Bolt Believer wrote on Mar 7, 2006 11:47 AM:Even though Marty wanted Brees he will win with the new QB. I`m sure we will see some conservative play calling early on , but look out once Rivers gets up to speed. The swarming defense will keep us in games while LT, gates, Parker,Neal,McCardel & the up & comer,Quick,tall & sure handed Vincent Jackson give Rivers an awesome array of options . It won`t be long til Rivers is putting up 3-400 yards & LT is running for His rightly deserved rushing title! Tomorrow tomorrow the suns going to shine.... Show me your Lightning Bolts! Get off the couch & head out to the Q this season and witness something special Fill the stadium with blue & gold. And get loud!

baby wrote on Mar 7, 2006 12:06 PM:this may seem bad, but my opinion is it is marty's fault in the first place (re:brees situation)..if marty did not play him in that last game, which was completely meaningless, brees would not have been hurt (assuming) and he would have received his contract...but no, marty wanted to get 10 wins, who cares..we did not make the playoffs..it is like a homeless man wanting a BMW..it is great, but he wont be able to afford the monthly payments nor the gas...but marty is too concerned about his feelings..F*** marty. he is paid to coach, AJ is paid to GM, whether or not the two come together, is to be debated...so far, AJ has been holding up his end of the deal (except landing an OTackle and safety) but Marty has not upheld his end (crappy playoff loss, disappointing 2005 with more talent than SB winners Steelers) my feeling. i trust AJ much more than marty...plus, who was responsible for not retaining hudson houck?

bolt believer 2 wrote on Mar 7, 2006 9:19 PM:You got that right, Bolt Believer! I like your attitude!

Stan wrote on Mar 7, 2006 9:37 PM:Exactly what I was saying BABY!!!!!!! We didn't draft River's to sit on the bench for nothing. If you have to put the blame on this mess, don't blame AJ for it, blame Marty and Bree's for their bone head decision to play that last meaningless game, who in the hell would any player risk getting hurt and losing millions of dollars and a long term future with the team? (not me), If Bree's say's he wanted to be a Charger forever and all of his players say he's the best chance to lead this team to the SB ,how can he lead us there if he's not 100% and not here . If I was GM I would take the same approach that AJ's taking now. So all you Marty and Bree's fans this decision to become 10-6, instead of 9-6 wasn't worth bragging for! was it?!!.

Raider J wrote on Mar 7, 2006 10:19 PM:Chargers will wish for Ryan Leaf this year.

Mike from Grover Beach wrote on Mar 8, 2006 9:11 AM:Marty is thinking like the res of us. Why mess with a good thing. Leting Drew Brees go will hurt this team. He has the belief from the whole team . The locker room presence he has is such a benefit. The Chargers will suffer if they let Brees go. Mark my words

Charger Fan wrote on Mar 8, 2006 10:55 AM:I'm with Marty, keep what will likely get you the furthest and that's Brees. They can afford to keep him why not? Keep a sure thing, if he doesn't work out trade him but you have to keep him another year. Rivers is not the win now option he's the win tomorrow option and this team is built to win now. I don't think Marty is going to put up with this for long. My prediction Rivers is a bust and Marty walks and the Chargers go back to their lossing ways because they don't want to pay for some insurance. Hooray to the G.M. and the Chargers leaving San Diego shortly after Brees and Marty leave.

John wrote on Mar 8, 2006 12:10 PM:Meaningless game? What the crap is a meaningless game? Players are paid to win games or die trying, thats the beauty of sports and heroes. You can say Marty wanted that 10th win, Bree's was an idiot for trying so hard to win, and the first teamers has no buisness being on the field... They went anyway to play and try to win, thats why they are the first teamers. I dont know if Rivers will be bad, or good, but I would have kept Brees just incase...even, if by chance, he doesnt heal at least he is there to talk some sense into the soon to be scared Rivers. Go Bolts, one way or the other!

KEVIN wrote on Mar 8, 2006 2:10 PM:i live in Ohio and have been a bolts fan since the late 70`s.I have suffered from afar for years.I like Drew,but I often question wether he`s a true franchise QB.He has alot of good qualities,but he always seems to make a bonehead mistake when weve got the talent to beat any blits or 8man front.WITH THE FIREPOWER HE HAS AT HIS DISPOSAL,he should eat teams alive.If Rivers does what I believe he`s capable of,we will be a team that can stretch the field out and give LT what he deserves, a rushing title!!!!

Sean C wrote on Mar 8, 2006 2:12 PM:Raider J, the Oakland Raiders in the 2007 NFL draft will be picking first after a perfect 0 & 16 season ha ha ha ha !! Long live Al Davis ! Al will probably use it on a kicker after Janikowski finally gets deported back to Poland. See you and the Prozac Nation at the Q and wear black , its appropriate for a team thats in mourning . But seriously do you think Oakland could get some players and make it a game its becoming boring to watch, ( five in a row, soon to be seven ). well, maybe not that boring. Hey I have an idea, being that you probably live in SD why don`t you get yourself a CHARGER jersey & pledge your allegiance to a winner! SD SD SD ! I suggest # 21 or # 56 .