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2011 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Pro Bowl
- Philip Rivers
Pro Bowl
- Antonio Gates
Pro Bowl - Eric Weddle
Pro Bowl Alternate - Vincent Jackson
Pro Bowl Alternate - Nick Hardwick
Pro Bowl Alternate - Ryan Mathews
All-Pro First Team - Eric Weddle

2011 POST-SEASON TEAM AWARDS

Most Valuable Player - Philip Rivers
Rodney Culver Memorial Award for Offensive Player of the Year -
Ryan Mathews

David Griggs Memorial Award for Defensive Player of the Year -
Eric Weddle
Linemen of the Year -
Nick Hardwick
Special Teams Player of the Year - Mike Tolbert
Most Inspirational Players of the Year -
Takeo Spikes

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DATE

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'10 Record

POINTS
FOR
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AGNST
WIN /
LOSS
RECORD
Sun., Sep. 11
1:15 pm - PST
Vikings 6-10 24 17 Won 1 - 0
Sun., Sep. 18
1:15 pm - PST
at Patriots 14-2 21 35 Lost 1 - 1
Sun., Sep. 15
1:05 pm - PST
Chiefs 10-6 20 17 Won 2 - 1
 Sun., Oct. 2
1:15 pm - PST
Dolphins 7-9 26 16 Won 3 - 1
Sun., Oct. 9
1:15 pm - PST
at Broncos 4-12 29 24 Won 4 - 1
Sun., Oct. 16 - BYE -          
Sun., Oct. 23
10:00 am - PST
at Jets 11-5 21 27 Lost 4 - 2
Mon., Oct. 31
5:30 pm - PST
at Chiefs 10-6 20 23 Lost 4 - 3
 Sun., Nov. 6
1:15 pm - PST
Packers 10-6 38 45 Lost 4 - 4
Thurs., Nov. 10
5:20 pm - PST
Faiders 8-8 17 24 Lost 4 - 5
 Sun., Nov. 20
1:15 pm - PST
at Bears 11-5 20 31 Lost 4 - 6
Sun., Nov. 27
1:15 pm - PST
Broncos 4-12 13 16 Lost 4 - 7
Mon., Dec. 5
5:30 pm - PST
at Jaguars 8-8 38 14 Won 5 - 7
Sun., Dec. 11
1:15 pm - PST
Bills 4-12 37 10 Won 6 - 7
Sun., Dec. 18
5:20 pm - PST
Ravens 12-4 34 14 Won 7 - 7
Sat., Dec. 24
1:05 pm - PST
at Lions 6-10 10 38 Lost 7 - 8
 Sun., Jan. 1
1:15 pm - PST
at Faiders 8-8 38 26 Won 8 - 8


2011 STANDINGS

Broncos Helmet 8 - 8
Chargers Helmet 8 - 8
Raiders Helmet 8 - 8
Chiefs Helmet 7 - 9

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Carolina New Orleans
Atlanta Tampa Bay
Baltimore Pittsburgh
Cincinnati Cleveland
Tennessee New York J

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Jan. 14-15 -- Divisional Playoffs
Jan. 22 -- Conference Championships
Jan. 29 -- Pro Bowl, Honolulu, Hawaii
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Feb. 22-28 -- NFL Scouting Combine, Indianapolis, Ind.
April 26-28 -- NFL Draft, New York City

Future Super Bowl Sites

Super Bowl XLVI
Feb. 5, 2012
Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, Indiana

Super Bowl XLVII
Feb. 3, 2013
Super Dome
New Orleans, Louisiana

Super Bowl XLVIII
Feb. 2, 2014
New Meadowlands Stadium
East Rutherford, New Jersey

Super Bowl XLIX
Feb., 2015
University of Phoenix Stadium
Glendale, Arizona

Super Bowl: NFL, stop with the Roman numerals
By Tracee Hamilton, Washington Post Staff Writer, February 4, 2011

We've been putting up with this nonsense for XLIV years. Enough. Why can't this Sunday's NFL championship game be called Super Bowl 45?

The Roman numerals were cute at first. The first few Super Bowls weren't even called Super Bowls. Once the name came along, the numbers followed, and the first few years were okay. Super Bowl V? Kind of cool. Super Bowl X? Still following along. XXX was easy.

Then came No. 40. XXXX, right? Wrong. XL, of course - 50 (L) minus 10 (X). Everyone knows that! The big game dropped from a 4X to an extra-large, right before our eyes, like a contestant on "Biggest Loser."

But okay, so using that theory, Super Bowl 49 would be IL, right? Wrong. In 2015, we'll call it XLIX. And then comes Super Bowl L in 2016, er, sorry, in MMXVI.

That's one of the problems with this system: You have to be able to subtract to translate Roman numerals. Studies already show that America's youngsters are falling behind the rest of the world in math. So we have to rub that in their faces on our biggest national holiday?

Roman numerals are fine in names - the world needs guys nicknamed Trey. Roman numerals are also fine for numbering "Saw" movies and Popes and . . . that's all. That's enough.

So why do Roman numerals belong at the Super Bowl? Did we gripe about the Redskins' switch to a III-IV defense this season? Do we covet tickets on the L-yard line? Do we enjoy a good XXIV-XXI victory in overtime?

Most sports don't use Roman numerals. The World Series has been going on twice as long as the Super Bowl, but it doesn't feel the need to be all pompous about it. The Olympics use Roman numerals - the Games of the XXIVLCM Olympiad, or whatever - but does the NFL really want to model itself after the International Olympic Committee? Most folks just call them the 2012 Olympics, or the London Olympics, or the 2012 London Olympics. Simple.

Why can't we have the 2011 Super Bowl? Why does the NFL think it's so special?

Because we've all told the NFL how special it is. It's torn up our calendar, changed our TV viewing habits (Monday games, Thursday games, Sunday night games) and wreaked havoc on America's productivity (two words: fantasy football). We've let it do these things because, hey, we enjoy it. But why do we have to learn Roman numerals just because Roger Goodell says so?

It's not like the knowledge is really transferrable to the real world. Clock faces sometimes use Roman numerals, but they only use 12 of them, and let's face it, most of us can read clocks that have no numbers whatsoever.

I'd have no objection to learning, say, the metric system, even in my dotage, because a lot of the world is already using it. Good incentive. Why should I have to decode Roman numerals once a year? The Romans don't even have to do that, for Pete's sake.

Some of these Super Bowl numbers look more like text slang than monikers for the supposed greatest day of our collective lives. Someone could slip in a reference to Super Bowl ROTFL or Super Bowl TMI, and no one would know the difference.

