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San Diego Chargers Team Analysis

The Chargers should switch defensive schemes

Mike McCoy said the defensive scheme will accommodate Dwight Freeney if he's signed. I'll tell you why the 4-3 Under is the best fit, and break down each member on the Chargers roster and explain their role in the new look defense.

The Ryan Mathews Chronicles: Who dat? Edition

Breaking down plays that are most illustrative of what Ryan brings to the table and what he takes away.

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What will it take to "fix" Philip Rivers?

Philip Rivers had an abysmal season last year. Several courses of action have been proposed on the best way to build around him, and give him the best chance to succeed. What will work, and what won't?

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Breaking Down New Bolts: D.J. Smith

If Manti Te'o comes up short of his potential, will new inside linebacker D.J. Smith be able to step in and contribute to the defense?

"Reaching" for Fluker vs. Trading Up for Te'o

Providing a reason not to go nuts about the San Diego Chargers picking D.J. Fluker well above his expected mock position or trading up for Manti Te'o.

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Remaining Options at Left Tackle

With news of Bryant Mckinnie re-signing with the Ravens, we take a look at some available options the San Diego Chargers have to replace Jared Gaither at Left Tackle.

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Breaking Down New Bolts: Derek Cox

The San Diego Chargers need help in the secondary. Is Derek Cox the answer? The coaches tape will tell the tale...

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Are the Chargers a potential playoff team?

What does a playoff team look like? What positions do GM's covet and try to make sure are staffed with top talent? What positions are not highly prioritized? And how different do the Chargers look from teams that made the playoffs in 2012?

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Ryan Mathews: The Tale of the Tape

Nick Shepherd has a great hatred for the decisions Ryan Mathews' makes on the football field. Here's him explaining why the San Diego Chargers Running Back struggles to be productive or stay healthy.

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Breaking Down New Bolts: King Dunlap

Looking at Coaches Tape to determine how new tackle King Dunlap will shape the San Diego Chargers' offense.

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Breaking Down New Bolts: Jarius Wynn

Jason Peters goes through the Coaches Tape to figure out how DE Jarius Wynn will fit in with the San Diego Chargers.

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It's time for a new Backup QB

Bringing in the right backup quarterback can improve Philip RIvers. The Chargers should look at their options.

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Prospect Profile: Alec Ogletree

We're taking a look at potential draft targets, and first up is Georgia Linebacker Alec Ogletree. Could he be the perfect compliment to Donald Butler?

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Think the Chargers are rebuilding? Think again.

New General Manager. New Head Coach. New Offensive Coordinator. Same old Chargers? Not so fast.

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A Sneak Peek at the New Chargers Offense

What will the Chargers offense look like in 2013. Looking at the history of the new HC and OC gives us a hint.

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Are the Chargers Switching to Zone Blocking?

It looks like the San Diego Chargers are switching their offensive line to a zone blocking scheme. What does this mean for the future of the offense?

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A Summation of the Norv Turner / A.J. Smith Era

Dean Spanos has done what he needed to do. It's worth a brief pause to look at the past six years, if for no other reason than to avoid making the same mistakes.

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Chargers at Jets Defensive Analysis

The Chargers went out to New Jersey to face the struggling Jets and came away with a near record performance of 11 sacks. See how the front 7 dominated in this matchup.

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Grades: Mediocre Was Good Enough vs. Jets

Rex Ryan tries to embarras Norv Turner further by playing Greg McElroy at QB... and embarrasses himself in the process

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Who is the San Diego Chargers' 2012 Offensive MVP?

The San Diego Chargers offense has been poor this season, but it's time to pick an MVP of the unit anyway.

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Who Should Start for the Chargers This Week?

With nothing left to play for and plenty of young players to be evaluated, which San Diego Chargers players should be getting more playing time on Sunday against the New York jets?

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Grades: A Hideous, Epic, Unmitigated Disaster

Ron Rivera and Rob Chudzinski roll into town with Cam Newton in a Santa Suit, and give many Chargers' fans what they've wanted for 3 Christmases... the certainty of The End.

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Defensive Analysis: Pagano Gets Tricky

The San Diego Chargers traveled to Pittsburgh and dominated the Steelers on route to a 34-24 victory that was much more lopsided than the score indicates. See how the defense held the Steelers at bay.

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Grades: What the Chargers Could Have Been

It only took 12 games, 4 preseason games, and a full training camp, but the Chargers finally showed what they could have been - with the right offseason moves, injury luck, and a coaching staff that wasn't trying to jam square pegs into round holes.

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Defensive Analysis: New Players, Same Result

The Chargers hosted the Bengals and scored more points on defense than on offense. With several key players out, new players would have to step up. Did they?

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Grades: Norv's Horrible Gameplan Costs SD the Game

If the game is blacked-out, and there's no one in the stands to see it, did the Chargers actually blow another 4th-quarter lead?

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