Serious Business: 7/19 Chargers Links

by creanium on Jul 19, 2010 10:00 AM PDT in San Diego Chargers Daily Links Comment 9 comments

Padres sweep the Diamondbacks, benches clearing brawl results in crazy makeout session. - Gaslamp Ball
This game recap, written by our good friend Dex over at Gaslamp Ball, is a gem and well worth a read.
Owens has only himself to blame for his struggles finding a team | NFL.com
Terrell Owens' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, insists that interest in the unsigned veteran receiver is heating up, but a closer look at teams around the league don't seem to support those claims.
Does AJ Smith Sound [as] If He's Conceded The Season? | BoltHype
The Chargers will be without two important keys to their offense and could find themselves regressing.
QB rankings: Suspension drops Roethlisberger - NFL | Yahoo! Sports
Ben Roethlisberger's absence creates uncertainty and takes the Steelers out of top four consideration. Chargers (well, Philip Rivers) rank 4th.
RB rankings: Vikings edge Titans - NFL | Yahoo! Sports
Though Tennessee's Chris Johnson had a better year than Adrian Peterson in '09, Minnesota has more depth. Chargers rank 25th.

WR Rankings: Sims-Walker not enough to elevate Jags - NFL | Yahoo! Sports
Even after Mike Sims-Walker's improved campaign, Jacksonville receiving corps ranks in the bottom five. Chargers rank 3rd (this list also assumes Vincent Jackson plays all season)
O-line rankings: Talent and depth rare finds - NFL | Yahoo! Sports
The Super Bowl champion Saints are one of the few teams that have both qualities in their unit. Chargers rank 14th.
D-line rankings: 3-4 complicates evaluations - NFL | Yahoo! Sports
The varying roles and responsibilities of upfront defenders in a 3-4 vs. the 4-3 make assessing lines more difficult. Chargers rank 28th.
LB rankings: The NFL's weakening strongside - NFL | Yahoo! Sports
Thanks to their pass rushers, teams employing the 3-4 defensive scheme lead the way. Chargers rank 12th.
DB rankings: Here's why Jets top the Pack - NFL | Yahoo! Sports
The Jets have the potential to become a more frightening defense with the addition of Antonio Cromartie. Chargers rank 7th.

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Nothing new on the AJ not signing FA's hype

No new quotes in that article. I don’t remember people making this much stink whne AJ cut two pro-bowlers a few years back (Junior and Rodney).

The V-Jax and MM thing is just more hype than substance. The guys that the situation matters most too are V-Jax and MM – and they aren’t making any money.

by Trendsearcher on Jul 19, 2010 10:32 AM PDT reply actions

Agreed.

Though, it’s really the only storyline about the Chargers right now until Training Camp starts. So really, it’s the only thing people can write about the team.

Why do you think Acee chose now as the best time to take a three-week vacation?

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by creanium on Jul 19, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions

AJ cut Rodney and Junior? Odd. They were cut in 2002 and AJ did not become GM until 2003.

by BORTZ on Jul 19, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Also, people made a pretty big stink about all of that (still do)

And, “AJ” (then known as John Butler) traded Junior Seau to the Dolphins and did not cut him.

No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.

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by Wonko on Jul 19, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

LOL

I’ll blame AJ, John must have been out sick those days.

by Trendsearcher on Jul 19, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions

So that pic is yet another response to the Chiefs fan

who couldn’t remember Eric Weddle’s name?

What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of the cheerleaders!

by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Jul 19, 2010 11:14 AM PDT reply actions

How can they never mention the Ravens. Ray Rice with over 2000 all purpose yards and LeRon McClain who could run for 1000 yds if they let him. Both of whom made the pro bowl last year. Then there is Willis McGahee who scored 14 touchdowns and could probably run for a 1000yds. How much more talent and depth do you need to get mentioned.

by Punt on Jul 19, 2010 4:24 PM PDT reply actions

Do you mean

The Ravens selected as the 4th best by the article?

by aesimpleton on Jul 19, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

QB RANKINGS

i know these are subjective, but for jason cole (whom i usually agree with) to say that a full season of big ben would rank higher than SD, GB, and Houston is ridiculous!

"i'm not inclined to resign to maturity"...PSYCH theme

by $#%@ eli and his daddy on Jul 20, 2010 9:00 AM PDT reply actions