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AJ Smith On Rumors Of New McNeill Negotiations: "Absolutely Untrue."

Chargers General Manager AJ Smith was in rare form yesterday, responding to the increased chatter surrounding the team's big-name holdouts. In an interview with beat reporter Kevin Acee, Smith made it crystal clear that negotiations with Marcus McNeill have made no progress, and that there would be... // BOLTHYPE.com
Via BOLTHYPE  |  4 hours ago
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McNeill/Chargers to open talks?

According to Jason LaCanfora from NFL.com, it seems that LT Marcus McNeill and the Chargers might be talking this weekend about a long term contract. Fron LaCanfora- “McNeill is optimistic something can be worked out, though these talks have been preliminary. But the dialogue is scheduled to resume through the weekend, according to the source, and could result in a face-to...
Via Chargers Post  |  19 hours ago
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Chargers missing another player

Already missing from San Diego Chargers training camp are WR Vincent Jackson and LT Marcus McNeil, now you can add LB Shawne Merriman to the list. Merriman is now upset that the team has offered him up on the trade block and he told the San Diego Union Tribune, “I need to know that I’m not going to be on the trade block every three weeks. This is literally day to day...
Via Chargers Post  |  1 day ago
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2010 NFL Training Camp: Chargers Linebacker Shawne Merriman Holds Out

Alright, so first it was Vincent Jackson willing to hold out ten games. And pretty much the same went for Marcus McNeill. Now more concerns are coming up as the San Diego Chargers have a new disgruntled star on their team. Actually, we all know linebacker Shawne Merriman was upset over his contract, but now he is willing to hold out for this year’s training...
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Merriman Wont Report On Time, Wants Guarantee He Wont Be Traded

Shawne Merriman has announced he wont report to training camp with the rest of the team's veterans Friday, and suggested he may continue to sit out until he receives assurances from the Chargers that he wont be shopped for trade. Speaking with Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Merriman... // BOLTHYPE.com
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NFL Rumors: Will Marcus McNeill Be The Next Person To Get a Contract?

San Diego Chargers’ tight end Antonio Gates just got awarded with a five-year extension worth over $36 million. Good, he’s earned it. As one of the top tight ends in the league and for a tight end pretty much acts like a receiver, it seems like he would deserve more than that. Well, at least he isn’t complaining like Marcus McNeill and Vincent...
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Chargers TE Antonio Gates Signs Five-Year Contract Extension

The San Diego Chargers signed Antonio Gates to a five-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through 2015. The contract will pay him $7.235 million per season with $20.4 million guaranteed according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. Gates has set the standard for tight ends since joining the NFL in 2003. He leads [...]
Via MKRob Sports  |  2 days ago
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Chargers offer contract, but not to Jackson or McNeil

The San Diego Chargers front office has drawn ire from fans this offseason for taking such a hardline stance with veteran WR Vincent Jackson and LT Marcus McNeil. However, in a somewhat surprising move, San Diego has offered a contract extension to TE Antonio Gates.  According to Jason LaCanfora via Twitter, the deal is for 5 years, 20.4 million guaranteed for a total value of 36...
Via Chargers Post  |  2 days ago
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Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers Agree To Five-Year Extension

The NFL’s best tight end will not be going anywhere any time soon. Antonio Gates and the San Diego Chargers have come to terms on a contract extension through 2015. The deal, reportedly worth $36.175 million over five years (with $20.4 million in guarantees) will make Gates the NFL’s highest-paid tight end. The contract will be worth an average of $7.235 million per...
Via Rumors and Rants  |  2 days ago
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Chargers Leave Pictures Of Vincent Jackson, Marcus McNeill Off Tickets

Each ticket for a Chargers home game has a picture of a player, one for each game. Conspicuously absent from any of the 10 tickets is a picture of Marcus McNeill or Vincent Jackson. However, Shawne Merriman is featured on the ticket for the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears . Also featured this season are Kris Dielman, Darren Sproles, Luis Castillo, Philip Rivers, Antonio...
Via GridironFans.com  |  3 days ago
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San Diego Chargers Willing to Trade Vincent Jackson

It could be time to start thinking about Vincent Jackson again. While I don’t think it will – or should – happen, the Seahawks have shown interest in acquiring Jackson this offseason. And the Chargers, who were originally opposed to dealing their productive receiver, have apparently opened up to the idea of a trade. The Chargers are facing tough personnel decisions with...
Via 12th Man Rising  |  4 days ago
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A roller coaster ride for the San Diego Chargers and their fans

After a very strong  2009 regular season the chargers got smacked by the New York Jets in the playoffs, and to make it worse for us fans we then had to see the face of the franchise in L.T. and a young hopeful stud in Antonio Cromartie go join that very team in the off season.  Even so to me these moves don’t make the Chargers outlook on the 2010 season any worse but...
Via Pro Sports Blogging  |  5 days ago
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Shawne Merriman Wants To Stay In San Diego

Tim Gunter posted a story for SportsRadioInterviews.com about an interview Shawne Merriman recently gave to XX Sports Radio in San Diego. Since coming out of college and bursting onto the NFL scene in ‘05, Shawne Merriman has been one of the most feared and dominant defensive players in the league. Nicknamed “Lights Out” for his [...]
Via MKRob Sports  |  8 days ago
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Chargers QB Phillip Rivers Speaks About LaDainian Tomlinson And Rookie Ryan Mathews

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, discussing what it’s like not having LaDainian Tomlinson around anymore, and how rookie running back Ryan Mathews has looked thus far this summer, as quoted on NFL.com: “A guy that’s done what he’s done both on and off the field, what he’s meant to our franchise, not seeing him [...]
Via MKRob Sports  |  10 days ago
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Hall Of Famer Who Never Started?

You've heard Hall of Fame arguments for kickers, punters and designated hitters but I bet you never heard the argument for including long snappers, did you?

Via Jakes Take On Sports  |  28 days ago
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