Preseason Wrapping Up - Chargers Hurting

Even though many of the starters for the San Diego Chargers either didn't play at all or saw limited action in last week's preseason game against the Vikings, the Chargers continue to have a roster full of injured players.  One bright spot is that their starting running back, Ryan Mathews, is doing running drills during practice.  The downside to that, is the sooner Mathews gets into the lineup the sooner he will be hurt.  It's too bad for him and the Chargers...

Today's big news from Charger camp is that the Chargers have 6 cornerbacks and 4 of them are hurt.  What I find funny is that out of the 6, none of them are very good...sure Jammer is still fairly solid but he has clearly lost a step, the rest of the bunch just plain stink.  Cason was burned by the Vikings more than once and if he is a starter, I think other teams will prey on him with delight.

The other big news is that Jared Gaither,  supposed starting left tackle for the Chargers, will have another MRI and may not play in week one.  If you are tuned into the homers of Chargerland, this is devastating news.  The Chargers offensive line is pretty weak as is, and now this...it doesn't paint a pretty picture right now for the Chargers offense.

Oh, and the replacement refs...if the preseason is any indication as to how well or poorly they will be in the regular season it doesn't bode well.  I did watch a bit of the Chargers-Vikings game and there were 2 CLEAR fumbles...in regular time, that the refs in both instances called incorrectly.  Norv Turner, in a rarity, made 2 successful coach challenges, but the plays should have never resorted to a challenge because it seemed very clear, cut and dry, that the ball was fumbled and recovered by the Chargers...

Chargers have one more preseason game against the 49'ers.  Rivers and others didn't play in the last game so it will be interesting to see if they see some action in this last game or if it will just be scrubs for the entire duration.