Jim Trotter: Bolts' patented November tear likely won't bring January success

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Here we go again. After yet another slow start to open the season, the Chargers are making their patented second-half run. They spanked the Broncos 35-14 on Monday night, extending their win streak to three games, improving their overall record to 5-5 and making their 2-5 start seem like a myth. No one should be surprised by this, of course. Slow starts and fast regular-season finishes have become the modus operandi since coach Norv Turner arrived in 2007. The Chargers lost three of their first four in his rookie season, but finished 11-5. They lost four of their first eight the following year, but finished 8-8 overall. And they won 11 in a row last season after a 2-3 start. What did we learn Monday night? Here are five things:

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