Chargers shock nobody by failing in 4th quarter against Cincy

We know, Norv. We can't believe you're still coaching either.

Perhaps the local blackouts in San Diego have been a blessing in disguise.  Once again, the Chargers proved to everyone that they are completely incapable of delivering the knockout punch.  No lead is safe, and a 3 point advantage in the 4th quarter was hardly insurmountable for an offense the likes of the Cincinnati Bengals.  With the Chargers completely abandoning the ground attack, the Bengals asserted an aggressive pass rush against the masking-tape offensive line of San Diego, resulting in two crucial turnovers by Philip Rivers.  Final score: Chargers 13, Bengals 20.

Our new AFC West overlords: The Denver Broncos

It's not official yet, but it might as well be.  The Denver Broncos are the AFC West champions.  This was the Chargers last-ditch effort to claw their way back into the division title race, reach the playoffs, and save the jobs of Norv Turner and A.J. Smith.  Whether Dean Spanos wants to believe this or not, the Chargers are no longer an "elite" team in the NFL.  In fact, they are hardly competitive.  This is not just the opinion of an angry fan base or NFL analysts...this is the new reality in San Diego.