Fans would flock to see their beloved Chargers, first at Balboa Stadium and then in Mission Valley, at the stadium once affectionately known as The Murph. The Bolts gave San Diego an identity of being more than just a sleepy Navy town, from the distinctive lightning bolt logo on their helmets to the powder blue jerseys in the early years to the players who ended up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Chargers assigned No. 7 overall draft pick
The Chargers lose to the Chiefs, finishing their season 5-11 and fire head coach Mike McCoy following the game. Sportswriters Kevin Acee and Michael Gehlken discuss the atmosphere at the game and the team’s future in San Diego.
Aaron Rodgers has been spectacular for the Packers down the stretch
… the Broncos for the most. New England can lock down a record sixth No. 1 overall seed this week. Dane Brugler of CBS Sports and NFLDraftScout.com gives his projections for the top 10 based on current draft position: 1. Cleveland Browns: Myles …
KC seeks AFC West title; Chargers face possible SD finale
Already in the playoffs for the third time in four years, Alex Smith and the Chiefs need to beat the Chargers and have the Denver Broncos beat the Oakland Raiders in order to clinch the AFC West title and a first-round bye. The games kick off at the same time, and it’ll be tempting for the Chiefs to check the antiquated Jumbotron at the aging stadium for Raiders-Broncos updates.
Browns try to avoid going 0-15 vs struggling Chargers
Tough-luck Chargers have dropped three straight and five of seven. … It’s been season of close calls for San Diego, which has played in 12 games decided by eight points or less.