Charger fan in Alaska wrote on Aug 19, 2007 11:55 AM:Shaun Phillips has never been the other guy in my book. He's a great linebacker alongside another great linebacker in Shawne Merriman. Both of them are a force to be reckoned with, and the best in the NFL.

Tony wrote on Aug 19, 2007 2:19 PM:Why don't the chargers use Antonio Cromaetie instead of Quentin Jammer at CB? Jammer looks the same as last year no improvement at all. It's seems to me he's outplay by the opposition teams to many miss tackles teams and looks like he's moonlighting. Thank You Tony 8/19/02

mike from lake arrow head wrote on Aug 19, 2007 4:54 PM:i partialy agree with Tony i believe they should move Quinten to safety and Dump drayton florence i still have not gotten over the head butt in the play offs and the rams exploited him the whole first quorter.

Daniel wrote on Aug 19, 2007 6:20 PM:WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE!? DO YOU HAVE THE SLIGHTEST IDEA HOW GOOD THESE CORNERS FOR THE CHARGERS ARE? TONY YOU SAY QUINTEN JAMMER LOOKS THE SAME AS LAST YEAR, HELLO THATS A GOOD THING Q SHOULD OF WENT TO THE PRO BOWL LAST YEAR. AND THE ONLY REASON FLORENCE DIDN'T IS BECAUSE HIS HANDS ARE MADE OF STONE, BUT THATS WHY HE'S NOT A RECEIVER. IF THEY ARE SO BAD THEN WHY DOES AJ SMITH ALLOW THEM TO STAY. FLORENCE IS ON HIS WAY OUT BECAUSE HE IS NOT A FAVORITE OF SMITHS, BUT Q WAS GIVEN A FAT CONTRACT EXTENSION, BECAUSE HE IS GOOD. CROMARTIE IS AN OUTSTANDING TALENT BUT WHY RISK GOING THROUGH THE GROWING PAINS WE WENT THROUGH WITH Q AND FLORENCE, WHEN YOU HAVE TWO CORNERS THAT CAN START ON ANY TEAM? AND DON'T FORGET HOW MANY CORNERS IN THIS LEAGUE TORY HOLT AND ISSAC BRUCE HAVE MADE FOOLS OF. THOSE GUYS ARE GREAT RECEIVERS NOT GOOD BUT GREAT. AND DON'T FORGET WHO GOT THE BETTER OF WHO LAST TIME THESE TEAMS MET IN THE REGULAR SEASON. THE DEFENSIVE SCHEMES IN THE PRESEASON ARE NOT WHAT WE SEE WHEN THEY SUIT UP FOR REAL.

Bobby wrote on Aug 19, 2007 8:05 PM:Smith get's rid of people good or bad. Just ask Edwards, Brees and Marty. Smith makes it personal, a trait no business person should have. Never, ever make it personal! We forget Jammer has never lived up to the #5 pick. We forget in 05 he gave up more TD's than any corner in the NFL. I to think he should move to safety, been saying it for years now. He did miss to many tackles sat night to play SS and he has no ball skills. Just to slow for corner as is Mr. 4/6 40 Oliver

Larry wrote on Aug 19, 2007 8:21 PM:Daniel is correct. The only beef I have with the corners are their hands - both Jammer and Florence have stone hands. As for against the Rams, most of the patterns run are IMPOSSIBLE to defend against with today's rules. There is nothing the CBs can do today to stop most passing plays against very good receivers and Holt is one of the best.

KN wrote on Aug 19, 2007 10:50 PM:I completely agree with Daniel. Jammer is Pro-Bowl quality and Florence performs extremely well aside from his inability to catch the ball. (That's one of the reasons I love the acquisition of Eric Weddle). The Rams have an offense comparable to that of the Chargers, according to Simms, so the multiple short completions to potential hall of fame wide receivers were acceptable.

Paul wrote on Aug 19, 2007 11:41 PM:Jammer haters never die. they just keep living in the past. Jammer was in the top 10 in passes defensed in 2005, which earned him a contract extension, improved on that and snagged four interceptions last year. Who do you think had the ballcarrier wrapped up when Shaun Phillips stripped him? On the other hand, Jammer has whiffed twice on tackles so far, which is very unlike him. Florence jumped his game last season, he looks better this year already, and if you were paying attention Saturday night he had four open-field tackles. Cromartie gets plenty of playing time in the Chargers' defensive scheme and is perfectly positioned to take over when Florence cashes in on a big contract in ree agency. Getting rid of any of these guys is nuts. As for the head butt, if you got rid of every Charger who made a key mistake against New England you'd be dumping Florence, McCree, Parker, Cromartie, Jammer, Jackson and Rivers at a minimum.

al.gambala wrote on Aug 20, 2007 8:09 AM:We have to remember, these corner backs have experience and not as bad as you say. They will do O.K. you watch. They are human and quit comparing them with other CB's. Our defense makes them what they are, they play safe and consistent.

richard wrote on Aug 20, 2007 9:39 AM:everyone is always says that the "weak link" to the Chargers defense is the secondary... but i have to disagree with that thought because if you put those same corners on alot of other teams they would be that teams strength. just think... when you have a team with a front seven as great as the chargers do even Champ Bailey would be seen as the weak link.

Jrson wrote on Aug 20, 2007 12:09 PM:Preseason is Vanilla! We might throw in a few blitzes that we've never tried before but otherwise our defense is pure Vanilla. Anyone who thinks Jammer is weak needs to watch the Indy game of 05 (when we broke their record of 13 straight wins). He was matched up against Harrison... nuff said. I think we won that game the last time I checked... Indy went 1-3 last preseason before they won the Super bowl; don’t be so quick to throw your corners under the bus

Jerry R.R. wrote on Aug 20, 2007 3:48 PM:Let's get back to the aricle... We are blessed to have both Shaun and Shawne on our team! Recalling Shaun's rookie year, I always felt that he would be great for our team, and I am thankful we did not let him get away! GO BOLTS!

Mo wrote on Aug 20, 2007 4:05 PM:Shaun Phillips is the real deal. I think he emerged from Merriman's shadow last season when he got a chance to start. I noticed him when he was a backup. He didn't play much, but when he did, he was getting after the QB and getting sacks. The Shawne and Shaun show will be a treat to watch for years. I predict 40 sacks between the two and Luis Castillo ...CHARGERS BABY!!

G Man wrote on Aug 20, 2007 6:29 PM:The Gaping Hole One offsides penalty by a wide receiver is in excusable. Three is beyond belief. I don't care if you are 6-5+, 240 pounds and as fast as the wind- if you can't concentrate and focus on the game- u are worse than worthless in my book. We must fix this problem ASAP or it will come back to haunt us... again.

Kenny wrote on Aug 21, 2007 12:44 AM:You guys spend way too much time disecting and complaining. As human beings, we are all subject to making mistakes. It's what you do to recover from those mistakes that makes you a Championship Team. The 2007 San Diego Chargers will be fine ... you'll see.