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The New Bolts Are Super Charged In San Diego

The San Diego Chargers had another disappointing 7-9 season in 2012, and long-time head coach Norv Turner paid for it finally after spending year after year on the hot seat.Now with Mike McCoy as the head coach, here is the draft class he has to work with for his first season on the job.San Diego Chargers Rookie Class Of 2013Draft Picks1st Round: D.J. Fluker – Offensive Tackle2nd...
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Chargers to put Robert Meachem on the trade block?

Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-tribune believes the Chargers may want to put wide receiver Robert Meachem on the trade block if he has a good preseason. Robert Meachem is another receiver to watch. If he has a strong preseason, the Chargers may want to see if there’s a market for him, although that is highly unlikely given his $6.875 million cap number. After Danario Alexander’s...
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Rams Sign 6-Foot-10 Terrell Brown, Whose Most Notable Highlight at Ole Miss Was Crushing Chair on Sideline (Video)

There haven’t been many 6-foot-10 players in NFL history, but the St. Louis Rams are hoping their latest acquisition will stick around. The Rams signed a behemoth offensive tackle on Tuesday, Ole Miss’ Terrell Brown. Brown is 6-foot-10, 388 pounds, but played sparingly with the Rebels during his three-year Ole Miss career. Brown played just two games in 2012 at offensive tackle...
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San Diego Chargers sign Max Starks

The San Diego Chargers have been in the market for an offensive tackle throughout the offseason, and they finally were able to add a veteran presence yesterday. The Chargers agreed to a one-year contract with Pittsburgh Steelers free agent Max Starks, according to Josina Anderson of ESPN. Max Starks just added via text to me that he is going to San Diego on a , "one year deal...
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Chargers LB Melvin Ingram undergoes knee surgery

The San Diego Chargers’ defense took a significant blow this offseason after linebacker Melvin Ingram tore his ACL in practice last week. But the San Diego Chargers are holding out hope that Ingram will still play at some stage next season.   The second-year linebacker underwent knee surgery in Florida to reconstruct torn ACL he initially sustained on the second day of the Chargers’...
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Former Steelers tackle Max Starks signs with Chargers

After a good amount of time treading free agent waters, offensive tackle Max Starks found an island land on. The former Steeler signed with the San Diego Chargers on Tuesday, reports Josina Anderson of ESPN, and later confirmed by the team. The deal is for one-year. Starks, 31 played his entire 9 seasons in the NFL with the Steelers, and started all 16 games in 2012. Pittsburgh...
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Chargers agree to deal with LT Starks

Left tackle Max Starks agreed to a one-year contract with the San Diego Chargers to help protect Philip Rivers' blind side. Starks, who is 6-foot-8 and 345 pounds, spent his first nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played every offensive snap for the Steelers last year despite tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the Steelers' playoff...
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Chargers adding fuel to the fire with Te’o?

Much has been said since Michael Gehlken of U-T San Diego stated the San Diego Chargers decided not to make Manti Te’o available to the local media. While the Chargers call it an organizational decision some may say it allows Manti Te’o to focus on the playbook, new system, coaches, and teammates. By not feeding Te’o to the wolves, it gives him time to heal and for people...
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Chargers reportedly sign Max Starks

According to Josina Anderson of ESPN, the San Diego Chargers of signed free agent offensive lineman Max Starks. Max Starks just sent me a text telling me he is going to the Chargers. — Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) May 21, 2013 Starks is a solid player that will help strengthen a weak Chargers offensive line.   Need NFL Tickets? The post Chargers reportedly sign Max...
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Chargers Not Ruling Out A Return From OLB Melvin Ingram This Season

The San Diego Chargers haven’t ruled out OLB Melvin Ingram returning at some point this season, according to the Union-Tribune San Diego. Ingram suffered a torn ACL last week and is expected to undergo surgery on Tuesday. The injury will require “minimum of six months to heal,” according Michael Gehlken, so the earliest he could be back is late November. San Diego wasted...
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Chargers have Te'o on gag order?

Chargers director of public relations Bill Johnston said that the team is trying to shield Manti Te'o from the media so the rookie can remain "focused on becoming a Charger."

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Chargers taking things slow with Vincent Brown

The San Diego Chargers have been taking things slow with wide receiver Vincent Brown as he continues to work his way back after suffering a season ending broken ankle last season.  He’s been mostly limited to mental reps, according to the San Diego Union Tribune. “First of all, all glory to God for allowing me to come back from an injury like that,” Brown said. “Being back...
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FRIEND OR FOE?

Chargers draft pick rocks Raiders hat

San Diego Chargers rookie, Keenen Allen used his Vine to send out a picture of himself enjoying some In-N-Out while wearing an Oakland Raiders hat (Credit: Keen Allen’s Vine & Lobshots.com) In April, Keenan Allen was the 76th overall pick (3rd round) for the San Diego Chargers. Apparently, Allen forgot that the San Diego Chargers play in the same division as the Oakland Raiders...
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Keenan Allen commits blasphemy by wearing Raiders cap

Former CAL and recently drafted wide receiver of the San Diego Chargers Keenan Allen is going to have to learn that you don’t wear a division rivals’ apparel. A recent photo of Allen wearing an Oakland Raiders cap surfaced and it doesn’t look good for the rookie one bit. It may have been a joke photo, or Allen is genuinely a Raiders fan from his time going to CAL that is...
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With Ingram out, Chargers hoping for full Manti

The shocking news of Melvin Ingram’s season ending ACL injury crushed any hopes of the Chargers producing a quality defense for the upcoming 2013 season.  With their top pick from the 2012 draft, not to mention their best pass rusher besides the now departed Shaun Phillips, out for the season, the pressure to generate defensive stops will be further heaped on none other than Manti...
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