Sitting at 2-2 with a defense that has been getting gashed, there is plenty of concern in San Diego. Not only is the "D" giving up 151 rushing yards per game, but it ranks near the bottom of the league in first downs allowed and third-down efficiency. From what we hear, playing within coordinator Ron Rivera's scheme has been a major challenge for some of the players. CB Antonio Cromartie got himself in hot water by saying that the reason he played so poorly in the Week Four debacle at Pittsburgh was because he was forced to play zone coverage. CB Quentin Jammer, meanwhile, didn't blame anyone in particular but said many defenders had been straying from their assignments to make up for the errors of others. Obviously not pleased with his unit's performance, Rivera had an extended meeting with the defense during the bye to inform them that no one's job was safe. Getting everyone on the same page will be his next goal.

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