Steve Williams forced three turnovers against the Broncos. That should be enough to prove he deserves more playing time going forward, right? Not so fast …

Free-agent pickup Patrick Robinson has exceeded expectations. What should San Diego do to ensure Robinson’s first season as a Charger is not also his last?

The lone standout from San Diego’s 2015 draft class was active all game, but showed he still has plenty to learn before he reaches his full potential.

In the first installment of our “positional review” series, we analyze the quarterback position and look at some intriguing targets in free agency and the draft.

Ken Whisenhunt is back as the Chargers’ offensive coordinator, which is either exciting or depressing, depending on whether his return comes in San Diego or Los Angeles.

What looked at first to be a celebratory moment for Chargers fans is littered with asterisks and complications.

My relationship with the Chargers is as deep-rooted as it is destructive. While this move to Los Angeles likely increases my audience, it also breaks my heart.

I have never seen so many Chargers fans conflicted with happiness and heartache at the end of a season. If this was an MMA fight, the Bolts should have tapped out 10 weeks ago.

The 2016 season will feature some prominent former Chargers returning to face their old team, as well as matchups against players that will make Bolts backers wonder, “What if?”

Change is coming for the Chargers, and we’re not just talking geography. The team has 18 veterans scheduled to become unrestricted free agents.

The first thing you do when the party is over? Clean up. Tom Telesco and his boys have wrecked the place, and it didn’t help when the injury bug stopped by to do keg stands.

The Chargers, who seemingly invent new ways to lose games every week, lost their final game of the season on Sunday, falling to the Broncos, 27-20.

We live tweet the Chargers-Broncos game using the hashtag #SDBoltReport.

Can the Chargers get off the divisional schneid? To answer that question, our Jesse Cohen breaks down every phase of Sunday’s Bolts-Broncos rematch.

For the final time this season, our Trenton Villanueva goes inside the numbers and breaks down three key matchups in advance of Sunday’s Chargers-Broncos game.

With just one game remaining in the 2015 season, there are several Chargers players on the verge of significant statistical accomplishments.

What worked, what didn’t and what’s next after a loss that had an all-too-familiar feeling.

How can the Chargers get better in a hurry? The rebuilding process starts with the healthy returns of some intriguing prospects hiding away on injured-reserve.

In the aftermath of another frustrating, nail-biting defeat, we hand out some game balls and call out some goats.

Four days after writing an impressive final chapter to the Qualcomm Stadium story, the Chargers got back to a more familiar script in a 23-20 overtime loss to the Raiders.

The Chargers won what was likely their final game ever at Qualcomm Stadium. Can they make more history this week and win the Raiders’ potential last game in Oakland?

Can the Chargers win back-to-back games for the first time this season? To make it happen, they must win these three critical matchups.

When you think of the Chargers and Raiders, don’t think of stadium talk or that one-sided whooping back in Week 7. Instead, think of this …

This Chargers team has been burdened by ridiculous off-the-field issues. That burden was lifted on Sunday and the team responded with its best game of the season.

Sunday’s game will (likely) always be remembered as the final Chargers game at Qualcomm. But Danny Woodhead’s performance will not be forgotten any time soon.

While the offense delivered a throwback performance in Sunday’s win over the Dolphins, it was the defense that proved there is hope for this floundering franchise.

If this was the final Chargers game in San Diego, the home team left fans with something to savor. The Bolts ripped the Dolphins, 30-14, in their most complete win of the season.

It’s the off-the-field issues that make this Chargers-Dolphins game meaningful. But on the field, there are matchups the Bolts can exploit to go out as winners.

Tom Telesco has assembled one of the league’s worst rosters. But to place the blame on his first-round picks is beyond ludicrous.

If the Chargers are to win what could be their last-ever game in San Diego, they need these three players to deliver strong performances.

Elevated from the practice squad to replace free-agent mistake Jacoby Jones in the return game, 24-year-old Javontee Herndon has taken advantage of the injuries at receiver.

What worked, what didn’t and what’s next after the Chargers lost another nail-biter in heartbreaking fashion.

