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Saints top Chargers 36-21
Source: Associated Press
Saints QB Drew Brees is stripped of the ball.
NEW ORLEANS — Chris Ivory’s college career was a bust.
The Saints gave him a chance anyway, and it is beginning to look like New Orleans may have plucked another exciting running back from the ranks of the undrafted.
Ivory turned a swing pass into a tackle-breaking, zigzagging, 76-yard score, and finished...
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August 28, 2010
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BoltTalk Podcast #185 – 08/26/10
We return after a one week hiatus and we are now on our weekly season schedule from here on in. Every Thursday at 8pm pacific time we will be on the air talking Charger football and taking your phone calls and emails
Ray and Loren break down the first half of the pre-season and discuss these topics and more:
-Tra Thomas retirement, Dombrowski’s play and whats going on with...
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August 26, 2010
Agent: Chargers not inclined to trade Jackson
Source: Associated Press
By Bernie Wilson
Vincent Jackson
SAN DIEGO (AP)—The agent for Vincent Jackson said Wednesday that the San Diego Chargers have given him the impression they aren’t inclined to trade the Pro Bowl wide receiver.
Unhappy that he hasn’t been given a long-term deal, Jackson hasn’t signed the one-year, $3,268,000 contract he was tendered as a restricted...
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August 26, 2010
Chargers RB Ryan Mathews has nose cauterized
Source: Associated Press
Ryan Mathews
SAN DIEGO (AP)—Chargers running back Ryan Mathews had his nose cauterized in an uncomfortable procedure he says should eliminate nosebleeds that have plagued him during his career.
“It feels like I have a cold right now because I’m so stuffed up,” Mathews said. “It wasn’t fun, but hopefully it works.”
Mathews missed practice but...
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August 26, 2010
Chargers confident despite tackle inexperience
Source: Associated Press
By Bernie Wilson
Brandyn Dombrowski
SAN DIEGO (AP)—After two exhibition games without holdout left tackle Marcus McNeill, the San Diego Chargers’ company line remains the same—Brandyn Dombrowski is doing just fine protecting Philip Rivers’ blind side.
“I’ve got a lot of confidence in Brandyn,” coach Norv Turner said Monday. “His guy has not...
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August 24, 2010
Chargers Team Report – 08/23/10
Source: USA Today
Tra Thomas
The Chargers took the news and the depth chart at the offensive line’s most critical spot took a hit: Tra Thomas is retiring.
Thomas, a 12-year veteran and three-time Pro Bowler with the Eagles, was signed as an insurance policy in case Marcus McNeill stayed out. McNeill is doing just that, upset that the team will not offer him a long-term contract...
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August 23, 2010
A Brave New World
By BlueandGold
BoltTalk Contributor
After an offseason of change, a retooled Charger team and fanbase look forward
On February 22nd, 2010, Dean Spanos met with LaDainian Tomlinson to let him know that the Chargers were releasing him.
It was nearly 9 years after the team selected him in the 2001 NFL draft, beginning what may be the team’s greatest decade. LT’s domination of...
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August 21, 2010
Merriman to miss exhibition game
Source: Associated Press
Shawne Merriman
SAN DIEGO (AP)—Chargers outside linebacker Shawne Merriman will miss Saturday night’s exhibition game against Dallas because of an Achilles’ tendon injury that has prevented him from practicing since Tuesday.
Merriman missed the exhibition opener last Saturday against Chicago because he ended his holdout just a day earlier.
Inside linebacker...
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August 21, 2010
Seahawks given permission to talk with Jackson
Source: Yahoo Sports
Vincent Jackson
The Seahawks have been granted written permission by the San Diego Chargers to discuss contract terms with holdout Vincent Jackson, Seattle general manager John Schneider said through a team spokesman Friday. Chargers GM A.J. Smith declined to comment on the situation, but the Seahawks said they have talked to Jackson’s agents about the contract...
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August 21, 2010
Holdout tackle McNeill meets with GM
Source: Associated Press
By Bernie Wilson
Marchus McNeill
SAN DIEGO (AP)—Holdout left tackle Marcus McNeill met Wednesday with San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith, although it wasn’t immediately clear if the session was productive.
The Chargers have threatened to place McNeill on the roster exempt list if he doesn’t sign his contract tender by Friday. By being placed...
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August 21, 2010
Chargers Team Report – 08/16/10
Source: USA Today
He came. He saw. He threw up.
That’s how game day — his first in the NFL — went for rookie running back Ryan Mathews.
Mathews said he’s been pretty good about keeping the jitters in check as he worked his way through training camp. But the former Fresno State star said being in the NFL smacked him with full force on Saturday when the Chargers prepared...
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August 16, 2010
Mathews impressive in debut, Chargers win 25-10
Source: Associated Press
By Bernie Wilson
Ryan Mathews
SAN DIEGO – Ryan Mathews was so nervous before his debut that he had to duck into the bathroom to throw up.
He recovered quickly though. On his second NFL carry, Mathews was pushed back almost to the Chargers’ goal line, then powered through linebacker Lance Briggs and ran for 18 yards.
Mathews had an impressive debut...
