San Diego Chargers: Blog Articles
Note: Remove any feed (newspaper, blog, etc.) by using the Customize menu item below.
BoltHype (noreply@blogger.com (Rob Zepeda)) —
As we count down the days until the start of the preseason, let's take a look at some of the more interesting stories surrounding the Chargers this past week.PHILIP RIVERS RANKED 61st IN NFL's TOP 100 LISTPhilip Rivers made his debut in the NFL.com's Top 100 Players of 2012 list, tumbling... // BOLTHYPE.com
Blots from the Blue (John Gennaro) —
I toyed with a crazy idea for the Chargers 5K today. You see, when I ran it last year, I was very hungover (read: still very drunk). Minutes before the race began, I was in the porta-potties throwing up. Minutes after the race finished, I was in the bathrooms at Qualcomm Stadium throwing up. It was a terrible way to run a race, but it makes for a ridiculous story and I'm all about those. I...
Blots from the Blue (John Gennaro) —
Since last year's race was such a success, the San Diego Chargers are again doing a 5K race from Chargers Park to the 50 yard line of Qualcomm Stadium . Registration for the event is $35 until June 16th, when it goes up to $40. The "Bolt to the Q" in 2011 was a way to raise money for Marcus McNeill's "Mack's Miracles" foundation last year, but this year the proceeds will go towards the...
Blots from the Blue (Wonko) —
Losses: Billy Volek Additions: Charlie Whitehurst , Jarrett Lee Returning: Philip Rivers Projected Starters: Philip Rivers Strengths: Experience : No one knows the offense better than Rivers and Whitehurst better have learned something holding that clipboard for years. Level of play : Unless 2011 was a new baseline for Rivers, he's an upper echelon QB capable of both putting...
Blots from the Blue (John Gennaro) —
The SB Nation team is in L.A., running drills with rookies and asking A.J. Jenkins if he's ever pooped his pants.
Blots from the Blue (Richard Wade) —
Turner: Antonio Gates is physically 'back' - Michael Gehlken "Gates looks great — he's back," Turner said. "Physically, he's back to where we want him to be. I think, like anybody, going through this offseason program helps you get better. (It's) the combination of conditioning, the combination of getting better in the areas you can improve, and being out there with your teammates." ...
Blots from the Blue (John Gennaro) —
Rolando McClain , the Middle Linebacker of the Oakland Raiders and one of their defense's bright stars, held a man at gunpoint last year in Alabama after attending his grandmother's funeral. That's a no-no, and McClain has been sentenced to serve 180 days in jail. Some people, including Raiders fans , are assuming that this means that McClain will be in a cell starting today for the next...
Blots from the Blue (Richard Wade) —
Well, we already addressed your ridiculous expectations of the Chargers' day 3 and day 2 picks , so that brings us to Melvin Ingram . The 18th overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft has had some truly insane predictions made about his rookie campaign already. One observer has already projected an NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award for Ingram in his first year as a pro. Round 1, Pick...
Blots from the Blue (Richard Wade) —
PFF Mailbag: The PFF 101 of 2011 Edition - Pro Football Focus Both had their inconsistencies, both had head-scratching moments, but Rivers got closer to his absolute best for long stretches while Romo didn’t. After some shocking mistakes early in the season to cost the Cowboys what proved to be crucial victories, he cut out a lot of the errors but that came at the expense of elevating...
Blots from the Blue (John Gennaro) —
I know what you're thinking. "Where have the video posts gone?" "Why is BFTB so dead these days?" Well, in case you haven't noticed, most of the blogging that happens here and most the videos that were made were reactionary. Something happens, we break it down. Sometimes you get to see my face. This part of the year is a bit of a deadzone for the NFL. The rookies did their camp and are at...
Blots from the Blue (Wonko) —
Losses: None Additions: Ladarius Green , Dante Rosario Returning: Antonio Gates , Randy McMichael , Kory Sperry Projected Starters: Antonio Gates Strengths: Experience : Gates is a 10 year veteran. McMichael is an 11 year veteran with 2 years in the Chargers system. Level of play : Gates is a perennial Pro Bowler and future Hall of Famer. Depth : In addition to the two...
Chargers Gab (Matt Loede) —
Oceanside police say Junior Seau fired one shot from a .357-caliber Magnum to kill himself at his home May 2nd in a report that reveals details of the NFL great’s suicide. In the report released Tuesday, U-T San Diego (http://bit.ly/JbDXjR) says Seau’s girlfriend told police she last saw him alive that day at 7:45 a.m. [...]
Blots from the Blue (Richard Wade) —
Pressure point: Chargers - Bill Williamson Arguably, no one in the AFC West faces more pressure than Turner this season. Every time the Chargers lose a game, Turner will be reminded of his tenuous job security. Every time one of his players makes a mistake, folks will wonder what Turner could have done to prevent it. Fantasy: Projecting Running Back Yards-Per-Carry and Other Statistics -...
Blots from the Blue (John Gennaro) —
The other day, I was thinking about all the hype that Melvin Ingram has been getting from the sports media. He's essentially been dubbed "The next Von Miller " and producing anything less than what Miller did in 2012 (which was amazing for a rookie) will probably be viewed as a disappointment for some. "The only thing he's missing is the big hipster glasses that probably don't have lenses...
Blots from the Blue (Richard Wade) —
Much like we discussed last time, while reviewing the Chargers' day 3 picks , optimism isn't necessarily a bad thing and in some cases it is definitely warranted. However, it's important that fans take a step back from the best case scenario and embrace the likelihood of lesser outcomes. That doesn't necessarily mean that these players will be bad or even average players, but it's almost...