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I twiple, twuble, dog dare you!
The recent entertainment floating around the internet message boards regarding the NFL lately hasn’t been about pre-season games or rookie draft picks. No, it hasn’t been about that “gone then back” number 4 QB teasing and annoying football fans everywhere....
Remembering Steve McNair
Various news outlets have confirmed that former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was found dead today.
First and foremost, condolences go out to his friends and family.
I don’t think anyone will forget the near comeback he orchestrated against the Rams in the final ticks of Super...
Loosening Up
Loosen up, Charger fans. The Chargers offense will be back to top form in 2009. One of the main reasons – the success at the tight end position.
Antonio Gates continues to be one of the top players at his position and one of the better athletes in the league. In 2008, Gates amassed...
It’s a Coaching Affair
The Chargers tiptoed their way into playoff contention last year. The pieces didn’t seem to click until the latter part of the year, and even then, there were a few close calls. One reason the Chargers were able to find themselves was personnel adjustments made at midseason. The...
Wide Open
Per a recent exchange with a Boltbeat reader, I began thinking about the wide receiver position in the NFL. There are a number of teams that are incredibly talented at this position.
Despite my recent overlook, Denver does boast a talented corps with Brandon Marshall, Eddie Royal ...
Lights On in ‘09
Last season, fans did not get to see much of the “Lights Out Dance.” You do remember the dance, don’t you? It went something like this: Quarterback goes down. Defensive player hops up. While jumping and stomping the ground, player pretends to pull a tattooed light switch strategically...
Bolts Add Some English
Admittedly, Larry English was not on my radar. I was thinking running back. I was wrong.
The defensive end out of Northern Illinois was the 16th overall pick and the first round selection of the San Diego Chargers.
English is an OLB who joins a squad with Shawne Merriman coming off...
FanSided.Com Live NFL Draft Chat
The FanSided.com Sports Network proudly presents our first ever network-wide live NFL Draft chat. That’s right; NFL bloggers from all 32 team sites will be checking in to discuss the 2009 NFL Draft and all the news and rumors that go along with it. If you want knowledgeable, real...
Bolt Beat BS’n: Draft Edition
With the ‘09 Draft in a few days, there are plenty of mocks, theories, ideas, bickering, and guessing as to what’s going down come Saturday.
Phil Barber from the Press Democrat out of Santa Rosa posted a great article on the Top 10 NFL Draft-Day Blockbuster Trades. Your...
Bring In Knowshon Moreno
Mocks over at Sporting News and SI have the Bolts selecting the running back out of Georgia, one Knowshon Moreno. BoltBeat.com would like to announce its official endorsement of this choice. Thank you for the applause.
Knowshon Moreno
Moreno has met with the Chargers, no doubt the...
Bird ‘n Niner Tour ‘09
The preaseason schedule was announced and the Chargers find themselves being attacked by birds.
The Seattle Seahawks will nest at
Radio Hate For LT
San Diego sports fans without satellite radio or internet equipped phones might sparsely tune into XX Sports Radio for their sporting news. Fans of terrible afternoon radio shows on Double-X exclusively listen to the “Bleacher Bums” program.
A few weeks...
Terry Crews Is An Expendable
Movie geekdom website Aint-It-Cool-News.com is reporting that former Charger Terry Crews has joined the cast of the upcoming Sylvester Stallone action flick ‘The Expendables’.
The role was originally going to Forrest Whitaker, than 50 Cent, and now to Crews.
In addition...
Sproles Gets Tagged
Chargers.com has reported speedy all-purpose running back Darren Sproles has been dubbed the teams 2009 Franchise
Sproles can still chat with other teams, but if he signs elsewhere then the Bolts get draft pick consideration. And all things considered, working out a long-term deal will ...
San Diego Makes Nice With Bolts
Plenty of law & order in Charger town these
Last week the law caught up to DT Jamal Williams and arrested him for suspicion of booze-baggery while driving. If only he had a six or seven figure contract, then maybe he could afford a taxi or car
Next up, the city of San Diego ...
Chargers Going Hollywood?
The San Diego Chargers have signed a deal with the Wasserman Media Group to market the team in Los Angeles and Orange counties, according to the Los Angeles
The annual whispers of a team moving to the NFL franchise vacuum known as Los Angeles are slowly turning into
On the face of ...
LT vs A.J. And Charger Fans Lose
I assume most rumors start out of thin air, maybe from a bored beat writer or (these days) an inept blogger talking out of their respective backside. Maybe there are shreds of truth from a lowly assistant or disgruntled back up. A pent-up starter, off-the-record coach, over zealous front office ...
Bolt Beat BS’n
As with every off-season, bring on the personnel
According to online reports (here and here), the following coaches are gone or will be gone before the season
Wayne Nunnely - Defensive
Bill Bradley -
Clancy Barone - Tight
Jack Henry - offensive
Kevin ...
A Very Fan-Sided Super Bowl
The big day is nearly here. Can the Cardinals continue to stun the football world or will the Steelers drop the curtain on the worlds biggest stage.
Let RaisingZona and Nice Pick, Cowher know who
All They Needed Was A Quarter Back
I wonder if the Chargers will contact the NFL Rules Committee and install a Mulligan-style out in case your offense vanishes for an entire quarter. Or maybe they can have five periods and only use the best
Oh what the Bolts would do if they could get the third quarter back. It
Chargers Win An Instant Classic
Darren Sproles and Mike Scifres won?t need to buy a drink in San Diego.
The Bolts gave the ball to Sproles, all 5?6? of him, and the guy ran past the Colts and led the way right to either Nashville or Pittsburgh. 328 total yards in a variety of roles. Fitting he took the rock into the ...
Now I’ve Seen It All
When destiny is under control for weeks, tragedy can be
When the improbable must be done, greatness can come to
In the end determination wins out. With a 52-21 win the Chargers left no
A mile-high collapse on a brisk San Diego night was witnessed, the effects of which ...
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