The Chargers have missed the playoffs in each of the last three years, are seven games below .500 since the end of the 2018 season and finished 2021 by losing three of four.
But when it comes to the NFL draft, their two most recent top picks were three-touchdown victories.
Justin Herbert and Rashawn Slater represent two of the greatest personnel triumphs of general manager Tom Telesco's career. Two of most fortunate, as well.