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Philadelphia Eagles at San Diego Chargers open thread

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:27:57 -0500

Qualcomm StadiumSan Diego, CA5:15pm TV: FOX Radio: 94WYSP/610WIP/Sprint NFL Mobile Live For a Chargers perspective check out Bolts From The Blue Did you know? Eight Eagles hail from the state of California. Familiar Faces RB Eldra Buckley was a member of the Chargers practice squad. Matchup history Andy Reid is 2-0 against the Chargers and 3-2 against Norv Turner Eagles Inactives Jason Peters, Quintin Demps, Akeem Jordan (knee) and Kevin Curtis (knee) ...

Eagles/Chargers Inactives: Westbrook in, Peters, Demps out

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:55:00 -0500

The Eagles and Chargers have announced their inactive players for their big Week 10 clash:Eagles: WR Kevin Curtis, DB Quintin Demps, RB P.J. Hill, DB Jack Ikegwuonu, LB Akeem Jordan, QB Kevin Kolb, OL Mike McGlynn, LT Jason PetersChargers: WR Buster Davis, LB Tim Dobbins, G Tyrone Green, C Nick Hardwick, CB Dante Hughes, DL Vaughn Martin, LB Jyles Tucker, QB Charlie WhitehurstWith Jason Peters sitting out today, the Eagles will start Todd Herremans at left tackle, Nick Cole at left guard and ...

Chargers-Giants inactives

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:41:53 -0500

The list of inactive players has been released for Sunday's Chargers-Giants game at the Meadowlands.For the Chargers, defensive back Dante Hughes, linebacker Tim Dobbins, center Nick Hardwick, guard Tyronne Green, receiver Buster Davis, defensive end Vaughn Martin, and linebacker Kevin...

Chargers release ex-Pro Bowl WR Chambers

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:52:12 -0500

The San Diego Chargers have released wide receiver Chris Chambers a day after he had a key catch in a 24-16 win over the Oakland Raiders. Coach Norv Turner said the Chargers released Chambers because of the emergence of Malcom Floyd and the need to sign a linebacker because of an injury to Tim Dobbins on Sunday. Chambers was demoted Sunday in favor of Floyd, yet still had a big catch in the win over the Raiders, which lifted the Chargers to 4-3.

Broncos Thoughts and Musings - A look back at Chargers Week

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:30 -0500

More photos » by Denis Poroy - AP 9 days ago: Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno, center, goes over the top of San Diego Chargers linebackers Tim Dobbins (51) and Stephen Cooper (54) while gaining two yards for a first down in the third quarter of the NFL football game Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy) Browse more photos » Having taken a 'bye' week of my own,...

Getting fiesty in San Diego

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:00:35 -0500

Officials have already had to separate the Broncos and Chargers and kickoff is still more than half an hour away. It seems several Charger players got peeved that the Broncos met as a team on the San Diego side of the field, and San Diego linebacker Tim Dobbins and Broncos defensive end Kenny Peterson were at [...]

Inside track

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:18:52 -0500

Casey Pearce Posted Aug 6, 2009 Kevin Burnett and Tim Dobbins have both gotten off to strong starts in training camp as they begin their...

Matt Wilhelm Released

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:02:25 -0500

Veteran ILB Matt Wilhelm has been released from the San Diego Chargers, according to online reports. Wilhelm played in S.D. for six seasons. He lost the starting gig to Tim Dobbins last year. Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips are still the force in the linebacker corps, obviously. This isn’t huge news, but it’s only a few days before camp is slated to begin. The roster cut comes as a bit of a surprise. Speaking of training camp, the rookies report on 7/27, veterans 7/31 at Charge...

Breaking Down The Roster - Linebackers

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:03:34 -0500

Continuing our breakdown of the entire Chargers roster, we focus this week on the all-important linebackers. The Chargers at one point had arguably the most talented group of linebackers in the league - can they regain their form? Hit the jump for Jeff Williams' commentary...Less than a week until the draft! I seriously can't wait. My wife has already been warned that I will be unavailable for a majority of the weekend. And like any good wife, I can count on her to not complain about ...

Kevin Burnett Didn’t Come To San Diego To Be A Backup

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:04:42 -0500

GM AJ Smith headed into this offseason intending to fix one of the worst passing defenses in the NFL; the signing of free agent linebacker Kevin Burnett was a move intended to help upgrade the Chargers' defense, particularly in third down situations. But is Kevin Burnett a situational player or do the Chargers view him as a starter?Its not hard to catch the frustration in AJ Smith's tone when he speaks of his team's defensive struggles. A football man from the old school, Smith kn...

Chargers LB Tim Dobbins Pushing Starter Eric Wilhelm

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:10:06 -0500

Pro Football Weekly hears that Chargers ILB Matt Wilhelm admitted he got complacent early this season, leading to subpar efforts in the first two...

Chargers LB Tim Dobbins Pushing Starter Eric Wilhelm

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:08:32 -0500

Pro Football Weekly hears that Chargers ILB Matt Wilhelm admitted he got complacent early this season, leading to subpar efforts in the first two...

Changing The Fumble Rule

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:49:17 -0500

Just out of New York: "The NFL will look into the inadvertent whistle rule that required officials to give the ball back to Denver in the final seconds of Sunday's game with San Diego. League spokesman Greg Aiello said the NFL competition committee will look into the rule in the offseason, perhaps changing