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Chargers Head To New York Looking To Extend Streak

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Coming off of a two-game winning streak against division opponents, the San Diego Chargers head to New York to face a Giants team that has lost three straight. The Chargers are hoping that both streaks are extended as they look to win three in a row and climb back into the playoff race. The Giants,...

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Rivers vs. Manning: The Great Debate

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Rivers over Manning, or Manning over Rivers? It’s a question that will be asked for the rest of their respective careers. Chargers fans who hold a grudge don’t think twice before they side with Philip Rivers. Giants fans who hold a recent Super Bowl championship side with Eli Manning. At this point...

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Week 8: Thoughts On The Chargers Offense

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:15:00 +0000

As we approach what should be another excellent weekend of football, I thought I'd share some thoughts on the Chargers' offense as they look to chalk up another win against the hapless Oakland Raiders. (Photo Credit: Mike Nowak/San Diego Chargers) TOMLINSON STILL HASN'T BROKEN THE CENTURY...

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Centering In On The O-Line Struggles

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:05:00 +0000

One of the biggest issues the San Diego Chargers face on offense is the ability to establish the running game. While many pundits and fans alike point to Ladainian Tomlinson's age and durability as the main reason behind the Chargers' ground game struggles, I'd like to reiterate that the problems...

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Chargers' Pro Bowl Picture Is Offensive

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0000

The ballots have opened and voting has commenced for the 2010 Pro Bowl. While the Chargers might be at .500 right now, they do have a few players more than worthy for trips to Miami, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. VINCENT JACKSON Vincent Jackson's 561 receiving yards currently...

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4th And Goal With Jeff Williams

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Since the Chargers lost to Denver last Monday, I've had a lot on my mind. Stuff like "throwback jerseys are good, throwback cheerleader outfits are not as good." Or, "I sure like Jon Gruden when he doesn't work in Oakland." But mostly it's been, "What happened to this team we called a Super Bowl...

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Norv Turner In Danger Of Losing His Locker Room?

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +0000

San Diego Chargers Head Coach Norv Turner made arguably his most questionable playcall this past Monday against division rival Denver Broncos. In the first quarter on third and goal, the Chargers lined up in a goalline formation with their heavy personnel package, determined to run the ball for a...

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Where Do The Chargers Go From Here?

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:30:00 +0000

After Monday's loss to the Denver Broncos, the San Diego Chargers find themselves below .500 with a two game losing streak. While they are not mathematically eliminated from the AFC West Division race, the Chargers have potentially dug themselves a hole that is too deep to get out of. A lot of fans...

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Chargers' Problems Start With Their Dotted Line

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:00:00 +0000

From 2005 through 2008, the Chargers drafted a grand total of one defensive lineman, 7th round pick Chase Page who is no longer in the NFL. Funny thing is, BOLTHYPE has listed Defensive Tackle as a draft need for the Chargers for the past few years, knowing the lease on a healthy Jamal Williams...

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Chargers Release Clinton Hart

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:40:00 +0000

EDIT: The Chargers released SS Clinton Hart and resigned DT Ian Scott who they released back in September. This has been confirmed by multiple sources. Props to Roman Oben for breaking the story. Via former Charger lineman Roman Oben's twitter account: "Chargers have released safety Clint Hart....

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The Pressure Is On: Undefeated Broncos Coming To SD

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:00:00 +0000

In case you missed it, the Broncos are now 5-0 after defeating the New England Patriots in overtime. After starting 3-0, it was believed that Denver had gotten lucky against some pretty bad teams. At 4-0, I thought that they got a good win against a Dallas team who never plays up to expectations....

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Chargers Bye Week Analysis: Offense

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

At the beginning of the 2009 season, many predicted the Chargers would lose at least one, and quite possibly two games before the bye week, so the Chargers 2-2 record should not be that much of a surprise. Three of their first four games were against 2008 playoff teams, and none of them were...

