Chargers.com: Official Chargers Blog Blog tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1 2008-05-15T18:30:35Z The #1 San Diego Chargers blog about the Bolts Movable Type 4.1 links for 2008-05-15 tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.945 2008-05-15T18:30:35Z 2008-05-15T18:30:35Z Tomlinson wary of window closing LaDainian Tomlinson is back to leaping and running at full speed, displaying his skills during a shoot for his latest series of commercials and ads last week.... Joel Price http://blog.chargers.com
  • Tomlinson wary of window closing
    LaDainian Tomlinson is back to leaping and running at full speed, displaying his skills during a shoot for his latest series of commercials and ads last week.
    • ]]>     links for 2008-05-13 tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.944 2008-05-13T18:30:42Z 2008-05-13T18:30:42Z Torture at Torrey We gathered four amateurs – Hall of Fame Padre Tony Gwynn, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and head coach Norv Turner and retired motocross champion Broc Glover... Joel Price http://blog.chargers.com
  • Torture at Torrey
    We gathered four amateurs – Hall of Fame Padre Tony Gwynn, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and head coach Norv Turner and retired motocross champion Broc Glover
    • ]]>     links for 2008-05-09 tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.943 2008-05-09T18:30:38Z 2008-05-09T18:30:38Z Keeping Chargers' top talent a tall task 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.... Joel Price http://blog.chargers.com
  • Keeping Chargers' top talent a tall task
    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.
    • ]]>     links for 2008-05-08 tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.942 2008-05-08T18:30:31Z 2008-05-08T18:30:31Z Cason's effort pleases Chargers' coach Former Arizona cornerback Antoine Cason's second professional workout went a lot better than his initial practice. It's early, yes, but rank Pats No. 1 ... and Bolts No. 2 Seven different teams have represented... Joel Price http://blog.chargers.com
  • Cason's effort pleases Chargers' coach
    Former Arizona cornerback Antoine Cason's second professional workout went a lot better than his initial practice.
  • It's early, yes, but rank Pats No. 1 ... and Bolts No. 2
    Seven different teams have represented the NFC in the past seven Super Bowls, which suggests how markedly matters can change from year to year in the NFL.
  • A mother's scare and her son's devotion
    Cassandra Gardner did not see her son's NFL-record 109-yard return of a field goal at Minnesota this past Nov. 4.
  • Bolts, coach sharing the same script
    It was the Chargers' front office's explanation and became the players' catch phrase.
  • Playing catch-up
    Recently, Union-Tribune Chargers beat writer Kevin Acee sat down with Rivers to talk about that rehab
  • Talking to LaDainian Tomlinson
    LaDainian Tomlinson is in Los Angeles this week filming a pair of spots for the latest Chunky soup advertising campaign. SI.com caught up with the super Charger during a break on the set.
    • ]]>     links for 2008-05-07 tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.941 2008-05-07T18:30:53Z 2008-05-07T18:30:53Z Chargers ready to take next step A.J. Smith knows "almost" doesn't mean anything in the NFL. He knows it all too well. CB Cason's confident, yet respectful demeanor has endeared him to coaches Antoine Cason's initial foray on the... Joel Price http://blog.chargers.com
  • Chargers ready to take next step
    A.J. Smith knows "almost" doesn't mean anything in the NFL. He knows it all too well.
  • CB Cason's confident, yet respectful demeanor has endeared him to coaches
    Antoine Cason's initial foray on the Chargers' practice field didn't go very well. The combination of first-practice jitters, faster paced drills and the schematics ...
  • New Campbell Soup Ads Will Focus On Health, One NFL Player
    Starring in the new ads is San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson.
    • ]]>     links for 2008-05-06 tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.940 2008-05-06T18:33:26Z 2008-05-06T18:33:26Z Roads Less Traveled Can Lead to NFL Eric Bakhtiari, a Chargers' undrafted free agent, finally caught up with Antoine Cason, the Bolts' first-round draft pick.... Joel Price http://blog.chargers.com
  • Roads Less Traveled Can Lead to NFL
    Eric Bakhtiari, a Chargers' undrafted free agent, finally caught up with Antoine Cason, the Bolts' first-round draft pick.
    • ]]>     links for 2008-05-05 tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.939 2008-05-05T18:30:50Z 2008-05-05T18:30:50Z About three months after ACL surgery, Rivers returns Philip Rivers was chatting in a hallway after a minicamp practice Friday as the Chargers' offensive linemen came bulldozing through.... Joel Price http://blog.chargers.com
  • About three months after ACL surgery, Rivers returns
    Philip Rivers was chatting in a hallway after a minicamp practice Friday as the Chargers' offensive linemen came bulldozing through.
    • ]]>     links for 2008-05-03 tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.938 2008-05-03T18:30:20Z 2008-05-03T18:30:20Z Rivers, L.T. back on field as Chargers open minicamp Less than four months after having a ligament in his right knee replaced, Philip Rivers was dropping back and throwing passes.... Joel Price http://blog.chargers.com
  • Rivers, L.T. back on field as Chargers open minicamp
    Less than four months after having a ligament in his right knee replaced, Philip Rivers was dropping back and throwing passes.
    • ]]>     links for 2008-05-01 tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.937 2008-05-01T18:30:45Z 2008-05-01T18:30:46Z Former Dolphins GM Mueller joins Chargers Former Dolphins General Manager Randy Mueller, who was fired by Bill Parcells on Dec. 31 soon after he assumed control of football operations, was hired by the San Diego Chargers Tuesday. Chargers Assistant... Joel Price http://blog.chargers.com
  • Former Dolphins GM Mueller joins Chargers
    Former Dolphins General Manager Randy Mueller, who was fired by Bill Parcells on Dec. 31 soon after he assumed control of football operations, was hired by the San Diego Chargers Tuesday.
