EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James is heading into this week’s game against the Denver Broncos with eye-popping praise from coach Jim Harbaugh.

“He’s the best safety I’ve ever seen,” Harbaugh said earlier this week.

James' impact on the defense will be even more crucial Sunday when the Denver Broncos (1-1) come to Sofi Stadium since linebacker Khalil Mack is on injured reserve and will miss the first of at least four games after suffering a dislocated elbow in the Chargers’ win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night.

Harbaugh’s lofty praise didn’t go unnoticed.

“I don’t take that lightly because I know Coach Harbaugh doesn’t just say stuff like that,” James said. “I know what type of guy he is. I know if he says it, he really believes it, so I don’t

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