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San Diego Chargers Must Be Open To Changes On Defense

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:00:00 +0000

The San Diego Chargers are no longer one of the premier 3-4 defenses in the National Football League, and losing their mammoth All-Pro Defensive Tackle Jamal Williams to a triceps injury is a very large reason why (figuratively and literally). When Williams was placed on injured-reserve, fans held...

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Grade The San Diego Chargers' First Four Games

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:45:00 +0000

Four weeks into the 2009 NFL season, the San Diego Chargers find themselves at .500 (2-2), exactly the way they left off the 08 season... San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner walks the sideline during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Oct.4, 2009 at Heinz Field in...

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Chargers vs Steelers: The Rematch

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

In 2008, the Chargers were 0-2 against the Steelers. In the regular season last year, the Chargers lost a tight one by the score of 11-10, a game that was really no where near as close as that score indicated. After the Chargers were lucky enough to make it into the postseason, they took an early...

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Stadium Chat With Mark Fabiani

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Here is a quick note from Jason Riggs of the San Diego Stadium Coalition: Join the San Diego Stadium Coalition for a live online Chat on Friday, October 9th at 11:30 AM with Chargers Special Counsel Mark Fabiani. Ask your burning questions as he shares the latest developments on the team's quest...

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Three And Out: October 02, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Some quick San Diego Chargers news bits for the week, including the possible return of Ladainian Tomlinson, as well as the continued search for a San Diego stadium location... (Photo Credit: Mike Nowak/San Diego Chargers) TOMLINSON'S RETURN SHOULD HELP RED ZONE OFFENSE Ladainian Tomlinson...

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San Diego Chargers Quick Hits After Week 3

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:00:00 +0000

After watching the San Diego Chargers compile a 2-1 record through the first three weeks of the season, a few trends have begun to establish themselves within the team. The Chargers have showed both positives and negatives in their play, and we take a look at a few of those things now... (Photo...

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Junior Seau Gets Trampled By A Bull

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Former Charger great Junior Seau was recently attending a Professional Bull Fighters event in Ontario, California where he performed as a guest bull fighter. Unfortunately for the retired linebacker, Seau ended up with hoof marks on his back. What was this man thinking? (Thanks for the link...

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4th And Goal With Jeff Williams

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:30:00 +0000

BOLTHYPE blogger Jeff Williams gives his thoughts on the San Diego Chargers as they look to secure their first home win of the 2009 season. Will the Chargers come out against Miami as a motivated unit, or will the Dolphins run wild against the Bolts? "After two games, I don't think right now we're...

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Chargers Find Stadium Home In North San Diego County?

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:30:00 +0000

According to reports from San Diego's 10News, the cities of Oceanside and Escondido are in talks to partner up to provide the adequate room for both a new Chargers stadium along with mixed-used development land, a prerequisite for the San Diego Chargers' ability to help fund a new stadium project....

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Did The Chargers Make A Mistake By Not Keeping Olshansky?

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:30:00 +0000

With an already suspect run defense, the San Diego Chargers' woes are only compounded by the fact that they have lost both Jamal Williams and Ryon Bingham for the year. The Chargers now find themselves in a nightmare situation, desperately depleted along the defensive line. They drafted DT Vaughn...

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4th And Goal With Jeff Williams

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:00:00 +0000

Football fans, game time is near, and this when we will see what the Chargers are all about. The first game of the season can be a good prediction of things to come, but it can also be misleading. There is so much hype and so much build up to that first game of the year; sometimes you never know...

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Chargers Go 1-0, But Just Barely

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:00:00 +0000

BOLTHYPE blogger Jeff Williams has some doubts about the Chargers Super Bowl chances this year. Is he being too reactionary, or does history show us that Jeff has legitimate cause for concern? (Photo Credit: Mike Nowak/San Diego Chargers) The year is 2007, with the Chargers coming off a bitter...

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Are The Chargers Still A Good Running Football Team?

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:15:00 +0000

For those who claim it foolish to read too much into preseason play, I'd argue that there is indeed valuable insight into a team's prospects that can be gained through watching exhibition games. While preseason win totals are certainly not an accurate predictor of regular season records, what the...

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