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The Chargers were the talk of the league in 2004 with their eight-game turnaround and surprising playoff run. But the doormats-to-darlings story didn't have a second chapter in '05, as inconsistency and a failure to finish teams off came back to haunt San Diego. The Chargers looked like world-beaters at times, like in a 41-17 romp at New England or a26-17 win at Indianapolis in Week 15 to end the Colts' bid for perfection. But they also lost five games by four points or fewer, often in chaotic fashion, to finish 9-7 and out of the playoffs.
In a meaningless season finale, QB Drew Brees suffered a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. An unrestricted free agent who was very much in the team's plans, Brees underwent surgery and saw the club's contract offer plummet a safeguard against him not returning to a Pro Bowl level, Brees felt snubbed and signed with the Saints, leaving the future to start now for former first-round pick Philip Rivers.
If the Chargers can find a way to close out games, improve their pass coverage and limit Rivers' learning curve, the play-offs should be in range.

Chargers NFL 2006 Draft:

Although not a sure thing, with just one career start as a collegian, Antonio Cromartie was added in the first round to upgrade a poor jg, pass defense. Marcus McNeill has tremendous size, but slipped some following a disappointing senior season due to concerns regarding his back. He will be groomed to replace aging Roman Oben at left tackle. In a bit of a surprise, Charlie Whitehurst was selected in the third to back up Philip Rivers. Tim Dobbins works hard and was productive on the college level. He fits well in San Diego's 3-4 scheme. Jeromey Clary and Jimmy Martin are second-day pure tackles who will likely spend their rookie seasons on the practice squad. Placekicker Kurt Smith was a throw-away pick late in the sixth. Chase Page has size and speed and will provide depth at the two defensive-end positions. Tight end Brandon Manumaleuna was acquired from the Rams for draft choices. A speed receiver and more help in the secondary would have helped the Chargers' final grade.

Week

Date

Time

Opponent

1

Mon. Sep. 11

10:15 p.m. ET

at Oakland Raiders

2

Sun. Sep. 17

4:15 p.m. ET

vs Tennessee Titans

3

BYE WEEK

4

Sun. Oct. 1

1:00 p.m. ET

at Baltimore Ravens

5

Sun. Oct. 8

8:15 p.m. ET

vs Pittsburgh Steelers

6

Sun. Oct. 15

4:15 p.m. ET

at San Francisco 49ers

7

Sun. Oct. 22

1:00 p.m. ET

at Kansas City Chiefs

8

Sun. Oct. 29

4:05 p.m. ET

vs St. Louis Rams

9

Sun. Nov. 5

4:15 p.m. ET

vs Cleveland Browns

10

Sun. Nov. 12

1:00 p.m. ET

at Cincinnati Bengals

11

Sun. Nov. 19

4:15 p.m. ET

at Denver Broncos

12

Sun. Nov. 26

4:05 p.m. ET

vs Oakland Raiders

13

Sun. Dec. 3

1:00 p.m. ET

at Buffalo Bills

14

Sun. Dec. 10

4:15 p.m. ET

vs Denver Broncos

15

Sun. Dec. 17

4:05 p.m. ET

vs Kansas City Chiefs

16

Sun. Dec. 24

4:15 p.m. ET

at Seattle Seahawks

17

Sun. Dec. 31

4:15 p.m. ET

vs Arizona Cardinals