Heading into the offseason about a year ago, the Los Angeles Chargers had the sixth-best odds to win Super LIV.
The team fell well short of those odds and many people’s expectations, finishing with an underwhelming 5-11 record. Injuries, a mid-season coaching change and in-game woes that saw nine of their 11 losses be determined by seven points or less hindered them.
With the 2019 season officially over, it’s time to look forward to 2020. At the moment, the Bolts are tied with the Las Vegas Raiders with the 15th-best odds to win Super Bowl LV, per BetMGM.
It’s not all that surprising that L.A. ranks near the middle of the pack. Even though they still possess a talented roster, there are a slew of key players that will be free agents, including quarterback Philip Rivers.
It’s hard to gauge where the team will stand when the man under center remains to be seen. It could be Philip Rivers (if he’s re-signed), Tyrod Taylor, a rookie or even a free agent.
Not only that, but the Chargers also need to address the offensive line, wide receiver, cornerback and defensive tackle corps to ensure they have enough ammo to go toe-to-toe with AFC West rival and Super Bowl champs, the Kansas City Chiefs.
If Los Angeles nails their offseason, those odds will likely increase prior to the 2020 regular season.
