Chargers’ Pass Rush Woes: Is Ron Rivera Out of His Element?

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Published: October 5, 2009

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... going to spend a lot of time on the field this season.

With a defense that cannot defend the run or the pass right now, Philip Rivers and the Chargers’ quick-strike offense is barely even getting a chance to get onto the field.

But the problems stem from an ineffective pass rush, which puts the offense in impossible situations week-in and week-out.

Shawne Merriman is still not healthy, which makes it very difficult for him to do what he does best. He is almost entirely reliant on his bull-rush, but at less than full strength, he does not have the necessary lower-body power strength to wreak havoc in opposing backfields. Even in one-on-one situations, he does not seem to exhibit the explosive power that made him such a dominant player in his first three seasons in the league.

Ben Roethlisberger is notoriously difficult to sack due to his size and mobility, but with an under...

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