Serious Business: 6/8 Chargers Links

by Richard Wade on Jun 8, 2010 12:00 AM PDT in San Diego Chargers Daily Links

Rankings: Things seem to line up for the Chargers in 2010 - Steve Wyche
1. Chargers -- The Bolts run game improves with rookie Ryan Mathews, and they play just two playoff teams in the first 10 games.

The Changing Face of the League (Part 2) - "BShrout"
Is this slow but steady rise an indication that the teams are shift away from running the ball to a more pass oriented offense, or could it be that there is simply a greater emphasis on offense overall?

Day at the lanes - Christopher Smith
Trio of rookies win team bowling contest; accept good-natured ribbing

"Letters have been sent" by Bolts Bulletin
While Malcom Floyd signed his tender and will be at practice on Tuesday, the standoff between the Chargers and two of their three remaining restricted free agents is entering a potentially volatile stage.

Chargers notify Marcus McNeill and Vincent Jackson of June 15 tender drops - Mike Florio
We've mentioned a time or two the twist in restricted free agency that, as to some restricted free agents, allows a dramatic drop in their tenders offers as of June 15.

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V-Jax sitting out

Mike Florio tells us that V-Jax is seriously considering sitting. How bad would that be for Vincent Jackson? He isn’t getting any younger or any faster.

Dude looses all earnings this year (3,000,000 dollars), maybe gets locked out next year. And if he’s lucky signs some free agent contract at some point in the future after being out of football for 18 to 30 months. And to me it seems that free agent WR’s wash out more often than they succeed. A hold out would be financial and career suicide for Vincent Jackson.

Anybody have any idea about how many cards are in V-Jax’s deck? With the DUI’s and the inability to register a vehicle, I am guessing he’s not the sharpest tool in the shed. Is V-Jax smart enough to put two and two together on this?

by Trendsearcher on Jun 8, 2010 9:44 AM PDT reply actions

Mike Florio and PFT are pretty much about sensationalist journalism.

They’ll craft any random comment to try and work up, freak out, etc. readers in order to generate more hits and discussion on their website. You shouldn’t really take to heart any observations or analysis done on PFT and by Florio, especially if they don’t have any concrete sources verifying it (which he rarely does).

If you’re going to read PFT, just read the facts that are presented and you’ll be good. In this case – notification letters were sent to VJ and McNeil to remind them of the June 15th deadline.

I love my team of historically talented underachievers.

by DoubleViking on Jun 8, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions

but it has been pretty roundly reported that agents for both players have said that they will not show up any time soon if their players offers are reduced via the 110% rule. Even our beloved Acee passed on that tidbit.

Whether they mean it or are just bluffing is unknown

by Stephen (shaynes41) on Jun 8, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions

V J = Stupid

If he does in fact decide to hold out. Remember he is facing a possible (likely) suspension for his dui convictions. So, if he decideds to hold out till mid season, I doubt A J would still accept him then. I have a gut feeling that if he hasn’t signed by the second or third week of the season, tops. He won’t play this year. Mc Niel is another matter. If A J can find a suitable replacement, then Mc Niel could find himself in the same boat as V J. I expect that if necessary A J will either pick up a player waived by another team when roster cuts happen or bring in an undrafted player and go with whoever we have to fill that hole. Now, the chargers may have to keep an extra blocker in to protect rivers should that happen, but I don’t think A J is bluffing. I guess we’ll find out if the players are bluffing come june 15th.

by irishlad on Jun 8, 2010 12:28 PM PDT reply actions