National Football League (NFL) previews abound at this time of year. We’re close to the start of the 2015 NFL season and basically everyone in the sports world is in a tizzy, anticipating another great season of the country’s favorite sport. Whether you’re a beginning NFL fan, the family member, friend or partner of an NFL fan, or simply someone who doesn’t follow the league during the offseason, our team previews should get you ready for the season to begin.
If you’re curious about the history and culture surrounding the team, and not just the plot and characters of this edition of the team, read What’s special about the San Diego Chargers?
How are San Diego Chargers fans feeling heading into the 2015 NFL season?
Puzzled
When are the San Diego Chargers on national television?
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Week 5 – vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers on Mon, Oct 12 at 08:30 PM.
Week 9 – vs. the Chicago Bears on Mon, Nov 9 at 08:30 PM.
Week 11 – vs. the Kansas City Chiefs on Sun, Nov 22 at 08:30 PM.
Week 16 – vs. the Oakland Raiders on Thu, Dec 24 at 08:25 PM.
When is the San Diego Chargers bye week?
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Week 10
What was the San Diego Chargers record last season, in 2014?
Expressed as: wins – losses – ties (if any).
9 – 7
Who are the San Diego Chargers most important departed characters?
When the Chargers drafted running back Ryan Matthews in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft, they were hoping they had found their replacement for eventual hall of fame running back LaDanian Tomlinson. Although he showed flashes of great play, Matthews’ years in San Diego were sprinkled liberally with injuries that kept him from realizing his potential. Now he’s gone and most fans feel this is addition by subtraction.
Who are the San Diego Chargers most important new characters?
In Matthews’ place is the next hope of the San Diego Chargers at running back, rookie draft pick, Melvin Gordon. Gordon was a record-setting running back at the University of Wisconsin but scouts are not sure his success in college will translate to the NFL.
Who are the San Diego Chargers most important characters?
The biggest stories of the offseason for the Chargers were the twin rumors that the team would be moving to Los Angeles and that their long-time quarterback, Phillip Rivers, would be traded to the Tennessee Titans. Neither one has happened yet, but neither are the stories completely resolved. The team could still move to Los Angeles and they will eventually move on from Rivers when his age starts to affect his game. The question is — is this the year?
What is the most pivotal pivot point for the 2015 San Diego Chargers?
San Diego was in the bottom third of the year last year in most defensive metrics and yet they didn’t make many moves to bring new players in on that side of the field. Is this a case of a team not helping itself? Or of a team having the patience to let their current players improve over time? The Chargers need to improve on defense to have a legitimate shot at advancing in the playoffs.
How will the 2015 San Diego Chargers fare?
Rivers has one more year of good football in him but it’s not this year and it won’t be with the Chargers. Look for things to start falling off the car early.