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Reported Roster Cuts On The Horizon

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Plenty of moves will be made this offseason by the brass of the Bolts to hopefully attempt to return this team to the postseason and make them viable Super Bowl contenders once again. Some of those transactions along the way may seem counterproductive to the ultimate goal, but inevitably several...

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The QB Class Of 2004 Debate: Revisited

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

The quarterback class of 2004 seemed like just another class with a lot of potential when draft pundits tirelessly analyzed each of the three top signal callers involved. Some saw Eli Manning as the clear cut top choice, many believed Philip Rivers’ leadership would be a great asset, yet others...

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The Chargers Top Five Offseason Priorities

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:25:00 +0000

The Super Bowl is over; congratulations to the Giants or Patriots or whichever dumb team won the darned thing (the Giants, I know, yeah, yeah, yeah). Really, this year more than ever I was watching the thing for the commercials. But with the league championship game behind us, we can officially...

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Chargers Draft Picks 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers have the following selections in the 2012 NFL Draft: Chargers 2012 NFL Draft Picks RoundPickPlayer Round 118TBD Round 251TBD Round 377TBD Round 4109*TBD Round 5142*TBD Round 6175*TBD Round 7207*TBD * Yet-to-be-announced compensatory picks will affect the order of...

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Forever Chasing Eli and the Pats

noreply@blogger.com (Mychal Edelman) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

The Chargers 2011 off-season starts off with the NFL draft this coming April. However, the 2011 season is not yet over. Like most Charger fans, there are teams that you innately refuse to support because of the history and relationship to the bolts. Recently, in addition to all of...

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Will Vincent Jackson Be A Bolt Or Bolting In 2012?

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Of the many critical decisions that Chargers’ General Manager A.J. Smith will have to make this offseason, the plan with wide receiver Vincent Jackson has been at or near the top of that list. The Bolts’ dynamic pass catcher has been with the club since being selected in the second round of the...

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San Diego Chargers 2011 Season Recap

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:34:00 +0000

The Super Bowl is near, and soon fans of all teams except the Patriots or Giants can put their disappointments behind them and look optimistically ahead to what next season has in store. But before we do that, let’s take a somewhat-exaggerated look back at the good and the bad from the Chargers...

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Sports Media Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

The NFL Pro Bowl is this Sunday, the third consecutive season in which the league’s all-star game will be played a week before the Super Bowl. A lot of fans complain about the boring play in the Pro Bowl, as an exhibition game for a contact sport that carries with it a high risk of injury is...

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GM A.J. Smith Eyeing Courtney Upshaw At Senior Bowl

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

It’s never too early to begin discussion on the NFL Draft and especially not with the calendar on the precipice of changing to February. Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith was in Mobile, Alabama for the annual Senior Bowl to take a look at some top players from the collegiate level. As always,...

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Attractive Free Agents The Bolts Could Pursue... On Offense

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

After examining the defensive side of the ball last week for possible free agent acquisitions that the Bolts should consider making, it only seems fitting to switch sides and inspect the offense. Although this portion of the team is often called the strength of the club, an unbiased evaluation...

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Sports Media Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

It was announced earlier this week that the San Diego Chargers have agreed to extend their broadcast relationship with ClearChannel. ClearChannel will continue to broadcast all Chargers games for the next three years, simulcast on KIOZ Rock 105.3 FM and ClearChannel’s local sports station,...

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Chargers Rookie Class In Review

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:31:00 +0000

One season removed from an NFL Draft is considered too early to effectively evaluate an NFL draft class. There is still plenty of time for draft picks from 2011 to grow into successful NFL players, or to completely fall on their faces, rarely contributing on the playing field. That doesn’t change...

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Attractive Free Agents The Bolts Could Pursue

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

While much of the talk about the Chargers of late has been regarding a potential move northward to Los Angeles, the team has put that rumor mill on hold until at least the end of the 2012 season. The on-field talk however needs to be addressed immediately if this team wants to avoid a slip back...

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Sports Media Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:49:00 +0000

As the Denver Broncos prepare to face the New England Patriots on Saturday (broadcast time at 5:00 PM PDT on CBS), Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow has become the biggest story to hit the NFL post-season since Joe Namath guaranteed a win over the then Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. The last thing...

