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Your JV MNF Announers For 2009 Released, Ditka Out
Original at AwfulAnnouncing
• Thu, Jul 2
By Awful Announcing(noreply@blogger.com) Sorry, one more post before I head out. I really thought ESPN had rid themselves of the Mike, Mike & Mike experiment, for the late MNF Football game in week one, but that's not the case. They did however get rid of the third Mike, and have replaced him with Steve Young. So your trio heading out...
Antonio Cromartie is one confident little chatterbox
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Thu, Jul 2
San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie sat down for a chat with NFL.com recently, and while he’s...
Chargers' camp will be closed to public
Original at San Diego Union Tribune
• Wed, Jul 1
A summertime tradition for thousands of Chargers fans will be interrupted this year when the team closes its training camp to the public due to safety concerns at Chargers Park. Replacement of a drainage pipe that burst in February and caused significant damage to the team's Murphy Canyo...
Will 10 Quarterbacks Top 4,000 Passing Yards This Season?
Original at The FanHouse - AOL
• Mon, Jun 29
Retired NFL quarterback Trent Green is the first-ever guest columnist of MMQB, filling in while Peter King is on vacation. Green provided an interesting read on subjects relating to the league's personal conduct policy, concussions and the expanded season. And of course it wouldn't be a...
Tomlinson not feeling like ‘ancient old man’ at 30
Original at BoltTalk
• Fri, Jun 26
By Ray LaDainian Tomlinson FORT WORTH, Texas(AP) — LaDainian Tomlinson(notes) laughs about the phone call he got on his 30th birthday this week from his younger brother, who referred to the Chargers’ running back as an “ancient old man.”
Tomlinson not feeling like 'ancient old man' at 30
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Fri, Jun 26
LaDainian Tomlinson laughs about the phone call he got on his 30th birthday this week from his younger brother, who referred to the Chargers' running back as an "ancient old man." As for the thought that others might be ready to apply the same label, L.T. shows a sly grin. "That's the one thing th...
Vasquez embracing new challenge
Original at Chargers.com
• Wed, Jun 17
CA In college, he was often split as much as three feet away from the center, whereas the Chargers' guards generally line up much tighter. The wide splits regularly left Texas Tech's offensive linemen in one-on-one situations, whereas NFL running games ...
Chargers' talent can cause a quandary
Original at San Diego Union Tribune
• Sat, Jun 13
NICK CANEPA: There's no such thing as an NFL team having too many good football players. That's like a drunk complaining about a hosted bar. But can a franchise have too many very good – or even great – players? It's possible.
Chargers Team Report – 06/12/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Sat, Jun 13
By Ray Source: USA Today If looking to get a rise out of Chargers head coach Norv Turner, here is the hot button to push: the Chargers are a pass-first offense, with the running of LaDainian Tomlinson being trumped by the passing of Philip Rivers. Nearly every offensive wizard stresses balance an...
NFL Top 10: Most Valuable New Orleans Saints
Original at All-Baseball.com
• Sat, Jun 13
MA Not his own team, the Chargers, not anyone else in the league, in fact, interest from the CFL would have been lukewarm at best. After two marvelous years with the Chargers, he suffered a torn labrum, and pretty much no one wanted him. ...
Fantasy Football Team Defense/ST Rankings: Early 2009 Version
Original at FanHouse
• Thu, Jun 11
While there are always a few constants, predicting fantasy defenses is a fickle business. Thus, you needn't be drafting any before you have all the starting skill positions -- everything but kicker -- filled on your fantasy team. It's the easiest way to safeguard against a wasted pick.
2009 AFC West Preview
Original at Bleacher Report
• Thu, Jun 11
While their division lacks a serious contender and may actually be worse than it was in 2008, the San Diego Chargers are improved. ... and more »
Chargers sack proposal for $1 billion stadium
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, May 28
By Ray Proposed Stadium SAN DIEGO (AP)—The San Diego Chargers on Thursday rejected a developer’s proposal to build a $1 billion stadium as part of a redevelopment of the land surrounding Qualcomm Stadium, saying the project would be too enormous for the Mission Valley site.
Chargers Team Report - 05/22/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Sun, May 24
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By Ray If it’s May, it’s time for a crash course in NFL football. That’s true of San Diego and every other NFL locale. —Coach Norv Turner said that training camp at Chargers Park will begin July 21. —C Jeremy Newberry. —OG Mike Goff: UFA Chargers; $3.5M/2 yrs, guarantees unknown.
