These moves would prove disastrous when the team, lacking a consistent signal caller, dropped to 2-11-1 on the year. The frustration of the campaign exploded in the season finale on December 22 when Gillman's powerhouse Chargers defeated Denver 58–20.
These actions would prove calamitous when the team, lacking a reliable quarterback, suffered a dismal record of 2-11-1 by the end of the year. The disappointment of the season culminated in the season finale on December 22 when Gillman's dominant Chargers thrashed Denver 58–20.