[San Diego Chargers News]

The San Diego Chargers experienced a measure of just this type of offseason upheaval a year ago and weren't phased.

Remember?

At this time last year many wondered how the Chargers would fare when general manager A.J. Smith turned away from Pro Bowl quarterback Drew Brees and committed to unproven Philip Rivers after Brees suffered a career-threatening throwing shoulder injury in the 2005 season finale.

Smith's leap of faith in his new leader was rewarded with a league-best 14-2 regular season ... only to suffer a gut-wrenching, one-and-done playoff ending at the hands of the New England Patriots. Now the Chargers look to transition from the February dismissal of coach Marty Schottenheimer into the Norv Turner era. On top of that, Clarence Shelmon replaces Cam Cameron, now the Miami Dolphins head coach, as offensive coordinator, while Ted Cottrell takes over for Wade Phillips, who departed for the Dallas Cowboys' top job, on defense.

"We've got to figure out how to win in the playoffs," Smith says of the 0-2 postseason mark under Schottenheimer. "I love having the (14-2) record after my name in the media guide. But something was wrong — from 14-2 to 0-2 out of the gate in the playoffs?"

San Diego goal: Win games at the end of the season - USATODAY.com

[Lefty Noob]

The talent is there, no doubt, but if coaching was the reason they couldn't win in the playoffs, I'm not sure Turner's the answer.

[bears9]

Well isnt everyone trying to win a playoff game.I think make the playoffs as a wildcard and win one game.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

The talent is there, no doubt, but if coaching was the reason they couldn't win in the playoffs, I'm not sure Turner's the answer.

I thought this all along but a lot of people seemed to think he was a good fit here.