Chargers Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman, offensive tackle Rashawn Slater and running back J.K. Dobbins took the podium at The Bolt on Day 2 of Chargers Training Camp.
Below are three takeaways from their media availability Thursday:
Dobbins feels fully healthy
J.K. Dobbins is feeling pretty good on the field these days.
"I feel like I'm in college out there right now," Dobbins said Thursday.
The Bolts free agency addition has seen plenty of action throughout the spring and the first pair of days of camp, especially during the team drills while fellow running back Gus Edwards works his way back to form.
And both on and off the field, the veteran running back has been open about why he believes he's on his way back to becoming the player he was before a couple of injuries marred the past few seasons.
It continues to be one of his biggest motivating factors entering his first year with the Bolts.
"Myself, I know that I've been hurt. It's not nothing I can control," Dobbins said. "I feel like I'm a pretty tough guy. When I'm on the field, you have to pull me off."
"It's been valuable to me and like I said, I feel amazing," Dobbins later added. "I feel like everything is slower. I missed a whole year, and everything is slower."
It's helped that he's been able to fit right in with some familiar faces on the offense, too.
Not only does he know what he and Edwards can do as a duo in a Greg Roman-led offense, he knows Bradley Bozeman and Hayden Hurst as well.
Dobbins believes all of that has factored in to the level of comfort and confidence he feels in the powder blue.
"Yeah, I'm comfortable," Dobbins said. "Not only Gus, we have Bradley Bozeman and I didn't play with Hayden Hurst, but I've known him because he was on the Ravens.
"I didn't know Coach Jim Harbaugh, but I did, in college, play against him," Dobbins continued. "I kind of saw him from afar. I feel everything was so familiar, it was already home.
"And with Gus being back there with me, it'll be good," Dobbins added. "We know how we complement each other, so it'll work well."
Dobbins will be an intriguing player to follow on the Chargers this season, and he is looking forward to moving past what his last couple of seasons have been.
His mind is set on what type of player he wants to be in 2024.
"I feel great and I don't think about it," Dobbins said. "Me, I'm the type of guy like something bad happens, 'Alright, that happened, let's move on.' I'm a second-by-second guy."
Dobbins later added: "I want to be a bully on that field, too. I want [teams] to know, 'Oh we're going against this guy.'"
Check out the best photos from the first day of Training Camp 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo!
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
The Los Angeles Chargers practice at Training Camp on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at The Bolt in El Segundo, CA.
Trusting the process
The offense has taken shape throughout the spring and heading into the early portion of training camp and will only continue to move forward once contact picks up next week.
And even with the focus right now during the non-padded practices on technique and knowing the playbook rather than the results, Roman believes there is a lot of good work available to put in before the pads come on.
"You're always factoring that in as far as the results," Roman said. "The results of the plays right now aren't as big for us as the process and the ability to coach off of everything and grow together."
With a new offensive scheme the group has been implementing all offseason, Roman mentioned the team is spending the early portion of camp focused on going over the installs another time.
And they've been able to take everything in stride, as tackle Rashawn Slater emphasized the importance patience has played going through the process.
"Extremely important. I think that's every year," Slater said. "Every time coming off of an offseason, there's always going to be stuff, some new things to learn, be patient with.
"I think you have to be patient. You can't be getting frustrated with stuff early on," Slater added. "Just trust the process and that's exactly what we're doing."
It's a work in progress from now until the start of the season and when the pads come on soon, it'll give Roman and the offense a good indication of where they are and where they need to go.
"This is pro football. That's when you really learn what you got," Roman said. "It's not like you're making quick diagnosis the first day the pads come on, you know there's a process there.
"Day 1 with the pads, Day 2 with the pads, etc. I think you've kind of have to have a wise view on that and understand it's going to be a process once the pads come on, for everybody," Roman added. "As you grow through training camp, you're going to really understand the kind of physicality you're going to have as an offense. It gives you an opportunity to develop it as well."
Slater ready for Year 4
While Rashawn Slater is eligible for a possible contract extension, the Chargers left tackle is all in on the task at hand.
"I'm just focused on the season right now," Slater said Thursday.
And that means getting ready for a 2024 season, Slater's fourth in the NFL, in which the Bolts want to be a menacing and physical team under Harbaugh.
"I feel like we've taken really good steps to establishing our identity. A big part of what he wants is physicality," Slater said. "We're all excited about that but it's hard to do without pads. We're hungry for it."
Over the past few months, Chargers coaches have used phrases such as "O-line centric" and "tip of the spear" to describe the impact the trenches could have going forward.
Slater said Thursday that he expects Roman to be a key piece in that puzzle.
"He's been great. I didn't really know a lot about his coaching background with everything he's done," Slater said. "But some of the feedback he's given us as O-lineman I can tell, 'Yeah, you've coached O-line before.' He's been around and his knowledge of the game is very deep."
Roman, meanwhile, had high praise for Slater's group when asked what has stood out about them early in camp.
"So far, everything. Just the way they go about their business," Roman said.
He later added: "The offensive line, their goal is to be the best unit to be able to play together really, really well. I think these guys are working really well in that direction."
