San Diego Chargers NFL Betting Odds

Last Season

The start of the San Diego Chargers 2008 NFL season was anything but spectacular, but the team came back towards the end to turn its 4-8 record into 8-8, enough to make it into the playoffs. However, the Chargers were beset with issues from the outset. Its offense, for instance, disappeared halfway through the season, which was not helped by talented running back, LaDainian Tomlinson, who struggled after recovering from a torn ligament. That said, quarterback Phillip Rivers had the best season of his career, racking up 4000 yards, 34 touchdowns - adding a 65% completion percentage to his record.

Off Season

Although the San Diego Chargers lost a couple of great players in the off-season in the form of defensive end, Igor Olshansky, and guard, Mike Goff, the team focused on signing some new talent in the 2009 NFL Draft to help the team's beleaguered running game. And in that vein they secured talented offensive guard, Louis Vasquez, as well as Tiger Tyronne Greene, who has a lot of potential. Defensively, the Chargers signed defensive end, Larry English, a renowned tough guy and hard worker. The team also signed former Dallas Cowboys linebacker, Kevin Burnett, who didn't shine in Texas, but could do great things for San Diego.

2009 Preview

Fans of the San Diego Chargers will no doubt be very eager to see if Phillip Rivers can continue his fine 2008 form into this season. If he can, and the team's running game makes a welcome return bolstered by the new young talent, the Chargers should be a team worth following this season. With LaDainian Tomlinson's injury woes finally behind him, he should return to his 'superstar' 1,500 yard form this season. Also back after recovering from a serious knee injury is star linebacker, Shawne Merriman. Hopefully his knee won't give out this season. San Diego will be favored in the AFC West, but must play at the top of their game to progress.

2009 Prediction

It may be a big blessing for the San Diego Chargers that the AFC West should be weaker than last season. That said. the team will still have to overcome some stiff competition in the form of the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants. Plus don't forget that in the opening month they'll also have to face the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. The Chargers will be one of the more interesting teams to follow this NFL season.

**Our Pick The schedule against non-division foes is tough, but fortunately this team plays in a JV division and should still make it to the playoffs even if they only win 8 games. They could go far if old stars regain their best form.

 

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