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08:01 AM ET 10.18 | The Chargers' offense may be in trouble with the possible loss of tight end Antonio Gates, who left Sunday's game in the first half with a left ankle injury. [Gates] remained in the game, but the injury worsened when a defensive back fell on his leg after Gates caught a pass in the second quarter. "I just couldn't go," Gates said. "I couldn't move it at all. It was still really stiff, and I couldn't put pressure on it." ... Gates' diagnosis won't be complete until an x-ray and an MRI are conducted Monday, but early indications aren't good. He left the locker room in a protective boot, which suggests he could miss a week or more.

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October 18, 2010 08:05 AM ET

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The Pats won't mind.

TxHeat

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October 18, 2010 08:05 AM ET

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...or mopre

HellAwaits!

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October 18, 2010 08:07 AM ET

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Hey Chargers fans - wanna trade head coaches?

Otis B. Driftwood

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October 18, 2010 08:19 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:05 AM ET 10.18 by TxHeat

The Pats won't mind.

No, not at all. If they can eliminate the stupid penalties, they'll be tough for anyone the rest of the season.

Debbie Does

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October 18, 2010 08:22 AM ET

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the return of Vincent Jackson in a trade for zach miller, and draft pics..?

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October 18, 2010 08:23 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:19 AM ET 10.18 by Debbie Does

No, not at all. If they can eliminate the stupid penalties, they'll be tough for anyone the rest of the season.

"stupid penalties"...let me introduce you to the Cowboys if you want a course on stupid penalties.

TxHeat

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October 18, 2010 08:28 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:23 AM ET 10.18 by TxHeat

"stupid penalties"...let me introduce you to the Cowboys if you want a course on stupid penalties.

Indeed.

S DOT HITS DA SPOT

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October 18, 2010 08:35 AM ET

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GREAT...a Monday morning spamfest. Guys...you can wake up now and get rid of this CRAP! And put down the frickin' donuts!

TxHeat

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October 18, 2010 08:47 AM ET

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the wheels finally falling off the San Diego wagon?
Gates was the only playmaker they have had

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October 18, 2010 09:09 AM ET

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Chargers are done... No way they way pull this season out; Smith put the whammy on the team with the way he handled Jackson and O'neil... had to have the team second guessing...

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October 18, 2010 09:44 AM ET

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Chargers will never admit it, but the loss of L.T. is showing up in the locker room... They have no leader.

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October 18, 2010 09:49 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:44 AM ET 10.18 by Robataille

Chargers will never admit it, but the loss of L.T. is showing up in the locker room... They have no leader.

Yep! Couple that with their stubborn (or is it just arrogant) GM gumming up the works and you reap what you sew.

Commodore Fan

Nashville, TN

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October 18, 2010 10:09 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:07 AM ET 10.18 by Otis B. Driftwood

Hey Chargers fans - wanna trade head coaches?

Might work, but each team would demand the other also take the owner in the deal.

SouthernBlueFan

Auburn , AL

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October 18, 2010 10:11 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:09 AM ET 10.18 by SouthernBlueFan

Might work, but each team would demand the other also take the owner in the deal.

Then it's off! We don't want Spanos and sure as hell don't want Smith!

Otis B. Driftwood

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October 18, 2010 10:47 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:09 AM ET 10.18 by zzyzzx zephyr

Chargers are done... No way they way pull this season out; Smith put the whammy on the team with the way he handled Jackson and O'neil... had to have the team second guessing...

they are all of 1 game behind the chiefs how is their season done.

Sitting in SD

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October 18, 2010 11:00 AM ET

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Dear Chargers,

You have ruined my 3 team parlay for the last time. I am over you. Last year we tried to be exclusive and you hurt me whenever I needed you. This year we have tried to be friends and same results. Sure you may be more friendly towards the end of the year but I am done being destroyed by you.

Amished Mafias

Heidelberg, GR

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October 18, 2010 11:05 AM ET

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Originally posted 10:11 AM ET 10.18 by Otis B. Driftwood

Then it's off! We don't want Spanos and sure as hell don't want Smith!

Ah, nothing like looking into the face of true horror to put your own problems in perspective.

SouthernBlueFan

Auburn , AL

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October 18, 2010 12:15 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:47 AM ET 10.18 by Sitting in SD

they are all of 1 game behind the chiefs how is their season done.

Tougher schedule going forward, plus their only playmaker gone.

mike_m235

Apo, AE

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October 18, 2010 12:23 PM ET

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They lost to the Raiders and St Louis, NO LT, Sproles isn't an every down back, etc. Pats, Titans, Texans, Broncos are all up next (with a bye in there). I see a 0-4 run coming.....