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August 15, 2010
Merriman signs tender, reports to Chargers camp
Source: Associated Press
By Bernie Wilson
Shawne Merriman
SAN DIEGO (AP)—Shawne Merriman(notes) signed his $3,269,000, one-year tender with the San Diego Chargers on Friday, admitting his two-week holdout didn’t accomplish anything.
The star outside linebacker won’t play in Saturday night’s exhibition opener against Chicago, but coach Norv Turner expects him to be ready by...
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August 14, 2010
BoltTalk Podcast #184 – 08/12/10
Ray and Loren return to discuss the recent developments at Chargers training camp, the look and development of the 2010 Bolts and discuss the first game of the pre-season as we ‘welcome back’ Jay Cutler and the Chicago bears.
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Merriman may report to camp this weekend.
Chargers hit by injuries injuries at LT.
Chargers and their fans tackle HD.
Gary “Big...
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August 12, 2010
Join us tonight on BoltTalk LIVE @ 8PM PST
Chargers football season is back and so are we. Join Ray and Loren tonight on BoltTalk LIVE starting at 8PM PST. Click on the link below to join us for the live broadcast and interactive chat room.
http://bolttalk.com/?page_id=4123
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August 12, 2010
Chargers Team Report – 08/12/10
Source: USA Today
Josh Reed
The Chargers’ pass-catching unit finally has a point guard.
“If you look at me compared to the rest of the receivers, it’s like night and day,” wide receiver Josh Reed said.
Those good-hands people of the Chargers could double as a pretty decent basketball team. With former Kent State basketball star Antonio Gates, the tight end...
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August 12, 2010
Chargers hit by injuries at left tackle
Source: Associated Press
Brandyn Dombrowski
SAN DIEGO (AP)—An injury plague has struck San Diego Chargers left tackles.
Presumptive starter Brandyn Dombrowski missed his second straight practice on Monday, the same day it was announced that current backup Nick Richmond will have arthroscopic knee surgery and will be out two weeks. Veteran tackle Tra Thomas is out another week after...
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August 11, 2010
The San Diego Chargers and their fans tackle HD
The Chargers today announced that they will be tackling HD with their fans via the “TDs to Cure HD” program. This program will provide rewards to fans who pledge money per touch downs the Chargers score in the 2010 regular and post season.
Huntington’s disease is a fatal, genetic brain disorder that destroys a person’s mental and physical abilities. An estimated 30,000 Americans...
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August 06, 2010
Gary ‘Big Hands’ Johnson dies at 57
Source: Associated Press
Gary "Big Hands" Johnson
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Chargers say former defensive lineman Gary “Big Hands” Johnson has died. He was 57.
Chargers spokesman Bill Johnston says Johnson’s son, Gary Jr., confirmed his father’s death Wednesday at LSU Hospital in Shreveport, La., just more than two weeks after suffering a stroke...
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August 05, 2010
Chargers LB Butler to miss season with injury
Source: Associated Press
Rookie Donald Butler will miss the entire season.
SAN DIEGO (AP)—San Diego Chargers rookie linebacker Donald Butler will miss the entire season after sustaining an Achilles’ tendon injury.
In another medical development, left tackle Tra Thomas had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. He’s expected to miss roughly two weeks and won’t play in the...
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August 05, 2010
Kaeding moves past missed field goals in playoffs
Source: Associated Press
By Bernie Wilson
Nate Kaeding
SAN DIEGO (AP)—Nate Kaeding knows he has no choice but to move forward.
It’s been a somewhat painful six months for Kaeding, who missed three field goal attempts in the San Diego Chargers’ embarrassing 17-14 playoff loss to the New York Jets.
They were hardly the only pratfalls that day for the one-and-done Chargers. Still...
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August 03, 2010
Mathews gets $15M guaranteed in deal
Source: Associated Press
Ryan Mathews - Chargers.com Photo
SAN DIEGO — Running back Ryan Mathews signed a five-year, $25.65 million contract with the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, with just more than $15 million in guaranteed money.
The heir apparent to LaDainian Tomlinson, Mathews was expected to be at Sunday’s late-afternoon practice. He missed seven practices, including...
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August 01, 2010
Chargers missing 4 stars as camp hits high gear
Source: Associated Press
Ryan Mathews
SAN DIEGO (AP)—The San Diego Chargers didn’t have perfect attendance Friday for their first two full-squad practices of training camp.
Running back Ryan Mathews, the heir apparent to LaDainian Tomlinson, hasn’t signed a contract yet and has missed five practices. He missed three practices earlier this week for rookies and selected veterans...
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July 30, 2010
Gates gets $36M contract extension from Bolts
Source: Associated Press
By Bernie Wilson
Antonio Gates inks a 5 year deal worth $36 Million.
SAN DIEGO (AP)—Antonio Gates has caught plenty of big passes for the San Diego Chargers, and on Wednesday he hauled in the biggest contract ever given to an NFL tight end.
Gates agreed to a $36.175 million, five-year contract extension, with $20.4 million guaranteed, according to a person...
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July 28, 2010
Chargers Team Report – 07/24/10
Source: USA Today
Antonio Gates
Few Chargers will be watched more closely in the coming days than Antonio Gates.
The Chargers’ standout tight end has been nursing a foot injury this offseason. It prevented him from participating in minicamp and derailed much of his offseason conditioning.
The good news for the Chargers is Gates’ aliment is on the opposite foot that has...
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July 25, 2010
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