I've been waiting for almost 4 decades for a Lombardi. My dad has been waiting for over 6 decades. I'm in tears writing this. Please Jim, bring it home for us. And then do it again.

Thank you Brandon Staley for this opportunity. We couldn't have done this without you.

My father just passed. He was a chargers fan. I wish he could see this😢😢

THE MEDIA FINALLY GOT A DECENT MIC !!! This really might be our year 😭⚡️

The way Harbaugh talks about Herbert making HIM want to wake up early and improve to be WORTHY to coach someone as special as Herbert. I cant imagine how that must feel to hear. What an amazing introduction to OUR new head coach. "See if im man enough and a good enough coach" Who has it better than that?

I have never watched a press conference of any kind in my life. Harbaugh was so captivating, I couldn’t stop listening.

@DeanSpanos and the whole Spanos family thank you as a fan bringing a winner into the organization Looking forward to another 94-95 season with a trophy this time

As Michigan fan, you guys got one heck of a coach! Treat him well! Go blue 〽️ bolt up⚡️

Thank You God we finally have a REAL HC

That's my coach😢 miss you coach. Thanks for everything you did for Michigan. LA chargers got themselves a heck of a coach. Will be watching.

WHO'S GOT IT BETTER THAN US???

This man is gonna do great things for you guys. Congrats chargers fans. Winning culture incoming.

Chargers fans for 17 so years and my 27 years of living have this the best thing ive seen as a fan since LT

Congratulations to the Chargers, Coach Harbaugh and his entire family, Jesse, and Justin as well. There is nothing like working for an organization who wants you. Southern California is just a great place to be. All the best.

I'm a go blue man through and through. Michigan raised. I followed the patriots for 22 years because of TB12. I am now a chargers fan because I belive in JH. Can't wait!!!!

My grandfather watched Sid Gilman’s bolts with Bambi in the 60s, my father watched Air Coryell take flight in the 80s… I grew up with Ross’s Seau led team and Schottenheimer’s LT led super chargers… It’s possible that Harbaugh’s Herbert led SOCAL Chargers may be the best of all! Charger fans, old and new generations, especially those from San Diego like me, let’s unite across Southern California, support this team, players, coaches, and owner. Thank you Dean. BOLT UP⚡️⚡️⚡️

My grandpa was in the navy in the late 50s in San Diego and my dad was born in San Diego in 1960 ! Me and my brother were raised in San Diego and I’m 39 yrs old now ! Both my sons are chargers fans !!my grandpa died without getting a ring and now my dad is getting old and we still Don’t have a ring ! I know we’re In La now but my whole family bleeds chargers ! We need this ! Please bring us a ring ! My family will cry tears of joy if we can finally win !!! Bring my family some peace as well as San Diego

Haven't been a Charger fan but will definitely be watching the LA Chargers this year, so excited and love a winner JH.

Spanos family, thanks for giving us a real shot. I know the fans are hungry, let’s put in the work gentleman. Bolt TF Up!!!!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

We were lucky to have him at Michigan and the chargers are now lucky to have him. Good luck coach!

I need the Chargers social media team to do to the "I AM THE STORM THAT IS APPROACHING" meme with a hard Harbaugh edit after Dean starts the presser

It has never been a better day to be a Chargers fan. Let's Bolt Up and GOOOOOOO

Jim is the man!!!! Best HC press conference ever ⚡️ ⚡️ Buckle up ya’ll, bolts are comin’!!

First time in 25 years I can say I like Dean

Michigan fan here. I'll pray for the coach and the chargers to give Mahomes and Reid hell and bring the chip multiple times and make Chargers the team of the decade and some. Chargers fans deserve happiness and joy of winning the championship.

Took Harbaugh for the Chargers to finally invest in some microphones for the media

You all have a GREAT head coach. Treat him well 💛💙

I’ve been a chargers fan since I was 6. From Chicago, bears fans arnt very nice too anyone who isn’t a bears fan. Got picked on a lot but have had a love for this team since I was 6 and it has been the only team I have across all sports. I’ve cried over bad season. Been depressed over bad losses and I just want to say people. This is the first time I have cried for being so excited and happy about where this franchise is heading. To all bolt fam I have felt your pain for many years and I am just so happy to say WERE BACK BABY! Let’s go bolts and thank you to the Chargers organization for realizing finally that we need a leader and a culture change. Love you all and #BOLTUP!

