Chargers Head Coach Mike McCoy Says Philip Rivers Can Complete 70% of His Passes
Been a rough couple of years for Philip Rivers. He has been a turnover machine and the Chargers have faltered. They got rid of Norv Turner and brought in Mike McCoy to hopefully changed the franchise fortunes. He has high expectations for Rivers according to Pro Football Talk.
In an interview for Monday Morning Quarterback on SI.com, McCoy told Peter King that he believes Philip...
Chargers Head Coach Mike McCoy Says Philip Rivers Can Complete 70% of His Passes
Been a rough couple of years for Philip Rivers. He has been a turnover machine and the Chargers have faltered. They got rid of Norv Turner and brought in Mike McCoy to hopefully changed the franchise fortunes. He has high expectations for Rivers according to Pro Football Talk.
In an interview for Monday Morning Quarterback on SI.com, McCoy told Peter King that he believes Philip...
Norv Turner Excited With What He Sees In Browns QB Brandon Weeden
Jason Campbell hasn't been viewed as NFL starter material for two years since he is simply not accurate enough. As NFL.com's Ian Rapoport pointed out Friday on NFL Network's "NFL Total Access", the Browns went sniffing around for a backup quarterback, not a starter. Campbell's two-year, $3.75 million contract confirms as much.
Per Rapoport, offensive...
Philip Rivers stares down negative speculation
Philip Rivers is the leader of a San Diego Chargers team that is under new management.
With that, comes the consensus feeling that he is standing at the crossroads of his career with the Bolts.
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Ryan Mathews Says Chargers Tuned Out Coach Norv Turner
The San Diego Chargers basically tuned out Norv Turner last year and that's what led to the 7-9 record, according to Chargers running back Ryan Mathews.
"I think we were just complacent," Mathews said Friday on 'NFL AM.' "The time that we spent there -- we spent a lot of time there -- it was the same thing over and over again. There wasn't anything...
In depth 2013: San Diego Chargers
When the clock struck 0:00 on a 7-9 season that had, for all intents and purposes, ended in late November, San Diego ownership was quick to cut the cord on the Norv Turner/A.J. Smith era. And so a new run begins in 2013 – and this team is not devoid of talent.
Philip Rivers has been down the last couple years, but with some help at some key spots (offensive line anyone?), we may...
Telesco Bolts won't make splash in free agency
Tom Telesco made it clear that the San Diego Chargers won't be making a big splash during free agency.
The Chargers have plenty of work to do after missing the playoffs for the third straight year and firing coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith.
The Chargers new general manager comes in with a draft-driven philosophy he learned under former Colts GM Bill Polian...
About The Redskins’ Hiring Of ‘Spectacular Asshole’ A.J. Smith
The Redskins’ hire of A.J. Smith, San Diego’s GM from 2003-12, as a senior exec has gone curiously undercovered. I mean, the Chargers were damn good some of those years, perhaps despite of our old friends Norv Turner and Marty Schottenheimer.
So I asked sports blogging pioneer and deep-core Chargers fan MJD for his perspective on how we should feel, as Redskins fans, about Mr...
NFL Rumor: Miami QB Matt Moore to test free agent market; Norv Turner a fan
Buried at the bottom of this Miami Herald piece is a tidbit that Browns fans may find interesting. Barry Jackson writes-
“Several Dolphins people, including Ryan Tannehill, have reached out to Matt Moore, hoping he will re-sign. Keep in mind that Cleveland offensive coordinator Norv Turner is a big fan of Moore, who will test free agency to see if there’s a starting job available...
Browns Could Pursue Matt Moore
The Browns could be interested in signing free agent quarterback Matt Moore this offseason.Fantasy Spin:The Miami Herald mentioned that Cleveland's new offensive coordinator Norv Turner has long been an admirer of Moore and even recruited him to play for the Chargers two seasons ago, though Moore eventually signed with Miami instead. Brandon Weeden's job is far from safe...
San Diego Chargers embrace change
A much needed change has taken place in San Diego for the Chargers this offseason. After three consecutive years of missing the playoffs the San Diego Chargers are finally committing to the exact change that is needed to get this team back on top. Norv Turner and A.J. Smith were sent packing by the Chargers due to missing the playoffs among other things. While Turner was hired as...
Alex Smith Interest In Reuniting With Browns OC Norv Turner?
Alex Smith told reporters that he “loved” playing for new Browns OC Norv Turner during their time together in San Francisco.
“Loved my time with Norv,” said Smith, per Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. “…He’s a great play caller. I just remember he had a great feel for the game on gameday and a great feel for what the defense was doing, and like I said...
