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Sack master pays instructive visit
Aug. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
While the rest of the football-watching world obsessed about the fate of one of the game's best current pass rushers, the Chargers were being tutored by the NFL's all-time sack leader. "Wow!" defensive end Luis Castillo said over and over of his time spent with Bruce Smith.
Smith was at Chargers Park the past two days at the invitation of his former Buffalo Bills coordinator, Ted Cottrell. Smith watched video with players and was at yesterday's practice, giving players tips and offering constructive criticism.
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QUOTABLE “We have one of the best defensive line coaches (Wayne Nunnely) in the league. But when you've got a guy like that, who's been in the fire, played at that level, he knows the tricks and the nuances of the game. Pass rushing to him is an art." ”
–Defensive end Luis Castillo
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Aug. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
No doubt Merriman has ESPN; GM wonders if he has ESP, too:One of the reasons Shawne Merriman gave for so vehemently wanting to play on despite his knee injuries is the bonds he has with fellow Chargers and the success he believes they're poised to achieve.
Aug. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Merriman's two ligament tears and when they occurred:
Aug. 27 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Injured Merriman opts to begin season: Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has decided to begin the season despite two torn ligaments in his left knee, he said this morning.
Aug. 27 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Merriman visits another specialist: Linebacker Shawne Merriman will be back at Chargers Park today after seeing a specialist yesterday in Coral Gables, Fla.
SAN DIEGO, 8:39 p.m. Aug. 26 (AP)
Chargers release 5: Five players were released by the San Diego Chargers on Tuesday, including quarterback Casey Bramlet, to get down to the required 75-player limit.
Aug. 27 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Missed tackles raise red flag for Chargers:Adrian Peterson was asked at his offseason camp for kids in Norman, Okla., which was the toughest defense he faced during his rookie year. “The San Diego Chargers,” Peterson replied. He quickly added he was joking.
But . . . ouch.
Aug. 26 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Tucker's stock rises; paycheck, too: The Chargers yesterday redid the contracts of outside linebacker Jyles Tucker and defensive back Steve Gregory, taking their commitment to locking up young players to another level. “They are the most forward-thinking organization in the NFL,” said David Canter, agent for both players.
Aug. 26 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
All's fairly well that ends well: A fantastic pass and catch on a fade saved those participating and those on hand from an overtime exhibition last night at Qualcomm Stadium.
8:02 p.m. Aug. 25 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Chargers win home exhibition game on late touchdown: If only for the sake of their own health, the regular season can't get here soon enough for the Chargers, who won an exhibition game last night and cringed at the thought of losing another linebacker to injury.
Aug. 26 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Chargers summary:
Aug. 25 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Osgood job is to leave Bolts well positioned: When Kassim Osgood was a rookie in 2003, undrafted and trying to make the Chargers roster, veterans used to get angry at him because he ran so hard down the field covering every single kick in practice. 3:52 p.m. Aug. 25 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Contracts extended for Tucker, Gregory: The Chargers have extended the contracts of linebacker Jyles Tucker and defensive back Steve Gregory, furthering their claim as the most progressive NFL team signing their young players.
Aug. 24 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Merriman's knee injury worse than feared: There is one person among all those in Shawne Merriman's inner stratum who favors him playing this season.
Mon., Aug. 25 - Chargers vs. Seattle, 5 p.m. at Qualcomm Stadium
Aug. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
What's next for Merriman?: Shawne Merriman was in New York yesterday to see a specialist and was pondering seeing another doctor today, as he and his advisers attempt to gather enough information to decide when and if he will play this season. Aug. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Gates 'rusty' but gets in full workout: Antonio Gates was scheduled to go through just individual drills yesterday in his second full day of practice with the Chargers. Tue., Aug. 26 - Roster reduced to 75 players by 1 p.m. PDT
Fri., Aug. 29 - Chargers at San Francisco, 7 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 30 - Roster reduced to 53 players by 3 p.m. PDT
Sun., Sept. 7 - Season opener vs. Carolina, 1:15 p.m. at Qualcomm
Aug. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
What's next for Merriman?: Shawne Merriman was in New York yesterday to see a specialist and was pondering seeing another doctor today, as he and his advisers attempt to gather enough information to decide when and if he will play this season. Aug. 22 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Gates 'rusty' but gets in full workout: Antonio Gates was scheduled to go through just individual drills yesterday in his second full day of practice with the Chargers. Tue., Aug. 26 - Roster reduced to 75 players by 1 p.m. PDT
Fri., Aug. 29 - Chargers at San Francisco, 7 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 30 - Roster reduced to 53 players by 3 p.m. PDT
Sun., Sept. 7 - Season opener vs. Carolina, 1:15 p.m. at Qualcomm
Aug. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Powerful Olshansky is a clash act at DE: Gymnastics is out of the question, obviously, though he's a big, big fan of the sport. The goliath of a man certainly has the strength – heck, the strength of an entire team or a small country – and what he does for a living requires considerable agility as well.
