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NFL Football Players Draft Injuries Rookies Season SuperbowlPublished: May 20, 2009
But expectations and performance don't always coincide, and what was supposed to be a strength became a liability. The Chargers limped to a 3-5 start due mainly to a defense that played uninspired at best, horrific at worst. They were so bad that defensive coordinator Ted Cotrell was relieved of his duties at the midway point.
The man who took over, and who will lead the unit in '09, is Ron Rivera. Rivera has guided one defense to a Super Bowl, and looks to double that number this year.
Helping Rivera will be a couple of former assistants from Chicago in Don Johnson (defensive line) and Steve Wilks (secondary). The team will also benefit from two pass-rushers in the lineup; the return of three-time Pro Bowler Shawne Merriman and first-round draft pick Larry English.
So how will the Chargers return to their nasty ways on defense? Let's...
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