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Opinion: Chargers Team Report - 04/27/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Mon, Apr 27
By Ray The Chargers hope so. A closer look at the Chargers’ picks: —C Jeremy Newberry was a valuable backup when Nick Hardwick was injured early last season, but the Chargers won’t re-sign him. —OG Mike Goff: UFA Chargers; $3.5M/2 yrs, guarantees unknown.
2009 Chargers NFL draft review
Original at BoltTalk
• Sun, Apr 26
By Ray It was well known from the start that the Chargers would draft a running back somewhere in the seven rounds, and some pundits (like me) thought a back would come somewhere in the three fourth round picks the Chargers had. Johnson is considered the leader, heart and soul of the Colorado State...
Opinion: CHARGERS: Weird science: In stunning display of draft day strategy ...
Original at North County Times
• Thu, Apr 23
By SCOTT BAIR - Staff Writer | Thursday, April 23, 2009 8:09 PM PDT ∞ During a strange sequence of events in the 2004 NFL Draft, San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers briefly was a New York Giant. (Photo by Alan Diaz - Associated Press) The ...
Smith: Bolts have ‘a lot to fix’ during draft
Original at BoltTalk
• Mon, Apr 20
By Ray A.J. Smith Smith’s 2007 first-round pick, wide receiver Craig Davis, has been injured and not overly productive when healthy. While admitting he needs to “pick up my game on my end,” Smith said he’s not sure whether some Chargers have a future in San Diego.
Crystal Ball; A look at the popular predications for the Chargers 2009 first rounder
Original at BoltTalk
• Fri, Feb 13
By Ray Rey is said to remind many of a previous Charger Great, Junior Seau. Rey has good size and exceptional hitting power, and a burst that gives him a very good short distance speed. He has ball instincts and takes great angles to the ball. He is said to have an aggressive, nasty streak which Linebac...
BoltTalk Podcast #144 - 01/15/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Jan 15
By Ray Ray and Loren will break down the season ending loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh. Plus we discuss the LaDainian Tomlinson trade rumor. A quick head’s up on our schedule for the rest of the month. This show will be devoted entirely to the Pittsburgh game with a little outside NFL news. We will be...
BoltTalk Podcast #143 - 01/08/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Jan 8
By Ray Vincent Jackson arrested for DUI, claims he’s innocent.Where will Darren Sproles play next season?Ron Rivera focused on playoffs, not next coaching job.Mike Scifres gives Bolts leg up on Steelers.Bolts face Steelers in AFC Divisional Playoffs. Chargers 2009 opponents.
BoltTalk Podcast #142 - 01/01/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Jan 1
By Ray Show Links Bolts demolish Broncos to win AFC West. LT and Gates sit out practice to rest injuries. Rivers named AFC player of the month. Bolts host rival Colts in wild-card matchup.Chargers 2009 opponents.Chargers-Colts tailgate info.
Lighting Up The Scoreboard -- Week 17 -- Denver at San Diego
Original at Mile High Report
• Sat, Dec 27
By TedBartlett905 So, all of this nonsense you hear about the Chargers being superior is just that, nonsense. It is a proven fact that the Broncos can move the ball up and down the field against the Chargers. Below the fold, we'll talk about how it gets done. How to Attack The Chargers
Podcast: 12/12/08 - Show #220: Raiders at Chargers Postgame/Patriots at Raiders Pregame
Original at Raider Nation Podcast
• Fri, Dec 12
SHOW #220 - Raiders at Chargers Postgame and Patriots at Raiders Pregame TOPICS: 1) Raiders at Chargers Postgame Review 2) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is coming to Oakland for the Patriots game 3) Patriots at Raiders pregame analysis 4) Ten Boneline callers:
Opinion: Must win all around; Chargers @ Steelers
Original at BoltTalk
• Wed, Nov 12
By Ray The Steelers have won five of the last six games and lead the all-time series 19-6. The Steelers are 12-0 at home during the regular season against the Chargers, who won the 1994 AFC Championship Game in Pittsburgh. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers Quarterback is 24-8 at home, but the Steelers...
Opinion: Zebra Report: Mike Martz, Illegal Forward Pass, and Conspiracy Theories
Original at The FanHouse - AOL
• Tue, Nov 11
By Matt Snyder Filed under: 49ers, AZ Cardinals, Bears, Chargers, Chiefs, Eagles, Giants, Packers, Titans, Vikings, AFC South, AFC West, NFC East, NFC North, NFC West, NFL Referees
Podcast: It was the first day of bye week, and all through the place…
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Oct 30
By Ray The San Diego Chargers hired Rivera as team’s inside linebackers coach after he left the Bears. On October 28, 2008, Rivera was promoted to defensive coordinator with the Chargers after the team released former defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell.