The system reached the apex of ridiculousness in 2004, when Super Bowl XXXVIII was held in Houston. Given the limited attention span of the Twitter generation, I'm surprised anyone . . .

Sorry, forgot what I was going to say.

But at least then, we were still dealing with I, V and X. Now L has been added to the mix. Assuming the NFL is still around in 56 years - and would you bet against it? - C will be next, then D, then M.

Let's end the madness now, Roger Goodell, if not for this generation, then for our distant descendants who'll have to suffer through Super Bowl MMMCMXCIX.


Chargers will pick 18th in the 2012 Draft

2011 NFL Draft was conducted on April 28-30 at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Rnd Pick Name Position College Ht Wt Notes
1 18 Cory Liuget Defensive Tackle Illinois 6'2" 298  
2 18 (50)  Marcus Gilchrist Cornerback Clemson 5'10" 195  
2 29 (61) Jonas Mouton Outside Linebacker Michigan 6'1" 239 From Jets
3 18 (82) Vincent Brown Wide Receiver San Diego State 6' 195  
3 25 (89) Shareece Wright Cornerback USC 6' 185 From Seahawks
4             To 49ers
5             To Eagles
6 18 (183) Jordan Todman Running Back Connecticut 5'9" 190  
6 36 (201) Stephen Schilling Guard Michigan 6'6" 303 *Compensatory
7             To Cowboys
7 31 (234) Andrew Gachkar Outside Linebacker Missouri 6'3" 235 **Compensatory

*Kassim Osgood lost to Free Agency in 2010
**Brandon Manumaleuna lost to FreeAgency in 2010.

Round 1, Pick 18:  DT Cory Liuget belongs in the discussion with the other elite defensive tackles in this class. Arguably this year's most productive DT against the run and also very active rushing the passer. Fires off the ball, maintains sound positioning, has hands that never stop moving, gets off blocks quickly, and closes on ball-carriers and quarterbacks with speed and power. Has the size and strength to move offensive lineman into the backfield. Also comfortable tackling in space and has the awareness to diagnose screens and draws and bat down balls at the line. Liuget has skyrocketed up draft boards this season and should be gone by the mid first round.

 

Round 2, Pick 18 (50):  Clemson cornerback Marcus Gilchrist, 5-foot-10, 195 pounds set a career high with 96 tackles as a junior in 2009 and earned second-team All-ACC as a kick returner.  "I played a lot of safety and I played a lot of nickel and I did a lot of directing traffic," Gilchrist said at the Combine. "I was a big part of the run game, blitzing and doing things of that type of nature."  As a senior, Gilchrist finished second in the ACC in kickoff returns (25.3) and third in punt returns (10.1). He led the Tigers with 10 pass breakups.  One of the strongest defensive backs, Gilchrist managed 26 bench press repetitions at the NFL Combine.  Former Chargers running back Natrone Means announced the pick in New York.

 

Round 2, Pick 29 (61) from Jets: OLB Jonas Mouton, 6'1", 239 pounds will probably find a home as a backup outside linebacker on a team that deploys the Tampa-2 where he can play in space and drop into zone coverage - two of his strengths. He's vulnerable when teams run at him. Doesn't possess the strength to shed blocks and can lose gap integrity when shooting gaps instead of taking on blockers. Shows great effort rushing the passer but just doesn't have the natural tools to consistently get to the quarterback. Mouton can make some plays dropping into zone coverage and make some big hits in the open field. Potentially a mid-round selection.

 


         

ChargerTom's Blog-RANTS

Chargers free agent list

WR Vincent Jackson
C Nick Hardwick
RB Mike Tolbert
RB Jacob Hester
NG Antonio Garay
SS Steve Gregory
DL Tommie Harris
ILB Na'il Diggs
OLB Everette Brown
SS Bob Sanders
SS Paul Oliver|
WR Patrick Crayton
OG Tony Moll
TE Randy McMichael
OT Jared Gaither 
ILB Stephen Cooper
TE Kory Sperry (exclusive rights)
WR Richard Goodman (exclusive rights)
RB Curtis Brinkley (exclusive rights)
OT Brandyn Dombrowski (restricted)

By Scott Blair, Staff Writer, North County Times, January 12, 2012

SAN DIEGO — The Chargers' roster will have a dramatically different look next season. General manager A.J. Smith conceded that point last week with a harsh evaluation of his own personnel decisions and the team's performance. 

While he focused on the Chargers' lack of capable backup players, there could be some turnover among the starters, as well. First up, the team must decide who among its 19 pending free agents it wants to keep.

"There are some tough decisions to be made," said Smith, who has long preferred offering long-term contracts to his own players rather than pursuing players on the open market. "We'll formulate a plan and make some hard choices that we believe will solidify this roster."

Among the Chargers eligible for free agency this offseason are receiver Vincent Jackson, center Nick Hardwick and running backs Mike Tolbert and Jacob Hester. All have played their entire careers with the Chargers.

Team president Dean Spanos said he is willing to spend big money on players if necessary, as he did last season in making Eric Weddle the NFL's highest paid free safety.

Jackson would likely be the most expensive of the Chargers' free agents to retain. The team kept him off the free-agent market last year by designating him its franchise player, a move that awarded Jackson a one-year contract worth $11.24 million. The Chargers could designate Jackson again this offseason, but that's highly unlikely. They have too many holes to fill to devote upwards of $12 million to one player.

Jackson said he wants to stay in San Diego, but he also wants the long-term contract he has been seeking for years now. That makes it likely he'll test the open market.

"I really do like it here," Jackson said. "I like playing for (coach Norv Turner) and playing with (quarterback Philip Rivers), but I honestly have no idea how this is going to play out. After all I've been through over the last few seasons, I won't be surprised by anything."

The Chargers may not be able to retain Hardwick for a different reason. The 30-year-old center has talked about retirement after a trying season. No final decision has been made, but Hardwick seems poised to return.

"I still have some thinking to do," Hardwick said. "But I can say that I love the guys in this locker room and I believe that I'm really starting to understand how to play this position."

The Chargers like Hardwick's character and understand the respect he commands in the locker room, which means he's high on their list of players to retain.

Tolbert and Hester are unrestricted free agents for the first time. They have significant roles in the offense and the kicking game, which improved significantly last season. It's less clear how much the Chargers value them, meaning they might have a cap for how much they are willing to spend on either player.

"We're entering the unknown here," Hester said. "This is the only NFL team I've ever known, and I obviously want to stay because this feels like home. I also understand that this is a business and both sides must decide if this continues to be a good fit."

