Q & A with Bolts from the Blue

will be wearing their standard road whites. Heh, their record in the powder blues is great, they seem to play better in them; I think 4-0 over the last two years. The Chargers wore them two weeks ago when they took down the Pats. They wear them twice a year; I like them because it reminds me of Lance Alworth and the old school bolts.

I always thought the old Houston Oiler uniforms were pretty gay.

Saints’ black on black monochrome uniforms were shocking at first, I thought they looked badass. Not so much now. But better than Buffalo’s monochromes, those things are ugly. As are the Cardinals’.

Has probably been the worst offender. The final TD in the last second against the Panthers went through his hands; also a blown assignment against TE Zach Miller at Oakland. Weddle is the Free Safety, but this is his first year starting and there have been some growing pains there; though he has been improved lately. Part of it is that the defensive scheme really requires some pressure on the quarterback and the Chargers miss Merriman badly.

Cromartie has had flashes this year, but even he completely melted down against Denver giving up numerous catches and four personal fouls against Brandon Marshall. Lastly the tackling has been spotty in places, against the Bills several drives that should have been stopped at third down were allowed to continue. It is odd to have three number one draft choices (Cromartie, Jammer and Cason) playing in the secondary and have it be so porous. The tight end coverage is almost non existent. Ultimately we’re a bend don’t break defense; but we just haven’t been getting the pressure or turnovers that we did last year.

Soft Zone and Prevent are the only two calls he knows.

Rivers to start that first year, fans had given up on Brees; he looked to be too short and not progressing. Brees comeback that year with the blindfold practicing and all is one of the great stories of San Diego sports. When the team started winning regularly Brees was the man; everyone loved him. Fans didn’t want him to go; and for a bit it looked like AJ might keep him. There was a looming problem with paying him and Rivers; fans wanted to keep Brees. AJ made an offer he must have known would be refused, I think it was just too much risk for him with the injury. Fans were unhappy Brees was let go; and I don’t know anyone that doesn’t like seeing him excel on the Saints. It sounds like he has some hard feelings towards the Chargers, but fans here still root for him (except this Sunday of course).

The Chargers found a talented fullback in Mike Tolbert, he catches and runs well; but he has missed a few blocks along the way. Lo’ Neal paved the way for a lot of big runs.

He’s used to mine, he’s going to think you guys are Shakespeare

We miss Donnie Edwards, but he was at least close to being played out. No question that Wilhelm is not to be confused with Donnie Edwards; but I believe Edwards production was down for KC. He always seemed like a class act to me; the story was he spent too much time complaining about his contract.

I don’t find Rivers annoying, but I sure understand where other folks might. For most Charger fans watching him go out on two bad knees and play the AFC game was enough. This season he has been letting his play talk, but I liked what Chambers said to Champ Bailey when Champ was telling him how everyone in the league hated Rivers. He said “That’s y’all’s prerogative. But we love him.”

On Gates, that’s the first I’ve heard that Rivers was to blame, I guess you could argue it but QBs underthrow and overthrow targets all the time. Most Chargers fans aren’t too happy with the hit by Brown and Thornton seeing as he was already down. Merriman’s knee, Gates toe and LT’s knee were all from the Titans; can’t say I’m a fan.

Sproles is just too much fun to watch. He has had more carries this year and is LTs primary backup, but is already a little dinged up. You’re right I don’t think he is a feature back at his size. This is his last contract year, the rumor is that the Chargers are going to let him test the waters and he is likely to find a team that will give him more touches than San Diego will. It’s really too bad because when he gets in space he breaks some great runs. I’d love to see him stay and get more plays, but everything I hear says he is likely in his final year.

The best regular season game of the year for the Bolts.