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May 29, 2008 by
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NFL player returns to his Morris roots
Jyles Tucker returned to his Morris County roots and towered over a group of about 100 students at the Frelinghuysen Middle School Friday afternoon.
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May 14, 2008 by
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Chargers raise possibility of blackout for Sunday's game
So far, Charger fever is just a fizzle -- and fans face a TV blackout of Sunday's game if the team doesn't sell its last 500 tickets to the game by this afternoon, officials said Thursday.
Cromartie garners...
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April 28, 2008 by
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No plans to move to new L.A. stadium
A Los Angeles developer who announced plans to build a football stadium Thursday is a friend of the Spanos family, owners of the Chargers, but the team has no plans to move there, according to a team spokesman.
Dripping in drama, or...
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April 28, 2008 by
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Chargers add QB depth, pick up Bramlet off waiver
The San Diego Chargers claimed quarterback Casey Bramlet off waivers from the Miami Dolphins on Friday.
QB signing camp fodder for Chargers | The San Diego Union-Tribune
Coming as it did on the eve of the draft, the Chargers...
links for 2008-04-01
April 21, 2008 by
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Torching of Merriman's car funny? Rome fill-in host seems to think so
Say what you want about Shawne Merriman's sack dance but is that the reason the linebacker's Mercedes-Benz recently was stolen and burned to a crisp?
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April 21, 2008 by
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Chargers' Hardwick sidelined by surgery
The Chargers could be without center Nick Hardwick early in the season.
Slow morning
April 20, 2008 by
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Chargers.com's Casey Pearce is in Indianapolis this weekend and will provide regular updates from the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine.
There have been a few prospects roll in this morning but it's a little slower than yesterday. West Virginia defensive end Johnny Dingle, the Big...
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April 20, 2008 by
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Sources say Cooper facing a 4-game suspension
Starting inside linebacker Stephen Cooper faces a four-game suspension because of a positive drug test, sources confirmed Tuesday.
Saints, Chargers have legitimate gripes
The 2008 NFL schedule has a wealth of quality matchups...
Five of six ERFA's to be tendered
April 20, 2008 by
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The Bolts have six Exclusive Rights Free Agents. Offensive tackle Jeromey Clary, wide receiver Malcom Floyd, cornerback Cletis Gordon, safety Steve Gregory and defensive tackle Brandon McKinney will be offered tenders, meaning that they do not have the opportunity to negotiate with...
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March 28, 2008 by
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How high can Cro go?
Chargers cornerback raised the question with his leaping, one-handed palm job of an interception against Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning on Nov. 11.
2008 Mini Camp set
March 27, 2008 by
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Get a rare, up-close look at an actual NFL practice when the 2008 San Diego Chargers' rookies and veterans gather for Mini Camp on Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4. It's your chance to see the entire squad, including the 2008 draft selections as they make their first appearance...
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March 25, 2008 by
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Chargers' Jackson teaches worth of hard work at youth conference
Vincent Jackson talked, and a crowd of Colorado Springs teens listened.
links for 2008-03-11
March 25, 2008 by
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Osgood says it'd be better to receive
Two-plus years into being perhaps the NFL's most-recognized and most-appreciated guy who never plays, Kassim Osgood is fed up.
Would like to have Billy back
March 19, 2008 by
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The Chargers are resigned to the fact that Drayton Florence and Michael Turner will move on with "big money" contracts.
A.J. is more optimistic about Billy Volek. Billy will test the market but could come back if the right situation doesn't come along elsewhere. If not...
Seeing double
March 17, 2008 by
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If I had closed my eyes this morning when LSU wide receiver Early Doucet was speaking to reporters Friday morning, I might have thought I was talking to his good friend and former teammate Buster Davis.
They sound alike, have the same respectful demeanor and carry the same humble...
A big fan
March 16, 2008 by
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When the Chargers drafted offensive tackle Marcus McNeill two years ago, it opened the door for Auburn offensive tackle King Dunlap to begin building his NFL resume as he assumed the starting left tackle job vacated by McNeill.
Dunlap now hopes to follow McNeill again, kind of.
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March 16, 2008 by
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Rivers maniacal in quest to return from knee operation
Philip Rivers inspects the scars on his surgically repaired right knee and can't help but marvel at how minuscule they are.
Rivers still seeks some Super bling
Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger won his three...
Live Blog: A.J. on his way
March 15, 2008 by
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A.J. Smith will be in the media center in a few minutes. keep refreshing the blog. I'll be updating as he delivers the news today.
links for 2008-03-13
March 14, 2008 by
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McCree is gone, not forgetting
Marlon McCree will attend a charity dinner in Rancho Santa Fe on Sunday hosted by Denver Broncos safety John Lynch, next to whom McCree expects to start this season.
Faces of the game: NFL icons
With Brett Favre gone, which current players...
A few surgeries
March 14, 2008 by
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As typical in the weeks immediately following the NFL season, several Chargers underwent operations to repair injuries suffered during the season. Eight players have already undergone surgeries.
That group includes defensive tackle Ryon Bingham (shoulder, 4-6 week recovery); Clary...
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March 14, 2008 by
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Chargers cut big bait
The Chargers aren't normally busy during the NFL's free-agency period, but they had an eventful time leading up to it Thursday.
Volek signs three-year deal to stay with Bolts
Billy Volek shopped around and decided to stay where he was comfortable...
News links for Fri 2/22/2008
March 12, 2008 by
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Chargers have backup plan in Whitehurst
Charlie Whitehurst has more NFL rushing touchdowns -- one -- than passing scores. In fact, he has never thrown a pass in a regular-season game.
Chargers will try to trade Neal
The Chargers will try to trade fullback Lorenzo Neal...
Two, four, six, eight….
March 10, 2008 by
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Every year during the combine, a cheerleader competition is held in the adjacent convention center the same Sunday of the Combine. The hallway between the RCA Dome and the media center is filled with young cheerleaders who are awed by the football players and often gather around them...
At it again
March 09, 2008 by
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It's 9:48 Eastern time and the NFL public relations staff just brought the first players of the day to the media center. Defensive backs are the only position group that have yet to step up to the microphone, and Virginia Tech's Brandon Flowers and Justin King of Penn State...
Volek stays with Chargers
March 09, 2008 by
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Veteran quarterback Billy Volek will continue his role as the primary backup to Philip Rivers after signing a new three-year contract with the Chargers Friday. The new deal runs through the 2010 season.
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