Last year, to the disappointment of many, San Diego aimed for the lowest common denominator when it came to getting into the playoffs.

Simple mistakes and early season injuries crippled the team with losses to the Panthers, Bills, Saints (ala Drew Brees), Dolphins, and Falcons.

San Diego served up more heartbreak for its fans than an army of geeks on prom night will ever experience.

With the return of a healthy Shawne Merriman at outside linebacker, an increasingly effective running game with LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles, and new recruits like Larry English, we can only hope to see at least a 10-6 record this year from the boys in powder blue. But it won't come easy.

The AFC West is quickly tur...

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