Greg Roman has faced his share of criticism in his first year as the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive coordinator. With his unit struggling to reach the end zone over the past 2 1/2 games, Roman put the onus on himself, acknowledging that he needs to do a better job of putting his players in a position to succeed.
Roman and quarterback Justin Herbert are under mounting pressure to get the offense back on track as the Chargers prepare for a crucial game at the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chargers' struggles on offense have been well-documented, with the team managing just 34 points over its past three games.
Roman believes that the key to turning things around lies in simplifying the team's playbook and focusing on the strengths of its key players. "We've got to be more efficient," Roman said in a recent interview. "We've got to be better on first and second down, and we've got to be more effective in the red zone."
Herbert, who has been dealing with an elbow injury, is expected to start against the Chiefs. Despite the injury, Herbert has shown flashes of brilliance, but he has also been prone to mistakes, including several costly interceptions.
The Chargers' offense has been further hampered by the loss of key players, including wide receiver Keenan Allen and running back Austin Ekeler. Allen, who has been out with a hamstring injury, is expected to return against the Chiefs, while Ekeler is still uncertain.
Despite the challenges, Roman is confident that the Chargers' offense can turn things around. "We've got a lot of talent on this team," he said. "We just need to do a better job of executing and making plays when it matters most."
The game against the Chiefs will be a tough test for the Chargers, who have struggled to contain Kansas City's high-powered offense in recent years. However, Roman is optimistic that his team can rise to the challenge. "We're looking forward to going to Kansas City and competing against a great team," he said. "We're excited to see how we match up."