Chargers trade rumors: Jim Harbaugh reveals stance ahead of Nov. 5 deadline

The Los Angeles Chargers are enjoying a productive season. In the first season under the leadership of head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers currently boast a 5-3 record, and if the season ended today, they would be inside the playoff picture as the No. 6 seed.

There is a long way to go before the Chargers can truly compete with the Kansas City Chiefs, their division foes who currently are back-to-back Super Bowl champions. But the exciting start to the season had many fans wondering if they would make a push to improve the roster ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline with a playoff berth on the horizon.

Harbaugh, however, does not think this is going to be the case.

"No, we don't need, we don't need that," Harbaugh said on 'The Herd.' "I don't think we... I can't think of a position right now where we need, you know, to upgrade. I love the guys that are here. Love them. But if Joe wants somebody, and you know, can make us better, than I know he will. And all competitors are welcome. Competitors, welcome to the 2024 Los Angeles Chargers."

Fans of the team and NFL analysts agree that the wide receiver group could use a new weapon. However, with Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey both developing, each amassing over 100 receiving yards in the past two games, it's understandable that the franchise will keep its course with their young receivers.

What's the coaching record of new Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh?

During his four years with the San Francisco 49ers, Jim Harbaugh put up a respected 49-22-1 record, with an extra 5-3 record in the playoffs. Now, following his eight initial games in Los Angeles, he sits at 54-25-1.

Harbaugh is remembered for the instant changes he brought to the 49ers. He first had Alex Smith as his quarterback, with the former No. 1 pick struggling badly in the league. Once Harbaugh took over, Smith's career started to trend upward, and he became a quarterback good enough to spend another decade in the league.

Now, he's leading a team that has not won a playoff game since the 2018 season, and he hopes to lead Los Angeles to the same instant impact he had in San Francisco in 2011. The start to the season has been great.