The Chargers have tried to find a better fit at strong safety. They signed Bob Sanders last offseason after drafting Kevin Ellison in 2009 and Darrell Stuckey in 2010. But Steve Gregory remains the starter. Gregory has made 22 starts over the last two seasons, but the Chargers have never indicated that he'll be a fixture in the starting lineup.

"It is what it is," Gregory said. "I believe I've proven myself worthy of a starting spot, and I work extremely well with Eric (Weddle). I'm growing as a player and have my best football ahead of me. Only time will tell if the team feels the same way. We'll just have to wait and see what happens."


Shelmon: time to "do other things with my life"
By Christopher Smith, Chargers.com

SAN DIEGO – Offensive coordinator Clarence Shelmon will not return to the Chargers next season, he said Tuesday.

Shelmon, who spent 10 seasons with San Diego and 21 in the NFL, was the longest-tenured assistant coach along with current defensive coordinator John Pagano. The offensive coordinator from 2007-2011, Shelmon expects to pursue other things in the future and looks forward to traveling with his wife Nancy. The two plan to visit Istanbul this summer and take a three-week trip to South Africa in December.

“I’m just done,” said Shelmon, who coached football for a combined 37 years. “You know when it’s time. It’s time for me to go and do some other things with my life.”

A running backs coach from 1978-2006, Shelmon worked with some great players. LaDainian Tomlinson, Lorenzo Neal, Emmitt Smith and Chris Warren combined for 11 Pro Bowls under Shelmon’s tutelage. Shelmon also helped develop Ryan Mathews, Mike Tolbert, Darren Sproles and Michael Turner with the Chargers.

“Clarence was a big part of five AFC West championship teams and three playoff wins in San Diego,” Head Coach Norv Turner said. “His work ethic and dedication to this team go back a long time and he’s had a positive effect on the many players he coached during his tenure here.”

Shelmon oversaw five consecutive 2,000-yard rushing seasons in San Diego from 2002-06. His coaching helped the Chargers rush for a team-record 2,578 yards and Tomlinson win the NFL MVP in ’06, a year before becoming offensive coordinator.

San Diego has averaged 26.9 points per game since Shelmon took a lead role in coordinating the Chargers’ offense, fourth in the NFL. The Bolts also are sixth in the NFL in rushing yards since Shelmon joined the staff in ’02.

Among the Chargers’ accomplishments with Shelmon as coordinator, the Bolts led the NFL in total offense, average yards per play and average yards per pass in 2010 and averaged at least 25 points a game for eight consecutive seasons, a first for any franchise in NFL history. San Diego also made the playoffs five times in Shelmon’s 10 years on the staff. He devised several unique training methods during his coaching career, including a ball-control drill that involves carrying a football attached to a giant bungee cord.

“We changed the culture here,” Shelmon said. “(In 2000), the Chargers were 1-15. We went 8-8 and just missed the playoffs my first year in 2002. From that time on, I’ve seen the team get better and better.

“We’ve done it both ways. I primarily made my name as being a good running coach and developing backs. We were able to be one of the better teams running the ball. Then when Norv came in, we went to the AFC Championship and added more to the passing game, yet we’ve been able to run the ball fairly well. We bridged the two philosophies, I think, quite well. I’m proud of the small part I’ve played in it.”

Shelmon worked hard last offseason to find ways to maximize the talents of Ryan Mathews and Mike Tolbert. The pair combined for 2,469 yards of offense and 16 touchdowns as Mathews earned second alternate Pro Bowl status in his second season.

“It’s fulfilling as a coach to see players mature not only on the field but as men,” Shelmon said. “Looking at their will, how hard they work, the camaraderie between the coaches and players, that’s what makes coaching pro football unique.”

Shelmon and his wife Nancy have helped pay for the college education of dozens of students from his hometown of Bossier City, La., through a scholarship fund created in 1999 in memory of his mother, Ruby Shelmon. Students who have received aid send their grades to the Shelmons and can get help throughout college if they do well. The fund initially helped two students a year and now serves four annually.

“All kids, they just need a little nudge, a little help, a little push,” Shelmon said. “You never know what that little push may do for them. It could get them on the path to where they may become something special.”


Pagano named defensive coordinator
Chargers.com, January 5, 2012

SAN DIEGO – The Chargers named veteran defensive coach John Pagano the team’s new defensive coordinator, replacing Greg Manusky, who was released earlier in the day.

Pagano spent the last 10 seasons on San Diego’s staff and has coached linebackers since 2005, helping develop Shaun Phillips and Shawne Merriman among other players, most recently Antwan Barnes and Donald Butler.

“John has worked extremely hard and been very patient to get this opportunity,” Head Coach Norv Turner said. “I’m excited about John’s experience with this defense, his familiarity with our team and where we can go with his direction.”

Barnes led the team and set a career high with 11 sacks this season. Butler, in his first NFL season, led the team with 10 tackles for loss in addition to two sacks, an interception, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown.

Pagano’s group of linebackers accounted for 27 of the team’s 47 sacks in 2010 and the linebackers helped hold 10 of 16 opponents to less than 100 rushing yards.

“I’m very humbled and honored that they would consider me for the position,” Pagano said. “It’s something I’ve always dreamed about, being here 11 years in San Diego.”

Pagano also spent time as a defensive assistant for New Orleans and Indianapolis from 1996-01. He comes from a football family. His father Sam spent 26 years coaching Fairview High School in Boulder, Colo., and has run the Mile High Football Camp in Denver for 36 years. His brother Chuck is the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens.

The 44-year-old Pagano played linebacker and began his coaching career at Mesa State College in Mesa, Colo.

“I think the No. 1 thing is that we come together as a defensive staff and we work together to get everybody going in one direction,” Pagano said. “Our primary goal is to win the AFC West, but the ultimate goal is to win a Super Bowl.”

Don’t expect any special signature to Pagano’s defense. He wants to ensure the players execute well and help the team reach those goals.

“We’re going to go out and play fundamentally sound defense,” Pagano said. “It’s still about tackling the guy with the football and getting after the quarterback and covering people downfield. We’re going to do what we need to do to help the Chargers win football games.”


Chargers fire DC Manusky
By Terry McCormick, Yahoo Sports, January 5, 2012

Norv Turner is staying on. So is A.J. Smith.

So naturally someone had to be the fall guy for the San Diego Chargers' disappointing 8-8 season. That someone was defensive coordinator Greg Manusky, who was fired on Thursday, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Manusky spent just one year in San Diego replacing Ron Rivera, who became head coach of the Carolina Panthers.

According to the report, linebackers coach John Pagano is the favorite to be the new defensive coordinator.