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Potential Retirements Could Determine Bolts' Draft Decisions

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

After yet another disappointing season for Chargers’ fans to swallow, the indigestion might get worse before it gets any better along the offensive line. For a team that battled injuries and upheaval along that offensive front during the entire 2011 campaign, it may be tough to believe that the...

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Pagano Granted A Tall Task

noreply@blogger.com (Mychal Edelman) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

The aftermath of a roller coaster ride of front office decisions looms over Charger's headquarters this week. Just like in a poker game, different moves are done as the odds change, and perhaps this move can prove to be the winning hand for the Chargers. Maybe the most underrated as well as...

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Chargers Stay The Course And Sports Media Reacts

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:43:00 +0000

With the announcement by Dean Spanos of his intention to keep Chargers GM AJ Smith and head coach Norv Turner, San Diego’s sports airwaves turned from rampant speculation about the future of the Chargers front office and coaching staff to analysis of and even outrage toward the direction of the...

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Chargers Maintain Status Quo; Mistake Or Right Decision?

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Mychal Edelman & Andrew Simmons talk about the Chargers final record of 8-8 , the unexpected retention of General Manager AJ Smith and Head Coach Norv Turner, and where the Chargers need to improve roster-wise. Be sure to share your thoughts about this episode in the comments section below! If you...

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It's Official: Chargers Retain Smith And Turner

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:59:00 +0000

Moments ago Dean Spanos made it official, announcing that GM AJ Smith and coach Norv Turner will return for the 2012 season. In a statement released at Chargers.com, Spanos said, "Bottom line, I believe these two men give us the best chance to get back to the playoffs. A.J. Smith is the best man...

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The Epitome Of Mediocrity

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

In what could only be characterized as a sickening twist of fate on Sunday, the San Diego Chargers 2011 season came to an end with a win against the inter-division rivals from Oakland. The Bolts downed the Raiders by a 38-26 margin and kept the Silver and Black from making the postseason with the...

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The Chargers Earn 2nd-Place With Win In Oakland

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:15:00 +0000

The Chargers' 2011 season was like a pendulum that had fans swinging back and forth between hope and despair. We saw a 4-1 start, followed by an 0-6 run, followed by a 4-1 finish that included a solid offensive performance against a Raiders team that excels at beating itself better than any other...

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The Chargers Season Finale: What Are You Rooting For?

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:57:00 +0000

Sunday the Chargers face off against the Oakland Raiders in their season finale. The Raiders are playing for their playoff lives, as a win over the Chargers paired with a Denver loss will hand the Raiders the AFC West division title. The Chargers, on the other hand, are playing for…pride. Or...

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Is Change On The Horizon In San Diego?

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000

As the Chargers prepared to take the field for their Sunday showdown in the Motor City with the Detroit Lions, good news came via the scoreboard around the league with the Denver Broncos falling decisively to the Buffalo Bills. Unfortunately that positive development failed to be a catalyst in...

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At 7-7, Is Luck Finally On The Chargers' Side?

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000

There was never really a doubt from the opening kickoff about which team had the upper hand as the Bolts did battle with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. The Chargers’ offense possessed a rhythm the likes of which the team has seldom produced during the 2011 campaign. A true commitment to the...

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BOLTHYPE - The San Diego Chargers Blog

Reported Roster Cuts On The Horizon

The QB Class Of 2004 Debate: Revisited

The Chargers Top Five Offseason Priorities

Chargers Draft Picks 2012

Forever Chasing Eli and the Pats

Will Vincent Jackson Be A Bolt Or Bolting In 2012?

San Diego Chargers 2011 Season Recap

Sports Media Saturday

GM A.J. Smith Eyeing Courtney Upshaw At Senior Bowl

Attractive Free Agents The Bolts Could Pursue... On Offense

Sports Media Saturday

Chargers Rookie Class In Review

Attractive Free Agents The Bolts Could Pursue

Sports Media Saturday

Top 5 Stories From The Chargers 2011 Season

Potential Retirements Could Determine Bolts' Draft Decisions

Pagano Granted A Tall Task

Chargers Stay The Course And Sports Media Reacts

Chargers Maintain Status Quo; Mistake Or Right Decision?

It's Official: Chargers Retain Smith And Turner

The Epitome Of Mediocrity

The Chargers Earn 2nd-Place With Win In Oakland

The Chargers Season Finale: What Are You Rooting For?

Is Change On The Horizon In San Diego?

At 7-7, Is Luck Finally On The Chargers' Side?