Hello Chargers Fans, some questions from an outsider

-Marty was first and foremost fired after going 14-2 in 06’ because of a lack of playoff success. It’s generally believed that “Martyball” of run-run-pass-punt wasn’t a successful strategy at the higher levels so they opted for a more offensively diverse minded HC, i.e. Norv.
-Some believe they’ll do that 1-day sign and retire deal with LT, I’m personally split on his returning. Sometimes nostalgia is worth the price of admission.
-His recent drafts are split. Okay, they’re worse than his famous 04(?) -06(?) drafts where he was striking gold, but they’re not bad. Larry English’s foot imploded, but he has potential and wasn’t the biggest OLB squid in his draft. Cason is good in zone, bad in man, has had trouble tracking the ball this year in general. Mathews was in the pro-bowl, but still fumbles. Butler’s a beast, Thomas is good, etc. All in all average.
-This kid Devon Wylie from Fresno State has interested the Chargers. He’s pretty Darren Sproles-esque

-Do you guys expect to have back Vincent Jackson and Mike Tolbert? they seem like good contributors that i would imagine you guys would miss.

They will push for both, Tolbert is clearly the number two these days, and Jackson could price himself out of the Chargers plans but they should try to keep both.

-Speaking of running backs, do you think AJ is gonna draft a Darren sproles-type back, because i heard Philip really missed him.

Not sure, he has a track record of finding runningbacks late in the draft, i could see someone taking in the later rounds (maybe sdsu’s ronnie hillman?)

-Where are you guys looking to go in the draft? Pass rusher? Offensive line? receiver? Defensive line?

pass rush is the most important

-How have some of AJ’s more recent draft picks like Ryan Mathews, Donald Butler, Antoin Cason, and Larry English worked out in your eyes?

1. Mathews- has all the tools to be elite, really like the guy and think he is truly special.

2. Butler- played great in his first year (was injured entire rookie year) and has a bright future and should only get better

3. Cason- has shown potention but is way to inconsistent, he can be very good some games and just awful in others (im sure you remember plax owning him) he should have another year to prove himself

4. English- all but a bust, he has one more year but i would be surprised if he doesnt get injured

-Are you guys thinking about bringing back LT? Quite frankly, most of us Jets faithful don’t expect him back, and don’t think he really even wants to come back. We have a young, fast back on the roster who’s probably gonna take over his third-down-back role next year.

very very unlikely. didnt end well with him last time, was a great all time charger but the only time he will be under contract will be a one day contract

-Why was Marty fired after going 14-2 in 06?

wayyyyyy to long to explain right now, maybe someone else will.

thanks for stopping by, hope i could help

2006 under Marty the Chargers went 14-2. The losses to the Ravens and Chiefs were both by 3 points. Lost the Chiefs game on a last second 53 yard field goal. Lost in the playoffs to the Patriots by…..you guessed it-3 points. Those were all winable games but AJ viewed Marty as a coach that can’t win playoff games (Chargers have won alot of playoff games since Norv came right?) AJ did’nt like Norv because he spoke his mind and that is why he was kicked to the curb. Same thing happened to Bobby Ross (after leading the Chargers to the SB in ‘94), he had an argument with the GM and was dismissed just like that. Spanos and his GM’s stick like glue and when someone does something they don’t like they are history. Marty lead the Chargers to best record in franchise history and it is my opinion that if he would have remained head coach there would be a SB trophy in Dean Spanos’ office right now (IMO)