When talking Super Bowl chances, the quarterback position is obviously crucial, and Philip Rivers is capable of putting San Diego in great position. Of course, since this is the final year of Rivers' current contract, this might be the last, best shot for the Bolts for some time. The offense is better with rookie running back Melvin Gordon onboard, and San Diego -- which finished 9-7 the past two seasons -- has a shot to win the AFC West. But how much will losing suspended tight end Antonio Gates for four games hurt? And how much of an impact will the distraction of a potential move to Los Angeles have on the team?