The Los Angeles Chargers kicked off training camp Wednesday, bringing back all the wonderful sights and sounds of football. But something was a bit different this time around: The players practiced without any music blasting from the speakers.
Several fans in attendance noted the Chargers were all business this year. One fan pointed out that there was no dancing, with every player locked in and focused on football. Another was quick to point out the standardization of uniforms, where even Derwin James Jr. had to hide his signature shredded abs.
Hiring Jim Harbaugh sparked an organizational shift, and it looks like that force of change is noticeable even in the stands. Every small win in the margins coalesces into NFL regular and postseason wins. Should the Chargers play as they practice, they truly may steal more games this year than expected.