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San Diego Chargers

2007 Recap

The San Diego Chargers finished 11-5 after a slow start and won the AFC West. The team played dominant football down the stretch, winning its six last games. The team continued its roll in the playoffs beating the Tennessee Titans in the wild card game and upsetting the Indianapolis Colts in the division playoff. The Chargers played a tough game, but lost to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game 21-12.

The Chargers are a young, talented team that has plenty of offensive weapons. Philip Rivers is established as a quarterback after two strong seasons, RB LaDainian Tomlinson has continued his performance as the leagues best running back, TE Antonio Gates is a receiver in a tight ends body, and Vincent Jackson emerged as the main receiver last year in the playoffs. The Chargers will look to improve the defense, particularly the secondary, through the draft, in which it has the 27th pick.

Team History

The San Diego started in the AFL and came over to the NFL in the merger in 1970. The team has never had terrific success, but has won an AFL Championship in 1963. The team has had its share of Hall of Framers though. The list includes QB Dan Fouts, WR, Lance Alworth, TE Kellen Winslow, and offensive lineman Ron Mix.

The team made its first Super Bowl appearance in 1994, losing to the 49ers 49-26. The Chargers have had recent success though, winning division titles in 2004, 2006, and 2007. The young team looks to be a force in the league for the next few years.