1997 San Diego Chargers season

1997 San Diego Chargers season
Head coach Kevin Gilbride
General manager Bobby Beathard
Owner Alex Spanos
Home field Qualcomm Stadium
Results
Record 4–12
Division place 5th AFC West
Playoff finish did not qualify
Pro Bowlers KR/PR Eric Metcalf LB Junior Seau

The 1997 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 8–8 record in 1996. It was Kevin Gilbride's first season as the team's head coach, as the Chargers struggled with Stan Humphries missing half the season.

Backup Quarterback Craig Whelihan went winless in seven starts, as the team lost their final eight games after a 4-4 start and scored only one offensive touchdown in their final three games. The team's stadium, Qualcomm Stadium hosted Super Bowl XXXII at the end of the season.

Offseason

NFL Draft

1997 San Diego Chargers draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
2 45 Freddie Jones  Tight end North Carolina
      Made roster    †   Pro Football Hall of Fame    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Undrafted free agents

1997 Undrafted Free Agents of note
Player Position College
Mike Maslowski Linebacker Wisconsin–La Crosse

Personnel

Staff

1997 San Diego Chargers staff
Front office

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

 Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

  • Strength and conditioning – John Hastings

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Roster

1997 San Diego Chargers final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists


Practice squad



Rookies in italics
 Active, Inactive, Practice squad

Schedule

Week Date Opponent Result Attendance
1 August 31, 1997 at New England Patriots L 41–7
60,190
2 September 7, 1997 at New Orleans Saints W 20–6
65,760
3 September 14, 1997 Carolina Panthers L 26–7
63,149
4 September 21, 1997 at Seattle Seahawks L 26–22
51,110
5 September 28, 1997 Baltimore Ravens W 21–17
54,094
6 October 5, 1997 at Oakland Raiders W 25–10
43,648
7 Bye
8 October 16, 1997 at Kansas City Chiefs L 31–3
77,196
9 October 26, 1997 Indianapolis Colts W 35–19
63,177
10 November 2, 1997 at Cincinnati Bengals L 38–31
53,754
11 November 9, 1997 Seattle Seahawks L 37–31
64,616
12 November 16, 1997 Oakland Raiders L 38–13
65,714
13 November 23, 1997 at San Francisco 49ers L 17–10
61,195
14 November 30, 1997 Denver Broncos L 38–28
54,245
15 December 7, 1997 Atlanta Falcons L 14–3
46,317
16 December 14, 1997 Kansas City Chiefs L 29–7
54,594
17 December 21, 1997 at Denver Broncos L 38–3
69,632

Standings

AFC West
W L T PCT PF PA STK
(1) Kansas City Chiefs 1330.813375232W6
(4) Denver Broncos 1240.750472287W1
Seattle Seahawks 880.500365362W2
Oakland Raiders 4120.250324419L5
San Diego Chargers 4120.250266425L8

References

  1. ↑ 2009 San Diego Chargers Media Guide. pp. 326–327. Retrieved July 27, 2010.
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