If Merriman Stays Healthy, San Diego Chargers Will Roll, Win Division

Realistically speaking, the San Diego Chargers’ 2009 season would be a major disappointment if they do not win the AFC West.

Arguably one of the worst divisions in the NFL, the West doesn’t have any team that is capable of competing with the Bolts should they not fall victims to injuries. Again.

Last season, San Diego stole the division from the Denver Broncos in their regular season finale with a mediocre 8-8 record. 

Even though the Chargers were a favorite to win the Super Bowl last season, you knew things were going to be ugly once star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman opted to forgo surgery to repair his torn knee ligaments.

Merriman is the backbone of the Charger defense, and the lack of his presence was apparent. The...

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