Rebound: Five Players Looking to Bounce Back for ’09 Chargers

In 2008, the San Diego Chargers won the AFC West for the third straight year, and fourth time in five years. For the second straight year they beat the Indianapolis Colts in the playoffs. Their quarterback, Phillip Rivers, led the league in passer rating and tied with Drew Brees for the lead in touchdown passes. But the Chargers were expected to contend for a Championship in '08. Instead the team limped to the end of November with a 4-8 record, and their regular season record of 8-8 was their worst since going 4-12 in 2003. Their running game was inconsistent at best, and the defense struggled to stop opponents or get off the field. The Chargers have been considered one of the most talented teams in football over the last five years, yet many players had sub-par seasons in '08. Againg t...

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