NFL Draft Wishlist: San Diego Chargers
The Norv Turner/A.J. Smith era finally came to an end this season. With endings come new beginnings and for San Diego fans I have to think those new beginnings will be welcome. The Chargers are coming off one of the most disappointing periods in team history. In the minds of many, there was a three to four year window in [...]
Ray Horton Would Have Hired Norv Turner For Cardinals OC
Ray Horton was a candidate to be the next head coach of the Arizona Cardinals but lost the job to Bruce Arians. The Cardinals were looking to improve their offense but Adam Green of ArizonaSports.com reports Horton had a plan to revive the offense.
According to Horton, who took a job as the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns last week, he would have been able to land...
Norv Turner High On Brandon Weeden As An NFL QB?
New Browns offensive coordinator Norv Turner offered some of his thoughts on QB Brandon Weeden and his future with the team.
“I saw a young guy that I think now and I thought then has a real positive upside and when I look at him on tape, I haven’t spent any time with him, but when I look at the tape I see a guy who can be a really good player,” said Turner, via Sports Radio...
Ray Horton: Norv Turner was coming with me to Arizona
New Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton sounds like an upfront and honest guy. You want the truth, he will give it to you.
On an interview with Burns and Gambo on 620 KTAR Phoenix, Horton said that he had a plan in place had he gotten the head coaching job in Arizona. When asked if Norv Turner would have come to the Cardinals with him as his offensive coordinator, Horton said...
Shades of 2007 in Browns offense?
BEREA--With the hiring of Rob Chudzinski, Browns fans should have a sense of optimism that they will finally be able to potentially see a high-flying, modern day NFL offense as soon as next season. Also, by adding Norv Turner as offensive coordinator, the Browns should be able to get the most out of the players they currently have, with the potential to add more via free agency....
Chudzinski: Too soon to name the starting QB
BEREA, Ohio The new Cleveland Browns coach and offensive coordinator both had several chances Wednesday to say that Brandon Weeden would be their guy at quarterback next season.
They didnt.
That cant give him a lot of confidence heading into the spring, especially when coach Rob Chudzinski said it would be premature to say right now that Weeden is the teams starter.
Chudzinski then...
Browns: Premature to name Weeden QB for 2013
Brandon Weeden is not getting a lot of support from his coaching staff or general manager. The 2012 first-round pick is not assured of starting for the team next season.
Mike Lombardi, the newly hired VP of Player Personnel, was critical of the Browns drafting Weeden in 2012 calling it a “panicked disaster.”
Coach Rob Chudzinski is not ready to commit to starting Weeden in 2013...
Norv Turner will call the plays for the Cleveland Browns
According to new Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski, Norv Turner will be calling the plays as offensive coordinator for the team.
Chudzinski said, “Norv’s been one of the best playcallers in the league for a long time,” when asked about the decision. Chud went on to say that he needs to recognize the abilities of the coaches around him and he feels confident that Turner...
Cleveland Browns: 5 Reasons They Will Make The Playoffs Next Year
The Cleveland Browns will make the NFL's postseason next year, which should please Cleveland native Drew Carey. Here are five reasons why in no particular order.1. Offensive Coordinator, Norv Turner - Turner, while not that impressive as a head coach, is a wonderful coordinator.He knows how to draw plays and get the most out of his offense no matter who he has playing for him...
Turner takes Browns coordinator job
The Cleveland Browns named Norv Turner their new offensive coordinator on Thursday.
Turner, fired by the Chargers as head coach earlier this month, led San Diego to a 59-43 record in six years with three division titles. He also was head coach of the Washington Redskins (1994-2000) and Oakland Raiders (2004-05).
New Cleveland coach Rob Chudzinski expects Turner to make a big impact...
Turner hire shows Banner's influence
The Browns made official Thursday what had been reported for a week longtime NFL coach Norv Turner will be the teams offensive coordinator.
Turner is a strong hire, with 15 years experience as a head coach and seven as a coordinator.
Word of Turners hiring broke at almost the exact same moment as the hiring of Rob Chudzinski as coach but was not made official by the Browns until...
Norv Turner becomes Browns new offensive coordinator
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Cleveland Browns announce Norv Turner as team’s offensive coordinator
As expected, the Cleveland Browns have announced this afternoon that Norv Turner has been named as the Browns offensive coordinator under head coach Rob Chudzinski. Turner was dismissed as the San Diego Chargers head coach after seasons of disappointment, most recently missing the playoffs for two consecutive seasons.
Chudzinski worked under Turner at San Diego before joining the...
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