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2017 NFL Draft Order: Updated Selections Heading Into Divisional Round

By Dan Parzych

Dec 15, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) walks on the sideline during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Los Angeles, 24-3. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 15, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) walks on the sideline during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Los Angeles, 24-3. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) runs with the ball during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) runs with the ball during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

7. San Diego Chargers

For the second year in a row, the San Diego Chargers were one of the worst teams at closing out games after nine of their 11 losses ended up coming by single digits. And if that wasn’t already a tough pill to swallow, the Chargers were the only team that lost to the Cleveland Browns all season, which basically sums up the type of year it was for this squad.

Obviously, the argument can easily be made that San Diego would have performed better with healthier players on both sides of the football, but it still doesn’t take away from how many fourth-quarter leads they allowed to slip away. As long as Philip Rivers remains healthy, this team will always be considered a potential contender in the AFC, although they still have a long way to go.

On a positive note, at least the Chargers were wise to part ways with Mike McCoy as the last couple of years made it clear he was far from the team’s answer at head coach. When looking at all of the young talent along with having a high draft pick, the head coaching job in San Diego is going to be an attractive one for McCoy’s replacement.

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