Grading the Dolphins vs. Chargers - 1 day ago - sun-sentinel.com

... tackler miss. PASS DEFENSE B Because of the front seven, Chargers QB Philip Rivers wasn't given much time to threaten the secondary with his numerous weapons. RUN DEFENSE A+ It took a Herculean effort to hold the NFL 's most dangerous tailback, LaDainian Tomlinson, to 35 yards. SPECIAL TEAMS B- San Diego's sensational returner, Darren Sproles, didn't embarrass the NFL's worst kick coverage unit, but the Dolphins ' own returns fizzled. COACHING A+ There were new wrinkles to the Wildcat, using the hurry-up shotgun offense, and the defense had a suffocating game plan. Tony ... Read More »;</a></b>
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Rookie Reaction: Q&A with WR Greg Carr - 1 day ago - sdg.scout.com

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Antonio Cromartie is one confident little chatterbox - 2 days ago - sports.yahoo.com

... best. If you match up next to Nnamdi from the Raiders, us two are the best." When asked about playing in front of Oakland fans: "It's boring in the Black Hole." "Dwayne Bowe only has two catches on me in two years, so Ive never had a hard time against him." So if you're a fan of any AFC West team other than the Chargers, there's probably something in there to offend you. No one can accuse Antonio Cromartie of playing favorites. He believes he is great, and that everyone else sucks. Which is usually a perfectly acceptable attitude for an NFL corner. It's a position that requires a high ... Read More »;</a></b>
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Chargers' camp will be closed to public - 2 days ago - www3.signonsandiego.com

... Chargers' camp will be closed to public Safety concerns remain from February pipe burst A summertime tradition for thousands of Chargers fans will be interrupted this year when the team closes its training camp to the public due to safety concerns at Chargers Park. Replacement of a drainage pipe that burst in February and caused significant damage to the team's Murphy Canyon facility is not scheduled to begin until at least later this month and is expected to take two ... Read More »;</a></b>
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Chargers 2009 Season Preview - 2 days ago - espn.go.com

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Hey, Cromartie Its On! - 3 days ago - kan.scout.com

... 266 yards and three touchdowns in San Diego, almost pulling off an upset, and his efficient first-half passing against the Chargers in Arrowhead (128 yards, one touchdown) staked Kansas City to an early 21-3 lead that likely would have held up had Herm Edwards not slammed on the brakes. So, for a team that doesnt have a passing game, the Chiefs sure were using their passing game to battle the Chargers to end of their rope over the last three years. Cromartie is dead on with his expert analysis that the Chiefs no longer have Tony Gonzalez, of course. However, that may mean Cromartie will ... Read More »;</a></b>
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Now 30, Tomlinson not yet feeling like 'ancient old man' - 4 days ago - usatoday.com

... can't tell you the feeling inside me about how I feel about it, but I read the magazines, see it on television and stuff. Im just wondering what they are going to say whenever I go out and lead the league again, and win a Super Bowl." A five-time Pro Bowler, Tomlinson owns or shares 28 Chargers team records. He has 11,760 yards rushing, 14th on the NFL career list, ranks second in touchdowns rushing (126) and is tied for fourth in total touchdowns (141). Smith gained 5,789 of his 18,355 yards in the six seasons after he turned 30. So the record could still be in reach for Tomlinson. ... Read More »;</a></b>
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Game-by-Game Analysis: Top Matchups, Part II - 4 days ago - sdg.scout.com

... could be key, as the Chiefs may be the greatest threat to San Diego's quest for a fourth consecutive division title. Hester knows he must make significant strides in his second season. He's off to a good start, as he's spent his offseason studying film, adding weight and earning the trust of his teammates. One of Hester's greatest challenges this season will be Jackson, an instinctive defender who's averaged 116 tackles over the last three seasons. McNeill has a lot of questions to answer as he enters the final year of his contract. Can he rebound from offseason neck surgery? Can he cut ... Read More »;</a></b>
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Game-by-Game Analysis: Top Matchups, Part I - 5 days ago - sdg.scout.com

... as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. Jackson will face no defensive back tougher than Asomugha, the Raiders' franchise player and one of the few legitimate shutdown cornerbacks in the NFL. The much ballyhooed matchup between Rivers and Eli Manning will likely be determined by which team can protect the quarterback better. The Chargers will be ready to handle heat off the edge, as the Giants feature two elite pass-rushing ends in Osi Umenyiora and Justin Tuck , so the matchup between Dielman and Canty could be the difference-maker. Dielman, a two-time Pro Bowler, will have to ... Read More »;</a></b>
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Chargers Finally Healthy and Eager to Contend - 7 days ago - sdg.scout.com

... a three-time Pro Bowler, missed all but one game last year. With his absence, the Chargers' pass rush fell considerably, which translated into a secondary which spent most the year on its heels or chasing receivers after catches. Merriman has yet to return to full-time practice duties -- the team is being extra cautious here. But it's obvious by watching him on the sidelines and when he is working with trainers that he has his burst back after getting his knee rebuilt. If Merriman can return to form, that will not only be clear with the front seven, but on the defense's back end as ... Read More »;</a></b>
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Chargers end efforts to put new home on city bayfront - 8 days ago - www3.signonsandiego.com

