Call it an obsession, a fixation, or at the very least a more than understandable preoccupation. But from top to bottom as an organization, the Chargers have it for the Patriots, in spades. And why not? San Diego has gone a combined 27-9 (.750) the past two seasons, cruising to AFC West titles by five games in 2006 and four in 2007. But San Diego is 0-3 against the NFL's team of the decade in that span, losing twice to New England in the playoffs and once in a much-anticipated Week 2 Sunday night showdown last season. People in the know in San Diego say the quest to conquer the Patriots is all-consuming in Chargers-land, permeating things both large and small. When San Diego selected Arizona cornerback Antoine Cason in the first round this year, sources within the organization say it was all about finding someone to cover dangerous Patriots slot receiver Wes Welker. Another part of the equation was it would allow gifted cover man Antonio Cromartie, the Chargers' Pro Bowl cornerback, to focus like a laser on New England's ultimate play-maker, receiver Randy Moss.
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