Hope whispers

Full Story Here: "As much as the Chargers try to walk in step with their head coach, reciting cliche's about playing each game as it comes and not getting too far ahead of themselves, there are moments when the curtain parts and their real feelings materialize.

Several such instances occurred after Sunday's 43-17 rout of New Orleans. The victory was the Chargers' fourth in a row at home and fifth in six games overall, pushing their record to 6-3. And with no opponent to focus on this week because of a bye, some of the Chargers leaders allowed themselves to gaze beyond November and December."