The Chargers must replace a handful of underperformers this offseason. Our Jesse Cohen calls out a few of them and offers up some intriguing draft-day possibilities.

What to expect in every phase of Sunday’s intra-division clash between the Chargers and Chiefs. Believe it or not, it’s not all doom and gloom.

Can the Chargers avoid a second straight whooping by a divisional foe? It will take big performances by these three youngsters to make that possible.

Is Melvin Ingram someone the Chargers can build a pass rush around? Or is he just another A.J. Smith washout for Tom Telesco to jettison?

San Diego’s decision to bring back Vincent Brown, a third-round pick in 2011, was an interesting way to address an interesting conundrum, to say the least.

As Captain Jack Sparrow once said: “The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem.”

What worked, what didn’t and what’s next after the Chargers crapped the bed in Sunday’s loss to the Broncos.

The offense turned the ball over, players left on stretchers, and the Chargers got spanked by a division rival. Just another Sunday in San Diego.

When the Chargers run; when the Chargers pass; when the Broncos run; when the Broncos pass … we break down every phase of this intra-division tilt.

Beating the Jaguars is one thing. Beating the Broncos? Now that would make a statement. Here are the matchups the Chargers must win to make it happen.

Melvin Gordon talks to SDBoltReport.com correspondent Charlie Bernstein about adjusting to playing in a platoon and staying positive during a trying rookie season.

SDBoltReport.com correspondent Charlie Bernstein talks to Stevie Johnson about stepping into Keenan Allen’s shoes, playing the role of spoiler and much more!

Denzel Perryman is reviving San Diego’s run defense. He talks to SDBoltReport.com correspondent Charlie Bernstein about being a Hurricane on and off the field.

Joe Barksdale offered little as a run blocker and suffered a few hiccups in pass protection, but his tenacity and toughness helped the Bolts notch a rare win in Jacksonville.

Dontrelle Inman talks to SDBoltReport.com correspondent Charlie Bernstein about filling in for Keenan Allen and catching passes from a future Hall of Fame quarterback.

The Chargers come back to life and beat the Jaguars, 31-25. Now, all eyes are on the incoming Broncos and the afterlife of 2015.

After Sunday’s win, Brandon Flowers spoke with SDBoltReport.com correspondent Charlie Bernstein about snapping the losing streak, watching No. 17 work and much more.

Philip Rivers and Denzel Perryman deliver inspirational performances as the Chargers snap six-game losing streak with a 31-25 win over the Jaguars.

Remember when the Chargers used to run the ball successfully? I do. And believe it or not, not all of those successful runs came courtesy LaDainian Tomlinson.

The script has flipped from the last time these teams met. This time, the Jaguars are eyeing a playoff spot and the Chargers are a laughingstock.

Sunday’s game in Jacksonville represents San Diego’s best chance to pick up another win before season’s end. For that to happen, the Bolts must win these three matchups.

Melvin Gordon has posted disappointing numbers through his first 10 games. Is there any chance he can brush that “bust” label off his shoulders?

The Chargers have blue-chip defenders (Jason Verrett, Corey Liuget) and defensive liabilities (damn near everyone else). Which category does Manti Te’o belong to?

Even with three starters back, the Chargers lost again in embarrassing fashion. It’s become clear this organization needs a complete demo and rebuild.

It turns out, things can get worse.

When the Chargers run, when the Chargers pass, when the Chiefs run, when the Chiefs pass … we break down every phase of Sunday’s intra-division clash.

The Chargers and Chiefs are heading in opposite directions. If San Diego hopes to reverse that trend and snap a five-game losing streak, it must win these individual matchups.

With Keenan Allen and Malcom Floyd down with injuries, is Dontrelle Inman up to the challenge of consistently winning against first-string cornerbacks?

The Bolts have issues on every level of their wet-tissue defense. These pending free agents could help fix that unit in a hurry.

The Chargers are all but certain to finish with their fewest wins since 2003. But as awful as this season has been, San Diego is just five plays away from a shiny 7-2 record.

