A lot of people get swept up in emotion the moment a season ends — but I actually applaud the Chargers for even making the playoffs.
This team dragged itself into the tournament behind an offensive line that was legitimately unplayable, while losing two of its five best players for the season. That alone is remarkable.
Ironically, Justin Herbert’s “narrative” might look cleaner if the Chargers had simply won 6–8 games and quietly missed the playoffs — like several so-called elite quarterbacks in far more functional environments. Instead, he carried structural failure into January, and somehow that gets spun negatively.
What’s most frustrating is that none of this was a surprise.
The interior offensive line was the worst unit in football last season.
The entire offensive line was the worst unit in football this season.
This has been screaming for attention for a full calendar year.
Devlin and Greg Roman need to be gone.
The interior offensive line needs a complete teardown and rebuild.
The Chargers have an absurd amount of cap space. They are positioned to fix this — properly — and they will be equipped to contend next season.
It never genuinely felt like contention was on the table once Alt and Slater went down. The fact that this team still clawed its way into the playoffs was closer to a minor miracle than an expectation — and it gave some fans false hope about what this roster actually was.
They’ll be back.
If you switch up now, stay on that side.
I already have a U-Haul full of receipts.
Honestly, at this stage, I'm more interested in who the #Chargers bring in as OL coach than OC. Because I'm an OL nerd.
Here's 4 guys whose names should/could be in the mix
Grant Newsome.
- Former Michigan OL coach.
- Named as a rising star in the 30 under 30 list of coaches
Brandon Jones.
- Current Mizzou OL coach
- known for developing NFL talent and has over 15 years of experience working under Lincoln Riley, Cliff Kingsbury, and Dana Holgorsen.
- has run game coordinator experience with Houston cougars and Cal
Justin Frye
- Currently OL coach of Arizona Cardinals (1st year) who just fired HC Jonathan Gannon
- Won national championship as OL coach of Ohio state
- excellent developer of OL talent
- Served as OL coach and run game coordinator at UCLA and Boston College
Dwayne Ledford
- recently fired Falcons OL coach
- successful college stints with Louisville and NC state developed All ACC and All American players
- Promoted to Falcons run game coordinator in 2024
- Multiple top 10 rushing yards per game
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Just in: The #Chargers have fired OC Greg Roman after two seasons.
LA has scored just 15 total points in two postseason games under Roman. A big change for HC Jim Harbaugh.
Just a reminder. Coming into tonight, Justin Herbert was hit an NFL leading 129 times. 18 more than any other QB. @NextGenStats has him pressured 268 times. 39 more than any other QB. 109 quick pressures. Only QB over 100.
Running for his life all season.
The lack of situational awareness by offensive lineman bothers me so much. The amount of times they appear clueless about line stunts or pressures in situations where it’s common is frustrating to watch.
I just wanna say I appreciate Philip Rivers for coming back and trying to help salvage this season. A big S/O to Uncle Phil, Canton awaits. Absolute legend🫡