Chargers by the (Jersey) Numbers: #89
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Anthony Allen | WR |
| David Boston | WR |
| Reg Carolan | TE |
| Ron Carpenter | LB |
| Chris Chambers | WR |
| Darren Flutie | WR |
| Art Gob | LB |
| Frank Hartley | TE |
| Nate Jacquet | WR |
| Ryan Krause | WR |
| John Mackey | TE |
| Ron McCall | LB |
| Dwight McDonald | WR |
| Shannon Mitchell | TE |
| Wayne Stewart | TE |
| Art Strozier | TE |
| Derrick Walker | TE |
Sometimes, these are easy.
The Winner
Wes Chandler – WR
One could argue that Chandler may be worthy of winning the #89 Golden Jersey for the New Orleans Saints (although that would require me knowing anyone else who has worn #89 for the Saints). Chandler had two 1000-yard seasons for the Saints, and even went to one Pro Bowl before being traded to the Chargers four games into the ’81 season.
Chandler brought with him incredible athleticism, great hands, a keen understanding of the offensive system, and an uncanny ability at allowing Charger fans to forget about an ugly set of circumstances. In all, he amassed two 1000-yard seasons for the Bolts, and made three Pro Bowl appearances. Oh, and he occasionally threw in a big punt return.
Chandler was not a first-run Coryellian, but he artfully showed that properly athletic players could adapt and learn, and that as a system, Air Coryell could fly well beyond the limits of San Diego.
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No doubt about it
Not to mention, one of his 1,000 yard seasons came in the strike shortened year of 1982 when he only played 8 games.
"There’s more than one way to get people out of the way. Me, I’d hit ‘em up high. I'd run a straight line and I went until I heard glass..."
Lorenzo Neal
Wait...
Well played Mr. Chandler.
by Its Mikey!! on Mar 8, 2011 12:15 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Sorry Boston and Chambers...
Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser. -- Vince Lombardi
We know we can't do it without you. Around here, there's no them. There's only us, and we're all in this thing together. -- Rob Neyer
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Mar 8, 2011 9:38 PM PST reply actions
totally agree with chandler
but you did not have him on the list, or did i miss something
i was looking at the list, thinking “wasn’t chandler 89”
sometimes they are easy, even easier when you list the correct answer in the multiple choice

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