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Chargers Mini Camp Brings Optimism

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

There’s nothing like the fresh scent of rookie mini camp in the air and at Chargers Park on Friday, the Bolts officially welcomed the class of 2012 to the field. Now with the current rookie wage scale, the Chargers didn’t have nearly as much difficulty agreeing to terms with each of their incoming...

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Chargers Offseason Report Card

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:37:00 +0000

The 2012 draft was one of the most pivotal in recent Chargers history. Injuries and age have wreaked havoc on the Chargers roster, while past drafts have failed to back-fill key positions and provide the depth needed to last a full 16-game season. Following a free agent frenzy unseen before in...

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Defensive Focus For Chargers 2012 Draft Class

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The NFL Draft may now be in the proverbial rearview mirror, but the San Diego Chargers are definitely looking forward to seeing what their first round pick Melvin Ingram can provide for their pass rush on the field this coming season. Once thought to be a potential top ten pick, Ingram was somehow...

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RIP Junior Seau

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:22:00 +0000

It's a sad day for Chargers fans as one of the team's all-time greats has been found dead. Cops responded to a 911 call where they found an unconscious Seau bleeding from the chest. He had been shot and was pronounced dead on the scene. As details emerge, police begin to suspect suicide and will...

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Credit To GM A.J. Smith For Chargers 2012 NFL Draft

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Value is a term thrown around quite liberally at the time of the NFL Draft, but no matter what your definition of the word value is, there’s no denying the fact that the San Diego Chargers made a number of value picks in this year’s selection extravaganza. It’s easy to get caught up in team needs...

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Chargers 2012 NFL Draft Grade

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:30:00 +0000

The 2012 NFL season has shaped up to be a critical one for the San Diego Chargers. Coaching and front office jobs are on the line, and the team's future in San Diego is in doubt. Fans are looking for some reassurance that the team is heading back towards it's winning ways and is making strides...

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Edwin Baker

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:17:00 +0000

With the 250th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers have selected Edwin Baker, RB Michigan State. SCOUTING REPORT From NFL.com: Baker is an early-entry junior who was a full-time starter in 2010 but only sparingly in 2011. He is a straight-line runner who had a very productive...

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David Molk

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 22:10:00 +0000

With the 226th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers have selected David Molk, OC Michigan. SCOUTING REPORT From NFL.com: Molk won the 2011 Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center after starting four years at Michigan. He has good speed for his position and is a strong player....

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Chargers Draft Picks 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:45:00 +0000

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Johnnie Troutman

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:42:00 +0000

With the 149th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers have selected Johnnie Troutman, OG Penn State. SCOUTING REPORT: From NFL.com: Troutman has started for three years at Penn State at offensive guard and is a fierce blocker when finishing plays. He is able to use superior arm...

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Ladarius Green

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:03:00 +0000

With the 110th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers have selected Ladarius Green, TE Louisiana-Lafayette. SCOUTING REPORT: From NFL.com: Green has been a late riser and could see his stock go up even more if he continues to show the type of athleticism he showed in his senior...

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Brandon Taylor

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:48:00 +0000

With the 73rd pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers have selected Brandon Taylor, S LSU. SCOUTING REPORT: From NFL.com: Taylor is a hardworking safety who was a physical presence for a highly touted LSU defense the past three years. There are some small hitches in his play...

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Kendall Reyes

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:19:00 +0000

With the 49th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers have selected Kendall Reyes, DT Connecticut. SCOUTING REPORT: From NFL.com: Reyes is a big body inside with a decent skill set. He's a good option for a team that needs defensive line depth. Reyes is a powerful mover and a...

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Melvin Ingram

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:57:00 +0000

With the 18th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers have selected Melvin Ingram, OLB South Carolina. SCOUTING REPORT: From NFL.com: Ingram is one of the most athletically gifted prospects in this year's class. He came to South Carolina as an inside linebacker and has since...

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Chargers Draft 2012: Chattin' Chargers with Myke and Josh

noreply@blogger.com (Mychal Edelman) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Mychal Edelman and Josh Bretow make their final predictions before the 2012 NFL Draft, and analyze the Chargers regular season schedule. Listen to this episode to hear who they think the Chargers will draft and what the Bolts' regular season record might be. The BOLTHYPE Podcast - Chattin'...

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Chargers Draft 2012: On The Clock

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

There is an air of uncertainty surrounding the Chargers and just which direction the team will go in the first round of Thursday’s NFL Draft. General Manager A.J. Smith is well-known for his unconventional draft picks and his propensity of trading up in pursuit of a player he believes could...

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Chargers 2012 Draft: Be The GM, Part IV

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Finally… we are just days away from the start of the NFL draft. Weeks- no months- of anticipation, speculation, and prognostication will all boil down to the first 32 picks this Thursday night starting at 5pm. In this, our final edition of Be The GM for 2012, we look to a mock draft from NFL...

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NFL Draft 2012: Prospects That Fit Charger Schemes

noreply@blogger.com (Mychal Edelman) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Heck, call it a hunch. Sometimes there are just certain draft prospects that make more sense than others in blue and gold. Projecting recent Charger drafts have been nearly impossible due to the obscurity of 1st round names. By ignoring given player grades, combine numbers, and expert...

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Chargers Draft 2012: The Bolts Need A Safety

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000

When you think about great Chargers safeties a few names come to mind. First, there's Rodney Harrison. Next, there's...OK, actually only one name comes to mind unless you're old enough to remember some guys from the 60's. The Chargers' draft history with safeties has been largely filled with...

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Will This Draft Bring A Feeling Of Déjà Vu For The Chargers?

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

If it feels like you’ve heard this once before, it’s probably because you have. Chargers’ General Manager A.J. Smith is again spewing his rhetoric about the club’s possible strategies in the upcoming NFL Draft and if it’s any indication, things could get interesting. According to the San-Diego...

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Chargers NFL Draft Discussion With Sean Tomlinson

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The NFL Draft talk has started to heat up for all 32 teams across the league and the San Diego Chargers are clearly fully engaged in draft mode themselves at this point. Addressing every possible shortcoming is mandatory at this time of year when rosters are beginning to take shape and just a few...

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San Diego Chargers NFL Draft Needs: 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:30:00 +0000

Every year teams spend countless hours studying and evaluating the next crop of players to become eligible for the National Football League. Teams are built via the NFL Draft, and those teams who can consistently draft well stand the best chance of remaining competitive in a league renown for it’s...

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A Revamped Return Game For The Bolts In 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Special teams has been in focus for the Chargers with their recent signings Roscoe Parrish and Michael Spurlock. Both players have significant value in the return game and are explosive playmakers seldom utilized on the offensive side of the football. Throw these two into the mix with recently...

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Chargers 2012 Draft: Be The GM, Part III

noreply@blogger.com (Jeff Williams) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:15:00 +0000

If you are a draft geek like me, you have probably read a million mock drafts that have the Chargers drafting defense in the first round, with most putting their money on outside linebacker as the Charger's position of choice. It wouldn't be a stretch to see AJ Smith go in a different direction...

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Filling Needs In Both Free Agency And Via The NFL Draft

noreply@blogger.com (Anthony M. Blake) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000

One of the most basic building blocks of a successful 3-4 defensive alignment is a solid nose tackle to control the line of scrimmage and blow up running plays by opponents geared toward dictating the pace of the game. The San Diego Chargers believe that they have solidified that position for at...

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