Oceanside Joe wrote on Sep 21, 2007 5:55 AM: It is time to move on. The chargers are family and if there not family to you, then you are a Raider. They got caught with there pants down. Thank god Senator Craig wasn't there. The only reason everybody is angry is because the things that make you most dissapointed are from the people you love and admire don't succeed. L.T., Rivers, Gates, Jammer, Florence, can't forget Merriman. The time is now, no more commercials. I take back everything I wrote this week, I guess I was dissapointed. Go Bolts-Riaders Suck

hungster-in-Esc wrote on Sep 21, 2007 12:23 PM:The jury is still out until noontime on Sunday.

GFN wrote on Sep 21, 2007 12:52 PM:L. T. and the Chargers are finding out that the preseason can be very useful to get back in playing shape and sharpness. Guaranteed that next year, L. T. will not be wearing street clothes all preseason!

San Fernando Brent wrote on Sep 21, 2007 1:27 PM:I have been a staunch Charger Fan since my Navy Days in San Diego starting in 1972. Yes, I have been disappointed for most of the time since. There trip to the Super Bowl in 1994 was a definite uplift to my spirits until the first quarter of that game. Last year was another blow and I am hoping this year will turn around in a hurry. With fourteen games left Ryan, L.T., Gates and the rest of the team have to settle down and play this year for the FANS. We are waiting and have been waiting a long time to see them finally show up in the Winners Circle. Don't know how much more we can take before turning our heads and looking for another team that will play for the FANS as well as themselves. It feels good to get this off my chest, and yes, I am with them for now (and probably forever). Let's get this year turned around and show us the REAL CHARGERS. I know you can do it so let's get it done.

Rich D wrote on Sep 21, 2007 1:51 PM:The only aspect of the Charger team that I worry about, and it doesn't matter which team we are playing, is that the defensive backfield does not seem to know their respective assignments for a given play. I know that this has been a complaint since the pre-season, but my fear is that it may not get fixed. Don't get me wrong, I do believe that for the most part the Chargers do have better than average defensive backs, but the coaching seems to be a tad behind.

scottdee wrote on Sep 21, 2007 1:55 PM:Oceanside Joe, too bad more knee-jerk reaction fans aren't as honest about their feelings as you. This is America's Finest City, not Panic City. So many of the same old AJ/Norv haters (Bobby & Co.) are predisposed to hate on them and look at every little mistake as a reason to spit their non-supportive venom in this forum. After 5 games, if we are 3-2 and the Lions and Texans are both 5-0, I would still rather be in SD's position than in Detroit or Houston's. Why? Because this team has talent and depth on the field, on the sidelines, in the press box, and at Chargers HQ. This team and its true supporters won't let a bunch of punk-ass fair weather fans with no football intellect affect what, in the end, will be a successful season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-

To San Fernando Brent wrote on Sep 21, 2007 2:49 PM:Who's Ryan? Would that be Ryan Leaf? I agree, the Chargers would play better if Ryan Leaf would return and settle into the QB position. He was, after all, drafted during the same draft Peyton Manning was. I think he should be ready to take the Chargers all the way this season.-

Joneser wrote on Sep 21, 2007 5:30 PM:Like L.T. said this week, "It's just two games..." Geesh ! This is still the best CHARGER team that I've seen in years! I would much rather go 11-5 or 12-4 and go deep in the playoffs, than 14-2 and lose that first round. I say, our CHARGERS go 12-4; Home Field Advantage; AFC Championship at the "Q"...but first...Smack the Pack this Sunday...Joneser

Pessimists suck wrote on Sep 21, 2007 5:35 PM:Its a long violent season & the Bolts have a lot of depth. The Chargers will rise to the top. Win 7-8 home games 3-5 on the road & wa la we`re in the post season. Believe it! Raiders fan we`ve beat you 7 in a row & I`m optimistic That # will increase to 9 this year so keep your chin up Little Raider that couldn`t

JAMES wrote on Sep 21, 2007 7:58 PM:YEAH GFN LT REALLY NEEDED THE PRESEASON LAST YEAR...WHEN HE BROKE ALL THE RECORDS...AND THE YEAR BEFORE...AND THE YEAR BEFORE...HOW QUICKLY KNEE JERK "HAVE NO CLUE ABOUT FOOTBALL" FANS FORGET!!!

Reardon wrote on Sep 21, 2007 9:09 PM:James: LT has NEVER been as old as he is today. Perhaps he didn't need pre-season in the past, but it is obvious that he needed it this year when we faced some tough teams early in the season!

Joe wrote on Sep 21, 2007 10:16 PM:Another lack luster and uninspired effort like last week with horrific coaching, blown assignments, missed tackles, poor line, secondary and quarterback play and we will lose to the Pack. However if the coaches are worth keeping in San Diego and they can prove to us they are worthy of coaching such a "loaded" team and are able to prepare a much better game plan, much better play calling (hey Norval, mix in a reverse, draw, screen, shovel pass or misdirection to slow down their defense for a change) and make much better in-game adustments we will prevail and be 2-1 like we were last year. Go Chargers!

Al V. wrote on Sep 22, 2007 8:10 AM:After attending the last two games the Chargers have played New England, I have developed an absolute animosity towards Bill Belli-cheat, Shady Brady and those classless Patriot fans. I'm not saying Charger fans are "saints" but compared to the people we encountered last weekend in Foxborough, I must say that I have never felt so close as to injuring another person over a game as I nearly did during a game in which our Chargers looked like the Chargers of old. The famous line from Ron Burgundy, "stay classy San Diego", repeatedly went through my head as I sat there, oblivious and took one for the team. My brief analysis of our team are simply this: 1) Defense is missing a competent person in the middle- Donnie Edwards (Wilhelm has been a disppointment thus far with his injuries)2) Eric Parker, we ... need you in offense (PR needs you) 3) Norv and Cottrell, you cannot come into a place like NE and prepare this high caliber team the way you did this past weekend. PLease pay attention to details!!!Go Chargers!!!