For two years, none of their running backs has gained 400 yards, largely because there's been no one to block. Their best lineman is Vaughn Parker, who never has been to a Pro Bowl, which no one, not even Parker, suggests is unjust. Doug Flutie will be sorely tested by this bunch. And if Flutie goes down, last year's 1-15 record might be out of reach. Large men win football games.
Quarterbacks are there to do interviews.
There are teams in better circumstances that might think Vick is worth a Pro Bowl-type lineman and a couple of draft picks. In the next 72 hours, the San Diegans would do well to find them and open a dialogue. Hopefully for the Chargers, John Butler reads. Joe Hamelin's column appears Mondays. Company Profiles of Inland Empire employers and schools.