However, punter Ty Long delivered on his way to AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
On Friday, September 6, Badgley was downgraded to questionable for the Chargers season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The next day, downgraded to doubtful and some questions began to arise about the kicking game.
Sure, Long had some experience in the CFL as a kicker, but he was the punter and only the punter for a reason. The coaching staff was going to roll with the first great kicker in recent memory for the Bolts. However, any doubt that fans had was quickly laid to rest after Week 1.