Across the nation, it is Melvin Gordon and Philip Rivers who are feeling the heat for the latest Chargers loss. Gordon’s fumble on the one-yard-line and overall struggles have received numerous tweets, while Rodger Sherman and Warren Sharp have gone after Rivers for refusing to QB sneak.
Due to the Chargers being one of the least popular teams, it is natural professional analysts and casual fans would hyper-focus on two of the franchise’s more recognizable players. Their analysis has merit, but one of the main culprits for the organization’s disappointing start has nothing to do with either player.