Free agency provides opportunity for Chargers
By Kevin Acee, Staff Writer, San Diego Union-Tribune, January 4, 2012

Maybe you’ve noticed, but A.J. Smith sort of does things his own way.

While acknowledging in no uncertain terms that he has made mistakes and saying he could do things differently in some areas going forward, he made a point on Tuesday, the day of his reprieve, to say his philosophy on the all-important topic of free agency has not and will not change.

“It hasn’t,” he said. “It’s the same.”

So, while it would seem the pressure is on Smith to make a splash in free agency, he probably doesn’t think so.

It says here that the perfect storm is upon the Chargers to do just that – what is expected to be an excellent crop of available veteran talent coupled with an abundance of Chargers’ needs.

“We are always open-mind,” Smith said. “… It depends on the roster, how many pieces are missing. You might sign some more, depending on the quality of free agents available.”

Robert Mathis? Andre Carter? LaRon Landry? That’s just to name a few of the players who could potentially help the Chargers' gap-toothed defense.

But before all that is considered, it begins with Smith making amends and getting one of his own free agents signed.

We’re talking about Vincent Jackson and the Chargers agreeing on a long-term deal.

That would accomplish a couple things. It would allow Smith to use one of his favorite arguments about how retaining the team’s own free agents counts just as much as signing someone else’s. And getting Jackson locked up for many years on a long-term deal would constitute a great PR move considering not only his importance of Jackson to the Chargers’ passing game but the contentious history between the two sides.

Moreover, it may be the only way to keep him.

Considering all the Chargers have to do – pass rusher, strong safety, possibly replacing three starters on the offensive line, etc. – sources said this week that it is unlikely the team would place the franchise tag on Jackson again in 2012.

The tag is an option, of course, should negotiations, which the team will likely initiate in February, yield no long-term deal. But paying one receiver more than $13 million for one year, especially with so many other players to secure, is unlikely.

There is thought inside Chargers headquarters that the Chargers need to shake up their roster like rarely, if ever, before. While both Smith and head coach Norv Turner have publicly decried the term “rebuilding,” they did allow for something like a remodel.

“We will have some significant personnel changes,” Smith said.

Turner denied the characterization he has thrown Smith under the bus in recent days by talking about the need to get better. But the coach said this on Tuesday:

“We’ve got to get better. I think every team that is sitting in the position we’re in has got to look at it and say, ‘Hey, you’ve got to get better if you want to compete with these teams.’ I look at personnel, and the thing we have to make sure that we’re aware of is that every team in our division from a talent standpoint, has gotten a lot better over the last three years or certainly since I’ve been in San Diego and they’ve drafted in the top 10. They’ve got a lot of good football players. If people want to say that we are the class of the division, that’s fine with me, but we’ve got to make sure that we keep getting better so we can be.”


Turner, Smith to return
Dean Spanos, Chargers.com, AM, Tuesday, January 3, 2012

San Diego Chargers Chairman of the Board & President Dean Spanos today officially ended speculation and confirmed that General Manager A.J. Smith and Head Coach Norv Turner will return in 2012.

“Bottom line, I believe these two men give us the best chance to get back to the playoffs,” Spanos said. “A.J. Smith is the best man to improve our roster, and Norv Turner is the best man to lead that roster on the field.

“Together, we have stability and experience that’s hard to find in the NFL. They’ve both been in this league a long time. I don’t think there is anything they haven’t seen or experienced. They’ve led us through some difficult situations.

“As we’ve seen throughout Norv’s tenure and particularly this past season, the players believe in him, respect him and play hard for him. When we went through that tough stretch, no one quit. The team kept playing hard, and that’s a tribute to Norv’s leadership and the respect the players have for him.

“Now we will take a hard look at everything, from player evaluation to coaching to the rash of injuries we’ve suffered in recent years. Injuries have killed us. And no one is ever perfect in this business. Player evaluation isn’t an exact science. We need to improve across the board and I’m going to make sure we do.

“We all have our quirks and faults, but I want A.J. and Norv on my side. They are the right men to help us win a championship.”

During Smith’s nine-year tenure as general manager (2003-11), the Chargers have won 88 games and five AFC West titles. Only three teams (New England, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh) have won more games or division titles during that time. During the three seasons prior to Smith’s appointment, the Chargers struggled to a 13-35 record. Smith’s 91 overall wins in nine seasons rank second in team history among general managers, just one win behind Sid Gilman’s 92 wins in 11 seasons.

Since Turner took over as head coach, he has earned an impressive 52-34 overall record (including 3-3 in the postseason), the highest overall winning percentage in franchise history (.605). Other impressive numbers during Turner’s tenure include San Diego’s record in December/January under Turner (21-3), record after Nov. 1 (32-12), and record versus the AFC West (21-9). Only six teams have won more playoff games during that time and only five teams have made more postseason appearances.

“Despite the number of wins we’ve had, the net bottom line is it doesn’t mean anything unless you win a championship,” Spanos said. “That’s our goal and I am committed to winning a Super Bowl for San Diego.”


CHARGERS TEAM REPORT
Yahoo Sports, January 12, 2012

Being so-so means keeping the status quo in San Diego.

The Chargers completed another disappointing season, but despite what was the prevailing opinion, general manager A.J. Smith and coach Norv Turner were retained.

Team president Dean Spanos decided continuity trumped another year of heartache as the Chargers missed the playoffs for the second straight year.

By winning four of their final five games, Spanos speculated that an upheaval would be counter-productive in a decision that was not popular with the fan base.

When Turner took over Marty Schottenheimer’s 14-2 team for the 2007 season, he was promised as the coach to get the Chargers over the hump.

Instead it’s been a gradual erosion of a team that was often mentioned among the elites to just an average team, going 17-15 the past two years.

Not only were the Chargers again out of the playoffs, but in the last four years they’ve claimed but one postseason win.

That had many clamoring for Smith’s and Turner’s hides. But 8-8 gets both another run with the Chargers’ roster. Spanos promised though they both have to be open to tweaking their approaches.

“We need to do some things differently in coaching and in our personnel decisions moving forward,” Spanos said. “Those are things we need to discuss. Staying the course with these individuals gives us the best chance to implement those changes and get ourselves back where we need to be.”

They would likely already be there if not for a killer six-game losing streak. That erased a rare strong start (4-1) under Turner and with the Chargers unable to find the rip cord, cost them another playoff chance.

But quarterback Philip Rivers, who had an off year, was clear he wanted Turner to return. His voice seemed to hold sway with Spanos, and that was among the reasons Turner is back.

