Jim Harbaugh has outrageous quote about hyped Chargers rookie

Tyler Reed | 2 Hours Ago

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The Los Angeles Chargers are gearing up for a massive AFC West matchup with the Denver Broncos. The two longtime rivals will meet on Sunday, and the winner will earn sole possession of second place in the division behind the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs.

On Friday, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh met with the media to discuss the health of the team, which included rookie running back Kimani Vidal. Harbaugh's answer to the health of VIdal is one that will go down in history,

Take a listen below:

#Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh says Kimani Vidal will suit up this week:

“He’s sitting on a spring, ready to go.” pic.twitter.com/gOMZ3p7Odl
— The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex) October 11, 2024

Harbaugh's description of Vidal's anticipation of making his rookie debut is enough to make Wile E. Coyote jealous. The latest Harbaughism to take life describes Vidal as "sitting on a spring, ready to go."

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The sixth-round pick of the 2024 NFL draft has to be chomping at the bit to get his first opportunity at regular season action. But the rookie was probably hoping that his head coach might describe his excitement a little differently.

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