BoltTalk Podcast #132 - 10/23/08
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Oct 23
By Ray Bolts arrive in England. Former Chargers QB Brees faces old team.Bolt fans call for change at defensive coordinator.Chambers and Tucker return to practice.Discussion-Time to bench LT?Chargers-Saints Preview.2009 Pro Bowl Ballot.BoltTalk Bugle Issue #9.
Gridiron Rewind Week Six Podcast Show
Original at NFL Gridiron Gab
• Mon, Oct 13
By Matt Loede David Allyn Wagner from Riggo’s Rag talks about the Rams upset of the Redskins Chris Harris Big Cat Country on the Jags 24-17 victory in Denver over the Broncos Jim Dubenetzky from ChargersGab on the Chargers beating of the Pats Sunday night
BoltTalk Podcast #128 - 09/25/08
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Sep 25
By Ray Show Links Chargers get 1st win of the season vs Jets.Cromartie wins AFC defensive player of the week honor.DT Ian Scott signed, Tribble and Bakhtiari released Nate Kaeding lauches kicks for kids program. Nick Hardwick may play vs Raiders. Chargers-Raiders preview.
Cee's Power Rankings and Week Two Review.
Original at Bleacher Report
• Wed, Sep 17
By Brandon Cee 2. Dallas Cowboys (#1) 7. Denver Broncos (#10) 14. San Francisco 49ers 15. New York Jets 16. Baltimore Ravens 17. Washington Redskins 18. New Orleans Saints 20. San Diego Chargers 24. Oakland Raiders 27. Miami Dolphins 28. Kansas City Chiefs Oakland Raiders Brandon Marshall
Opinion: Broncos-Chargers: The readers write
Original at Salon
• Mon, Sep 15
By King Kaufman Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler had fumbled while scrambling. He'd tried to throw a pass, but the ball had popped out when he'd brought his hand back. His arm came forward, but without the ball. Hochuli, seeing this in real time, blew his whistle: incomplete pass. The Chargers recovered the ba...
Film review: Defense, Cowboys @ Chargers
Original at Blogging The Boys
• Wed, Aug 13
By Dave Halprin (Grizz) Here’s the review of the defense. That should do it for the San Diego game. We start talking (and practicing) Denver Broncos now. S – Ken Hamlin. Not much except for the questionable P.I. call. Roy Williams. On the first play of the game Roy came around the edge from deep in the secondary and tackled th...
Terrence Kiel, Former San Diego Chargers Player Died in Crash
Original at www.gabbybabble.com
• Sat, Jul 5
By gdaysunshine Saturday, July 5, 2008 Terrence Kiel, Former San Diego Chargers Player Died in Crash Troubled former football player for the San Diego Chargers, Terrence Kiel has reportedly died in a car accident, according to the Associated Press. Police Sgt. Alan Hayward reported that the 27-year-ol...
Opinion: Transcript: Bill Belichick's Friday press conference
Original at Providence Journal
• Fri, Jan 18
As far as the team goes, we're privileged to be in this AFC Championship Game. We have a tremendous amount of respect for the San Diego Chargers and their season, particularly what they have done since Thanksgiving. They are a great football team.
After Further Review
Original at signonsandiego.com
• Thu, Jan 17
The Chargers were big underdogs. Playing against the defending Super Bowl Champions. Michael Turner-- who was retained this season as an insurance policy in the event of an injury to LaDainian Tomlinson-- entered the game in that role and performed
Opinion: Chargers-Colts, Second Half Live Blog [NFL Playoff Live Blogs]
Original at Deadspin
• Sun, Jan 13
1:52 -- The Bolts are relying on Michael Turner to run all the way to the 17-yard line, and they should secure the win. He's four yards away. 8:13 -- Did Shawne Merriman just try to get the crowd pumped up a little on third down? 14:48 -- The Chargers get flagged for pass interference. That'll hurt.
Opinion: Chargers-Colts, First Half Live Blog
Original at Deadspin
• Sun, Jan 13
6:05 -- There's a shot of Colts offensive coordinator Tom Moore. I'm sorry, but Tom Moore doesn't look like a football guy. He has the casual gumption of a baseball manager. 6:35 -- San Diego, too, advances the ball succesfully past midfield. Rivers looked un-Riversly on a big pass to Vincent J...
