Bolt-Load of Links: 8/15 Chargers Links

by creanium on Aug 15, 2010 1:00 PM PDT in San Diego Chargers Daily Links

Mathews sharp in Chargers debut | SignOnSanDiego.com
Philip Rivers (and everyone else) survived. Ryan Mathews and the defense thrived. If that wasn’t all that mattered in the preseason opener, it was close.
Chargers beat Bears, 25-10 | Chargers.com
San Diego opened the preseason with a victory while generating excitement with encouraging developments on both sides of the ball.
Video: Bears vs. Chargers highlights | NFL.com
The Chargers take advantage of an injury-ridden Bears team in their 25-10 preseason victory.
Photos from the Chargers game vs. the Bears | Chargers.com
Mathews shakes off nerves, shines in debut | North County Times
Ryan Mathews didn't sleep at all Friday night.
Mathews makes Qualcomm debut | Chargers.com
San Diego’s first-round draft pick flashed the ability that the team coveted in the preseason opener despite a heavy case of nerves.
Mathews shakes off nerves, shines in debut | North County Times
Ryan Mathews didn't sleep at all Friday night.
Mathews Makes His Mark in Chargers Preseason Win | 619Sports
The Ryan Mathews era has begun for San Diego Chargers football. So far, so good.
Nick Canepa: Finding meaning in a meaningless game is a noble (Nobel?) pursuit | SignOnSanDiego.com
There’s one certain way to achieve peace in our time. Put the NFL on it. The League would black out all wars. If conflicts couldn’t be on TV anymore, they wouldn’t exist. The Nobel Committee can reward me later for thinking of it.

Norv Turner's Offensive Ingenuity | BOLTHYPE
Mathews is such a dynamic player with the ball in his hands that it only makes sense for Head Coach Norv Turner to look for more opportunities to do just that.
Turner: Team has ‘work to do’ on penalties | SignOnSanDiego.com
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s idea of reducing the number of exhibition games might be welcomed by fans tired of paying regular-season prices to mostly watch a battle of backups, but don’t look for Chargers head coach Norv Turner to jump on that bandwagon.
Avenger-In-Chief: Using Eastern Philosophy to Win the War of Attrition (part one) | 619Sports
The loss of rookie Chargers linebacker Donald Butler to a ruptured Achilles tendon got me thinking about the process of depth accumulation. Butler will be replaced this season, but who knows if he’ll ever be the sort of player he was envisioned to be when chosen out of Washington in the 3rd round of the 2010 draft?
Defense disrupts Bears | Chargers.com
The Chargers attacked Chicago’s quarterbacks, clogged the line and took the ball away.
Breaking down the Chargers vs. Bears | ESPN
Random thoughts after San Diego's 25-10 win over Chicago on Saturday night.
Chargers' other wideouts get chance to shine | Yahoo! Sports
Several receivers will need to increase their production to replace Vincent Jackson if he doesn't play in 2010.
Banks could be in trouble | NFL On The Fringe
Although coaches routinely tell us not to look too much into preseason depth charts, the Chargers’ initial listings don’t bode well for wide receiver Gary Banks.
QBs under the gun in preseason debuts | FOX Sports
Rivers hit a wide open Legedu Naanee for an easy score on a 25-yard pass. Rivers had great protection, something that many speculated could be a problem going forward.
Seahawks' Whitehurst leaves Carroll ‘really excited about him’ | Seattle Seahawks - The News Tribune
The Seahawks were openly questioned for the trade that brought backup Charlie Whitehurst to Seattle, along with a contract that pays him $8 million over the next two seasons.
A Q&A with Chargers broadcaster Hank Bauer | North County Times
Hank Bauer admits to being long-winded. The former Chargers player and the team's current radio commentator has a lot to say about, well, everything. He's a captivating storyteller who never skimps on the details.
Seahawks' Whitehurst leaves Carroll ‘really excited about him’ | Seattle Seahawks - The News Tribune
The Seahawks were openly questioned for the trade that brought backup Charlie Whitehurst to Seattle, along with a contract that pays him $8 million over the next two seasons.
Angry NFL official's expletives aired in stadium | SI.com
Unfortunately for the officials, it was open mic night at Heinz Field.
If The 2010 Season Is 'Lost', Why Start Tim Tebow?? | Mile High Report
Is Denver's 2010 season lost? And if so, should the Broncos start Tim Tebow?
L.T. on Rivers, Gates: "I thought they were my guys" | ProFootballTalk.com
Tomlinson has responded.