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My God...it's full of Stars!

So new season, new coaching staff, but pretty much the same squad that went 14-2 only to fizzle out in the first round. A pair of new inside linebackers, perhaps some new guys in the secondary, and a possible comeback from a kick returner, but other than that, its the same squad that sent 11 guys to the Pro Bowl.

Norv Turner replaces Marty, providing continuity in the offense and help with the development of the Rivers. However, there are legitimate doubts regarding his ability to actually be a good NFL head coach. We'll also see how the Bolts do with new coordinators on both sides of the ball.

Gone too are Donnie Edwards and Randall Godfrey. Stephen Cooper and Matt Wilhelm are the new inside linebackers, sandwiched between Shaun and Shawne. In the secondary, rookie SS Eric Weddle and freaky 2nd year CB Antonio Cromartie are in the mix. Return specialist Darren Sproles looks to make a comeback from a broken leg that sidelined him all of last year.

Sproles and Weddle looked good in the first preseason game vs. Seattle, a game which saw lots of Bolt mistakes. No big deal, pretty vanilla as you might expect, and no injuries.

So in summary, Chargers rule, Raiders suck! Good night now!!