Chargers Confident Despite Tackle Inexperience

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Chargers coach Norv Turner and quarterback Philip Rivers say they're confident in Brandyn Dombrowski, the second-year pro who is replacing holdout left tackle Marcus
McNeill.

McNeill might not report until the 11th game, if at all, because he's unhappy about not getting a long-term contract.

The Chargers lost a veteran presence at the crucial position when 35-year-old Tra Thomas retired on Saturday, some two weeks after having arthroscopic knee surgery.

Dombrowski hasn't allowed a sack during the time the first-stringers have been in during two exhibition games.

Backing up Dombrowski will be another second-year pro, Tyronne Green, who has had an ankle injury.

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