EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — In two seasons as the Los Angeles Chargers’ defensive coordinator, Jesse Minter has proven himself to be one of the most creative minds in football.

But even Minter acknowledges there are times when his scheming is secondary to the natural pass rush talent at his disposal.

Minter knew he had to reimagine his pass rush this season after the salary-cap release of Joey Bosa, the five-time Pro Bowl selection who spent nine years leading the Chargers’ pursuit of quarterbacks — when he was healthy, at least.

With Khalil Mack returning as the group’s anchor, Tuli Tuipulotu continuing to develop and Odafe Oweh making a major impact as a midseason addition, the Chargers (7-4) believe they’ve cobbled together a pass rush that can keep them in contention in the quarterbac

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