The San Diego Chargers have been bestowed with high hopes going into the 2009 season. Many are even speaking of this team as a favorite to emerge from the AFC conference and make its way to the Super Bowl.

The Chargers have perhaps the easiest division to win, the AFC West - with the Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos there are no serious threats at all to challenge for the division title. Anything less than a Super Bowl appearance will be a disappointment for the franchise.

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 defense hasn’t lived up to their potential just yet though. Things could turn around and in order for the Chargers to have a big year, it must happen soon.

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.

So maybe the Ravens are one of the better teams in the NFL. After all, they made the playoffs last year and their youth has improved this year.

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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