Four of GM Tom Telesco’s recent late-round picks will play major roles as the Chargers try to shore up a porous defensive front seven.

A five-game losing streak means sweeping changes this offseason. We looks at five veterans who could be brought aboard to help stabilize San Diego’s offense.

Of all San Diego’s pending free agents, no one faces a more complicated situation than Ladarius Green. What will Tom Telesco do with the talented but inconsistent tight end?

Despite leaving early with an injury, Jason Verrett played enough to show how much of an impact he has when on the field, and how much the defense misses him when he’s not.

Malcom Floyd never made a Pro Bowl or posted a 1,000-yard season, but the impact he made in San Diego will be remembered long after his playing days are over.

What worked, what didn’t and what’s next as the Chargers head into their bye week riding the team’s longest losing streak since 2011.

The defense surrendered two fourth-quarter touchdowns and the offense failed the reclaim the lead in the final minutes as the Chargers lost their fifth consecutive game, 22-19.

The Bolts play under the bright lights of prime time as they host the Bears on Monday night. Can they show the world they are better than their 2-6 record?

With the season already halfway over, we hand out midseason awards for best offensive player, defensive player, comeback, rookie and more. As for the MVP? That’s obvious.

If the Chargers want to give their fans a reason to cheer for the first time in over a month, these three players must win their individual matchups.

Philip Rivers delivered another masterful performance in Baltimore, but a handful of small mistakes played a role in San Diego’s fourth consecutive defeat.

San Diego made seven transactions on a busy Tuesday at Chargers Park. We examine each of them and break down how they will impact the team going forward.

The loss of Keenan Allen, despite his phenomenal start to the season, won’t slow San Diego’s top-ranked offense. Not as long as Philip Rivers is still under center.

San Diego’s rash of injuries have our Jody Taylor perplexed, she asked the opinion of a professional athletic trainer. See what he had to say about the Chargers’ MASH unit.

There are several things preventing the Chargers from reaching their potential, but priority 1A has to be fixing the running game.

The Chargers reach the season’s midway point with three times as many losses as wins, wishing desperately there was a way to hit the reset button on the entire 2015 season.

Chargers fans showed up at Wednesday’s town hall meeting in droves and delivered impassioned pleas to keep the Chargers in San Diego.

We dive into each phase of Sunday’s game and lay out what the Chargers must accomplish to get back on track and snap this three-game losing streak.

It is absolutely critical the Chargers win these three matchups if they hope to clip the Ravens’ wings and snap a three-game losing streak.

In an exclusive interview with SDBoltReport.com, Chargers legend John Carney talks about San Diego’s stadium situation, Junior Seau’s legacy and the start of the Josh Lambo era.

There is too much blame to go around to lay it all at the feet of one defender. However, Donald Butler should be ashamed of his performance against the Raiders.

What worked, what didn’t and what’s next after the Chargers got taken to the woodshed by the Raiders.

The Raiders all but extinguished San Diego’s playoff aspirations on Sunday. Now, the Chargers must take a new approach and look towards the future.

Can the Chargers grab their shovels and dig out of this deep hole? Or will the Bolts be buried by their Bay Area rivals?

The Chargers must win these three critical matchups to end a two-game skid and win their first divisional tilt of the season.

With just one game left before the calendar flips to November, we examine which Chargers players are elevating their games and which ones are floundering.

Like the rest of the offense, D.J. Fluker was not at his best with the game on the line. But overall, the progress he showed against the Packers should have Bolts backers excited.

What worked, what didn’t and what’s next after the Chargers fell three yards short of upsetting the undefeated Packers.

The Chargers lose in the final seconds for the second week in a row. Now, San Diego has 10 games left to go on a run and save its season.

We break down all five phases of Sunday’s Chargers-Packers game and dissect what the Bolts must accomplish to author an upset.

These three matchups will prove critical as the Chargers shoot for a bounce-back win over the Packers.

The Chargers are major underdogs this week in Green Bay, but they have a history of winning games like this under head coach Mike McCoy.

