Chargers Defense Key to Philip Rivers’ Dominance in 2014

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers’ efficiency helped the offense control the flow of games last season, which was the primary reason for the team’s overall success. The slow pace helped protect a lackluster defense, but Rivers couldn’t truly dominate many games.

It’s not that Rivers wasn’t capable; head coach Mike McCoy just couldn’t trust his defense to get many stops. It makes sense to try to give Rivers more opportunities, but to do so, the Chargers need the defense to improve significantly.

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