable and often quirky first impressions, Jim Harbaugh had quite an introductory meeting with new Chargers tight end Will Dissly.
It wasn’t just Harbaugh, Dissly explained Thursday, but also the coach’s temporary digs.
“The most exciting part about that conversation was his rig,” Dissly said. “He’s parked an RV down by the beach. I go, ‘Man, I respect the heck out of that,’ because I looked at the rent prices and I’m not stoked.”
At his first news conference six weeks ago, Harbaugh said he was going to “Jim Rockford it” for the time being with the Chargers set to move from Costa Mesa to their new facility in El Segundo this summer.
Sure enough, Harbaugh is living along the coast in the equivalent of a trailer, not unlike the television character played by the late James Garner on the 1970s detective show, “The Rockford Files.”
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“I don’t think I’m supposed to disclose where he’s parked,” Dissly joked, before adding, “I respect the RV game heavy.”
Harbaugh and the rest of the Chargers’ new leadership clearly respect Dissly’s game, as well, signing the veteran to a deal that guarantees him $10 million over two years and is worth up to $14 million over three.
Tight ends celebrated mostly as blockers aren’t always considered significant additions but Dissly is expected to provide the Chargers with something they’ve sorely missed in recent seasons.
At 6-foot-4, 265 pounds, he projects as a key piece for Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman as they try to fulfill their joint promise to establish a forceful, bulldozing running game.
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Along with Dissly, the Chargers signed Gus Edwards in free agency this week. Edwards is a 238-pound back known for, among other things, the strength to gain more yards than…
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Author : LA Times
Publish date : 2024-03-15 01:40:44
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