  • Chargers Assistant GM Nix suddenly gone
    Chargers Assistant General Manager Buddy Nix is no longer with the team, the team confirmed Tuesday afternoon.
  • Nix out as Chargers assistant GM, Muller named senior exec
    Buddy Nix is out as assistant general manager of the San Diego Chargers, with the team saying he retired and his wife saying he resigned.
  • Smith, Chargers revamp front office, hire Mueller
    A.J. Smith has been one of the league's most active general managers in giving extensions to young talent to keep the nucleus of the Chargers together. Now, the front office sees a flurry of activity.
  • Nix now enjoying golf while Chargers shuffle front office personnel
    Buddy Nix, back home where the rest of the people talk with his same charming lilt, was preparing to play golf this morning.
  • Chargers give Betschart good opportunity in NFL
    After a weekend of uncertainty, Wade Betschart was glad to take control.
    • ]]>     links for 2008-04-29 tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.936 2008-04-29T18:30:26Z 2008-04-29T18:30:26Z Aztec, Torero among new Chargers signed The Chargers added a few interesting names yesterday when they agreed to terms with 17 undrafted free agents, but it will be difficult for any of them to make the roster in September.... Joel Price http://blog.chargers.com
  • Aztec, Torero among new Chargers signed
    The Chargers added a few interesting names yesterday when they agreed to terms with 17 undrafted free agents, but it will be difficult for any of them to make the roster in September.
  • Chargers stay busy and sign 17
    Chargers announced the signings of 17 undrafted free agents on Monday, including University of San Diego defensive standout Eric Bakhtiari and San Diego State offensive lineman Brandyn Dombrowski.
    • ]]>     links for 2008-04-28 tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.935 2008-04-28T18:30:32Z 2008-04-28T18:30:33Z Chargers trade up to draft running back, land OL The Chargers traded to get their backup running back in the third round and finally got an offensive tackle in the seventh round. Chargers find a back, still seeking a... Joel Price http://blog.chargers.com
  • Chargers trade up to draft running back, land OL
    The Chargers traded to get their backup running back in the third round and finally got an offensive tackle in the seventh round.
  • Chargers find a back, still seeking a tackle
    After a day on which they boldly traded to get the backup running back they desired, the Chargers are left still searching for offensive tackle depth.
  • Cason at loss for words, not much else
    Antoine Cason's voice said that he was “at a loss for words” and “speechless.”
  • Up close and personal wasn't needed by Smith in matter of top pick
    A.J. Smith calls April “Liar's Month.” And he's right, of course.
  • Bolts get bold, trade up for Hester
    Jacob Hester made a bold prediction Sunday, shortly after the Chargers gave up a 2009 second-round pick to grab the LSU running back in the third round of the NFL draft.
    • ]]>     links for 2008-04-26 tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.934 2008-04-26T18:30:29Z 2008-04-26T18:30:29Z Chargers add QB depth, pick up Bramlet off waiver The San Diego Chargers claimed quarterback Casey Bramlet off waivers from the Miami Dolphins on Friday. QB signing camp fodder for Chargers | The San Diego Union-Tribune Coming as it... Joel Price http://blog.chargers.com
  • Chargers add QB depth, pick up Bramlet off waiver
    The San Diego Chargers claimed quarterback Casey Bramlet off waivers from the Miami Dolphins on Friday.
  • QB signing camp fodder for Chargers | The San Diego Union-Tribune
    Coming as it did on the eve of the draft, the Chargers' signing of quarterback Casey Bramlet off waivers prompted speculation that the team might then consider dangling Charlie Whitehurst for trade.
  • Chargers hanging around corners
    There is much to be decided in the Chargers' only real position battle of 2008, and what the team does this weekend will only add to the competition.
  • First day of draft unlikely to be busy
    A.J. Smith terms this year's NFL draft as a "light year" for the Chargers. Still, the draft-loving general manger hopes to walk away with a heavy collection of talent.
    • ]]>     Cover boy tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.933 2008-04-24T23:59:47Z 2008-04-25T00:04:26Z 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... Casey Pearce
    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.

    ]]>     links for 2008-04-24 tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.932 2008-04-24T18:30:35Z 2008-04-24T18:30:35Z No plans to move to new L.A. stadium A Los Angeles developer who announced plans to build a football stadium Thursday is a friend of the Spanos family, owners of the Chargers, but the team has no plans to... Joel Price http://blog.chargers.com
  • No plans to move to new L.A. stadium
    A Los Angeles developer who announced plans to build a football stadium Thursday is a friend of the Spanos family, owners of the Chargers, but the team has no plans to move there, according to a team spokesman.
  • Dripping in drama, or perchance to scream
    To some, the NFL draft is a bonanza, one of the best days of the year on the sports calendar. To others, it's a long, boring day filled with talking heads on T
  • Drafts for the ages
    Looking through the warring wasteland, we never saw it coming.
    • ]]>     links for 2008-04-23 tag:blog.chargers.com,2008://1.931 2008-04-23T18:33:27Z 2008-04-23T18:33:27Z Numbers game The Chargers are experienced in this type of venture, so they know what it takes, how the waiting goes and how what's available affects the outcome Winning formula in extra picks? The strategy of acquiring compensatory draft... Joel Price http://blog.chargers.com
  • Numbers game
    The Chargers are experienced in this type of venture, so they know what it takes, how the waiting goes and how what's available affects the outcome
  • Winning formula in extra picks?
    The strategy of acquiring compensatory draft picks is imbued with the unknown.
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