Chargers confident despite tackle inexperience

Source: Associated Press By Bernie Wilson Brandyn Dombrowski SAN DIEGO (AP)—After two exhibition games without holdout left tackle Marcus McNeill, the San Diego Chargers’ company line remains the same—Brandyn Dombrowski is doing just fine protecting Philip Rivers’ blind side. “I’ve got a lot of confidence in Brandyn,” coach Norv Turner said Monday. “His guy has not gotten close to the quarterback.” Dombrowski is a second-year pro who gained significant playing time last year at right guard and right tackle. Rivers was sacked once in Saturday night’s loss to Dallas, which Turner said was due to rookie running back Ryan Mathews not being sure where to block. Rivers was intercepted once; Turner said he wasn’t pressured, but rather held onto the ball too long. 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, so...