Dean, I hope you see this. As a Chargers fan since I was a middle schooler in 2006, THANK YOU. We appreciate you and believe in you as well. 🙏

Man I’m excited, I love this humble man who just wants his players to succeed. Did I hear him correctly, he went to Home Depot to pickup a shop vac to clean the weight room. That’s leadership!

How come he always has something badass to say in every situation?

It took all the suffering... to make this moment so worth it... getting Harbaugh... and knowing that Herbert has quality coaching makes it the greatest thing ever to happen to Bolt Nation... let's go Chargers... EVEN SPANOS LOOKS LIKE 👍 1 MILLION BUCKS. ONE GREAT COACH MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER... I know honestly nobody will ever talk about the actual meeting between Spanos and Harbaugh, and all the demands it took to make it happen, im just glad you did... because it really was not only a no brainer... but it was the most lucrative pairing, and it was without a doubt the biggest hire in this off season... so kudos for getting it done.

So happy to see this interview! Harbaugh is like a supporting father type vibe. I love it!

Thank you Spanos family for finally listening to us and giving us a real chance to win . Regardless of what happens he gives us our best chance

I’m so happy harbaugh is back in the nfl. I’m a 49ers fan and he got it. Y’all are gonna start winning and winning every season. Buckle up. Go 49ers

This guy got me pumped up and I’m a Broncos fan! 😂

Message to Jim- In 1969 I was Sports Editor of The Michigan Daily When I attended Coach Schembechler’s initial press conference at Michigan. Today I am living in Southern California, approximately 30 minutes drive from your new Chargers home. Welcome, thank you and Go Blue! Bolt Up!

Harbaugh is the truth! Love his engagement, his drive and of course his acumen!

Please have Jim run through the hype tunnel on the 1st regular season home game. He's the fan's 12th player.

I can’t even describe how happy I am!!!! Bolt up ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

This is an exciting time for all of us true fans.

Never been this excited as a chargers fan since since 2012! #BoltUp from the Netherlands

Lifelong Niners fan here. You guys got a good one. Bolts are now my favorite AFC team and I will be rooting for you guys!

Jim please save us

#BoltUp ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

Couldn't be more excited ⚡⚡⚡

Time to change the Narrative ⚡️⚡️ LFG!!!!!!!!

Tears of joy, Go Bolts!!!!

Niners Fan here: Perfect for Bolts turn around! Made Niners a winner immediately! Jim Harbaugh = Quality human, loyal, Coach, leader and Winner!

Dam cant even believe it right now this is actually happening dammmittt shed a tear just now..

🙌 Joey Bosa is still waiting for his name to be called😂

I remember the excitement watching Sean Payton's press conference last year. I'm a Bronco fan but I'm excited for the Chargers, and I genuinely want Herbert to have a great career. Glad yall got your guy🤝

MULTIPLE CHAMPIONSHIPS ⚡🙏😫

We love you Jim

Awesome that when asked about Herbert the first thing he talked about is protecting him and having an Oline that sets the tone!

I can feel the hate swelling through the veins of the all haters out there. The chargers are now the most exciting team in the league! Deal with it

This guy is such a dad and I’ve seen his acting. This is gonna be great. Love it.

Everything happens for a reason! Perfect timing just for us to bring in coach Jim Harbaugh!👏🏻💪🏻⚡ Feels like these past three years have went by so fast and we're miserable😤! Really happy and excited to see us play real Chargers football!⚡GO BOLTS!!

Harbaugh has that fire to win and to prove himself as a great coach. Thanks Spanos for making us chargers fans happy 😎

John spanos spearheading it like fans didn't tell him who he better pick.

