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O'Leary's Challenge: Can He Lead Chargers Defense?
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The Chargers’ defense is in transition as Jesse Minter departs, leaving the reins to first-time NFL playcaller Chris O’Leary. Minter built a solid, play-stopping unit with its flaws, especially against the run. O’Leary, who previously coached safeties and ran a blitz-heavy scheme at Western Michigan, inherits a healthy secondary and aims to preserve Minter’s core principles—like zone coverage and Derwin James’ versatility. But experts warn: copying Minter’s system won’t be enough. O’Leary needs to forge his own identity, which means early-season turbulence is likely. Fans should brace for a rocky start, but the potential exists for greatness if he finds his rhythm.
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