links for 2008-05-09
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As the Chargers prepare to begin negotiations in earnest with several of their star players, both sides will be dealing with an uncertainty looming over the talks.
The Sports Business Journal is reporting that retired Packers quarterback Brett Favre will be on the cover of Madden '09. Give that sigh of relief, Chargers fans. LT has avoided the curse once again.
It was reported last year that Madden's people had negotiated with LT's representatives to have the two-time defending NFL rushing champion on the cover but the two sides didn't ever agree on terms. Titans quarterback Vince Young ended up as the poster boy for the popular game. Tomlinson has yet to appear on the cover and it looks like he won't adorn the game this summer either.
Chargers restricted free agent linebacker Marques Harris and exclusive rights free agent cornerback Cletis Gordon have both signed their one-year contract tenders and are now under contract for the 2008 season.
Get a rare, up-close look at an actual NFL practice when the 2008 San Diego Chargers' rookies and veterans gather for Mini Camp on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4. It's your chance to see the entire squad, including the 2008 draft selections as they make their first appearance in the Chargers' lightning bolts. Due to the lack of available public parking, the team's practices on Friday, May 2 are closed.
Practice Times
Saturday
10:30 - 12:30 pm
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Sunday
11:00 - 1:00 pm
Chargers Park (Map)
4020 Murphy Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92109
The 2008 Mini Camp will be held at Charger Park in San Diego. Chargers Park is located at 4020 Murphy Canyon Road, just west of I-15 between Aero Drive and Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
In addition to bleacher seating, fans are welcome to bring their own beach chairs.
* Practice times subject to change without notice. Please check back for more details, such as practice times, as they come available.