Let's play the what if game. What if the Chargers beat the Broncos on Sunday? Well, then they are in sole possession of first place and, as the saying goes, "Control Their Own Destiny." That means they would win the division if they won all their remaining games and the Broncos won all their remaining games. However, as much as I love the Chargers, I'm not sure I see them finishing the season on an 11 game winning streak. So, what else could happen?

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I'm not the most qualified person to answer questions, but I think I am fairly competent.  And, since no one else has stepped up, I thought I would jump in and take initiative.

One note quickly: I hate bickering.  Despise it, refuse to engage in it.  If you bait me, I'll just ignore you.  I ask any fellow Bronco fans who join in to do the same.  I can occasionally get snarky, but it's always in good humor.  If I cross a line, call me out and I'll do my best to be objective and apologize if necessary.

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NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi is reporting Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton will play this week against the San Diego Chargers despite an injured left ankle.

Orton sat out the second half of Sunday’s 27-17 loss to the Redskins after he was injured during a scramble late in the first half, and refused to speculate on the severity of the injury following the game.

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hello chargers fans u are playing well the last 3 weeks and we are not i read on mhr that k orton might be out for the season if that is the case we are torst  its not just the qb our run D is leaky we have no p  we miss r harris bad to any broncos fans  that read on my post on here i do not mean to sound negative  its just the realty of the moment  u chargers fans can ask q about Denver by the way if u guys keep playing this well u could be in Miami against d brees for the rec i hope denver wins but i do not expect it 

Hey all at BFTB, just got back from the mile high report (trying to find more info on the Kyle Orton injury) and came across an amusing story. It seems at McDaniels press conference after their lose he said something to the effect of, " We need to give credit to the chargers coach Jim Zorn." Now, IMO, this can mean two things..

More after the jump....

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This post is a little off topic, but I was interested to see what the Bolts from the Blue community would have a say on it...

Watching tonight's game between the Colts and Patriots, I was left absolutely dumbfounded by the move of Bill Belichick to go for the first down on a 4th down and 2 play on his own 28 with 2:08 to go in the fourth with just a 6 point lead.  The fourth down play came up about a half yard short of picking up the first down, and Peyton Manning led his team for a touchdown to pull out a miraculous win.  For me personally, this was one of the absolute dumbest coaching moves I have ever seen, and  I really cannot see any reasonable argument in favor of the call to go for it.  (and just a side note: I personally feel that most NFL coaches are too hesitant to go for it on fourth down, under the right circumstances, but this was absolutely ridiculous)

My question to the Bolts from the Blue community is this, where does this rank among the dumbest coaching moves in sports history?  Whether in football, or any other major sport, what were the dumbest coaching decisions ever?

But there could be hope. Because remember what josh mcdaniels did to Matt Cassel? He did a good job with him and keeping Tom Brady's seat warm right? Hes a great quarterback coach.Great chargers win against philys. haha at least norv hasn't lost against raiders when Andy Reid has.Its weird though, I was really stressed out the first 5 weeks haha. Its always been like this but I still think it sucks that this team has been in the playoffs for four straight times and hasn't won a superbowl right? Hope injuries don't get in the way again. and hope Chargers win a superbowl in San Diego  because now is the time.

619 Sports caught up Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers for a post game interview where talked about the great win the against a good but injured NFC East Philadelphia Eagles.  Rivers spoke highly of his offensive line, and his wide receivers on how well they helped in keeping the Eagles out of their normal blitzing scheme.  He also disscussed how proud and happy he is to see Running Back LaDainian Tomlinson back in a groove, and feeling healthier than he has felt over the past few seasons.  A "Great team win" is how he described the overall feeling in the Chargers locker room.

I am rooting for your team and Phillip Rivers

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Leading up to the 2004 NFL draft, there was a lot of talk coming out of Charger camp about their desire to pick a QB with the number 1 pick.  I was not a fan of that idea.  I didn't think Drew Brees had been given enough of a chance.  While I had concerns about his size and his arm strength, I loved his leadership abilities and quickness in the pocket where he could turn sure sacks into 20 yard losses -- I mean, minimal gains.  My point was that the Bolts had bigger fish to fry at the top of the draft.  Like sure-fire future Hall of Famer Robert Gallery!  And to top it all off, the guy the Chargers were talking about selecting told them he didn't want to play for them!

On draft day, I was beside myself.  The Chargers were on the verge of becoming a laughingstock.  I half expected Roseanne Barr to come out and sing "San Diego Superchargers," and then grab her crotch.  By the skin of his teeth, despite sacrificing all the leverage in the world, A.J. Smith managed to take advantage of a GM more stupid than him and make a trade for the ages.  But for what?  Philip Rivers?  NC State??

After watching enough tape on Rivers to fill a, well an ESPN highlight reel, I was frustrated that my team would go with this oafish country bumpkin who was slower than molasses and whose throwing motion looked like he had just regained feeling in his arm after "plumb doin' too much cow milkin'."

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