It would be the first season the franchise would have involving quarterback Philip Rivers.
At the end of the season Marty Schottenheimer was named NFL Coach of the Year.
Entering the draft, the consensus top pick was Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning.
The Chargers would strike a deal with the Giants before the draft that would shape the future of both franchises.
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