The Chargers thought they had it all figured out. They believed they had all the right pieces in all the right places. They had drafted well. They had made all the moves they believed they needed to make, with one blockbuster trade and a string of quality free-agent signings.
They were as right as rain, the pundits agreed. They had done well to upgrade their roster during a very active offseason. They certainly seemed prepared for whatever might come their way during a season in which many observers picked them to be one of the NFL’s elite teams.
Look at the Chargers now.