Aug. 20 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Gates returns to pass drills: Spirits were extremely high on the turf at Chargers Park yesterday, but the late burst of enthusiasm may have had less to do with the imminent end to training camp than the sight of the newcomer to passing drills, a tight end coming off the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.
12:04 p.m. Aug. 20 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Merriman to see specialist over lingering knee pain: Shawne Merriman is in Birmingham, Ala., today to see specialist James Andrews about lingering pain in his surgically repaired right knee.
Aug. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Professor LT giving Bolts backs savvy education: Ollie Wilson knew in 2001 that LaDainian Tomlinson had the moves, the speed and the mind-set to be special.
Aug. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
With two games next week, camp to end Thursday: The Chargers will close out training camp Thursday, two days earlier than originally scheduled, enabling players to go home before two exhibition games in a span of five days next week. “I told them after the game that this is a big week for us,” said coach Norv Turner, whose squad hosts Seattle on Monday and travels to San Francisco for an Aug. 29 exhibition.
4:51 p.m. Aug. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)All-Pro TE Gates returns to practice: Antonio Gates is practicing. The Chargers' All-Pro tight end is off the Physically Unable to Perform list and worked individual drills in Tuesday afternoon's practice. He is not working team drills and likely will slowly be worked back. SAN DIEGO, 9:25 a.m. Aug. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Chargers buses will run through the 2008 season: The Metropolitan Transit System announced Tuesday it will operate the Chargers Express bus service to all weekend home games at Qualcomm Stadium for the 2008 regular season.
Aug. 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Chargers take no chances with injuries: A Chargers veteran losing an eyelash should be prepared to sit out two practices. OK, so it hasn't come to that, but it sometimes seems such a measure of precaution wouldn't be far-fetched in this Chargers training camp.
Aug. 17 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
For now, Chargers' departure not likely:The Chargers are gearing up for a new season that could – but probably won't – be their last at Qualcomm Stadium.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 17 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Good news: Gates busy making great strides: The best news for the Chargers last night came before their preseason game against the Rams.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Rest assured for number of Bolts starters: The Chargers have erred on the side of caution all training camp, so it is not all that shocking that coach Norv Turner will hold out Philip Rivers from tonight's exhibition game against the Rams.
Aug. 15 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Bolts' 'short' memory of '07 spurs offense: Like so many things in a backloaded 2007 season, the Chargers' rushing offense must be fairly judged in sections.
Aug. 14 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Ex-Aztec earning a spot, somewhere: Former San Diego State defensive end Antwan Applewhite is noticeably quicker and more certain of himself this summer, after a year of learning the NFL and a new position.
Aug. 13 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Pinnock, knee looking good; fullback may play this week: There has been a lot of talk about Chargers rookie fullback Mike Tolbert. And it has been deserved. The kid can block and catch and appears to be catching on. Aug. 13 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Wilhelm gets earful in a good way: radio: Matt! Hearing his name called from very close, yet far away, Chargers linebacker Matt Wilhelm turned to put a face with the voice on the sideline at Qualcomm Stadium. He found none. Aug. 12 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Gates says pain 'tolerable' after running routes: Antonio Gates took a significant step in his recovery from toe surgery yesterday. Many steps. Aug. 12 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Tucker doesn't ration his passion: Jyles Tucker just looks as if he is enjoying himself – in practice. And, truth be told, there is dental work easier to endure than an average football practice, which is long and alternately grueling and tedious. Aug. 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Waters looking strong for Chargers: Inside linebacker is a fluid position for the Chargers, and it may have become slightly more so Saturday night. Aug. 10 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Chargers look super, for what it's worth: If the Dallas Cowboys play their second-team defense when these teams meet in Super Bowl XLIII, the Chargers will kill them. Aug. 10 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
As advertised, Hester shows a nose for end zone:The touchdowns were nice, especially the first one, of course. But on the play that welcomed Jacob Hester to the National Football League, the play that told him he could just go on and play for as long as his career would take him, he didn't even have the ball in his hands.
