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The players of Chargers are waiting for the divisional round playoff opponent next week. The focus may be the coaching staff.

It is thought and also believed that the Chargers could be soon pulling their trigger in extending the contract of coach Norv Turner. His contract is going to be expired in 2010 season end.

Norv Turner was under considerable heat at the time when Chargers struggled to a 2-3 start. He had has directed the club to three AFC West titles and also an AFC Championship Game appearance. He replaced Marty Schottenheimer in 2007 before the season started.

Regarding him Philip Rivers said, “I think as he’s done really every year, the steadiness, the never-flinch leadership and attitude that he coaches with has allowed us to bounce back from 2-3 and stay on the ground, enjoying an (11-game) win streak.”

He also said that Norv Turner shows his strength in staying the course even if the club venture off it.

He added further, “We never get too much on a high or too much on a low… It’s a steady, grounded, focused approach. It starts with him — he and the staff — the week-to-week game plans giving us a chance to succeed. I think, ultimately, the guys have to soak that in and put in the effort preparing. I think that’s been the biggest reason why we’ve played so well.”

Rivers also has blossomed under the guidance of Norv Turner.