Chargers’ ‘Thursday Night Football’ Game Was So Disastrous That It’s Legendary

Did you see "Thursday Night Football" last night (Dec. 14)? The Los Angeles Chargers headed to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders, and wow. What a hot mess. This game was so disastrous that it's almost guaranteed to be legendary in the NFL history books. Every time the Chargers got the ball, they turned it over instantly. Going into halftime, the score was 42-0. The final score was 63 to 21. The Chargers gave up a franchise-worst 63 points in this embarrassing loss to Raiders.

All teams have bad games. I'm a Detroit Lions fan, so you know I've seen some of the worst games ever played in the NFL. So, I'm not saying the Chargers are a bad team at all. I mean, they're working without their star quarterback, Justin Herbert. That hurts. But, something is very, very wrong in Chargers-land.

Now, in today's most unsurprising news, Chargers head coach Brandon Staley is officially out. Staley isn't a bad coach, but this little relationship obviously wasn't working. The Chargers are looking for a new head coach, and Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson is one of the hottest names out there right now. According to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, Johnson is "the hottest coaching candidate this cycle." Johnson, Jones adds, "could wind up getting multiple offers a year after deciding to return to Detroit as a sought-after coach."

According to Jason La Canfora of The Washington Post, the Carolina Panthers are expected to aggressively go after Johnson. Good luck with that mess of a team. I don't know who would want to take on that challenge. Maybe Jim Harbaugh? In any case, according to La Canfora, owner David Tepper has an "unflinching and unwavering fixation" with Johnson. Sounds a bit stalkerish to me. But, that's probably not where Johnson would end up. According to La Canfora, the Chargers is where Johnson "will most want to be."

We can talk about the best quarterbacks or coaches or running backs in the NFL until we're blue in the face. But, what makes the game really exciting to watch are the personalities behind those players and staffers. Of course, having a fun personality isn't all there is in the NFL. We love watching these guys go at it on the field and witnessing their athleticism. We also love seeing expert coaches leading their teams to victories. But, having a really cool, larger-than-life personality certainly helps. So, what players have the best personalities in the NFL right now?

Before we get to our current list, let's look at some of the most best personalities in the NFL of all time. Bleacherreport.com has a listicle out of the players with the most colorful personalities of all time. Topping that list is Terrell Owens. "Love him or hate him, T.O. has the most colorful personality," they state in the article. "Over his career, he's shown all the qualities: arrogance/confidence, drama (all of 2005 in Philadelphia), excitement, unpredictably, crying (that Tony Romo press conference) and humor." That's a good call. Coming in at No. 2 is the legendary Joe Namath. "Who else could get away with wearing sunglasses on the sideline?" they exclaim. "With the long hair, the occasional Fu Manchu and the playboy attitude, he was the most compelling figure in sports during the late 1960s and early 1970s."

So, what about right now? I looked at the current season and picked a range of roles, from quarterback to coach to tight end. These guys have stood out this season for either their larger-than-life personalities or situations. Also, we discuss the current NFL in the latest episode of my podcast, "The Squad with Anne Erickson," which you can listen to below. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Patrick Mahomes, of course, is the star quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs. He's considered the best quarterback of his era and possibly the next Tom Brady. But, aside from his skills, he also has a big personality. He has more than 6 million Instagram followers, and he posts a bunch of stuff up there, from football material to family photos.

Travis Kelce, the celebrated tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is pretty much the most famous guy in football this season. Yes, it's because of his relationship with Taylor Swift. I hate to make that a reason to have him named one of the best personalities in the NFL, but heck, even without the Taylor factor, Kelce has a huge personality that people love.

All eyes are on Dan Campbell this season, as the Lions all pulling off some incredible things. That's not common for the Detroit Lions, either. But, Campbell has some of the wackiest ideas and quotes, and that makes him loveable. Remember that time he wanted a pet Lion at practices? I love this dude.

Bill Belichick needs no introduction, but we'll introduce him anyway. He's the head coach and general manager of the New England Patriots. He's had some rough years as of late, but nothing can take away his glimmering record. Belichick just tells it like it is. He's incredible with strategies, and that really stands out with his coaching.

Jalen Hurts, the star quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, is something of a hero on the field. But, off the field, he's known for his deep, insightful comments that show he has wisdom beyond his years. He's a major contender and personality.