The Chargers took a brutal 41-17 preseason loss to the 49ers, but instead of excuses, tight end Oronde Gadsden Jr. took full accountability—blaming alignment errors and mental lapses for the collapse. He stressed that young players, including himself, need to sharpen their focus on execution before the snap, as these self-inflicted mistakes crippled third-down efficiency. Despite a modest stat line (2 catches, 24 yards), Gadsden’s post-game honesty stood out as a sign of maturity. The team’s earlier strong showing against Houston adds mystery to the sudden drop-off, but Gadsden insists preseason is about fixing flaws—and they’re committed to winning regardless of the setting.
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