Norv Turner will Coach the San Diego Chargers. Sorry guys.

by Skin Patrol on Feb 19, 2007 3:04 PM EST in News Comment 4 comments

Norv Turner got his third shot at an NFL head coaching job when he was hired Monday by the San Diego Chargers, a week after the surprise firing of Marty Schottenheimer.

I only mention this here because, as many of you unfortunately know, we endured the pain of Normal Norval for nearly 7 seasons.

Maybe because I'm still bitter about his failed stint in Washington, but I spent a good time harping on Norv over at Blogging the Boys when it seemed as if Dallas might choose him as Head Coach (I wish!). For instance, did you know:

Offenses under Post-Cowboys Turner

Redskins HC:

1994 - 19th
1995 - 16th
1996 - 16th
1997 - 19th
1998 - 12th
1999 - 2nd

San Diego OC:

2001 - 15th

Miami OC:

2002 - 15th
2003 - 24th

Raiders HC:

2004 - 20th
2005 - 21st

San Fran OC:

2006 - 26th

From above, Norv Turner offenses finished the season ranked 17th, on average.

See for yourself. The Redskins went 49-59-1 when he was here. 3-8 against the Cowgirls.

I don't know why 58-82-1 buys you a third opportunity, but whatever. Best of luck to the Chargers. You'll need it.

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To be fair...

he never had a back like Tomlinson fater he left Dallas. Gore last year is about as close as you get.

I'd like to see what he can do with this talent in SD. If you replace Irvin (WR) with Gates (TE), you've got the trifecta thing he made a living off of in Dallas.

Plus, he has a dominat defense in place so he will be able to do what he does best, which is not handle the defense at all. If he finds a good DC, this team could be dangerous for the next few years.

by TexSkins on Feb 19, 2007 4:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

If all Norv Turner can do

is win with incredibly talented football teams then paint me unimpressed.

The Chargers would have been dominant for many years withot Norv.

Go Register. Or else.

by Skin Patrol on Feb 19, 2007 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Don't get me wrong...

I am in no way a Norv Turner guy. I don't think any self-respecting Redskin fan could be.

But the hire makes sense in that his young QB has the same system (that Norv installed when he was SD's OC a few yaers back) that was carried on by Cam Cameron, who worked with Turner as far back as Washington.

Cottrell, the new DC, runs the same system as Wade Phillips.

For a talented team, a talented young team, they are keeping everything the same in terms of scheme and philosophy.

That is the one pro I can see to the situation.

If I was their GM, things would have happened much differently... and even if they didn't, I still don't think I could force myself to hire Turner.

by TexSkins on Feb 19, 2007 5:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You do have to give him credit

for not taking the Dallas job and Wade Phillips getting it. Had Phillips waited he would have (you'd think) had a shot at it. What Head Coaching job could be more enviable than a San Diego Chargers team with a great defense, young and talented QB, and of course Ladanian Tomlinson. I could coach that team to 9 wins.

Go Register. Or else.

by Skin Patrol on Feb 19, 2007 5:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs