NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal Power Players: Chargers Assistant GM Chad Alexander
Dec 18, 2025
Chad Alexander, the Assistant General Manager of the Los Angeles Chargers, shares insights from his 27 years in NFL personnel. He delves into establishing a tough team identity focused on physicality, inspired by Jim Harbaugh. Chad highlights Justin Herbert's leadership and resilience as key to the team's ethos. He emphasizes the importance of scouting for intangible traits like grit and outlines how clear leadership shapes roster decisions. With a passion for evolving game strategies, he stresses the value of collaboration across all departments.
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Identity Built Around Toughness
- The Chargers set their identity as extremely tough, physical, and unselfish to mirror Jim Harbaugh's ethos.
- They prioritize enforcing their will and playing a bully style over chasing style points.
Quarterback As Cultural Anchor
- Justin Herbert is described as a physically imposing, mentally tough leader who plays through injuries.
- His toughness and authenticity empower teammates and embody the team's identity.
Evaluate Players By Traits And Background
- Do exhaustive background work and sequence prospects from top to bottom in the draft process.
- Prioritize traits like toughness, resiliency, and proven adversity when evaluating fit for the program.