FOXBORO, Mass. — Jim Harbaugh burst into the locker room like the Kool-Aid Man. There was an open entrance, so he did not have to break down a wall. But considering the enthusiasm the Los Angeles Chargers coach was exuding, he probably could have shouldered through some drywall if necessary.
Harbaugh was yelling one name while scanning the assembled Chargers coaches, players and staff.
“Joe Hortiz?!”
“Joe Hortiz?!”
“Joe Hortiz?!”
Harbaugh found his general manager near the exit. He beelined over and put a hand on Hortiz’s shoulder.
“Give me a hug!” Harbaugh said.