Chargers not interested in Khalil Mack trade, will retain top offensive players despite 0-7 record, per report
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Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Chargers, currently the only winless NFL team, have no plans to trade key players like edge rusher Khalil Mack, quarterback Justin Herbert, or wide receiver Ladd McConkey before the Nov. 10 trade deadline, despite their poor season start.
- Khalil Mack, on an expiring contract and a valuable defensive asset, remains a non-trade candidate as the team values his presence, with coach Jim Harbaugh emphasizing Mack's importance to the squad.
- Herbert and McConkey, seen as foundational pieces for the team's future, are also off-limits, even though the Chargers' offense has struggled significantly, with Herbert leading the league in interceptions and McConkey having a down year.
- The Chargers' refusal to trade key players means they are missing an opportunity to acquire draft picks that could aid a rebuild, opting instead to maintain a core that has yet to achieve playoff success under Harbaugh.
- Coaching stability persists despite poor offensive performance, with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel retained and only minor adjustments made, raising concerns about the team's approach amid ongoing struggles.