Antonio Gates made the most of his time on the field on Monday, but was all his time spent on the bench the real reason the Chargers came up short?

Our Jody Taylor breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly from Monday’s gut-wrenching loss to the Steelers.

The Chargers lost the battle on both sides of the line, ultimately falling just inches short in a 24-20 loss to the visiting Steelers.

This in-depth preview goes phase by phase in breaking down Monday’s matchup with the visiting Steelers.

These three matchups will make or break San Diego’s pursuit of a second straight win over an AFC North foe.

This is not just another one-game season in a 17-week journey. Monday’s night’s matchup with the Steelers carries personal significance — and potential playoff ramifications.

Brandon Flowers, dealing with a knee injury, has been a little too quiet this season. Our Trenton Villanueva takes a closer look at his performance against the Browns.

Jody Taylor covers the good, the bad and the ugly from Sunday’s 30-27 win over the Browns.

We’re a quarter of the way through the season and one thing is abundantly clear: the Chargers need more from this year’s draft class.

These players stepped up when the Chargers needed them most to help the home team hang on for a 30-27 victory.

The Chargers have a half-dozen key contributors listed as out or doubtful.

We break down every phase of Sunday’s Chargers-Browns game to give you a sense of what stands between San Diego and a bounce-back victory.

These matchups will determine whether San Diego can snap its two-game losing streak.

Things are not as bad as they seem in Chargersville. We discuss changes on the offensive line and break down a young defensive front seven in this week’s Bolts Notebook.

Our Trenton Villanueva breaks down the performance of WR Keenan Allen in the Week 3 loss to the Vikings.

Not much went right after the Bolts absorbed a 34-17 whooping at the hands of the Vikings.

We break down every phase of Sunday’s Chargers-Vikings game to give you a sense of what stands between San Diego and a bounce-back victory.

These three matchups will make or break San Diego’s quest to climb back north of .500.

Our Trenton Villanueva breaks down the performance of rookie RB Melvin Gordon during the Week 2 loss to the Bengals.

What worked, what didn’t and what’s next after San Diego’s 24-19 loss in Cincinnati.

Chargers fans are having a tough time coping with Sunday’s sloppy defeat. But there is no need for hard feelings … the better team won.

We break down every phase of Sunday’s Chargers-Bengals game to give you a sense of what stands between San Diego and a 2-0 start to the season.

These three matchups will make or break San Diego’s quest for a 2-0 start to the season.

New Chargers receiver Stevie Johnson is quickly involving himself in the community, as he showed during a massive giveaway at SDSU on Tuesday.

Our Trenton Villanueva breaks down the performance of rookie OLB Kyle Emanuel during the Week 1 win over the Lions.

A lot of familiar problems resurfaced, but the Chargers overcame them all in an incredible comeback victory over the visiting Lions.

We break down every phase of Sunday’s Chargers-Lions game to give you a sense of what stands between San Diego and a 1-0 start to the season.

These three matchups will be critical to San Diego’s efforts to start to the season 1-0.

Melvin Gordon faces an uphill battle; Ladarius Green receives a golden opportunity; and a handful of rookies aim to make their mark on special teams.

Some young prospects get a second chance at life with the Chargers as they agree to join the team’s practice squad.

The Chargers waived 16 young players, released three veterans and traded away a utility lineman to get down to the 53-player roster limit.

The headliners watched from the sidelines, but a couple of bubble players stood out during San Diego’s preseason finale in San Francisco.

San Diego waived-injured four players to get the roster down to 75. Craig Davis, Melvin Meggs, Torrence Allen and Gordon Hill will now sit in a shoebox until next offseason.

San Diego released 11 players on Sunday, trimming its roster down to 79 players. We run down the Turk’s first crop of victims.

The Chargers dominated everywhere except the scoreboard, as Seattle stole a victory on a 60-yard field goal with less than a minute to play.

Melvin Gordon resumes a heavy workload; Keenan Allen looks forward to his rematch with Richard Sherman; and Melvin Ingram plans to keep dominating.

