Archive for October, 2009

Chargers Stopped Cold by Red Hot Broncos in 34-23 Loss

Last season the Chargers rose from the dead to eventually win the AFC West. If they are going to do that again in 2009, they are going to need lots of help. The team Monday night could have taken a big step forward in trying to win the west, but instead were undone by a [...]

Chargers vs. Broncos Injury Report

Many San Diego Chargers players have been nursing injuries since the season began. But, the Bye week has allowed many of them an opportunity to rest up and get back to business on the field. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS C Nick Hardwick (Ankle) Out ILB Stephen Cooper (Knee) Questionable WR Kassim Osgood (Back) Probable OLB Antwan [...]

L.T. Steps Off the Field and Into the Spotlight for VIZIO’s FOOTBALL PROFILES

This week’s VIZIO’S PRO FOOTBALL PROFILES, airing multiple times weekly on Fox Sports Net (FSN) affiliates nationwide; turns its attention to San Diego running back and former Most Valuable Player LaDainian Tomlinson. Veteran FOX journalist Laura Okmin talks to Tomlinson about turning thirty this past offseason, the stigma that comes with that for professional running [...]

Chargers Backs are up Against the Wall – Again

Last year, before the season began, hopes were high for the San Diego Chargers and their fans that they would have another successful year resulting in their third consecutive AFC West crown. Then the season started. The Chargers started out the season 0-2 and the Broncos 2-0 – oops. The Chargers second loss of the [...]

Is Merriman on the Trade Block?

The NFL Network seems to feel that the Chargers may try to move LB Shawne Merriman before the trade deadline: Some personnel people believe Chargers LB Shawne Merriman isn’t untouchable. Judging by the comments from general manager A.J. Smith, it doesn’t seem like a lock that Merriman is a part of the Chargers’ future plans. [...]

Do you think you are the Ultimate Displaced NFL Fan?

This goes out to you, Packers fan living in Arizona or Seahawks fan living in Southern California or any other NFL fan living far removed from the local market of your favorite NFL team. If that applies to you, here’s your chance to win a trip to the Super Bowl and become a folk hero [...]

Chargers Hope Rivals Have a Tough Weekend

The San Diego Chargers are off this weekend, giving the injured players a chance to get healthy and the rest of the team time to recharge their batteries after a shaky start to the season. It’s been a hectic week with AJ Smiths comments regarding the team playing soft at times, players voicing their frustration [...]

Could the Chargers Look for Help Around the Trade Deadline?

The San Diego Union-Tribune says that the team, after hearing from Norv Turner, may look for help around the trade deadline: Asked yesterday about possible lineup changes, Norv Turner said, “We know we need to get better, and we’re going to do what we have to do to be better.” That might include additions to [...]