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Helene Elliott: Chargers' lament failed brotherhood of talent has led to a broken family

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack tries to strip the ball away from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Blaine Gabbert at SoFi Stadium Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Inglewood, California.

Where it all went wrong for the Chargers this season was the logical topic to discuss after players exited the field at SoFi Stadium — many likely for the final time with the team — following their season-ending 13-12 loss to the playoff-bound Kansas City Chiefs, who wisely kept their stars out of a meaningless game for them.

Did the Chargers' season go off track even before it began, when they kept coach Brandon Staley after they had blown a 27-point lead over Jacksonville in an AFC wild-card round

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