Last week, the NFL announced the nine new members that will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023, and among them is a San Diego football legend, known for his high-flying offenses, late Chargers and San Diego State coach Don Coryell.
in 2023. Former Chargers and San Diego State Aztecs coach Don Coryell will be posthumously inducted into the hall of fame on Aug. 5.
"You can't really write the history of the NFL without going to the contributions of Don Coryell," said long-time Chargers reporterKnown for his pass-heavy offensive schemes, Coryell is credited with innovating the game into one that is more reliant on throwing the football. His offensive strategy, dubbed"Air Coryell" was heavily influential to how football is played today.
Paris, a sports columnist for The Coast News and Forbes contributor, joined Midday Edition to talk about the last legacy of Coryell on football and San Diego.
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