OctoberOct. 28, 2008 New coordinator Rivera must revitalize Chargers' underachieving 'D' The Chargers fired defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell on Tuesday, replacing him with ILB coach Ron Rivera.
Heavy preseason favorites to win the AFC West, the 3-5 Chargers rank last in the league in passing defense and 28th in total defense, allowing 371.6 yards per game. They trail the Broncos by 1½ games in the division.
Cottrell's defense also struggled this season in creating turnovers, with just 10 through eight games. In 2007, Cottrell's first year in San Diego, the ... More> SeptemberSept. 9, 2008 Chargers LB Merriman to have knee surgery, done for the season
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Shawne Merriman
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Chargers LB Shawne Merriman told the team Tuesday that he will undergo reconstructive surgery to repair two torn knee ligaments. He will be placed on injured reserve later this week and will miss the remainder of the season.
"Shawne informed me he did not feel right (on the field) and thought it best to shut it down," said Chargers GM A.J. Smith. "The road to winning the AFC ... More> JanuaryJan. 21, 2008 Tomlinson felt 'helpless' as knee prevented him from contributing in loss to Pats In the days leading up to the AFC championship game, it was widely believed LaDainian Tomlinson was the healthiest of the Chargers’ three offensive stars, including QB Philip Rivers (knees) and TE Antonio Gates (dislocated toe). But despite being omitted from Friday’s injury report, Tomlinson’s hyperextended left knee wouldn’t allow for him to contribute much against the Patriots — two carries and one catch, to be exact — as he wore a parka on the sideline ... More>
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