Marty Schottenheimer was fired for an upset loss in the divisional round of the playoffs, but Norv Turner will not suffer the same fate.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed Monday Turner is in no danger of losing his job, as expected. Turner finished third in Coach of the Year voting.
There have been reports all year that Turner is set to get a contract extension this offseason. Bill Williamson writes that a deal should be completed soon. Turner had one year left on his contract.
Chargers fans may feel conflicted about Turner staying, but his work calling plays and developing Philip Rivers has been excellent. The playoff loss was hard to fathom, especially for San Diego’s leaders, but it doesn’t totally erase a successful season.