CHARGERS RUMORS & GOSSIP

San Diego Chargers: Five players to consider in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft

Jody Gomez-US PRESSWIRE San Diego has the 16th pick in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. The Chargers lacked depth at the receiver position in 2011 as Vincent Jackson had more touchdown receptions than Malcom Floyd and Vincent Brown combined. Jackson was 80 yards shy of having more receiving yards than Floyd and Brown combined. Jackson is an unrestricted free agent, so...
Via Rant Sports  |  10 hours ago
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NFL Yearbook: 2011 San Diego Chargers

With the USC Trojans still sanctioned and the Galaxy their best "football team" by default, Los Angeles looked for the San Diego Chargers to fill the void. With 2004-draft-snub Eli Manning threatening to sit at the elite table in the cafeteria (and we triple-dog dared him...), fans turned to Philip Rivers to throw his teammates through detention's open window. A regular...
Via Football Nation  |  11 hours ago
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2012 NFL free agency rumors: players who could be released from AFC South

There has been a changing in the guard in the AFC South. No longer are the Indianapolis Colts that proverbial 500 pound elephant in the room. Instead, the injury to Peyton Manning really showed that franchise that their window has closed. Replacing the Colts as the “favorite” in the division is the Houston Texans, who are only going to get better. It goes without saying...
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Report: Chargers to waive LT McNeil

The San Diego Chargers are expected to waive left tackle Marcus McNeil in early March to free up cap space, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.The two-time Pro Bowler is set to make $10 million in 2012, but must be cleared to play by doctors after a neck injury prematurely ended his 2011 season.The 28-year-old's salary would become guaranteed on March 13.McNeil...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  1 day ago
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Vincent Jackson Leaving San Diego?

Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network does not believe wide receiver Vincent Jackson will re-sign with the San Diego Chargers. Fantasy Spin: The Chargers are not expected to place the franchise tag on Jackson again, and the club also may not be willing to shell out the hefty amount of money that would be needed to retain a player of his caliber on the free agent market. St. Louis, Tampa...
Via Fantasy Football Champs  |  1 day ago
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Report: Chargers will let Vincent Jackson go in free agency

According to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network, wide receiver Vincent Jackson will not be re-signed by the San Diego Chargers and they will likely let him walk in free agency. There are plenty of teams in the NFL that would love to have Jackson will pay him a lot of money.  The Chargers look like they’ll be happy with moving on with Vincent Brown  and Malcolm Floyd, rather then...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  1 day ago
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V-Jax not expected back with Bolts

In what has become an inevitable outcome over the past few years, it seems those in San Diego have seen the last of Vincent Jackson. According to NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora, there isn’t “any way” Jackson, an impending free agent, returns to the Chargers in 2012. Echoing a similar report by the San Diego Union-Tribune, La Canfora states that the Bolts won&...
Via Helmet2Helmet  |  1 day ago
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San Diego Chargers expected to release OT Marcus McNeill

Two seasons ago, San Diego Chargers OT Marcus McNeill underwent a holdout in order to obtain a new contract, after this season, the San Diego Chargers appear ready to release the offensive tackle in order to clear some salary cap space. McNeill has only appeared in 20 of the Chargers last 32 games and struggled with health issues this season. OT Marcus McNeill has to be cleared by...
Via thepigskinreport.com  |  1 day ago
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Report: Chargers will likely release Marcus McNeil

According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Chargers will likely release veteran offensive tackle Marcus McNeil, which will free up $10 million in cap room for next season. McNeil has to been cleared by the Chargers team doctors by March 13, when the new league year begins or his 2012 salary won’t be guaranteed.  Right now, it looks as though McNeil won’t be...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  1 day ago
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Antonio Gates on the way out in San Diego?

San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates could end up looking for a new job, since he’s scheduled to receive a $6.4 million option bonus this offseason and a $4 million salary for the 2012 season. The 31 year-old Gates is obviously on the back end of his career and might be given the option of taking a pay cut or being released by the Chargers. One of the most alarming things...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  2 days ago
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Will Chargers Soar with Another Eagle?

The Chargers, yet again, need help at corner. Antoine Cason and Marcus Gilchrist were benched at points last year, while Quentin Jammer will soon move to safety. One option is taking a mid-round flier on Donnie Fletcher; the physical DB from BC helps us explore that idea in this exclusive interview.
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Which teammate married 1 of Chargers Shaun Phillips Jumpoffs?

I’m a firm believer that most athletes are as competitive in other areas of their life as they are in sports. They compete with each other with cars, jewelry, gadgets and women. So on Saturday when San Diego Chargers LB Shaun Phillps sent out the following tweet, an interesting conversation ensued. I don’t know if [...]
Via Jocks and Stiletto Jill  |  4 days ago
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Chargers hire Barry as linebackers coach

The San Diego Chargers have hired Joe Barry as linebackers coach. Barry spent the last two seasons as linebackers coach at Southern California. Before that, he spent nine seasons as an NFL assistant coach, including seven as a linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and two as the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. Barry coached for the Buccaneers' 2002 Super...
Via AP on Fox  |  4 days ago
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Offseason Odyssey: San Diego Chargers

Throughout the 2012 offseason, we will be taking a look at each NFL team from a keeper/dynasty perspective. Keeper leagues are very unique, with widely varying formats, but the following are observations based on reasonable draft positions in 2011. Further discussion of different keeper/dynasty decisions and trades is welcome in the comments below. Today, we look at the Offseason...
Via Razzball Football  |  9 days ago
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NOT GOING AWAY

Irate Chargers fan places ad in paper

At least one member of the Chargers fan base is upset enough to spend $900 on an ad in a local newspaper to express his dissatisfaction with the team's decision to retain coach Norv Turner and GM A.J. Smith.

Via thepigskinreport.com  |  21 days ago
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