Smith has struggled with his recent drafts and has a personality which puts few in his corner. But he too was deemed too valuable to let go, by Spanos.

The Chargers have to get busy, rebuilding a roster that is showing frays around the starters and edges—especially on defense. That side of the ball wasn’t strong against physical teams and didn’t have the speed to compete against the spread offense. There are huge holes that Smith has to fill, and he has to improve his moves that have painted the Chargers into their current corner.

Smith and Turner are smart enough to know they dodged a bullet with this year’s stinker, one that is being swept aside as an injury-riddled aberration for Chargers football.

But really, the brand of Chargers football has slipped so much recently that going 8-8 in the watered-down AFC West got Smith and Turner’s ticket punched for another season.

They’re lucky. Now they have to be good.

NOTES, QUOTES

• CB Quentin Jammer told a San Diego radio station some off-the-field issues clouded his play this season. Jammer seemed to get beat more regularly, especially late in the year. Jammer, who’ll be in his 11th season next year, said he’ll use his subpar play as motivation to return better in 2012.

• Chargers general manager A.J. Smith has been clear he’s a draft-and-develop guy in building his roster. But his approach might have to change heading into next season. “In regards to free agency, my philosophy is not to recommend getting eight or nine guys at high dollars, but we’re open-minded about players that are available,” he said. “I don’t know if that’s going to change. But if the free-agent options are attractive, given the circumstances of our team and the vacancies we have, we’re open to pursuing players in that way. There are lots of things we can do.”

• The Chargers informed San Diego they plan on playing in Qualcomm Stadium in 2012. The Chargers have an annual window in which they must notify the city of its intentions for the following season. While rumored to go to Los Angeles if ever a stadium is constructed there, the team remains focused on a downtown site adjacent to Petco Park.

• Clarence Shelmon, 59, the team’s offensive coordinator, resigned. He spent a decade with the Chargers and was the running backs coach from 2002-06. “I’m just done,” Shelmon said in a statement. “You know when it’s time. It’s time for me to go and do some other things with my life.” Shelmon’s work goes back to his days with the Cowboys and Emmitt Smith. “Clarence was a big part of five AFC West championship teams and three playoff wins in San Diego,” coach Norv Turner said, also in a statement. “His work ethic and dedication to this team go back a long time and he’s had a positive effect on the many players he coached during his tenure here.”

• Jimmy Raye, the team’s director of player personnel, is interviewing for the Bears’ opening at general manager. Raye, the son of the former longtime NFL coach, is thought to be among the NFL’s bright young minds.

• It’s believed two assistant’s contracts are up in secondary coaches Chris Dishman and Steve Wilks. Wilks also serves as the assistant head coach, but has been passed over twice for the coordinator position.

• For those looking way ahead: Ex-Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer interviewed for the head-coaching vacancy with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Yep, Tampa Bay plays at San Diego next season—wouldn’t that be fun.

Quote To Note:   “We have a talented roster, but we didn’t do a good enough job overcoming our obstacles.”—Coach Norv Turner on what went wrong in 2010.

STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL

The Chargers have been busy already, and that doesn’t include the decision to retain Smith and Turner.

Defensive coordinator Greg Manusky was fired, one year after promising to produce an aggressive, unit prone to force turnovers. Whether it was the players or the schemes can be argued, but regardless, Manusky is out.

Linebackers coach John Pagano was promoted to Manusky’s post, a popular move in the locker room. Pagano has been a Chargers assistant, most notably with the linebackers, dating to 2002.

Offensive coordinator Clarence Shelmon is also gone, choosing to retire. Shelmon’s input wasn’t as significant as Manusky’s, with Turner formulating the game plans and calling the plays.

On the free-agent front, the Chargers are faced with 19 significant players they need to decide about. Among them are Pro Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson, their franchise player last season, and center Nick Hardwick. Running back Mike Tolbert and fullback Jacob Hester are also free agents.

Unit-by-unit Analysis  

Quarterbacks:   Starter—Philip Rivers. Backup—Billy Volek.

Rivers had another sensational season with 27 touchdowns and 4,624 passing yards. But that is eclipsed by 25 turnovers, including a career-high 20 interceptions. Rivers found his groove in the season’s final quarter; before that he was dreadful while often trying to do too much and making some curious plays. Volek remains a viable backup.

Running Backs:   Starter—Ryan Mathews. Backups—Mike Tolbert, FB Jacob Hester, Curtis Brinkley.

Mathews spit out a 1,000-yard rushing season and nearly 1,600 yards from scrimmage. His consistency improved as a receiver and slightly so in pass protection. The Chargers hope his ball-security issues are behind him; he did lose two fumbles. Tolbert is the bruising change-of-pace option and solid in short-yardage situations. Hester’s morphing into a fullback continued as he was steady but seldom spectacular. Keep an eye on Brinkley, especially if Tolbert leaves as a free agent.

Tight Ends:   Starter—Antonio Gates. Backups—Randy McMichael, Kory Sperry.

The demise of Gates was exaggerated when he missed the season’s first three games with a foot injury. He went on to start 13 and caught a team-high 64 passes and had seven touchdowns in a Pro Bowl season. McMichael went back into his blocking role and did well.

Wide Receivers:   Starters—Vincent Jackson, Malcom Floyd. Backups—Patrick Crayton, Vincent Brown, Richard Goodman, Bryan Walters.

Jackson led the team with nine touchdown catches and now we’ll see if he returns. The free agent battled through some injuries and still caught 60 passes. Floyd was plagued by injuries again but averaged 20 yards on 43 catches. Brown is a keeper, and his playing time increased as the season wore on. Crayton might be gone; Goodman contributes as a returner.

Offensive Linemen:   Starters—LT Jared Gaither, LG Tyronne Green, C Nick Hardwick, RG Louis Vasquez, RT Jeromey Clary. Backups—T Brandyn Dombrowski, G Stephen Schilling, C Colin Baxter, G Tony Moll. Injured reserve: LT Marcus McNeill, LG Kris Dielman, G Scott Mruczkowski.

No unit was ailing more with three landing on IR, including two Pro Bowlers. Gaither was a godsend when he arrived down the stretch and played well. But losing McNeill and Dielman, in particular, left the Chargers lost during their mid-season dive. With free agency and other issues, this group might have to be rebuilt starting from Hardwick and going left. Dielman, as well as Hardwick could retire and McNeill’s health is a red flag.

Defensive Linemen:   Starters—LDE Corey Liuget, NT Antonio Garay, RDE Vaughn Martin. Backups—DE Jacques Cesaire, NT Cam Thomas, DE Tommie Harris. Injured reserve: DE Luis Castillo.

