O'Leary, a Minter disciple, and what it means for defensive continuity with Daniel Popper.

Bleav in Chargers · Feb 5, 2026 · 56m

Daniel Popper joins Matt “Money” Smith to break down the Chargers’ coordinator hires, what Chris O’Leary brings defensively, how Mike McDaniel can elevate Justin Herbert, and the biggest roster questions heading into free agency and the draft.

0:00 – Welcome + Daniel Popper Joins the Show

2:10 – Chargers Hire Chris O’Leary as DC

5:00 – O’Leary’s Jesse Minter Roots

8:40 – Defensive Scheme Continuity Explained

12:30 – How Derwin James Shapes the Defense

16:15 – Is Hiring a First-Time DC a Gamble?

20:40 – Why Continuity Was the Chargers’ Smart Play

24:30 – Mike McDaniel’s Offensive Vision

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