Coming off his best season as a pro and with a full offseason program under his belt, Ricardo Mathews plans on making the 2015 season his best yet.

The running game requires some work; the defense needs two key players to stay healthy; and training camp battles heat up as the first round of cuts approaches.

Led by a dominant pass rush and a poised Brad Sorensen, the Chargers rallied to beat the Cardinals, 22-19, on a 47-yard field goal from Josh Lambo as time expired.

With Tourek Williams down with a broken foot, can rookie Ryan Mueller step up and fill the void? Our Trenton Villanueva breaks down the former Wildcat’s chances.

With a strong training camp and prior relationship with coach Mike McCoy, Mitch Unrein has the Chargers thinking long and hard about keeping seven defensive linemen.

All good things must come to an end. That cliche was especially apropos on Tuesday, which was the final day for fans to attend training camp.

Our Jody Taylor provides a complete breakdown of Monday’s training camp practice, complete with an interview with first-year offensive lineman Michael Huey.

Javontee Herndon has been one of the breakout stars of training camp. Has he done enough to win a spot in San Diego’s deep receiving corps?

Monday’s practice featured high temperatures and low fan attendance. But while veterans took it lightly, Mitch Unrein, Javontee Herndon and Jeremiah Sirles never got that memo.

Just a couple months back, there was talk of Philip Rivers being shipped to Tennessee. Now, the Chargers have locked him in as the face of the franchise through 2019.

SDBoltReport.com photographer Shana Siler shares her best pictures of San Diego’s wide receivers and tight ends putting in work at Chargers Park.

With the Chargers possibly entering their final season in San Diego, how are ticket prices affected? We examine how the Bolts stack up against the rest of the league.

The offense scored on its opening drive and the defense forced a pair of turnovers as the Chargers handled the Cowboys in their preseason opener, 17-7.

Kyle Miller, already accomplished on special teams and as a blocker, is improving as a receiver and looking to emerge as the fourth tight end during Antonio Gates’ absence.

It was a good day for Philip Rivers and the offense, while the defensive line has a ways to go before its Thursday showdown with the Cowboys.

With strong performances from Philip Rivers, Eric Weddle, Keenan Allen and others, the Chargers put on quite a show during their annual Fan Fest at Qualcomm Stadium.

After a slow start to training camp, ILB Chi Chi Ariguzo has grown by leaps and bounds and is now challenging for a spot on the Week 1 roster.

Jeremiah Sirles, after being forced into the rotation late last season, is out to prove he is more than just an emergency fill-in.

The interior offensive line experiments with a new look; Melvin Ingram looks super human; and Eric Weddle goes through the motions.

Brock Hekking’s impressive strength, non-stop motor and flowing mullet have drawn plenty of attention during the first week of training camp.

SDBoltReport.com photographer Shana Siler shares some of her top pictures from the first week of training camp at Chargers Park.

SDBoltReport.com photographer Shana Siler unveils more of her best action shots from training camp at Chargers Park.

A rookie receiver turns heads; a familiar problem arises on the offensive line; and the team suffers its first significant injury of the new season.

Brad Sorensen has been impressive during the first week of training camp. Can he do enough to convince the Chargers to carry three quarterbacks?

Richard Crawford has thrived during the first two practices of training camp. Will his improved play lead to a spot on the 53-man roster?

The Chargers went though the first full-pads practice of training camp on Saturday, putting on a show for a packed house that included the legendary LaDainian Tomlinson.

The defense brings the heat; Mike Scifres brings his booming kicks; and Melvin Gordon’s mom brings some critiques in our second training camp practice report.

Chris Watt was extremely impressive on the first day of training camp. Also, see what Danny Woodhead had to say about his return and learn what undrafted rookie turned heads.

Dontrelle Inman was impressive in Thursday’s training camp practice and clearly has the inside track on San Diego’s No. 4 receiver spot.

We go week by week and predict the outcome of every game on San Diego’s 2015 schedule. Is another 9-7 campaign in the works?

