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BoltTalk Podcast – 11/05/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Nov 5
By Ray Ray and Loren break down the 13th win against Raiders, discuss the release of Chris Chambers and what it means for the Chargers, and look ahead to the first of two big tests for the Bolts as the Chargers travel to face Eli and the Giants. Plus Raider owner Al Davis calls in to [...]
As schedule toughens, Bolts ready to break out the Wildcat
Original at USA Today
• Thu, Nov 5
The San Diego Chargers, who talked throughout the offseason about adding the "Wildcat" to their offensive arsenal, may finally ...
Chargers Team Report – 11/05/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Nov 5
By Ray LaDainian Tomlinson • Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride was the Chargers head coach for 22 games from 1997-98, going 6-16 before he was fired. • RB LaDainian Tomlinson became the 14th player in NFL history to rush for more than 12,000 career yards in last week’s win over the Raid...
LT: Rivers-Manning showdown worth watching
Original at BoltTalk
• Wed, Nov 4
By Ray Be sure to watch, said Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson, whose spot in San Diego was secured as part of a draft-weekend blockbuster trade, in 2001. Rivers said he’s happy the Chargers acquired him and two future Pro Bowlers – outside linebacker Shawne Merriman and kicker Nate Ka...
Chargers Team Report – 11/03/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Tue, Nov 3
By Ray • RB LaDainian Tomlinson had multiple touchdowns Sunday for the first time since scoring three times in last year’s regular-season finale. Counting receiving, rushing and passing, he has produced 28 touchdowns in his career against the Raiders. Report Card Vs . RAIDERS
Rivers gets first shot against Eli, Giants
Original at BoltTalk
• Mon, Nov 2
By Ray SAN DIEGO (AP)—Philip Rivers calls it one of “those little sidebars.” Manning was drafted by the Chargers in 2004, then traded to the Giants within an hour for Rivers and a handful of picks that San Diego ended up spending on kicker Nate Kaeding and outside linebacker Shawne Merriman.
Chargers release WR Chris Chambers
Original at USA Today
• Mon, Nov 2
The San Diego Chargers have released wide receiver Chris Chambers a day after he had a key catch in a 24-16 win over the Oakland ...
Charger Team Report – 10/27/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Tue, Oct 27
By Ray San Diego dominated the game as the Chargers evened their record to 3-3 with a 37-7 win in Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. (Chargers.com Photo) “We’ve done a lot of good things the first six weeks; unfortunately our record doesn’t show it,” quarterback Philip Rivers said.
New Country, Same Garbage Football [Nfl]
Original at Deadspin
• Sun, Oct 25
By Barry Petchesky •Steelers 27, Vikings 17.There's the Brett Favre we know and love. Down three points and driving, Favre fumbled for a 77-yard TD return. Following Percy Harvin's Devin Hester impersonation, Minnesota was again down three points and driving, when Keyaron Fox picked off a deflected ball fo...
Chargers Team Report – 10/22/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Oct 22
By Ray “Before you start pointing fingers, you have to look at yourself,” tight end Antonio Gates said. • The Chargers have won two straight games at Arrowhead Stadium. • Chargers receivers coach Charlie Joiner held the same position with K.C. from 2001-2007.
Opinion: Chargers on both sides of the force
Original at BoltTalk
• Tue, Oct 20
By Ray Philip Rivers is a master at his craft. He can dart around and sling balls down field like no other Chargers Quarterback since the days that the great Dan Fouts commanded the forces of the Chargers. He is currently tied for 9th in the league for receiving, tied with his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi, A...
Chargers game-day worker dies after fall from press box
Original at USA Today
• Tue, Oct 20
A member of the San Diego Chargers' game-day staff has died after falling out of the press box before the Denver Broncos played ...
Chargers Team Report – 10/09/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Fri, Oct 9
By Ray GM A.J. Smith (SDUT Photo) Quote To Note: “I think we all know we’re capable of doing better.”—Coach Norv Turner on the Chargers’ .500 start. The Chargers could tinker with the secondary during the bye week, maybe getting Antoine Cason on the field more instead of Antonio Cromartie.
BoltTalk Podcast #160 – 10/07/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Wed, Oct 7
By Ray On this weeks show, we look back at the beat down the Chargers received at the hands of the Steelers. We’ll take a look at the 1st quarter of the season and try to make sense of it all. Also on the show we have news from the Chargers HQ and from around the league. Plus we have listener calls and emai...
