Winner winner, but let’s hold off on the chicken dinner. Yes, the offense put up points, but all five of Jay Cutler’s throws went to Brandon Marshall, and he had two turnovers. Matt Forte ran the ball well and the offensive line held it’s own, but the Chargers’ defense hardly looks like the one it once was when Shawn Merriman was roaming on the outside.
The defense was once again a major bright spot, at least the first unit. In all, three sacks, a forced fumble and an interception for the first unit. It was Phillip Rivers however.
Incredibly, the guys I wanted to watch made minimal, if any, impact in the game. Marquess Wilson and Fendi Onobun were not targeted with a single pass (only 12 were actually thrown) and Zack Minter didn’t show up in the box sheet either. It doesn’t mean they won’t grade out well, but to the stat box observer, they were no shows.
Michael Bush had an electrifying kick return but ran out of gas about six yards short. It’s good to see that from Ford, who could end up making the squad on the back of Armando Allen’s injury and a strong pre-season performance.
Jonathan Bostic had a mega hit on WR Mike Willie that got the fans on their feet. Completely legal hit and a great instinctual play.
That’s about it. I’ll write more tomorrow.
Kevin
Kevin Jackman 
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