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From player to coach, Jim Harbaugh imbues his Chargers with a fighting spirit

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Former Chargers quarterback Jim Harbaugh is the new head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers .

He is known as " Captain Comeback " for his dramatic playoff wins with the Indianapolis Colts .

Former teammate Ryan Leaf says Harbaugh is "the most competitive person you’ve ever met" The Chargers face the Oakland Raiders in Sunday 's season opener against the Raiders .

Former Chargers quarterback says Harbaugh mentored him to be the best backup quarterback in the NFL .

Leaf threw a game-winning touchdown pass in the final preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals to secure the starting position in 2000 .

Harbaugh has proved his mettle at every level at every stop.

He led University of San Diego to a 29 -6 record during three seasons .