Updated: Feb 22, 2007, 3:10 PM

Vote: Is Turner the right man for the Chargers job?


 San Diego Chargers
Marty Schottenheimer was hired to replace Norv Turner with the Redskins in 2001. Six years later, the shoe is on the other foot.

The Chargers have agreed in principle with Turner to become their next head coach. Of the six candidates the team interviewed, only Turner had head-coaching experience, with an underwhelming 58-82-1 record with Washington and Oakland.

The knock on Schottenheimer has always been his inability to win in the playoffs. Turner, meanwhile, has only reached the playoffs once in his nine seasons.

Is Turner an upgrade over Schottenheimer? Would hiring Ted Cottrell as defensive coordinator be a better hire for the Chargers than Turner as head coach? Will Turner get the Chargers to the Super Bowl in the next two seasons? Give us your vote!

  • 1) Are you surprised by the Chargers' choice of Norv Turner to replace Marty Schottenheimer as head coach?
  • 2) Which of these candidates was the best man for the job?
  • 3) Among those interviewed, Turner was the only one with head-coaching experience. Was that the major deciding factor for the Chargers?
  • 4) Is Turner an improvement over Schottenheimer?
  • 5) How concerned should Chargers fans be about Turner's 58-82-1 career record and one postseason appearance in nine seasons as a head coach?
  • 6) Which is the better hire for the Chargers?
  • 7) How many games will the Chargers win in 2007?
  • 8) Will Turner take the Chargers to the Super Bowl in the next two seasons?

ESPN Conversations


You must be signed in to post a comment

Already have an account?

You are fully responsible for the content you post. Content that includes profanity, personal attacks or antisocial behavior (such as "spamming" or "trolling"), or other inappropriate content or material will be removed. We reserve the right to block any user who violates our terms of use, including removing all content posted by that user.

SportsNation on Facebook

THIS WEEK'S CHATS

Wednesday, May 22 Thursday, May 23Friday, May 24Sunday, May 26Tuesday, May 28