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The '''] ] season''' will begin with the team trying to improve on their 14-2 record in ], and attempt to return to the playoffs again. The Chargers will return a defensive unit that finished the 2006 season #1 in multiple defense statistical rankings. |
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The '''] ] season''' will begin with the team trying to improve on their 14-2 record in ], and attempt to return to the playoffs again. They are the early co-favorites to win ], along with the ] and the New England Patriots.<ref></ref> The current roster features returning league M.V.P. RB ] and All -Pro's QB ], FB ] , TE ] , DT ] , OLB ] , OT ] , OC ], K ],ST ], SD ,ST ], SD. The Chargers will return a defensive unit that finished 7# in the N.F.L. in points allowed. 2# in the give away take away turn over category. 1# in 3rd down defense 1# defense sacking QB along with the number 1# red zone offense in pro football in 2006.Losing/replaceing only 1 starter on defense. ( Donnie Edwards ILB) |
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==Offseason== |
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After a postseason loss to the ], offensive and defensive coordinators ] and ] left for new coaching jobs with the ] and ] respectively. ], after originally being told he would stay as head coach, was fired in February<ref></ref>. Replacing Schottenheimer was ], who was signed to take over the helm later in the month<ref></ref>. Turner, who installed the Chargers current offensive set when he was the Chargers' offensive coorindator in ]{{fact|date=July 2007}}, was selected to be the head coach largely due to the fact that he would maintain the offensive game plan that lead the team to its best regular season record in team history{{fact|date=July 2007}}. Turner also agreed with general manager ] on the hiring of defensive coordinator ], who had worked with Phillips when both were with the ] and later was the defensive coordinator with the Bills{{fact|date=July 2007}}. Smith also re-signed Charger free agent ] ] to a six-year contract that will virtually guarantee him almost $17 million and put him around $40 million over the life of the deal{{fact|date=July 2007}}. ] ] was not offered a contract and signed with his former team, the ]<ref> San Diego Union Tribune. Accessed 2 July 2007.</ref>. |
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The off season began in turmoil. After a postseason letdown, offensive and defensive head coordinators ] and ] respectively left for new coaching jobs with the ] and ] respectively. ], after originally being told he would stay as head coach, was fired in February.<ref></ref> To the dismay of some fans, ], whose past career as a head coach has been marked with mediocrity, was signed to take over the helm later in the month.<ref></ref> Turner who installed the Chargers current offensive set when he was the teams OC in 2001 , was selected to be the head coach largely due to the fact that he would maintain the offensive game plan that lead the team to its best regular season record in team history. Turner also agreed with GM ] on the hiring of defensive coordinator ] who had worked with Wade Phillips in Buffalo and later was the DC with the Bills. This was important to Smith as he felt the need to keep the type of defense (1 gap 3-4) in place that had been very successful during Phillips time in San Diego. GM Smith also resigned Charger free agent offensive Guard Kris Dielman to a six-year contract that will virtually guarantee him almost $17 million and put him around $40 million over the life of the deal.ILB Donnie Edwards was not offered a contract and signed with his former team the K.C. Chiefs. Dielman was Co-lineman of the Year in 2006 for the Chargers. |
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== 2007 NFL Draft == |
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== 2007 NFL Draft == |
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The Chargers started out by making the 30nd overall pick in the ] due to their 14-2 season. They selected ] out of ]. The selection of Davis should fill the teams need for a wr after veteran Keenan McCardell was released following the 2006 campaign. In the second round DB Eric Weddle is the selection as the Chargers search for improved safety play. Weddle selection follows the off-season release of Terrance Kiel who missed some playing time following his arrest in 2006 on drug distribution charges. ILB Donnie Edwards was not offered a contract by the Chargers so the Chargers selected Anthony Waters ILB Clemson, who missed his senior season due to a leg injury. The 2007 NFL Draft was held on ] and ], ] in ], ]. |
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The Chargers started out by making the 30<sup>th</sup> overall pick in the ] due to their 14-2 season in 2006. They selected ] out of ]. In the second round, ] ] was selected as a possible replacement to ], who was released earlier in the off-season. The Chargers also selected linebacker ] from ], who missed his senior season due to a leg injury{{fact|date=July 2007}}. |
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== Preseason Schedule == |
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The Chargers' 2007 NFL schedule<ref></ref> will feature games against ] and ] opponents in the ]'s divisional rotation system in addition to their 6 ] divisional games. As a result of winning their division, they will |
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===Week 1: vs Chicago Bears=== |
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===Week 1: vs Chicago Bears=== |
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