The Chargers didn’t practice in full capacity on Wednesday, but they made the most of their two-hour-plus practice at The Bolt in front of a packed crowd — especially Kristian Fulton.
Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter thought his units looked more comfortable thus far, but his new defensive back was the one who got the coaches talking.
Despite having just signed with the chargers In March, after a previous stint with the Tennessee Titans, Fulton’s versatility and ability to handle different coverages impressed Minter.
“[Fulton] he’s playing like we thought he could be,” Minter said. “Watching the film and talking to the people who trained him, he is ultra-competitive and super talented.
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“He has a rock on his shoulder and really wants to prove us right. We have a lot of confidence in him to play well this year. I’m very happy to have him.”
Some other observations from Wednesday:
Energized
Despite the common training camp inconsistencies, one thing has remained constant: new head coach Jim Harbaugh’s energy.
“Everything he does, he comes at it, always excited, always excited, the energy is always around him,” Morgan Fox said of Harbaugh. “Having that energy and aura around you leads to good practices. They don’t seem that long.
In addition to his infectious energy, Harbaugh’s winning mentality and track record resonate with players. According to Fox, everyone is buying into Harbaugh’s philosophy, which Fox describes as very “team-focused.”
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“It’s about looking out for each other but working hard,” Fox said. “When you’re here you’re going to work. The coach connects us with everything we do and has been really cool.
“He’s a coach who has a proven track record of winning…we’re here to win now. We trust him and we believe in him and we believe in him because he believes in us. With his track record, you want to be a part of that greatness.”
For linebacker Denzel Perryman, is one of Harbaugh’s team’s most famous celebrations, coined by his father, Jack Harbaugh, who stuck with him: “Who did it better than us? Nobody!”
“I follow that advice, or rather that question, for football and life,” Perryman said.
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After leaving Tuesday’s practice because of an undisclosed injury and not returning, offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer did not train on Wednesday with no news on his return. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Rashawn Slater returned to training, as did safety Alohi Gilman, who was absent on Monday for the birth of his daughter.
This story originally appeared on Los Angeles Times.