NFL Playoffs Live-Blog: Titans @ Chargers, Pre-Game and 1st Half
Original at AwfulAnnouncing
• Sun, Jan 6
By Signal to Noise Yeah...Mike Wallace interviewing Roger Clemens on 60 Minutes...that'll be some hard hitting journalism. I'd also like to note that Joe Buck announced to us that Dallas safety Roy Williams will be replacing Sean Taylor in the Pro Bowl, and that is a traveshamockery, as Williams has done nothing...
How To: San Diego Chargers Website Header
Original at webdesign.org
• Wed, Oct 3
Material Image, In this tutorial you will learn how to create a website header based on the San Diego Chargers, the NFL team. Type: Photoshop Tutorial Level: Beginner.
How To: NFL Football Website Banner
Original at pslover.com
• Thu, Sep 20
In this tutorial you will learn how to create a website header based on the NFL team, the San Diego Chargers.
CFX: Currents
Original at signonsandiego.com
• Sun, Sep 2
With LaDainian Tomlinson, Antonio Gates, Philip Rivers and Michael Turner ALL sitting out the game, I thought maybe I was watching the 'San Diego Cha'. There sure wasn't much CHARGE in the offense without that corps of players... The Bolts had 260 total offense in the game? The team will be app...
CFX Currents: Upon Further Review
Original at signonsandiego.com
• Thu, Aug 16
Legedu Naanee possesses the size, speed, strength and toughness to do many of the same things on the field that former Bronco Shannon Sharpe used to do. As a former quarterback, he has a better understanding of route adjustments than most rookies do, which increases the chances that Norv T...
Podcast: Linkage, August 10th
Original at Seahawks Insider
• Fri, Aug 10
By Ryan Divish San Francisco 49ers TE Vernon Davis doesn't act like Terrell Owens. He's just a little cocky. Mike Singletary got to be head coach for a day. The 49ers safefties have a new lease life. The field at Monster Park will be named after Bill Walsh. This week's opponent, the San Diego Chargers ..
Podcast: Linkage, August 7th
Original at Seahawks Insider
• Tue, Aug 7
By Ryan Divish Can all-pro tight end Antonio Gates get even better? That's a frightening thought for opponents. New defensive coordinator Ron Rivera could push the Chargers over the top. Part of that success will be dependent on two new inside linebackers. Here's Frank's story on OL Chris Gray helping me...
BoltTalk Podcast #081 - 05/03/07
Original at BoltTalk
• Fri, May 4
By Ray This week on the show, Ray and Loren go over the 2007 NFL draft, and share our thoughts on the Chargers draft picks. Also, we’ll go over the following topics: Michael Turner stays put in San Diego. Farewell to Randall Godfrey The Chargers sign 23 free agents. This weekend’s Mini Camp. Should AJ b...
BoltTalk Podcast #079 - 04/12/07
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Apr 12
By Ray This week on BoltTalk, Ray and Loren discuss the following topics: Chargers 2007 Schedule. Is Michael Turner on the move? The NFL toughens up on it’s players. AntEater’s news an rumors Who will be the Madden 08 coverboy? Please read Ray’s announcement regading BoltTalk.com, and don’t forg...
Schottenheimer may pay for it, but he didn't blow this one
Original at CBS Sportsline
• Mon, Jan 15
By Clark Judge Critics said that too much Martyball would kill the San Diego Chargers, but they were wrong. San Diego is out of the playoffs not because it played too much Martyball but because it didn't play enough of it. Chargers offensive coordinator Cam Cameron made many mystifying calls in the second...
CFX Game Review: Chargers 20, Seahawks 17
Original at signonsandiego.com
• Mon, Dec 25
In the third quarter, the Chargers sandwiched Nate Kaeding field goals of 46 and 40 yards around a 33 yard Shaun Alexander TD run, and were protecting a 13-7 lead as the fourth quarter began. Three plays in particular were instrumental to San Diego’s scores. The first was a 25 yard reception b...
NFL Week 15
Original at SwapThing
• Tue, Dec 19
By brian The Baltimore Ravens may have lost Steve McNair to a hand injury, but they won the game against Cleveland and secured a place in the playoffs. I hear that the St. Louis Rams beat the Oakland Raiders 20-0, but I wasn’t allowed to see it since it was blacked-out in my region. The Raiders are vying wi...