Tourek Williams, taking over for Jarret Johnson as the SAM linebacker, will be one of the key components to San Diego’s new-look defense.

Citing a four-year-old precedent, the Hall of Fame will refuse to let Junior Seau’s daughter, Sydney, give her father an introduction speech at his Hall of Fame induction on Aug. 8.

We offer up an in-depth analysis of DE Kendall Reyes as we explore what kind of impact he can make this season and whether his future is in San Diego or elsewhere.

Jahleel Addae and Jimmy Wilson battle for the starting strong safety position as the Chargers look for someone to step up and break the curse of the Hitman.

The Chargers made big strides both through free agency and the draft, but if San Diego is to get back into the postseason, it will be because of progress made by the 2014 draft class.

For some time now, Oakland has been the only “gimme” in the AFC West. But those days are over now, as the Raiders are a team on the rise.

Disappointing final chapters have become par for the course for San Diego’s star players. Can Antonio Gates be the one to flip the script?

Losing Antonio Gates for four games was a big blow, but he can be replaced (looking at you, Ladarius Green). The six players on this list, however, have no substitutes.

These five questions will make or break San Diego’s quest to author a third consecutive winning season.

How will linebackers coach Mike Nolan divvy up snaps between Donald Butler, Manti Te’o and Denzel Perryman? And is there room for Kavell Conner on the roster?

The Chargers are determined to relocate to the Los Angeles market as soon as possible. However, the city of San Diego is working on a roadblock that has the franchise worried.

GM Tom Telesco signed five small-school players as undrafted free agents, each of whom has a surprisingly solid shot to make an impact as early as this season.

Antonio Gates, coming off an incredible season in which he topped 800 yards and scored a dozen touchdowns, has been suspended for the first four games of the 2015 season.

Malcom Floyd is a one-of-a-kind player, both on the field and in the clubhouse. Now entering his 12th and final season, he is desperate to win a Super Bowl before calling it a career.

Center Chris Watt recently talked to our Scott Neinas about elevating his game, making the most of the offseason and applying the lessons he learned from Nick Hardwick.

Can this year’s Chargers offense be even more potent than the 2010 unit that led the league in yards per game? It’s time to compare and project.

Steve Williams, Patrick Robinson and Craig Mager are competing to be San Diego’s starting nickel back. With training camp coming up fast, who has the inside track?

D.J. Fluker chatted with a small group of reporter’s after mini camp last week, including our Scott Neinas. The Alabama product talks about his improved conditioning and confidence.

SDBR photographer Shana Siler shows off more of her incredible pictures from San Diego’s recent mini camp. See Eric Weddle, Donald Butler, Malcom Floyd and others in action.

H-back David Johnson talks to us about getting more comfortable in the offense, showcasing his versatility and much more.

SDBR photographer Shana Siler reveals her best pics from the Chargers’ recent mini camp. Don’t miss San Diego’s stars in action at the offseason’s first mandatory practices.

Wondering how we came up with our projections for the 53-man roster? Here’s a detailed breakdown of our more controversial selections.

SDBR reporter Scott Neinas was on-hand for the second day of mini camp at Chargers Park. Find out who impressed, who made the biggest catch and who elicited the loudest cheers.

Eric Weddle wants a new deal before the start of training camp, while the city of San Diego wants a stadium vote pushed up to Dec. 15. The Chargers are resisting both ideas.

We identify five young veterans who have a chance to break out and earn increased roles with the team. A couple of these names are sure to surprise.

It’s been a big week at Chargers Park, from Corey Liuget’s deal to LaDainian Tomlinson’s induction into the team’s Hall of Fame. These moments raise the question: what next?

We talk with Minnesota D-line coach Jeff Phelps to get the skinny on Cameron Botticelli. Learn why Phelps is “excited to see what the future holds” for his former pupil.

The Chargers locked up their best defensive player by agreeing to a five-year extension with former first-round pick Corey Liuget.

Now that the roster is basically set and players have a couple weeks of OTAs under their belts, we take an early crack at projecting the 53-man roster and 10-man practice squad.