Spanos Calls Chargers’ New General Manager the ‘Perfect Person’ for Team’s Turnaround

 Owner sees a good fit between Joe Hortiz and recently named head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Easton Stick (2) of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in Inglewood, Calif., on Jan. 7, 2024 Harry How/Getty Images

The disappointment of losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Jan. 28 American Football Conference Championship Game didn’t linger for Joe Hortiz, then the Baltimore Ravens’ director of player personnel.

The Los Angeles Chargers offered Mr. Hortiz their general manager job the following day, then announced his hiring the day after that. A 10-day whirlwind for Mr. Ortiz continued Feb. 6 with an introductory news conference at the club’s practice facility in Costa Mesa.