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Ken Whisenhunt was once in the running to become the next head coach of the San Diego Chargers. Offensive coordinator will have to do. Citing a source informed of the Chargers plans, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported the former Arizona Cardinals coach is finalizing a language on a contract to run San Diego's offense under coach Mike McCoy, who was hired this week to replace Norv Turner. ESPN first reported the news Thursday.
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McCoy told reporters this week he won't call plays in San Diego, meaning Whisenhunt will work closely with quarterback Philip Rivers to re-imagine an offense that fell to 31st in the league last season. The Chargers were more successful scoring points, ranking 20th in that category, but Rivers was erratic and turnover-prone and the running game crumbled in big spots. As NFL.com's Marc Sessler notes, Whisenhunt struggled mightily in Arizona to develop a successful quarterback after Kurt Warner exited stage left, making Rivers a welcome sight for a coach saddled with Kevin Kolb, John Skelton and Ryan Lindley in recent days. But look for McCoy to have ample input.
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