Chargers News: Hall Of Fame RB Claims Bolts OC Deliberately Lost Playoff Matchup
During a revealing conversation on The Pivot Podcast, Tomlinson revealed that he believes former then-San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Cam Cameron deliberately lost the Bolts' 2007 AFC Divisional playoff contest against the dynastic New England Patriots, with the aim of locking up a gig as the head coach of the Miami Dolphins. We'll let him explain.
"But remember who was the offensive coordinator? Do you guys remember at that time, Cam Cameron, what job did he get right after we lost?" Tomlinson said. "So In my mind, did we just throw the game for a head coaching job?"
Los Angeles had been up by 21-14 near the end of the contest, but as the Pats were wont to do, they somehow went on a 10-run to win, 24-21. Cameron did indeed ditch San Diego after the season to take on the Dolphins job (replacing Nick Saban, who eventually moved on to legend status at Alabama). Cameron lasted just one year, during which Miami went 1-15, the worst record in the history of the team.
"You play football a certain way if you're up by 11 or if you're up in the second half. How do I not get the ball?" "...[We] have all had a chance to think about this stuff, process it, and the fact that, you know someone gets it (Dolphins job) right after we lose, says guys I appreciate everything you know, you guys played hard for me but I’m gonna take this Miami job.
