The San Diego Chargers have not been a good football team the last few seasons. Is this the year the Chargers get it turned around….or will this be another craptastic year in San Diego?
Can Mike McCoy save his job with a winning season?
Can Philip Rivers lead the Chargers back to the playoffs?
Is there anyone on defense who can step up and make this unit a formidable one?
Let’s find out!
San Diego Chargers
The Stats:
Record Last Ten Seasons: 4-12 (2015), 9-7 (2014), 9-7 (2013), 7-9 (2012),8-8 (2011), 9-7 (2010), 13-3 (2009), 8-8 (2008), 11-5 (2007), 14-2 (2006)
Last Playoff Appearance: 2013 Divisional vs. Denver Broncos
Last Playoff Win: 2013 Wildcard vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Super Bowl Titles Won: 0
Passing Leader for 2015: Philip Rivers (4,792 yards, 29 touchdowns, 13 interceptions)
Rushing Leader for 2015: Melvin Gordon (641 yards, 0 touchdowns)
Receiving Leader for 2015: Danny Woodhead (755 yards, 6 touchdowns)
The Head Coach:
Mike McCoy
Overall Record (as a head coach): 22-26
Record With Team: 22-26
Previous NFL Jobs: Carolina Panthers Offensive Assistant (2000), Carolina Panthers Wide Receivers Coach (2001), Carolina Panthers Offensive Assistant (2002-2003), Carolina Panthers Quarterbacks Coach and Offensive Assistant (2004-2005), Carolina Panthers Quarterbacks Coach (2005), Carolina Panthers Passing Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach (2007-2008), Denver Broncos Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach (2009), Denver Broncos Offensive Coordinator (2010-2012)
My Grade: D+
The Team:
(Depth Charts will change as training camps progress obviously….)
Player Grade Guide:
Blue = Elite Player
Green = Really Good Player
Orange = Average Player
Pink = Meh
Red = NO THANKS
Gray = Rookie
Offense:
QB: Philip Rivers
RB: Melvin Gordon
WR: Keenan Allen
WR: Travis Benjamin
WR: Dontrelle Inman
TE: Antonio Gates
OC: Matt Slauson
OG: D.J. Fluker
OG: Orlando Franklin
OT: Joe Barksdale
OT: King Dunlap
Defense:
DE: Corey Liuget
DT: Brandon Mebane
DE: Joey Bosa
LB: Melvin Ingram
LB: Jerry Attaochu
LB: Denzel Perryman
LB: Mante Te’o
CB: Jason Verrett
CB: Brandon Flowers
SS: Jahleel Addae
FS: Dwight Lowery
The Schedule:
vs. @ Kansas City Chiefs (September 11)
vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (September 18)
vs. @ Indianapolis Colts (September 25)
vs. New Orleans Saints (October 2)
vs. @ Oakland Raiders (October 9)
vs. Denver Broncos (October 13)
vs. @ Atlanta Falcons (October 23)
vs. @ Denver Broncos (October 30)
vs. Tennessee Titans (November 6)
vs. Miami Dolphins (November 13)
BYE WEEK
vs. @ Houston Texans (November 27)
vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (December 4)
vs. @ Carolina Panthers (December 11)
vs. Oakland Raiders (December 18)
vs. @ Cleveland Browns (December 24)
vs. Kansas City Chiefs (January 1)
The Prediction:
4-12
Brief Synopsis:
Much like their California brothers the San Francisco 49ers, the San Diego Chargers are a big steaming pile of crap. Sure, there’s a few players to like on this team, but how confident can you be as a Chargers fan going into this season? Your team tried to fire the head coach last off-season, but then changed their mind at the last minute. You guys have no idea what city you want to play football in and you’re dragging your poor fans along with you on the bumpy road. You suck Chargers and unfortunately your fans shouldn’t expect much from you guys once again this year.
