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NFL rumors: Three reasons Chargers won’t make playoffs

By Keith Rivas

Jan 29, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; NFC wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants (13) and AFC running back Melvin Gordon of the San Diego Chargers (28) talk prior to the game at Citrus Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; NFC wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants (13) and AFC running back Melvin Gordon of the San Diego Chargers (28) talk prior to the game at Citrus Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (99) reacts after a sack against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the game at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (99) reacts after a sack against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of the game at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Closing Thoughts

It’s pretty easy to assume how a season will turn out, but a lot of it has to do with their previous track record. The former San Diego franchise hasn’t been much of a threat lately, and they’ll have to also change their perception around the league to get it right.

Not only that, but in addition to the three x-factors in this article, the team will also have to demonstrate they can protect big leads. Losing a lot of their games late, even in the fourth quarter, won’t take long to get fans riled up.

There is hope, though. Not all of the outlook for the new Los Angeles Chargers is bad — or at least not dismal.

With a few tweaks, this team could be something special.

Next: Four Off-Season Targets For Rams

Just not this upcoming season.

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