Aug

19

Rantings from around the league

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August 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

First of all, who else is sick to death of Peyton and Eli Manning commercials?  Every other freaking commercial on NFL Network, ESPN, and even during the Olympics on NBC is the Mannings.  Enough already!!!
Secondly, Cardinal stud WR Anquan Boldin is very unhappy in Arizona and is requesting a trade.  (As I just wrote a […]

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

20

News and Musings

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May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Following a successful mini-camp, the Chargers are now participating in their voluntary offseason coaching sessions, or OCS, for the next several weeks, emphasizing techniques and getting ready for official training camp and the upcoming 2008 season (for which I can barely wait!)
Philip Rivers is making phenomenal progress after his ACL reconstruction, while the other post-op […]

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 […]

Apr

27

Day 2 - Draft Update

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April 27, 2008 | 1 Comment

Lo and behold, the Chargers did some fancy footwork, trading a 5th round pick in this year’s draft (#160) and a 2nd round pick in the 2009 draft to mortal enemy New England for the chance to select LSU RB Jacob Hester (a distant cousin of Terry Bradshaw, no less) with the 69th pick overall.
Hester is […]

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 […]

Jan

20

GAMEDAY!!

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January 20, 2008 | 2 Comments

Here it is!  The big game (so far anyway.)
Interestingly, both games are a rematch from Week 2 this season.  Green Bay beat New York 35-13, and New England beat San Diego 38-14. 
I was watching Gameday on NFL Network this morning.  Trent Dilfer was illustrating the injury to Philip Rivers’ knee and how it may affect his […]

Jan

18

“That’s Ms. Masochist to You.”

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January 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Don’t ask me why, but my dear husband turned on the NFL Network while we were eating dinner and guess what was on?
The AFC Divisional Playoff game from last season:  New England at San Diego.  Many, if not all, of you reading this should remember that dreadful somber day in Chargers’ history (unless you’re an […]

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 […]

Jan

17

Championship Week Early Injury Update & Good Karma Post #4 (a.k.a. There She Goes Again!)

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January 17, 2008 | 1 Comment

Everyone knows the Chargers have a lot of injured stars; hopefully, however, everyone on this list will be A-O.K. to play Sunday in what, so far, is the biggest game of the season for San Diego.  Yes, the playoffs are important, and yes, they’ve done exceptionally well thus far.  But winning the AFC Championship is […]

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