Aug

15

Residual Preseason Week 1 Tidbits - Injuries, Signings, etc.

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August 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Stepping in for the minorly-injured Marcus McNeill against the Cowboys last weekend, newly-signed 10-year veteran OT L.J. Shelton proved a great acquisition to an already talent-laden Chargers team.  McNeill’s “stinger” is considered minor, and Shelton proved his worth protecting Philip Rivers’ blind side.
Also sidelined for the preseason thus far are DE Luis Castillo (back) and CB […]

May

6

Mini Camp Musings

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May 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

With the 2008 mini camp in the books, the general consensus among the Chargers was that it was a success.  The players enjoyed entertaining the fans, with Antonio Cromartie’s INT of Philip Rivers (keep it up Cro….especially against the Colts and Patriots later this season), Chris Chambers tackling of Cromartie, and Vincent Jackson’s long reception […]

Mar

7

Flying Like a Cro(w)

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March 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Stud Pro Bowler Antonio Cromartie visited El Centro’s Naval Air Facility and took a ride with the Blue Angels earlier this week. 
After a short briefing and training session to prepare him for what would happen and how his body will feel, Cromartie donned a flight suit and accompanied Lt. Frank “Walleye” Weisser to his FA-18 Hornet and […]

Feb

29

And Now a Word from the Waiver Wire

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February 29, 2008 | 1 Comment

The Chargers waived Lorenzo Neal, Marlon McCree and Shane Olivea this week.  Everyone knew McCree was on the outs after Eric Weddle showed why San Diego used the 37th pick overall in the 2007 draft to get him.  Olivea lost his starting job to Jeromy Clary, and Neal will be entering his 15th season should […]

Feb

24

The Chargers’ Injury Bug Bit Me Too

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February 24, 2008 | 1 Comment

First, a few updates.
Antonio Gates is considering having surgery in the offseason on his dislocated toe, the one that had been bothering him for much of the second half of this past season.  He should make his decision by Wednesday.
Philip Rivers’ knee is coming along really well.  A mere 3 days after having his torn right ACL […]

Feb

11

AFC Bested by NFC in a High-Scoring Pro Bowl

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February 11, 2008 | 1 Comment

Alas, the NFC, riding high upon the Giants’ World Championship beat the AFC in the Pro Bowl Sunday, 42-30; continuing the trend of alternating conference Pro Bowl victories over the past six seasons.
Game balls were awarded to Antonio Cromartie, with 2 INTs (one off Jeff Garcia, the other off Tony Romo) and rookie Adrian Peterson (MIN) for […]

Jan

24

New News

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January 24, 2008 | 1 Comment

The Chargers released WR coach James Lofton after 6 seasons in San Diego and hired ex-Charger, WR great and all-time franchise leader (so far) Charlie Joiner!  Joiner is pleased to be back in San Diego, to say the least.  Since leaving the Bolts in 1991 he has spent the past 16 years coaching in Kansas City and Buffalo. 
Also fired is […]

Jan

20

What Else is New?

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January 20, 2008 | 1 Comment

Was Marty Schottenheimer coaching this game?  Because the playcalling SUCKED, as usual.  Where was the reverse?  Where was the halfback option?  Where were the TDs?  Where the *%($ was the DEFENSE?!?
I swear, they looked like they did at the beginning of the season when they sucked.  What happened?  How much did they pay you Norv […]

Jan

20

Brian Baldinger Finally Made A Good Point!

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January 20, 2008 | 1 Comment

During my typical viewing of the NFL Network, I caught NFL Playbook this evening.  As I usually ignore Brian Baldinger because he usually doesn’t have anything productive to add to the program (not to mention he wears more eye makeup than I do) Sean Payton was the guest, so I tuned in.
They were analyzing the […]

Jan

17

Yet Another Challenge for the Chargers

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January 17, 2008 | 1 Comment

Did anyone else catch that load of manure Vice President of NFL Officiating Mike Pereira tried to unload on NFL Network’s ‘Total Access’ this week regarding the alleged hold by Eric Weddle during Antonio Cromartie’s INT return for a TD (which was later negated)??
According to Pereira, the called penalty against Weddle wasn’t really a hold.  He was […]

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