Chargers Shift in Offensive Focus

Ever since Ladanian Tomlinson joined the San Diego Chargers, he has been the key factor in their playoff success. He was the top rusher in the NFL for a few seasons straight and has almost 1200 career rushing yards. I'm not sure if it is LT or the Offensive line that has been the decline in San Diego's rushing game. Or maybe it is the predictable Charger play calling by Norv Turner. The fact of the matter is; San Diego's rushing game is nearly non-existent at this point, and Norv Turner does not emphasize the importance of running the ball as there has been no improvement on the ground. Maybe the problem is that Norv was a QB when he played, and since he is calling the plays for SD he is chasing QB stats. Is it a good or a bad thing? Well, Phillip Rivers is playing beautifully and averaging 311 yards a game, but there needs to be a balance if the Chargers are going to be effective. I believe that LT still has some juice in him, but hasn't been given the opportunity to show himself because the team has been playing catchup all season. I saw the spark LT had in the Pittsburgh game. He was looking more like the running back San Diego fans love. His problem in Pittsburgh was the line gave him nowhere to go, and he only had a few attempts before San Diego was behind by 28 pts. If Rivers continues to do his job effectively and the Chargers can get the running game back, then San Diego will be dangerous. I'm starting to think that the offensive line coach needs to be replaced by someone who will put some fight into the players, and if Norv Turner can not get the job done, then he is a useless head coach and he should be replaced as well.

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