Frustration is certainly warranted. Minter implemented his scheme around a hodgepodge of budget arrivals such as Poona Ford, with many of them going on to outplay their contracts or cost to acquire. He did have Khalil Mack, but Joey Bosa missed a chunk of the season with an injury and as he rounded into form, Mack battled an injury of his own.

J.K. Dobbins was the only finalist for a major awards, but there were other Chargers players and coaches who received votes.