The San Diego Chargers are one of the most talented teams in the NFL that has yet to win a Super Bowl. They have all the right pieces in place but have yet to get over the hump.

This is a team that has seen multiple playoff berths over the past few years, and a core of players that continues to improve. With the exception of LT, they’re a really young team on the rise.

Starting with Philip Rivers, who is coming off of a career year that saw him breakout in 2008, the passing game has been great, thanks to Vincent Jackson at wide receiver and Antonio Gates, one of the best tight ends in football.

The Chargers opened up the season with a near loss in Oakland. The team had been heavily favored to win this game against an Oakland team that could barely win a game last year. While the Chargers came away with a 24-20 win, this was done in anything but simple fashion and they nearly blew what should have been an easy game. Chalk it up to an off day.

Whatever the reasons are that the Chargers haven’t won the Super Bowl, they could be the classic underachievers. But 09′ should prove to be a make or break year for head coach Norv Turner.

During the team’s second game, the visiting Ravens were known to be a dangerous team. Always showing great defensive skills, the running game in Baltimore is as good as it was back in the Jamal Lewis days, as Rice, McGahee, and McClain can do damage to just about any team. The Chargers let this game slip away, blowing two chances to score TDs late in the game that would have won them the game.

Was this a great game played by the Ravens, or a bad one played by the Chargers? Many are speaking very highly of the Ravens so far, so maybe the Chargers shouldn’t worry.

The Chargers have a good balance, both running and throwing the ball, which gives them a chance to win every game. The Chargers must play up to their potential if they ever expect to play in February.

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