For a team that won their last 11 regular-season games, the San Diego Chargers sure seem to be in transition.
After losing their first playoff game to the New York Jets, the Chargers are tearing apart their roster … as if the window is slamming on their Super Bowl chances.
Although Darren Sproles will be back, they need an every-down running back to replace LaDainian Tomlinson.
Jamal Williams, the stalwart of their defense for many years, needs to be replaced at nose tackle.
Kassim Osgood, the All-Pro special teams’ player, will be off to different pastures.
Brandon Manumaleuna, the steady back-up tight end, is off to the Chicago Bears.
Then there’s the question if Antoine Cason can replace Antonio Cromartie (traded to the New York Jets) as a starting cornerback.
Suddenly, the Chargers aren’t so strong at right tackle, tight end and running back depth, the defensive line, the secondary, and special teams.
Luckily, thanks to the NFL collective bargaining agreement, at least they won’t lose linebacker Shawne Merriman, receivers Malcom Floyd and Vincent Jackson or left tackle Marcus McNeill to free agency before the 2010 season.
The Chargers appear weaker … but remember … they reside in the NFL’s weakest division with Denver, Kansas City and Oakland.
That traditionally makes their path to the playoffs much easier.
After losing their first playoff game to the New York Jets, the Chargers are tearing apart their roster … as if the window is slamming on their Super Bowl chances.
Although Darren Sproles will be back, they need an every-down running back to replace LaDainian Tomlinson.
Jamal Williams, the stalwart of their defense for many years, needs to be replaced at nose tackle.
Kassim Osgood, the All-Pro special teams’ player, will be off to different pastures.
Brandon Manumaleuna, the steady back-up tight end, is off to the Chicago Bears.
Then there’s the question if Antoine Cason can replace Antonio Cromartie (traded to the New York Jets) as a starting cornerback.
Suddenly, the Chargers aren’t so strong at right tackle, tight end and running back depth, the defensive line, the secondary, and special teams.
Luckily, thanks to the NFL collective bargaining agreement, at least they won’t lose linebacker Shawne Merriman, receivers Malcom Floyd and Vincent Jackson or left tackle Marcus McNeill to free agency before the 2010 season.
The Chargers appear weaker … but remember … they reside in the NFL’s weakest division with Denver, Kansas City and Oakland.
That traditionally makes their path to the playoffs much easier.
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