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Summing up the AFC West in 06'
RealFootball365.com, AZ - 5 hours ago
... San Diego Chargers : Most people that watched the Chargers play last season, but hadn't heard their record, would have certainly assumed they were watching a ...


Thu, 08 Jun 2006 06:00:00 GMT

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[Lefty Noob]

Will the San Diego Chargers win the AFC West? According to this story, they have a shot. This writer predicts a close race between the Chargers and the Denver Broncos, predicting both will have identical 11-5 records. I disagree. San Diego has too many questions in the secondary and at quarterback to make a run at the playoffs, let alone the division. Look for another year like last year. What do you guys think?

[ThePundit]

I think the story left out the word "no" in front of the word "shot." They had a chance but by getting rid of Breeze and going with rookie (he's still a rookie in my book), at QB, they pretty much crushed they're chances of winning anything.

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

I think the story left out the word "no" in front of the word "shot." They had a chance but by getting rid of Breeze and going with rookie (he's still a rookie in my book), at QB, they pretty much crushed they're chances of winning anything.

Rivers is the least of the Chargers worries. He will play up to par with the performace Brees would have given us, and possibly more. Sure, he'll make some mistakes, but so does every QB including Brees.

Bigger worry for the Chargers has to be the O-Line. L Jordan is a turn style on pass blocking. Goff is terrible. Without a healthy Oben, the Chargers have serious problems on the O-Line. McNeil is a plus. He needs to power through his blocks, instead of just getting in the way of his defender, but he's already an upgrade to Jordan. McNeil's lack of power on his blocks is not good for his run blocking. I hate to say this, but at this stage L Jordan is a better run blocker. That combined with his NFL experience gets him the start LT job to start the season. McNeil will win the job about half way through the season if Oben doesn't return. Hardwick is a bcakup at center in my eyes. I know the Chargers are high on him and he added some bulk in the off season, but he has yet to prove that he can keep that weight on for a whole season. I like his mean streak though.

The O-line is a teams foundation. If it comes together and performs, we'll go far. There is more talent on this team at the skill postions than at any time I can remember. More talent here than the '94 super bowl team. Yes, our secondary is still suspect, but the o-line is our achilles heal.

I have been to every training camp session that was open to the public and closely watch both of our preseason games. Let me take your worries away about Rivers. He's the real deal. The O-line on the other hand NEEDS to be addressed.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Thumper

Rivers is the least of the Chargers worries. He will play up to par with the performace Brees would have given us, and possibly more. Sure, he'll make some mistakes, but so does every QB including Brees.

Bigger worry for the Chargers has to be the O-Line. L Jordan is a turn style on pass blocking. Goff is terrible. Without a healthy Oben, the Chargers have serious problems on the O-Line. McNeil is a plus. He needs to power through his blocks, instead of just getting in the way of his defender, but he's already an upgrade to Jordan. McNeil's lack of power on his blocks is not good for his run blocking. I hate to say this, but at this stage L Jordan is a better run blocker. That combined with his NFL experience gets him the start LT job to start the season. McNeil will win the job about half way through the season if Oben doesn't return. Hardwick is a bcakup at center in my eyes. I know the Chargers are high on him and he added some bulk in the off season, but he has yet to prove that he can keep that weight on for a whole season. I like his mean streak though.

The O-line is a teams foundation. If it comes together and performs, we'll go far. There is more talent on this team at the skill postions than at any time I can remember. More talent here than the '94 super bowl team. Yes, our secondary is still suspect, but the o-line is our achilles heal.

I have been to every training camp session that was open to the public and closely watch both of our preseason games. Let me take your worries away about Rivers. He's the real deal. The O-line on the other hand NEEDS to be addressed.

Welcome Thumper...so how will Tomlinson do behind that O-Line?...Is it gonig to affect his Fantasy numbers?...wil lit make LJ and Alexander better overall picks?

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Welcome Thumper...so how will Tomlinson do behind that O-Line?...Is it gonig to affect his Fantasy numbers?...wil lit make LJ and Alexander better overall picks?

LT hasn't had a great line to run behind his entire career. I'd still take LT over LJ, any day. Alexander will put up similar numbers as LT. LT can run behind any line and they are going to get him more involved in the passing game this year to get the ball in his hands in space. The other thing about LT as a fantasy performer, is he's consistant. You're not going to do wrong with either LT or Alexander on your fantasy team.