Jim Harbaugh (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman has compared Jim Harbaugh to popular comedian and actor Will Ferrell at the risk of getting into trouble.Harbaugh, who took over as the Chargers’ new head coach this offseason after leading Michigan to a
national title in January, should have been one of the people who roasted Tom Brady during his recent Netflix event.It would have made sense, given that Brady went to Michigan and, according to Perryman, he gives off Ferrell vibes.
It turns out that both men were at said roast. Harbaugh was in attendance while Ferrell took to the stage as his iconic Ron Burgandy character from the movie ‘Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy.’
Speaking on Monday, Perryman told reporters that Harbaugh reminds him of the award-winning actor. Harbaugh is known for his sense of humor but is serious about winning football games, and it hasn’t taken him long to make an impression on the former Pro Bowler.
“I hope I don’t get in trouble for this, but he reminds me of Will Ferrell,” the 31-year-old said, per ESPN. “I don’t know if it’s the way that he speaks, his analogies and everything, but they really remind me of Will Ferrell.”
Jim Harbaugh Is Which Version of Will Ferrell?
When asked which version of Will Ferrell Harbaugh he reminds him of, Denzel Perryman said the coach was probably closest to the comedian’s character in ‘Step Brothers.’ He also joked that he could be the one from ‘Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.’
Perryman, who returned to the Chargers in March after stints with the Las Vegas Raiders and Houston Texans, said he hadn’t mentioned this to the coach but figured he would hear about them and have a word with him at practice this Tuesday.
While he thinks Harbaugh is a goofball, Perryman insists he takes his new coach seriously.
“I don’t know if it’s his tone of voice or the way he talks in general, but the first thing that comes to mind is Will Ferrell,” he added. “I mean, I do take him seriously. I take everything he says seriously, though. But when he does joke around, I start cracking up in my seat.”
VIDEO: Everyone Made The Same Joke After Seeing New Chargers Draft Pick Joe Alt Shake Hands With Head Coach Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh and Joe Alt (Photo via @chargers/Twitter)
Fans had all the jokes after watching a clip of new Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Joe Alt meeting head coach Jim Harbaugh for (presumably) the first time.The former Notre Dame star was drafted by the Chargers as the fifth overall pick on Thursday night and will be tasked with protecting quarterback Justin Herbert in 2024.
The Chargers posted a video of Jim and Joe shaking hands on Friday, and fans had plenty of jokes, some noting how awkward the handshake was while others commented on the player’s clothing.
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Joe Alt has followed in his father’s footsteps, getting drafted in the first round.
Joe’s dad, John Alt, was a Pro Bowl OT for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was drafted No. 21 overall in 1984. He spent his entire career with the AFC outfit.
“We’re a little competitive in our family,” John said after his son went No. 5 overall, per the Los Angeles Times. “So that will be one of the ‘gotchas,’ I’m sure.”
Joe Alt Is Ready To Hit People In The Pros
Joe, who’s listed at 6ft-9 and 321 pounds, joins the Chargers as a sign of Harbaugh’s intention to make the team more formidable at the line of scrimmage.
Asked what he likes best about playing in an offensive line, Alt gave a very honest answer.
“Being able to hit someone every single play,” he replied. “You don’t have a play off. You’re going to be throwing your head in there whether it’s a pass or a run.”
Sounds like something Harbaugh must have been thrilled to hear.