With Castillo going down in the opener, this was often a mix of youth and journeymen players holding down the fort. The lack of push was often taken out on the linebackers. There was little pass rush, even for a 3-4 alignment. Castillo could be an odd man out considering his salary and the infusion of younger players. Garay was steady, but the team could seek more production outside the roster.

Linebackers:   Starters—OLB Shaun Phillips, ILB Takeo Spikes, ILB Donald Butler, OLB Antwan Barnes. Backups—OLB Travis LaBoy, OLB Darryl Gamble, ILB Na’il Diggs, OLB Everette Brown, ILB Bront Bird, ILB Nate Triplett. Injured reserve: OLB Larry English, ILB Stephen Cooper, ILB Jonas Mouton.

Without the consistent pressure off the edges, the backend paid the price. Phillips missed four games and parts of others; Barnes was a find with 11 sacks but he had to become an every-down player because of injuries. Larry English adds another chapter to a disappointing season; Travis LaBoy showed but one sack. Spikes delivered consistency and another 100-tackle season but his range is limited. Butler, in his first year after missing his rookie season, missed few snaps and more often than not was in the right spot. Cooper won’t return; Mouton will.

Defensive Backs:   Starters—LCB Quentin Jammer, RCB Antoine Cason, FS Eric Weddle, SS Stephen Gregory. Backups—FS Paul Oliver, CB Marcus Gilchrist, SS Darrell Stuckey, CB Dante Hughes. Injured reserve: SS Bob Sanders.

Cason and Gilchrist were swapping starting roles at one point with each getting beat often. Also Jammer’s game faded late in the season; not sure if he rebounds next year or the Chargers need to look elsewhere. Weddle played well, tying for the league lead with seven interceptions. There remains a void at strong safety. Sanders won’t be back.

Special Teams:   K Nick Novak, P Mike Scifres, KR Richard Goodman, PR Patrick Crayton. Injured reserve: Nate Kaeding.

Novak set a team record for most field goals from at least 40 yards; Novak seems to believe his job will be waiting when he returns from his knee injury—we’ll see. Scifres remains solid and Goodman showed a spark, especially late. Punt-return game never did show a pulse.


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OFFENSE
WR 80 Malcom Floyd 12 Patrick Crayton 87 Kelley Washington    
WR 83 Vincent Jackson 11 Legadu Naanee 89 Seyi Ajirotutu    
QB 17 Philip Rivers 7 Billy Volek        
FB 22 Jacob Hester 35 Mike Tolbert 34 Billy Latsko    
RB 24 Ryan Mathews 35 Mike Tolbert 43 Darren Sproles    
TE 81 Randy McMichael 88 Kris Wilson 82 Kory Sperry    
LT 73 Marcus McNeill 62 Brandyn Dombrowski        
LG 68 Kris Dielman 69 Tyronne Green        
C 61 Nick Hardwick 63 Scott Mruczkowski        
RG 65 Louis Vasquez 69 Tyronne Green        
RT 66 Jeromy Clary 62 Brandyn Dombrowski        
DEFENSE                
DE 74 Jacques Cesaire 96 Travis Johnson        
DT 71 Antonio Garay 91 Ogemdi Nwagbuo 76 Cam Thomas    
DE 93 Luis Castillo 92 Vaughn Martin        
OLB 95 Shaun Phillips 98 Antwan Barnes        
LB 54 Stephen Cooper 59 Brandon Siler 49 Brandon Moore    
LB 99 Kevin Burnett 59 Brandon Siler        
OLB 90 Antwan Applewhite 52 Larry English 57 Brandon Lang    
LCB 23 Quentin Jammer 30 Donald Strickland        
RCB 20 Antoine Cason 33 Dante Hughes        
SS 28 Steve Gregory 27 Paul Oliver 36 Quinton Teal 25 Darrell Stuckey
FS 32 Eric Weddle 31 Tyrone Carter        
SPECIAL TEAMS                  
Punter 5 Mike Scifres    
Kicker 10 Nate Kaeding    
Holder 5 Mike Scifres 32 Eric Weddle
Kick Off Returns 43 Darren Sproles 22 Jacob Hester
Punt Returns 43 Darren Sproles 12 Patrick Crayton
Long Snapper 47 Mike Windt 59 Brandon Siler

CHARGERS 2011 PRACTICE SQUAD

16 Banks, Gary WR 6-0 198 29 1 Troy
46 Beckwith, Darry ILB 6-0 242 23 1 Louisiana State
44 Brinkley, Curtis RB 5-9 208 25 1 Syracuse
58 Leman, J LB 6-2 240 1 Illinois
79 Richmond, Nick T 6-8 309 23 R TCU
37 Simmons, Traye CB 5-9 182 23 R Minnesota
13 Walters, Bryan WR 6-0 190 23 R Cornell
72 Young, Eric T 6-3 305 27 1 Tennessee

INJURED RESERVE

50 Binn, David LS 6-3 228 38 17 California
51 Butler, Donald ILB 6-1 248 22 R Washington
84 Davis, Buster WR 6-1 210 25 4 Louisiana State
58 Dearth, James LS 6-4 265 34 10 Tarleton State
85 Gates, Antonio TE 6-4 260 30 8 Kent State
53 Holt, James OLB 6-2 223 24 2 Kansas
58 Neill, Ryan LS 6-3 253 28 4 Rutgers
94 Tucker, Jyles OLB 6-3 258 27 4 Wake Forest
26 Watkins, Pat SS 6-5 220 28 5 Florida State
42 Wilson, Kion LB 6-0 240 24 R South Florida


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10/07/2011 - Signed FB Frank Summers to the practice squad and released QB Drew Willy.

10/04/2011 - Signed QB Drew Willy to the practice squad and released FB Frank Summers.

09/28/2011 - Signed TE Brad Taylor to the practice squad and released QB Drew Willy. Signed DL Tommie Harris to a one-year contract and placed SS Bob Sanders (knee) on Reserve-Injured.

09/21/2011 - Signed S Paul Oliver to a one-year contract and placed ILB Jonas Mouton (shoulder) on Reserve-Injured.

09/13/2011 - Placed K Nate Kaeding on Reserve-Injured. Signed K Nick Novak to a two-year contract. Signed DT-DE Ogemdi Nwagbuo to a one-year contract. Released S C.J. Wallace.

09/12/2011 - Signed RB Curtis Brinkley to the practice squad and released TE Brad Taylor.

09/05/2011 - Signed T Eric Young and QB Drew Willy to the practice squad.

