Over the last several years, the Chargers have been one of the most injury-riddled teams in the NFL.
In 2016, starter after starter went down with injury. For example, the Chargers lost receiver Keenan Allen in Week 1, third-down running back Danny Woodhead in Week 2, middle linebacker Manti Te’o in Week 3 and cornerback Jason Verrett in Week 4; they were all placed on season-ending injured reserve. It got to the point where every Chargers fan got nervous when a player made a cut or was tackled. It was baffling.
Then came John Lott, the Chargers’ new strength and conditioning coach.