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The Chargers badly need to improve on special teams, and they’ve hired the coach they hope is up to the task.

Ryan Ficken will be the Chargers’ new special teams coordinator, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

Last year the Chargers’ special teams were among the worst in the league, particularly on field goals and punts. The good news for the Chargers is that special teams play is inconsistent from year to year, and a team that struggles on special teams one year often excels the next.

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