The idea during a recent film session was to concentrate on young, ascending quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Philip Rivers. While they didn’t disappoint, some important keys jumped out about the offenses of the Packers and Chargers.

Coach Norv Turner told NFL Network on Tuesday that the Bolts first will look in-house for a replacement for Marcus McNeill, turning to second-year lineman Brandyn Dombrowski. Just in case, the club also added veteran free-agent LT Tra Thomas last month.

Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said that injured linebacker DeMarcus Ware is “day to day” following a neck sprain suffered in the team’s 17-10 loss to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.