Aug. 10 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Chargers game summary:
SAN DIEGO, 9:54 p.m. Aug. 9 (AP)
Hester runs for 2 TDs in Chargers win over Cowboys: The San Diego Chargers have few open roster spots after reaching the AFC championship game last season. But rookie Jacob Hester is making a strong case for one.
Aug. 9 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Chargers' little man presented big chance: You probably don't know Mike Tolbert now, but you will after tonight. “I don't even want to talk about him,” Chargers linebacker Jyles Tucker said. “He's a little monster.”
OXNARD, Aug. 9 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Instinctively, Romo gets the job done: There are orchestrators. They are the quarterbacks for whom game plans might as well be writ in stone. Without exception, they fit their actions to that card with all the hieroglyphics on it that their coach is holding on the sideline.
Aug. 8 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Charger looks past his limits: Derek Smith doesn't think it's a big deal and doesn't want it to be a big deal to anyone else. Aug. 8 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
With buses stalled, Chargers fans urged to plan ahead: San Diego Chargers fans attending tomorrow's preseason opener might want to sharpen their strategy for going to and from Qualcomm Stadium. Aug. 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Cromartie reaches high: There is no shortage of confidence in Antonio Cromartie, yet also a deep commitment to keeping it real. Aug. 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Newberry learns just by watching: Jeremy Newberry is a man without cartilage in either knee, has been for more than two years. Rest, at this point, is as important for him as any work he does. SAN DIEGO, 3:16 p.m. Aug. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Chargers unveil code of conduct for fans: A stricter code of conduct for Chargers fans was unveiled Wednesday in an effort to prevent obnoxious behavior and alcohol-fueled fights at Qualcomm Stadium this season.
Aug. 6 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Pinnock returns to practice: “It felt better than I thought it would,” said Pinnock, who had microfracture surgery in February. “The big question is how the knee will respond in the morning. I feel like it will be fine.” Pinnock hopes to work in team drills tonight and play in the third exhibition game, Aug. 25.
Aug. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
LB Waters is ready to 'Go': The plan was for Anthony Waters to ease into action. But the plan went out the window shortly after the Chargers took the field yesterday morning.
Aug. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)On-job training part of Clary's first start: When Jeromey Clary was still just a Texas teen, the television show that really caught his eye and taught him about National Football League reality was “Hard Knocks,” an HBO serial documentary about training camp with the Baltimore Ravens of 2001.
Aug. 3 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Chargers practice art of the takeaway: DeJuan Tribble swooped in quickly and cleanly, reached around the receiver and knocked the ball away during a one-on-one drill during practice this week.
Aug. 3 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Postcard from Chargers training camp :We're a little more than a week into camp. Camp will bring all the emotions. Camp will make people retire. This is always a tough period.
Aug. 2 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Refs school players on rules: Two of the rule alterations could have the most significant impact on games. First, the force-out rule has been changed so that if a receiver is pushed out after making a catch and before getting two feet or any other part of his body inbounds, it is an incomplete pass. It has previously been a judgment call by officials as to whether the receiver would have stayed inbounds. Aug. 2 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Shifting into high gear: In the quiet of a nearly empty Chargers locker room in early January, Norv Turner contemplated the ascension of Vincent Jackson, who had for much of the previous three seasons been bound by expectations he had yet to satisfy. Aug. 2 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Not a bad start: Joiner Year Rec.-Yards TDs Aug. 1 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Climbing the food chain: Yes, he's a bear of a man, one who subsists by swatting his way through natural enemies with his huge paws.
July 27 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Postcard from camp:From Marcus McNeill: The first days of camp, it's getting your body back to the physicality.
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