Chargers GM says team has played 'soft'; Merriman stews
Original at USA Today
• Wed, Oct 7
Chargers outside linebacker Shawne Merriman isn't happy with a comment from general manager A.J. Smith that the team's play at ...
BoltTalk Podcast #159 – 10/01/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Oct 1
By Ray Ray and Loren review an improving Charger team beating the Dolphins, who had a winning streak against the Chargers going back to 1995. We will also look ahead to the Sunday night slug fest against the reeling World Champion Steelers as well as discuss where we have improved and what still n...
Chad Pennington hurt as Dolphins fall 23-3 to Chargers
Original at USA Today
• Sun, Sep 27
Philip Rivers had his usual big plays and a nifty little one that helped the San Diego Chargers end a seven-game losing streak ...
Chargers' Tomlinson to miss game vs. Ravens with ankle injury
Original at USA Today
• Sat, Sep 19
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LaDainian Tomlinson is one of three San Diego Chargers who have been ruled out of Sunday's home opener against the Baltimore ...
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BoltTalk Podcast #155 – 09/03/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Sep 3
By Ray Chargers starters roll in 27-24 loss to Atlanta.Who to watch 49ers @ Chargers.Bolts trade for Texans DT Johnson.Chargers 7th round pick Byrd signs.TV Blackouts a strong possibility this season.Chargers welcome Little League Champs Park View.
Why Your Team Sucks: San Diego Chargers
Original at Deadspin
• Wed, Sep 2
By Drew Magary 4. In fact, fuck that whole '94 Chargers squad. There are teams you really wish had never made the Super Bowl. The '98 Falcons. The '85 Patriots. Teams that entered into the Super Bowl with no legitimate shot of winning, or even of keeping it close. And the Chargers fit that bill perfectly. We could h...
Upon further review; Chargers @ Falcons
Original at BoltTalk
• Sat, Aug 29
By Ray The Chargers run defense is something that I hope will get better for opening week. It is extremely hard to judge the defensive performance based on a preseason game. As I mentioned before the Chargers are not going to give any other teams any film on how to attack the San Diego Defense. At times...
Like a kid in a candy store; Chargers Training Camp 08/07/09
Original at BoltTalk
• Sat, Aug 8
By Ray Fans in the past have questioned whether or not Antonio Cromartie was willing to hit. Now I understand this in training camp, but Cromartie several times in the drills came up and put a hit on the receivers, one time standing the receiver up and knocking him out of bounds. The term “pads poppin...
Opinion: Rivers still chasing first Super Bowl ring
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Aug 6
By Ray Philip Rivers SAN DIEGO (AP)—So, what about Philip Rivers? If any team knows that getting to the Super Bowl isn’t a sure thing, it’s San Diego. Whether it translates to the second trip to the Super Bowl in franchise history remains to be seen.
Continuing to grow
Original at San Diego Union Tribune
• Sun, Jul 26
Q&A: Rookies report to training camp Sunday as Norv Turner's third season as Chargers coach is set to begin. The often-embattled Turner, who has the best postseason winning percentage of any Chargers coach, sat down for a pre-camp Q&A with Union-Tribune Chargers beat writer Ke...
A Ball Watchers Guide to: Philip Rivers
Original at BoltTalk
• Thu, Jul 16
By Ray Philip Rivers Well as history would pan out, just two picks later, The New York Giants take Quarterback Philip Rivers from North Carolina State. Then it happen, with another crooked smile The Commissioner announces that the Giants and Chargers have swapped draft picks.
Roster Struggles; LinebackersOriginal at BoltTalk
• Fri, Jul 10
By Ray Helllloooo! First round draft pick with a work ethic of a champion! 56, Shawne Merriman Even with the public displays of displeasure Shawne received from the Iron GM, AJ Smith, he is still a premier defensive player and he is a Charger… At least until next year, one bridge at a time…
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: NFL to look into team draft announcements
Original at google.com
• Fri, Apr 24
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL will look into teams revealing their draft picks on their Web sites and through Twitter even before commissioner Roger Goodell might have announced the selections. The San Diego Chargers plan to post their picks this weekend on ...
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 ...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...