I love how he has a Cheshire cat grin every time someone asks him a question like they just fell into his trap 😂 I've been a fan since '91, and this hire just feels different. I'm so excited to see what we can do with great coaching. LFG!!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

This makes me so happy and excited! #chargerfanforlife Can’t wait to see my boys next season tearing it up! #ASAP Let’s go! Bolt up baby 💪⚡️

thank you so much to the spanos family ! we believe !!! let’s gooo the fans are fully behind you !!

Our 12 Takeaways from an epic introductory press conference: 1. Dean Spanos introduced Harbaugh yday whereas John Spanos introduced Staley in 2021. This is Dean’s hire and he wanted it to be known. Explicitly referenced providing Harbaugh with "whatever support and tools he needs to be successful" 💰 2. John Spanos acknowledging the 14 other HC candidates was smart. Hopefully r’ships have been forged with them and you never know when those will pay dividends in the future (coordinators, position coaches, etc). 3. Harbaugh’s self-confidence to say to the Owner in a public setting, ‘‘Dean, you’re one of the first in the building, I’ve been watching’ was awesome. No first-time HC would tell their Owner that they're being watched. Expect accountability from top to bottom with Jim's regime. 4. Harbaugh isn’t afraid to set the bar very high in LA. His goal is ‘multiple championships’ and that’s what it might take to win this city over. Were that to happen, the days of LA fans being outnumbered at SoFi will surely be over. 5. Harbaugh has made multiple references to Keenan Allen since being hired, including during yday's presser. Keenan isn’t going anywhere next season. 6. Harbaugh keeping a signed jersey of Junior Seau from his last football game in SD (and referencing it in the presser) was a nice touch. Hopefully, Harbaugh is the person who can bring together SD & LA fans, merging their past, present and future. 7. Harbaugh is experienced but not complacent: ‘I got to bring it. I got to bring my ‘A game’. Let’s see if I’m a good enough coach.’ That’s very refreshing to hear from an older and highly successful coach. 8. Although it’s presumed Jesse Minter will be the DC, it’s clearly not yet confirmed (per Harbaugh): ‘We’re going through a process [with Minter] right now.’ We are still expecting that the deal gets done in the coming days (any delay may be explained by Rooney Rule requirements). 9. 'Don’t let the powder blues fool ya’, this will be a physical football team. Expect harder practices than under previous regimes and a commitment to trench warfare. ‘We’re gonna win the Lombardi or die trying’ (per Harbaugh). 10. Harbaugh sees Special Teams as the ‘tone setters’. They start and set the tone for the game. Since Harbaugh was hired Coach Ficken has not interviewed for external roles and must be a decent chance to remain as ST coordinator (despite rumours about Jim's son taking over). 11. Harbaugh's focus on Offense is to ‘protect Herbert’s environment’. Fans should prepare themselves for more rush attempts, field goals and punting next season. Might not be welcome for some who've embraced analytics, but Harbaugh’s overall track record as HC speaks for itself. 12. ‘Faith, Family and Football’. A hackneyed cliche in football, but if it truly applies to any coach in the USA, it’s Jim Harbaugh, the new Chargers HC. Bring on Wk 1 already #BoltFam⚡😍

yay Jim WE are so happy you are here ❤ #boltup

My dad, Coach Dick Coury was an NFL Coach for 31 years and was a great friend of Jim and his family years. My dad lived in San Diego when Jim was at UCSD. Him and Jim were “Great Friends”. My dad passed away in 2020. He loved Jim. He is definitely watching from from above. I am from San Diego, Del Mar. I love the Chargers. Congratulations Jim.

Humble yet hungry...we've been waiting for you coach!

This is a true football guy! Love it! Let's get it Jim!

Thank you so much Mr Spanos this is the happiest I’ve ever been has Charger fan, Harbaugh knows how to win and paired with Herbert it’s going to be so awesome!🎉

Idk what it is man... but i can feel it! It's coming! LETS GOOO 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

The start of something big

Spanos family u now have my vote again ...thanks for finally stepping up and making the best decision..please let Coach H do and run this team however he wants with no inside interference...trust why you've guys hired him and just let the man do his thing win or lose but let's at least see what he brings to the table..I once again have faith and proud to once again be a Chargers fan thank you ! #Bolt⚡⬆️

What a great Head Coach hire. Its going to take Jim's best Coaching and player personnel moves to break this SPANOS CURSE.

