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San Diego Chargers: Let's make the Bolts great again

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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The San Diego Chargers suffered a crippling defeat at the hands of the Miami Dolphins this past week. After the loss, the Chargers fell to 4-6 and most likely eliminated themselves from playoff contention. However, not all is lost this year. This season, the Chargers found out a lot about themselves and have several pieces in place they can really build upon for the immediate future. If the San Diego Chargers want to return to relevance, then there are a couple tasks they must complete if they are serious about making a playoff push for years to come. The following is a blueprint on how to make the Chargers great again.

GET THEIR MONEY RIGHT

Nov 6, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; The San Diego Chargers offense huddles during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

According to OvertheCap.com, the San Diego Chargers have a little over $23 million in cap space to start the 2017 NFL season. This is a lot better than years past. San Diego can add to that number if they make the following moves:

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Oct 30, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram (54) during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

MOVES TO MAKE

Now that the Chargers freed up some money; Telesco needs to be active re-signing his own free agents while acquiring REAL talent in free agency and the draft. Open up that check book Telesco, and get that pen ready, because you have a lot of work to do.

COACHING MOVES

Nov 6, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy looks on during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Lastly, Chargers’ general manager Tom Telesco needs to address the elephant in the room. The second the 2016 NFL season comes to an end, Telesco needs to hand the Chargers strength and conditioning coaches their pink slips. Year after year San Diego finds their top players on I.R. Last year, the Chargers were decimated with injuries at the offensive line position and this year it is their skill players that have found themselves on the injured reserve. A change must be made.

Speaking of coaches, fans have been calling for the head of Mike McCoy for two years now. Now this is a tricky situation. McCoy has been inconsistent at clock management, making adjustments, and coaching up his players. However, it is not his fault that players fumble at inopportune times, or throws interceptions on game-winning drives. No matter what the adversary has been (injuries, moving to LA, contract issues), McCoy keeps his team competitive and always in the game. There is a saying , “Better the devil you know, than the devil you don’t.” If there are no other coaching options that can significantly improve the team, then Telesco should not make a move just to make a move. On the flip side, San Diego needs to keep their eyes open for possible coach candidates like Todd Haley that can help propel the Chargers to the next level.

Fans sound off. Is this a sufficient plan to help the Chargers get to greatness, or is there more to be done?

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