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Derwin James Praises Jim Harbaugh: 'He Would Die for Football. He Loves It That Much'

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Los Angeles Chargers star Derwin James Jr. praised the leadership and guidance of head coach Jim Harbaugh with the team starting 5-3 to open the 2024 NFL season.

James described Harbaugh as "like a father away from home" in an interview with The MMQB's Albert Breer.

"Having a coach like that who's experienced, that's been to a Super Bowl, knows what it takes, won a national championship, he's serious about winning," the three-time Pro Bowler said. "Every day, you see it in his message and how his other coaches coach.

"When you got a leader like that leading, you see the team that we have, with the guys we have.