Welcome home coach 🫡 ⚡️🆙

Our new HC Jim has got me so bolted up this was a great pres conference. I’m super excited for the future of our guys team! I was behind Staley for the longest but then he lost me with his attitude and bone head mistakes. Jim will make those guys winners. I have been behind this team through a lot of bs and it will be so awesome to see this culture change. #Boltup ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

Chargers are about to be legit

Looking forward to this season and seasons to come!!!

I haven’t been this excited for our coach since Marty! Let’s goo! Thank you Spanos Family ⚡️⚡️

Spanos just won the hearts and respect of all the chargers fans

I adore Jim Harbaugh. Happy for Chargers fans. You all deserve this. The future is bright. See you in the superbowl #49ersFan

So pumped - bolt up from east coast 🇨🇦

Thank you Spanos Family for investing in a great Coach all I can say it's about time. been waiting since the shotty days. For another winning Coach and GM. Can't wait to be competitive in the Division and league again. Let's Go!!!! I am actually excited for are draft this year. Finally something different.😎🙏 Can't wait. It's a good day in L.A & S.D and in Oregon.😉

I'm so happy the organization is finally coming to it's senses and looking out for the fans to bring success to the franchise and hopefully bring home it's first Superbowl and also many more 😭⚡🏆

Thank you Spanos family! The future is exciting ⚡️⚡️

SUPERBOWL ON THE WAYYY

So awesome! Can’t wait for the years to come

Let’s go Harbaugh. We believe in you to bring us to the promised land⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

Hey this guy seems pretty fun. Looking forward to next season!

Great hire. He will make the team and Herbert better. 😊

Dean- I can tell you're putting your heart into our team by hiring Jim. As a long life BOLT- I have witnessed our success and our failures throughout the years. Having hired Jim makes me ecstatic for what's to come for our CHARGERS-Thank you!!!

i genuinely feel good about coach harbough and our future

This guy is so awesome, I love that "the word complain is( common -plane) people try to get you to agree with them" That is fantastic and so true

When Harbaugh says " I wanna watch every one of his NFL snaps so his hard work is maximized!" He MEANS it!" Harbaugh is EXACTLY WHAT OUR CHARGERS NEEDED!, Belichek would NOT have been the right guy! Not saying hes not a legend bc hes won 6 championships, but this team, the way its damaged by Staley and the division he caused, Harbaugh is the right guy to begin the repair job! Believe that Staley f'd this team up!

Ive been a Chargers fan 42 years! This is surreal im not giving a f about the Spanos fu's this is an apology to all fans for years of fu! You haters are gonna hate but im amped! Its gonna take a min to weed out the bs but its gonna be different when the Lightning Bolts hit the field!

As a 49ers fan you guys got one hell of a coach and I couldn’t be happier Jim is back in the league you guys deserve to be excited cause he’s gonna turn this franchise around good luck in the future chargers nation💯

Michigan alumni and true blue Michigan football fan here. Coach Harbaugh brought us to the pinnacle of college football. Although we are sad to see him go, we are also happy for for him to chase his dreams. Grateful for the time we had him and the incredible things he did for Michigan football. Such a class act. Such an honorable man. A true leader. Great choice Chargers. God bless coach Harbaugh and his family.

Fan since I was 12. I have never been this excited. This guy is talking about getting work done ASAP. He is coming to win and you can tell his commitment is all 🔥. He has incredible depth and I couldn’t be happier! The last years have been downers but I know for a fact, he will get the job done. His HUNGER shows and we all know he KNOWS football. Chargers, thank you!! Thank you for finally choosing to WIN!!!

God bless you, Jim, and good luck on your new journey in LA as a new head coach for the Chargers. Go Chargers.

I’m not even a Chargers fan and I’m stoked to watch this team next year! Wishing yall the best

From a Niners fan, you guys are getting someone that is an ultimate competitor and changes teams overnight. Some of my best memories as a young fan are from the Harbaugh coached Niner teams. Hope you guys win a chip with him and Herb