49ers: 5 Teams in Worse Situations than San Francisco in 2017

5 Teams in Worse Situations than the San Francisco 49ers in 2017

December 24, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) is brought down by San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Michael Wilhoite (57) and defensive end Chris Jones (93) during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) reacts after throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (kneeling) during the second half at Qualcomm Stadium. Tampa Bay won 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Los Angeles Chargers

The San Diego… err, Los Angeles Chargers are yet another team in a worse situation than the 49ers.

Unlike the Bears, the Chargers are going through that massive overhaul. Heck, they even up and left San Diego for greener… err, smogier pastures in L.A.

OK, that might help get them into the limelight in a few years. But it doesn’t help the team is the forgotten franchise in a suddenly booming AFC West. Los Angeles is the doormat of this division now, not the Oakland Raiders anymore.

Hiring former Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn as head coach was the right move. But aside from a few pieces on either side of the ball, and an aging quarterback in Philip Rivers, the Chargers have relatively few pieces to make them relevant.

They’ll have enough money to make a splash or two in free agency, but that’s it. And with the way the division is playing out, it’s likely the Chargers are going to be bad for a long, long time.