Los Angeles Chargers schedule release video: Mike McDaniel smoking vape, Patriots spygate and all trolling references explored

The Los Angeles Chargers released their 2023 NFL schedule video, and like last year it went viral. They once again made an anime video related to all their fixtures, and the franchise didn't shy away from taking shots at multiple players and teams.

To start off the video, the Chargers didn't back away from showing that they blew a 27-0 lead in the playoffs against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and that will haunt them for a long time.

Mike McDaniel vaping: To show their Week 1 fixture against the Miami Dolphins, the Chargers' social media team created a visual of Mike McDaniel smoking a vape in the anime world, as the Dolphins HC was accused of doing it last season.

Week 2: For their week 2's fixture against the Titans they displayed a cyborg version of Derrick Henry, who is looking to bounce back after a poor outing last season.

Kirko Chainz, Week 3: Furthermore, in their Week 3 fixture they face the Minnesota Vikings, so they showed a visual of Kirk Cousins wearing multiple chains, for which he went viral.

Raiders miss out on Brady and Rodgers: They also displayed how Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels ended up getting Jimmy Garoppolo while missing out on Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady.

Cowboys throw their QB in front of the bus: Later they threw shots at Dak Prescott as the visual displayed how the Cowboys threw their quarterback under the bus after their loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs. They also showed Stephen A. Smith laughing at Prescott in the background.

Pat McAfee chases ChiefsAholic: The Los Angeles Chargers didn't forget to take shots at the Kansas City Chiefs, as for their Week 7's fixture against the Super Bowl champions they showed Pat McAfee chasing ChiefsAholic in a helicopter.

Inconsistent history of Bears QB: The Chargers will face the Bears in Week 8, and they took a dig at their opponents by showing a snippet of all their failed quarterbacks and rebuilds.

Rodgers in NY: For their Week 9 fixture against the Jets, they also displayed the visual of Aaron Rodgers entering New York and had a billboard that showed Trey Young celebrating.

They also showed visuals of Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe in the video.

Lions Gambling controversy: The Los Angeles Chargers dropped a scene about taking help related to gambling problems for their Week 10's fixture against the Detroit Lions. This came after several Lions players were handed suspensions for gambling.

Love and Packers in Week 11: Later they showed how Rodgers' left the Packers after his darkness retreat, as Jordan Love aims to become the next great quarterback for the franchise.

Week 12 vs Ravens: For the fixture against the Baltimore Ravens, the video simply showed a signed contract depicting all the things that happened in the offseason around Lamar Jackson.

Patriots' Spygate: In the video, to announce their fixture against the six-time Super Bowl champions, a visual that depicted the infamous New England Patriots Spygate scandal.

Week 14 vs Broncos: For their fixture against Russell Wilson, the Los Angeles Chargers showed the Broncos quarterback fighting with Spongebob's Patrick, as a video floated last year about the former Seahawks QB's "Broncos country, Let's ride" chant.

Vile jibe at Raiders: In the end, they took a notorious jibe at the Raiders, as they showed a QR code to scan which landed everyone on a "how to get a job' page. Like last year, the Chargers by far dropped the best schedule video.

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Pressure will be on Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers next season

Justin Herbert: AFC Wild Card Playoffs - Los Angeles Chargers v Jacksonville Jaguars

The Los Angeles Chargers did make the playoffs last season, but they blew away a 27-0 lead against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Justin Herbert and Co. didn't face as much criticism for that loss as they should have but next season, they will be under immense pressure.

Their roster is getting older, and with Herbert likely to get a contract soon the quality of the team will decrease going forward. As a result, they need to capitalize on their opportunity and make a push for Super Bowl this upcoming season.

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