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7. The Dan Fouts Chargers of the late 70s and 1980s won games with their offense

Tue Oct 17, 2023, 06:54 AM

Oct 2023

Their defenses during that time period left a LOT to be desired.

The 1982 game vs the 49ers was an all time classic if you love offense.

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When is Chargers QB Justin Herbert gonna finally win big games? [View all] brush Oct 2023 OP

Earl_from_PA Earl_from_PA Oct 2023 #1

The Chargers from that Era won games Earl_from_PA Oct 2023 #3

Guess it's the team then. Not in its DNA. brush Oct 2023 #5

Herbert was drafted 6th in 2020, behind Burrow and Tua. True Dough Oct 2023 #6

Heehee. "...vapor locks like a 1977 Buick on a hot Arizona day." brush Oct 2023 #13

Jesus the man has no running game to support him. gibraltar72 Oct 2023 #9

Austin Eckler is a pretty good back. brush Oct 2023 #10

Tell me what he did last night. gibraltar72 Oct 2023 #11

Well, I have to admit...you got me there. brush Oct 2023 #12