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    Jim Harbaugh's Preseason Debut with Chargers Disappoints NFL Fans in Loss to Seahawks

    Julia StumbaughAugust 11, 2024

    INGLEWOOD, CA - AUGUST 10: Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh faces the Seattle Seahawks during a preseason game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
    Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

    Head coach Jim Harbaugh made his Los Angeles Chargers debut on the sideline of Saturday's 16-3 preseason loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

    Harbaugh sent out quarterback Easton Stick, who was listed as backup to Justin Herbert on the Chargers' first unofficial depth chart, to start before third-stringer Max Duggan took over in the second half.

    The former Michigan head coach even helped Stick warm up for his preseason start by throwing to him before the game:

    Los Angeles Chargers @chargers

    stick ➡️ harbaugh <a href="https://t.co/8zMbn3ci7W">pic.twitter.com/8zMbn3ci7W</a>

    Neither signal caller could get the ball into the end zone, however, and the Chargers finished out the loss with only a single field goal on the scoreboard.

    Stick completed the first half having gone 5-for-13 for 31 yards and one interception, while Duggan connected on 4 of 7 passes for 41 yards. The pair was sacked a combined three times.

    Luis Perez came in to finish out the game, completing 5 of 12 passes for 61 yards.

    The quarterbacks' struggles in Harbaugh's debut left Chargers fans disappointed their team couldn't begin the preseason with a victory.

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    lakers /Chargers fan FDawg (south central ronin) @FdawgSoCal

    Harbaugh knows you gotta build a winning culture right?? Preseason or not you want to win

    Eddie_King @Friar2Bolts

    Harbaugh loves football and I can tell you right now he is NOT pleased at all to start off like this.

    Ben Miller @benmillerMKE

    Chargers don't tolerate mediocrity. Harbaugh needs to get it together asap

    Michael Peterson @ZoneTracks

    Not many positives to say thus far offensively. I did not expect the trenches to look this outmatched in week one under a Harbaugh team.<br><br>Backups or not, you gotta move the ball. Luckily Cameron Dicker is an absolute weapon.

    Devon DeLeon @DevonTDeLeon

    Being truthful abt Chargers:<br><br>Their hopes hinge on Herbert (top 4-7 imo) + Harbaugh resuming where he left off in NFL. Which historically doesnt happen.<br><br>Roster is bottom 5-10 in NFL. No depth at all + same division as kc. I think it's closer to a gruden situation than some think

    Tuck Buckford @TuckBuckford2

    Harbaugh has WORK to do. Both lines give up before the ball is even snapped! Alt is doing pretty good. That no.2 left tackle couldn't block my Siamese cat. Get ready to see chumps released.

    Stick and Duggan's struggles were particularly difficult to watch for Chargers fans as J.J. McCarthy, Harbaugh's former quarterback at Michigan, threw two touchdown passes during his own preseason debut for the Minnesota Vikings.

    Football fans were still excited to see Harbaugh return to an NFL sideline for the first time since parting ways with the San Francisco 49ers in 2014.

    The Chargers preseason opener also pitted Harbaugh against his son, Jay Harbaugh, who is working as special teams coordinator for the Seahawks.

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    A little family friendly competition 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/chargers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chargers</a> HC Jim Harbaugh and his son, <a href="https://twitter.com/Seahawks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Seahawks</a> special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh, chat pregame in LA <br><br>📱: Stream <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SEAvsLAC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SEAvsLAC</a> at 7:05pm ET on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLPlus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLPlus</a> <a href="https://t.co/kbjhuareRK">pic.twitter.com/kbjhuareRK</a>

    Bob Condotta @bcondotta

    Trust me - that's Jim Harbaugh and son Jay talking at midfield. Jay is now Seattle's special teams coordinator. The two just hugged and posed for pictures and now talking. <a href="https://t.co/adL3wnXV9c">pic.twitter.com/adL3wnXV9c</a>

    rob 🩸 @robftorres

    seeing Jim Harbaugh on the sideline as the Los Angeles Chargers HC is so unreal 🥲

    Cole Weinstein @cwein21

    Cool to see Jim Harbaugh on the sideline for a real game

    Harbaugh will look for his first win as a Charger when preseason action continues next Saturday for the chargers with a intra-city competition against the Los Angeles Rams.