We’ve already written this month about how the Chargers are going to have to rebuild their offensive line this offseason. And that was before we knew center Nick Hardwick may retire at the age of 30. Hardwick is reasonably healthy, but he’s thinking of walking away from the game. “I love football,” Hardwick told Kevin Acee…
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December 31, 2011
The future of San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith remains unclear.
According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Chargers owner Dean Spanos is still undecided whether to fire Smith after the team failed to make the playoffs for a second straight season.
Smith is in his ninth season as GM of the Chargers, who have perennially underachieved during his tenure.
Head coach Norv...
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December 29, 2011
Fourteen seasons. More than 200 starts. Two Pro Bowls. Two All-Pro selections.
And the number zero.
In the royal court of befuddling statistics, sitting on the golden throne, Chargers inside linebacker Takeo Spikes saw his number of career playoff appearances stay static at zero Saturday when the Chargers were eliminated from postseason contention.
In the locker room afterward, the...
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December 30, 2011
Quentin Jammer didn't stutter, mutter or mince his words.
He insisted it nearly two months ago, and this week, he repeated the same message, again and again.
The first time he faced the Oakland Raiders this season, things went about as poorly as possible for the Chargers cornerback. Now, just as he vowed in the locker room after the game, Jammer says this next time will be different...
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December 30, 2011
Wide receiver Vincent Jackson returned to practice Friday.
Fantasy Spin:
After being considered unlikely to play in Week 17 due to his groin injury, Jackson is listed as probable after fully practicing without an issue today. And the match-up will be good againt Oaklands 25th ranked pass defense if ultimately given the green light for battle.
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December 30, 2011
2011 was a largely forgettable year for San Diego football fans. Yet readers' appetites for stadium news was insatiable. Here are the Top 25 most-viewed stadium stories of the year.
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December 30, 2011
1. The 2012 schedule will be released: Charger fans will have the chance to see former quarterback Drew Brees vs. his successor Philip Rivers in San Diego for the first time assuming Brees re-signs with New Orleans.
2. A new general manager: A.J. Smith may have worn out his welcome with San Diego’s organization as he has drafted and signed players who are known as guys who...
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December 29, 2011
How in the world did Antonio Gates get selected to the 2012 Pro Bowl over Aaron Hernandez? How is that possible?
Hernandez may have played in one more game that Gates, but his numbers are significantly better: Hernandez has recorded 72 receptions for 772 yards and six touchdowns, while Gates has recorded 59 receptions for 672 yards and six touchdowns.
So what’s the difference...
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December 31, 2011
Oakland could prove a familiar exit point for Turner.
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December 31, 2011
While there has been speculation on the collective psyche of the San Diego Chargers and their level of motivation for Sunday's season finale against the Raiders, coach Hue Jackson knows what to expect.
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