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Franklinnoble · 01-21-2004, 12:46 PM

San Diego
December, 2007

Franklin had called a meeting with Russell Winston, Gene Perkins, and David Fulcher to wrap up the Chargers season and discuss plans for the off-season. There was a glimmer of hope in San Diego, and its name was Alvin Lane.

Russell spoke first. "So, what's the plan, boss?"

Franklin began. "I think Lane might be the real deal." Everyone nodded in agreement. Ten weeks ago, there had been much doubt. The Chargers started 0-8. Lane had thrown 11 interceptions and no touchdowns. Everyone was beginning to cry "bust," but through it all, number 12 continued to plug away, getting beat up behind a terrible offensive line, and having no other talent on offense to help him. San Diego suddenly ripped off three wins in a row, and went 4-4 during the final half of the season. Lane was the only difference from the team that went 1-15 the previous year. He finished with 11 TD's, 14 INT's, and was sacked 42 times. In eight games, he threw 11 touchdowns and three interceptions. He was clearly getting the hang of it.

Fulcher spoke up. "So what are we going to do about it?"

Franklin replied. "We're going to get him some help. We'll have a ton of draft picks, and lots of cap money to spend in free agency. We have two more seasons before the new stadium opens, and we're going to have a winning team to put on the field there."

Everybody smiled. It hadn't been much fun working for the Chargers for the last several years, but things were finally beginning to turn around. Lane was the leading candidate for the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, and fans finally had someone to cheer for.

Franklin adjorned the meeting, but his mood turned somber after everyone left. He knew that part of re-building the organization was hiring better staff, and some of the people that had stuck through the hard times would have to be let go.

01-21-2004, 12:46 PM	#20
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	San Diego December, 2007 Franklin had called a meeting with Russell Winston, Gene Perkins, and David Fulcher to wrap up the Chargers season and discuss plans for the off-season. There was a glimmer of hope in San Diego, and its name was Alvin Lane. Russell spoke first. "So, what's the plan, boss?" Franklin began. "I think Lane might be the real deal." Everyone nodded in agreement. Ten weeks ago, there had been much doubt. The Chargers started 0-8. Lane had thrown 11 interceptions and no touchdowns. Everyone was beginning to cry "bust," but through it all, number 12 continued to plug away, getting beat up behind a terrible offensive line, and having no other talent on offense to help him. San Diego suddenly ripped off three wins in a row, and went 4-4 during the final half of the season. Lane was the only difference from the team that went 1-15 the previous year. He finished with 11 TD's, 14 INT's, and was sacked 42 times. In eight games, he threw 11 touchdowns and three interceptions. He was clearly getting the hang of it. Fulcher spoke up. "So what are we going to do about it?" Franklin replied. "We're going to get him some help. We'll have a ton of draft picks, and lots of cap money to spend in free agency. We have two more seasons before the new stadium opens, and we're going to have a winning team to put on the field there." Everybody smiled. It hadn't been much fun working for the Chargers for the last several years, but things were finally beginning to turn around. Lane was the leading candidate for the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, and fans finally had someone to cheer for. Franklin adjorned the meeting, but his mood turned somber after everyone left. He knew that part of re-building the organization was hiring better staff, and some of the people that had stuck through the hard times would have to be let go.