Holdout tackle McNeill meets with GM

Source: Associated Press By Bernie Wilson Marchus McNeill SAN DIEGO (AP)—Holdout left tackle Marcus McNeill met Wednesday with San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith, although it wasn’t immediately clear if the session was productive. The Chargers have threatened to place McNeill on the roster exempt list if he doesn’t sign his contract tender by Friday. By being placed on the roster exempt list, he would face a three-game suspension once he’s signed. A person familiar with the situation confirmed the meeting to The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the talks. Smith, McNeill and agent Alvin Keels didn’t immediately return calls and e-mails seeking comment. McNeill, who protects quarterback Philip Rivers’ blind side, and Pro Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson, unhappy at not getting long-term deals, are believed to be willing to sit out the season’s first 10 games, returning for the final six games in order to accrue a seas...