Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh is reshaping rookie minicamp to uncover talent, emphasizing individual drills over traditional team play. His approach focuses on evaluating rookies' raw abilities rather than their understanding of the game scheme. This three-day minicamp primarily showcases undrafted free agents and tryout players, allowing Harbaugh to identify promising prospects. Notably, he is keeping a close watch on undrafted running back Raheim Sanders. This shift in focus aims to help the Chargers break a six-year playoff win drought by identifying the right players who fit their scheme.
"Before the Chargers put diamonds in any Super Bowl rings, Jim Harbaugh is looking for diamonds on the practice field. 'Rare gems, they don't just hop out of the ground and into your pocket,' the Chargers coach said..."
"The Chargers are searching for their hidden gems through a unique rookie minicamp. Harbaugh is doing away with most 11-on-11 periods during the three-day tryout period..."
"Harbaugh said he would keep a close eye on undrafted free agent running back Raheim Sanders, whose 4.46-second 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine equaled Hampton's..."
"The system, which Harbaugh admitted he has never tried before, is intended to provide a fair way for rookies to compete while also letting the staff see each player's pure talent..."
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