Time Bomb in the Bay

We are now seven days away from the NFL scouting combine and the Chargers still do not have a staff. That is a problem. Having your coaches observe players that could be pertinent to the future of their team is usually a good idea. But at least they're trying. As of Wednesday, here is a list of coaches they've contacted [to my limited knowledge]:

Ron Rivera, Defensive Coordinator, Bears
Rex Ryan, Defensive Coordinator, Ravens
Ron Zimmer, Defensive Coordinator, Falcons
Norv Turner, Offensive Coordinator, 49ers
Mike Singletary, Assistant Head Coach, 49ers

As you can see by looking at the list, the Bolts are probably looking for a defensive mind to coach this football team. Bad idea. They need a creative offensive mind that knows how to develop quarterbacks. Enter Mike Martz, engineer of the Greatest Show on Turf, developer of Kurt Warner and Marc Bulger among others. Martz would find new and brilliant ways to use superhuman halfback LaDanian Tomlinson. He would also greatly help the ascent of young pro bowl quarterback Phillip Rivers. Martz can develop Vincent Jackson into his number one wideout. Also, he'll have a new toy to tinker with in Antonio Gates. Keep in mind, he's never had a tight end with the ability or versatility of Gates. On top of all this fantastic news, he wouldn't touch the defense. He would leave that to his defensive coordinator. Oh yeah, and he has had some success in the playoffs.

You may ask, "But Colby, what becomes of that improving defense if they hire an offensive minded coach?" Well, good friend, that has an easy answer. Well, two easy answers. Ron Rivera's contract is out at the end of the month. They could simply lure him away from the Windy City with a promise of money and great success. With Martz running the team, Rivera would have complete control of the defense. "But Colby," you ask,"what if Rivera stays loyal to the Bears?" Turn to answer number two. Mike Singletary is going to be a great head coach someday. But first he needs to put in some time as a coordinator. Opportunity knocks, he answers, and you have a perfect match. And, as an added bonus, he was a coach at the Senior Bowl. For you football illiterate, this means he got up close and personal with some of the drafts most intriguing prospects.

As of now, the Bolts are barking up the wrong tree. But I'm not saying all those guys don't deserve head coaching jobs. They probably do. But it shouldn't be this one. Right now, the Chargers need someone with head coaching experience. They need someone who has been to the playoffs and shown they can be victorious. They need someone who can maximize the mass of potential that they have on the offensive side of the ball. They need someone that isn't a wild card. They need Mike Martz.

Now you're amazed. Admit it. "Colby, how are you so smart? It's unbelievable!"

I know, my friend, I know.