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Cocaine, Disco, And A Football Revolution

Dec 20, 2023

Former San Diego Chargers quarterback Dan Fouts and guest Zak Keefer discuss the revolutionary 70s/80s Chargers team led by coach Don Coryell. Topics include drug-fueled performances, mysterious gunshot wounds, and the team's impact on modern football offenses.

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San Diego Chargers of 1970s and 80s revolutionized NFL offenses with innovative passing game.

Air Coryell offense had a lasting influence on the NFL through rapid passing plays and pre-snap shifts.

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Introduction

2min

Innovative Offensive Strategies of the San Diego Chargers

17min

Exploring Rumors and Legacies of Past Events

2min

The Chargers' Post-Win Fallout: Cocaine Revelations and Owner's Frustration

3min

Unraveling the Dan Fouts Shooting Rumor

4min

Exploring the Legacy of the Air Coriel Offense in Modern NFL

5min

When we think about innovative teams that have shaped the way offense is played in the NFL today, one of the first that comes to mind is the Bill Walsh-era San Francisco 49ers. However, there’s another trailblazing team from the same era that has arguably had just as big an impact on the sport. Today, we tell the story of the high-flying, but somewhat forgotten San Diego Chargers of the late 1970s and 80s, led by a brash quarterback (Dan Fouts) and visionary coach (Don Coryell). Plus, the stories of drug-fueled performances — and a mysterious gunshot wound — that still follow the team today.

Guest: Zak Keefer, The Athletic

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