09/04/2011 - Signed LB Bront Bird, DT Charlie Bryant, T Steve Schilling, CB Traye Simmons, FB Frank Summers and TE Brad Taylor to the practice squad.

09/03/2011 - Signed LB Na'il Diggs to a one-year contract.  Released WR Seyi Ajirotutu, C Colin Baxter, LB Kevin Bentley, LB Bront Bird, DE Mike Blanc, RB Curtis Brinkley, CB Ramon Broadway, DT Charlie Bryant, TE Charles Davis, T Hutch Eckerson, DE Carl Ihenacho, DT Ogemdi Nwagbuo, RB Isaac Odim, RB Dean Rogers, T Stephen Schilling, K Ricky Schmitt, S Quinton Teal, CB Traye Simmons, FB Frank Summers, TE Brad Taylor, T Bo Thran, QB Scott Tolzien, WR Kelley Washington, LB Kion Wilson and T Eric Young.  Placed S Nick Polk and DE Damik Scafe on Reserve-Injured.



Head Coach:  Norv Turner

Offensive Coordinator:  Vacant - 2012
Offensive Line Coach:  Hal Hunter

Offensive Line:  Mike Sullivan
Quarterbacks Coach:  John Ramsdell
Running Backs Coach:  Ollie Wilson
Wide Receivers Coach:  Charlie Joiner
Tight Ends Coach:  Jason Michael - New 2011
Defensive Coordinator: 
John Pagano - New 2012
Defensive Line Coach:
 Don Johnson
Asst. Linebackers Coach: 
Greg Williams
Linebackers Coach: 
Vacant - 2012
Secondary Coach and Ass't Head Coach: 
Steve Wilks
Asst. Secondary Coach: 
Cris Dishman
Special Teams Coach: 
Rich Bisaccia - New 2011
Strength and Conditioning:  Jeff Hurd
Asst Strength and Conditioning:  Vernon Stephens
Coaches Assistant: Steve Gera

Assistant to Head Coach:  Margie Smith
Football Administrative Assistant:  Regis Eller - New 2011


WHERE HAVE SO MANY OF THE OTHERS GONE . . . . ?

Dave Ball - Tennessee Titans
Tra Battle - Dallas Cowboys
Drew Brees - New Orleans Saints
Wesley Britt - New England Patriots
Fakhir Brown - St. Louis Rams
Reche Caldwell - Washington Redskins
Greg Camarillo - Miami Dolphins
Chris Chambers - Kansas City Chiefs 2009
Jesse Chatman - New York Jets
Sammy Davis - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tim Dwight - Chokeland Faiders
A.J. Feeley - Philadelphia Eagles

Jason Fisk - St. Louis Rams

Jamar Fletcher -
Detroit Lions
Drayton Florence - Buffalo Bills 2009
Vernon Fox - Washington Redskins
Akbar Gbaja-Biamila - Miami Dolphins
Randall Godfrey - Washington Redskins
Mike Goff - Kansas City Chiefs 2009
Joey Goodspeed - Minnesota Vikings
Cletis Gordon - Dallas Cowboys 2009
Brandon Gorin - Arizona Cardinals
Trent Green - St. Louis Rams
Az-Zahir Hakim - Miami Dolphins
Rodney Harrison - New England Patriots
Clinton Hart - St. Louis Rams 2009
Steve Heiden - Cleveland Browns
Kendyl Jacox - Miami Dolphins
Bhawoh Jue - Arizona Cardinals
Ben Leber - Minnesota Vikings
Keenan McCardell - Washington Redskins
Marlon McCree - Denver Broncos
Fred McCrary - Seattle Seahawks
Damien McIntosh - Kansas City Chiefs
Brandon McKinney - Baltimore Ravens
Hanik Milligan - St. Louis Rams
Zeke Moreno - Toronto Argonauts
Shane Olivia - New York Giants
Igor Olshansky - Dallas Cowboys 2009
Justin Peelle - Atlanta Falcons
Carlos Polk - Dallas Cowboys
Joe Salave'a - Washington Redskins
DeQuincy Scott - Tennessee Titans
Junior Seau - New England Patriots - FINALLY REALLY RETIRED????
Michael Turner - Atlanta Falcons
Wes Welker - New England Patriots
Cory Withrow - St. Louis Rams

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EX-CHARGERS COACHING ON OTHER NFL TEAMS ....

