Published on: 9th August, 2010
In the continuation of my Countdown to (Preseason) Kickoff series, here's a breakdown of six players who need to shape up soon. The Chargers are deep on talent (for most positions), so anyone who isn't pulling their weight may find themselves gone. 1. Shawne Merriman: Why not start with the most ...Published on: 26th July, 2010
Maybe Nick Saban was just defending his own. Or maybe he was hitting the tip of an iceberg. Some massive force that, contrary to its comparative object, is not slowly melting away. In any case, the latest twist in San Diego’s offseason plotline is Ryan Mathews's recent statement to the San Diego ...Published on: 19th July, 2010
Everyone's thinking it, and now I'm saying it. When word came out from the San Diego Union Tribune yesterday that the Chargers will not consider bringing in Terrell Owens, I (along with I'm sure most of San Diego) breathed a huge sigh of relief. Don't get me wrong, this has nothing to ...Published on: 16th June, 2010
The tension between San Diego Chargers players Vincent Jackson and Marcus McNeill and general manager AJ Smith has reached the highest point possible. Jackson and McNeil have made it quite clear that they are more than prepared to sit out most of the 2010 season, and I will admit that they ...Published on: 13th June, 2010
This offseason has been one of the craziest in recent memory for a lot of teams. So many stars find themselves with new teams, and so many teams find themselves dealing with an ironic amount of contract disputes with the lack of salary caps next season. No team seems to have ...Published on: 11th June, 2010
That big guy chasing after Brett Favre is Luis Castillo, the only constant on San Diego's defensive line over the past two years. He has played well and improved over his relatively short career, and the Chargers recognized that and gave him a large contract extension last year. However, he finds himself ...Published on: 9th June, 2010
Marcus McNeill is a mauler. Just look at him. I wouldn't want to fight him, much less try to edge rush against him, would you? I didn't think so. This monster of a man, as everyone knows, remains off the field as his holdout for a long term contract continues. Many, many people ...Published on: 8th June, 2010
The latest in the series of enigmas that make up the Chargers' 2010 offseason so far cropped up today as San Diego decided to retain recently arrested safety Kevin Ellison. If you're like me, you're probably sitting around scratching your head right now. The Chargers have been really tough on legal ...