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NFL Rumors: Will Vincent Brown start for the San Diego Chargers?

Filed: August 16, 2012 5:20 PM CDT by Kenny Gardner
Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE

Vincent Brown was a third round pick for the San Diego Chargers in the 2011 NFL Draft.  In Brown’s last season at San Diego State University, he had 69 receptions, 1,352 yards and 10 touchdown receptions.  Brown finished his collegiate career with 209 receptions, 3,110 yards and 23 TD receptions. Brown finished his rookie season [...]

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The San Diego Chargers are deep at the outside linebacker position

Filed: August 16, 2012 2:29 PM CDT by Kenny Gardner
Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE

Jarret Johnson was a fourth round pick in the 2003 NFL Draft.  The San Diego Chargers signed him to a four year deal worth $19 million on March 14, 2012.  Johnson started in all 80 regular season games for the Baltimore Ravens from 2007-2011 recording a career high with six sacks in 2009. Shaun Phillips [...]

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With Melvin Ingram’s Arrival, Who Becomes the Odd LB Out for the San Diego Chargers?

Filed: August 16, 2012 2:42 AM CDT by T.C. Coshow
Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE

San Diego Chargers new Defensive Coordinator John Pagano has the problem every maestro of the 3-4 Defense wishes they had – Too many pass-rushing linebackers. With the off season acquisition of free agent LB Jarret Johnson, the return of a healthy Shaun Phillips, and with Antwan Barnes coming off an 11 sack season, the Chargers [...]

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Have the San Diego Chargers found the right man to be their defensive coordinator?

Filed: August 15, 2012 10:54 AM CDT by Kenny Gardner
Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE

The San Diego Chargers had the number one ranked defense during the 2010 NFL season in terms of yards per game allowed at about 272. San Diego allowed 4.6 yards per play which ranked second in the league behind the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ron Rivera was San Diego’s defensive coordinator from 2008-2010, but on January 11, [...]

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San Diego Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers Will Not Talk About Too Many Interceptions in 2012

Filed: August 14, 2012 11:30 AM CDT by Kenny Gardner
Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers finished the 2011 NFL season ranked sixth among all quarterbacks with 4,624 passing yards, seventh in completion percentage at 62.9, eighth in touchdown passes with 27, and 11th in QB rating. While Rivers put together another great season in terms of positives, his 20 interceptions were tied with Rex [...]

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NFL Rumors: When will Ryan Mathews return to the San Diego Chargers?

Filed: August 13, 2012 11:30 AM CDT by Kenny Gardner
Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE

San Diego Chargers starting running back Ryan Mathews broke his clavicle last Thursday and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Mathews said that he is trying to return at the earliest which would be the regular season opener on the road against the Oakland Raiders.  The Chargers went on a 13 game winning streak against [...]

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NFL Rumors: Will the San Diego Chargers go after another running back?

Filed: August 11, 2012 9:36 AM CDT by Kenny Gardner
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San Diego Chargers starting running back Ryan Mathews broke his clavicle on Thursday in the first quarter of a 21-13 preseason win against the Green Bay Packers.  Mathews is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, which means he could be out for the regular season opener against the Oakland Raiders.  San Diego went on a 13 [...]

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San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews is expected to miss 4-6 weeks

Filed: August 10, 2012 10:50 AM CDT by Kenny Gardner
Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE

San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews broke his clavicle last night against the Green Bay Packers in the team’s first preseason game which was a 21-13 Chargers win.  Mathews was injured on his first rushing attempt and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks which means he could be back in time for the regular [...]

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The San Diego Chargers need to avoid potholes in 2012

Filed: August 9, 2012 11:37 AM CDT by Kenny Gardner
Kirby Lee-US PRESSWIRE

The San Diego Chargers have a history of figuratively hitting potholes to start the season or hitting them at some point.  San Diego started the 2007 NFL season with a 5-5 record, but ended the season on a six game winning streak and finished with an 11-5 record. San Diego would eventually lose to the [...]

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Philip Rivers has a great chance to join elite company in 2012

Filed: August 8, 2012 1:06 PM CDT by Kenny Gardner
Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers threw for at least 4,000 yards in every season from 2008-2011 joining his predecessor Drew Brees as the only quarterbacks to do this the last four seasons.  Rivers had 4,009 yards and led the NFL in touchdown passes with 34 during his 2008 season.  Rivers followed this season up [...]

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