<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jdm1108 @ Aug 6 2006, 04:49 PM) [snapback]67694[/snapback]</div>You betcha!

In case anyone didn't know, I am, of course, a San Diego Charger fan. I've followed the Bolts for over 25 years through thick and thin.

I don't normally give too much weight to preseason. The starters rarely play more than a quarter, often only a few series. I did watch the Chargers play the Packers last night and I was encouraged by what I saw. With the loss of Brees to the Saints, I was curious to see just how Rivers would run the offense. I've got to say I was impressed. Granted, it is the 1st preseason game but he moved the offense.

The defense looked solid and should continue to be one of the top in the NFL. The secondary, which has been suspect, could be our only real weakness on defense. I did see Jammer doing the same ooh:" class="inlineimg" /> he did last season. He tends to pass interfere too much for my taste and has yet to become a shut down corner. Just a pet peeve I have with the guy.

Overall, I thought they looked crisp with the starters in and I think after the disappointing end of last season, the Chargers are on a mission this year. Look for them to come out firing and with Tomlinson, Gates, McCardell and the arm of Rivers, they might be even more explosive on offense this year. And that run stuffing defense is built for the playoffs. Defensive rookie of the year Merriman should only get better, Jamal Williams is a monster, Edwards is always solid and they drafted some size at corner with Cromartie. I look forward to good things from my Bolts this year.

Non divisional games of note: Week 5 Pittsburgh - Week 10 Cincinnati - Week 16 Seattle

Guess you lucked out this season JDM. You won't have to face my Chargers until the playoffs!