Dave Atkins, Chargers Running Back, 1975 - Running Backs Coach, Cleveland Browns
Brian Baker, Chargers Linebackers Coach, 1996 - Defensive Line Coach, St. Louis Rams
Martin Bayless, Chargers Safety, 87-91 - Defensive Backs Coach, San Francisco (United Football League) - 2009
Larry Beightol, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 1989 - Offensive Line Coach, Green Bay Packers
Eric Bieniemy, Chargers Running Back, 91-94 - Running Backs Coach, Minnesota Vikings
Don Breaux, Chargers Quarterback, 64-65 - Offensive Coordinator, Washington Redskins
Tim Brewster, Chargers Tight Ends Coach, 2002-04 - Tight Ends Coach, Denver Broncos
Gary Brown, Chargers Running Back, 1997 - Running Backs Coach, Cleveland Browns - 2009
Joe Bugle, Chargers Offensive Line Coach, 98-2001 - Retired 2010
Gill Byrd, Chargers Cornerback, 83-93 - Defensive Quality Control, Chicago Bears
Cam Cameron, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 2002-06 - Offensive Cordinator, Baltimore Ravens
Wes Chandler, Chargers Wide Receiver, 81-97 - Wide Receivers Coach, Cleveland Browns
Geep Chryst, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 1999-2000 - Tight Ends Coach, Carolina Panthers
Ted Cotrell, Chargers Defensive Coordinator, 2006 - Head Coach, New York, United Football League - 2009
Rob Chudzinski, Chargers Tight Ends Coach, 2005-06 - Offensive Coordinator, Cleveland Browns
Chris Clausen, Chargers Strength Coach, 89-91 - Strength & Conditioning Coach, St. Louis Rams
Gunther Cunningham, Chargers Linebackers Coach, 85-90 - Defensive Coordinator, Kansas City Chiefs
BillyDevaney, Chargers Player Personnel Director, 1990-2000 - Director of Player Personnel, St. Louis Rams
John Dunn, Chargers Strength and Conditioning Coach, 90-96 - Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Washington Redskins
Frank Falks, Chargers Tight Ends & Half-backs Coach, 94-96 - Tight Ends Coach, St. Louis Rams
John Fox, Chargers Secondary Coach, 92-93 - Head Coach, Carolina Panthers
Alex Gibbs, Chargers Offensive Line Coach, 90-91 - Consultant, Atlanta Falcons
Joe Gibbs, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 79-80 - Head Coach, Washington Redskins
Kevin Gilbride, Chargers Head Coach, 97-98 - Quarterbacks Coach, New York Giants
Kurt Gouveia, Chargers Linebacker, 96-98 - Linebackers Coach, NFL Europe Rhein Fire
Mike Haluchak, Chargers Linebackers Coach, 86-91 - Linebackers Coach, Cleveland Browns
Hudson Houck, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 2002-04 - Offensive Line Coach, Dallas Cowboys
James "Shack" Harris, Chargers Quarterback, 77-81 - Senior Personnel Executive - Detroit Lions - 2009
John Hastings, Chargers Strength and Conditioning Coach, 90-2001 - Strength and Conditioning Coach, Washington Redskins
Dan Henning, Chargers Head Coach, 89-91 - Offensive Coordinator, Miami Dolphins
John (Jack) Henry, Chargers Offensive Line Coach, 1996 - Assoc. Head Coach, Running Game, New Orleans Saints
Gene Huey, Chargers Running Back, 1969 - Running Backs Coach, Indianapolis Colts
Shawn Jefferson, Chargers Wide Receiver, 91-95 - Wide Receivers Coach, Detroit Lions
Mike Johnson, Chargers Quarterbacks Coach, 2000-01 - Wide Receivers Coach, Baltimore Ravens
Darren Krein, Chargers Linebacker, 1994 - Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach, Seattle Seahawks
Stan Kwan, Chargers Offense and Special Teams Asst. Coach, 91-96 - Special Teams Asst., Detroit Lions
Dale Lindsey, Chargers Linebackers Coach, 92-96 - Linebackers Coach, Washington Redskins
James Lofton, Chargers Receivers Coach, 2002-08 - Receivers Coach, Chokeland Faiders
Ron Lynn, Chargers DB Coach, 86-91 - Secondary Coach, San Francisco 49ers
Greg Manusky, Chargers Linebackers Coach, 2002-06 - Offensive Coordinator, San Francisco 49ers
Chip Martin, Chargers Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach, 92-94 - Strength and Conditioning Coach, Cincinnati Bengals
Ron Middleton, Chargers Tight End, 1995 - Asst. Special Teams Coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jim Mora, Chargers Defensive Backs Coach, 89-91 - Head Coach, Atlanta Falcons
Howard Mudd, Chargers Offensive Line Coach, 74-76 - Offensive Line Coach, Indianapolis Colts
Frank Novak, Chargers Special Teams Coach, 97-98 - Special Teams Consultant, Green Bay Packers
Kevin O'Dea, Chargers Asst. Defensive Coach, 94-95 - Asst. Special Teams Coach, Chicago Bears
Rod Perry, Chargers Defensive Backs Coach, 97-2001 - Secondary Coach, Carolina Panthers
Wade Phillips, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 2004-06 - Head Coach, Dallas Cowboys
Chuck Priefer, Chargers Special Teams Coach, 92-96 - Special Teams Coach, Detroit Lions
Bruce Read, Chargers Special Teams Coach, '99-2001 - Special Teams Coach, Dallas Cowboys
Kevin Ross, Chargers Defensive Back, 1996 - Asst. Secondary Coach, Minnesota Vikings
Al Saunders, Chargers Head Coach, 83-88 - Assoc. Head Coach Offense, Washington Redskins
Matt Schiotz, Chargers Asst Strength and Conditioning Coach 2002-06 - Strength&Condition, Miami Dolphins
Brian Schottenheimer, Chargers Quarterbacks Coach, 2002-05 - Offensive Coordinator, New York Jets
Marty Schottenheimer, Chargers Head Coach,02-07 - Head CoachGeneral Manager, UFL Virginia Destroyers

Mike Sheppard, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 97-98 - Offensive Coordinator, New Orleans Saints
Sherman Smith, Chargers Running Back 83-84 - Running Backs Coach, Tennessee Titans
Jimmy Spencer, Chargers Cornerback, 98-99 - Asst. Defensive Backs Coach, Denver Broncos
Tim Spencer, Chargers Running Back, 85-90 - Running Backs Coach, Chicago Bears
Brian Stewart, Chargers Secondary Coach, 2004-07 - Defensive Coordinator San Francisco (United Football League) - 2009
Jerry Sullivan, Chargers Wide Receivers Coach, 92-96 - Wide Receivers Coach, San Francisco 49ers
Ted Tollner, Chargers QB Coach, 89-91 - Tight Ends Coach, Detroit Lions
Ollie Wilson, Chargers Running Backs Coach, 97-2001 - Running Backs Coach, Atlanta Falcon
Ernie Zampese, Chargers Wide Receivers Coach, 76 & 79-86 - Asst. Head Coach, Washington Redskins
Ken Zampese, Chargers Wide Receiver, 85-88 - Quarterbacks Coach, Cincinnati Bengals

EX-CHARGERS NOW COLLEGE HEAD COACH OR ASSISTANT

Dave Adolf, Chargers Defensive Coordinator, 95-96 - Defensive Coordinator, University of San Diego
Mark Banker, Chargers Defensive Coordinator, 99-2001 - Defensive Coordinator, Oregon State
Stan Brock, Chargers Tackle, 93-95 - Head Coach, Army - 2007
Mike Cavanaugh, Chargers Offensive Line Coach, 97-98 - Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Line, Oregon State
Sylvester Croom, Chargers Running Backs Coach, 92-96 - Head Coach, Mississippi State - Resigned 2008
Ralph Friedgen, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 92-96 - Head Coach, University of Maryland
Jim Harbaugh, Chargers Quarterback, 99-2000 - Head Coach, Stanford University
June Jones, Chargers Quarterbacks Coach, 1998 - Head Coach, Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Ryan Leaf, Chargers Quarterback 98-2000 - Quarterbacks Coach, West Texas A&M
Dennis McKnight, Chargers Guard, 82-88 - Tight Ends Coach, San Diego State University
Steve Ortmayer, Chargers Director of Football Operations, 87-89 - Special Teams Coordinator, University of Kentucky
Mike Riley, Chargers Head Coach, 99-2001 - Head Coach, Oregon State
Bobby Ross, Chargers Head Coach, 92-96 - Head Coach, Army - Retired 2007
Mike Sanford, Chargers Receivers Coach, 1999-2001 - Head Coach, University of Nevada at Las Vegas
Steve Tovar, Chargers Linebacker, 98 & 2000 - Linebackers Coach, Army
Ed White, Chargers Guard, 78-85 - Offensive Line Coach, San Diego State University

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