The Chargers fans/owners/GM are blinded by the phenomenal performance of LT. The reality though is that the rest of the team is above average but not great. The coaching staff that has departed or got fired has managed to get tremendous mileage by getting the players to overachieve, in a roster that is one injury away from mediocrity. The rest of the NFL knew that very well, and plucked them left and right. The great job that they have done is a tribute to Marty's great organizational and motivational skills and his ability to put a great coaching staff. The Chargers may have momentum going into next seasons, but the names tossed around do not infuse confidence. My view is that AJ should have been fired for letting Brees go. Spanos and him also bungled the firing and put themselves in a situation where their coaching choices are mediocre at best.
posted by The_Sage at 10:28 AM on February 13, 2007
Bolts zap Schottenheimer.
The Chargers fans/owners/GM are blinded by the phenomenal performance of LT. The reality though is that the rest of the team is above average but not great. The coaching staff that has departed or got fired has managed to get tremendous mileage by getting the players to overachieve, in a roster that is one injury away from mediocrity. The rest of the NFL knew that very well, and plucked them left and right. The great job that they have done is a tribute to Marty's great organizational and motivational skills and his ability to put a great coaching staff. The Chargers may have momentum going into next seasons, but the names tossed around do not infuse confidence. My view is that AJ should have been fired for letting Brees go. Spanos and him also bungled the firing and put themselves in a situation where their coaching choices are mediocre at best.