Best Quotes From Chargers Introductory Conference

Here are the best quotes from Jim Harbaugh being introduced as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.

Jim Harbaugh has been officially announced as the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, and he took the podium to share the excitement that most fans, analysts, and the organization are feeling right now. 

While Harbaugh detailed his passion for the game and excitement to get going, his presser was full of quotes that should get the Chargers community going. Here are the best from his introductory press conference. 

"I said you're bringing the storm with you it's supposed to rain all day Thursday there was a brief pause. and he replied, 'Dean, we are the storm.'" - Dean Spanos on Jim Harbaugh arriving during an LA Storm

"If I had one word, it would be 'gratitude,' gratitude uh for this opportunity, for the guidance that I've received, and gratitude to the Spanos family." Harbaugh on getting the opportunity to coach the Chargers. 

"Dean, when you said you're hungry to win, I'm hungry to win, and you said you're starving to win, that just resonated with me." - Harbaugh on speaking to Dean Spanos about turning the Chargers organization around. 

"It needs to be multiple championships. We are going to be humble and hungry. That's our goal. Treat people in a first-class manner, and to win championships." - Harbaugh on goals for the Chargers. 

"He's [Justin Herbert] a crown jewel in the National Football League. Derwin James is another one." - Harbaugh on being able to coach Herbert and the players on the Chargers

"Let's have it. You hungry? You want to eat? This is an all-you-can-eat buffet." - Harbaugh on the weight room and getting players ready. 

"The last game that I played with the Chargers. Junior Seau and I exchanged jerseys. He signed it, and I have that jersey hanging up in my home." - Harbaugh on what it means to come back to the Chargers. 

"I want another shot. I want a shot at being simply known as 'world champions,' that's my goal." - Harbaugh on what his goals are for the Chargers. 

"I want to get a coaching staff put together and hired. That is gonna be worthy of coaching Justin, Derwin, and all the guys." - Harbaugh on what his plans are for his new staffing changes. 

"We are going to earn our winning. Tough team, resilient team, relentless team, physical team." - Harbaugh on what success will look like in year one. 

For those who missed the Harbaugh introductory interview, it is chock full of the promise that the man has infused every team he has coached with. The Chargers nailed one of the biggest head coaching hires in the history of the franchise. There will be a lot to do in 2024, but the team has the right man to lead them. 

The whole press conference can be viewed on the Chargers YouTube page.