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When we think of sports stories, we tend to think of tales of epic on the field glory,

or incredible, against all odds, comeback stories.

But the new podcast, Sports Explains the World brings you some of the wildest

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When we think about innovative teams that have shaped modern NFL offenses.

One of the first names that comes to mind is the San Francisco 49ers of the 1980s,

led by head coach Bill Walsh and his West Coast offense.

Roger Cray coming from the right side, crossing the middle,

all alone, touchdown 49ers from 16 yards out.

The 49ers' offensive unit is hot. They seemingly can do anything

they wish. But there's another trailblazing team from the same era that has gotten

a lot less acclaim,

but has arguably had just as much of an impact on the sport. The unbelievable San Diego offense would set 10 National Football League record.

Fouts takes a look way downfield, gets it away.

West Chandler goes up and gets the ball and he's inside the 25 yard live.

Today, Zach Keeper of the Athletic tells the story of the high-flying but somewhat forgotten,

San Diego Chargers of the late 1970s and 80s,

the brash quarterback who made the offense fire,

and the team's visionary coach who finally got his due.

Here comes Don Quiriel, and here comes this new high-flying offense that really saved Dan Fouz's career and really

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