​HENDERSON, NEVADA – MAY 28: Tyler Linderbaum, wearing number 65 for the Las Vegas Raiders, attends a news conference after an OTA offseason workout at the Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center in Henderson, Nevada, on May 28, 2026. The photo credit goes to Ethan Miller/Getty Images. Among NFL fan bases, it’s surprising how vehemently Maxx Crosby, the Raiders’ star pass rusher, dislikes the Los Angeles Chargers’ supporters. The Chargers, who relocated from San Diego in 2017, have long been viewed as lacking a large, loyal fan base. Yet they remain one of the two teams the Raiders meet twice each season, and Crosby did not mince words about their supporters.
During a chat with streamer Neon, Crosby opened up about his views on the Chargers and what makes their fan base stand out. “I got a late hit on Justin Herbert this year. He was barking in my ear, and I shoved him, and he flew back. Their fans came at me like, ‘you f—ing junkie crackhead motherf—er,’ nonstop… I’m like, damn, but they’re crazy, though. That’s just part of it, you know?” Neon then asked Crosby who he thinks is the most toxic fan base, and Crosby responded, “I think the Chargers, low key. They’ve got a smaller fan base. They started in San Diego, so they’re not really an L.A. team, not from L.A. Their fans feel like they have to be louder because they don’t have as many numbers as us [the Raiders], so they’re real toxic. I respect it, though, because if it pisses me off, that probably means they’re doing a pretty good job talking trash, and they don’t stop.”
With that, Chargers fans might be circling the Raiders-Chargers matchups on their calendars even more intently.
Meanwhile, Crosby’s reputation extends beyond the sideline chatter. ESPN recently placed him No. 4 on its top ten list of pass rushers, based on input from executives, coaches, and scouts around the league. The assessment emphasizes a player who brings a complete game to the field. “Voters who value a complete game — relentless play from start to finish — rank Crosby very high,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler wrote. “He has the best motor of any defensive player.” An AFC executive added, “You’re getting a complete body of work with Max; he does everything well: pass rush, splash plays, strong against the run, high motor, tackles in the backfield.”
Another Raider earned recognition in the rankings as well. Big-ticket free agent Tyler Linderbaum was listed No. 8 among the top guards and centers. The note about Linderbaum highlighted his value as part of an interior line that can enhance both pass protection and the running game, contributing to the Raiders’ overall trench work.
This coverage underscores the Raiders’ ongoing presence in the national conversation around top-tier talent and impact players, both for Crosby’s standout edge speed and for Linderbaum’s interior versatility. As the offseason continues, both players remain focal points for the Raiders’ aspirations to push deeper into the postseason and forge a formidable and well-rounded squad in 2026.