... Chargers end efforts to put new home on city bayfront CHULA VISTA The Chargers' courtship of Chula Vista as the site for a new football stadium has ended quietly, 3 years after it began. With a note. Chargers special counsel Mark Fabiani posted a message on the team's Web site Wednesday saying its Chula Vista efforts are on hold because of long-known complications involving a power plant on the 130-acre bayfront site under consideration. Chula Vista now joins National City and Oceanside as cities that the Chargers have considered for a new home and ... Read More »;</a></b>
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Rookie Reaction: Q&A with CB Brandon Hughes - 8 days ago - sdg.scout.com

... No, I did about two or three stories. They were all kind of mundane, but I think the biggest story I did was that Corvalis was implementing a new pedestrian crosswalk law. I just happened to be the guy they gave that story. It was more beat writing. MK: What did it mean to you to be elected as a team captain before your last year at Oregon State? BH: That was awesome. We had such a great team with a host of leaders who could've easily gotten that spot, one of the four, but I was fortunate enough to stand out and be elected by my teammates. I always considered myself to be a good leader, ... Read More »;</a></b>
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Five Chargers to Watch: Breakout Candidates - 9 days ago - sdg.scout.com

... and 3) he is playing with a QB, Philip Rivers , who is emerging as one of the league's premier players. 2. FB Jacob Hester -- Hester was overwhelmed last season. As part of his transition from LSU to the NFL, Hester was learning to play halfback and fullback while also working on every special-teams unit. And while he made a sizable impact on special teams, his contributions on offense were limited because of his undefined role. This season, Hester will be the unchallenged starter at fullback. He is 20 pounds heavier and 10 times more confident in his assignments. That should allow him ... Read More »;</a></b>
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Chad Ochocinco found a willing fight partner in Shawne Merriman - 9 days ago - sports.yahoo.com

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Merriman is a man on a mission - 10 days ago - sports.yahoo.com

... sorts for Merriman. It is up to us to pick up the slack, said Chargers defensive coordinator Ron Rivera. I thought our last four regular-season games and then the [playoff] win against Indianapolis kind of showed that if we can play a high-caliber style of defense, we have an opportunity to be a team that has to be reckoned with. Thats one of the things that we talked about when we first got together for our first minicamp that weve got to live up to our end of the bargain now. Defensively, that will have everything to do with Merriman, whose absence last season caused a severe rippling ... Read More »;</a></b>
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2009 Fantasy outlooks: San Diego Chargers - 10 days ago - fantasynews.cbssports.com

... comes to the Chargers is about running back LaDainian Tomlinson . Once considered the best Fantasy option and a lock as a Top 5 pick, Tomlinson has fallen out of the first round in some mock drafts this offseason. The combination of Tomlinson's age (30), the fact that the team used its franchise tag on running back Darren Sproles and that San Diego has developed a tremendous passing attack have convinced many that L.T. is finished as an elite player. Well, don't give up on Tomlinson just yet. He's still a candidate for 1,500 total yards, which he ... Read More »;</a></b>
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The NFL overestimates your desire for Ryan Leaf memorabilia - 11 days ago - sports.yahoo.com

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Samantha Fillerup's Offseason Quotebook - 13 days ago - sdg.scout.com

... members of the football community. From players to coaches to college experts, she has covered the San Diego Chargers from every level. Now, she's opening up her files and sharing her 10 best quotes of the offseason. "I think there are other pass-rushers that are more accomplished and there are teams that are a little more impressed with than Larry English . In a weak draft, I see him going in the second round, but Id be surprised if he went in the first." -- PFW Analyst Nolan Nawrocki on his pre-draft assessment of LB Larry English. "No, you know what, I didn't [have a private visit ... Read More »;</a></b>
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CB Brandon Hughes: Chargers Sign Fifth-Rounder - 13 days ago - profootball.scout.com

... San Diego Chargers have signed fifth-round pick CB Brandon Hughes to a four-year deal, the team announced. No other contract terms were available. Hughes, from Oregon State, played for former Chargers head coach Mike Riley and finished his collegiate career with 178 tackles, three interceptions and 27 passes defensed. He was the 148th selection in the 2009 NFL Draft. Hughes will push ... Read More »;</a></b>
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Hughes signs 4-year deal with Chargers - 14 days ago - sports.yahoo.com

... free agents. Previous Donte Stallworth was indefinitely suspended by the NFL after pleading guilty to driving drunk and killing a pedestrian in Miami. In a letter to Stallw As rumors continue to swirl about his possible return to the NFL, Brett Favre worked out with a high school football team in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith talked to CBS4 about Brandon Marshall's request for a trade. ... Read More »;</a></b>
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