Bolts’ thank you, even if staged, is good move
On-field performance will define ’16 Chargers, but meet-and-greet is a step forward from ugly ’15
Good morning.
"Thank You San Diego Day," as the Chargers billed their afternoon of surprise visits to local spots, succeeded Wednesday in connecting the team with San Diegans and visitors to the city.
View the Video Chargers say thank you to San Diego
Generating buzz on Social, Chargers players and coaches hobnobbed with fans after dropping in unannounced at coastal and inland locales.
Reviving an event that was dormant the last two years, the 56-year-old franchise put its best foot forward by trotting out fan friendly reliables such as Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates along with fresh faces like rookie Hunter Henry.
It was another firm step away from 2015, a year that both the Chargers and their fans would like to forget, not only for the 4-12 record and last-place finish but also the scorched-earth tactics the Spanoses, stadium point man Mark Fabiani and the NFL waged in the Stadium Game.
Linebacker Melvin Ingram visited with fans in downtown San Diego.
