Serious Business: 8/21 Chargers Links

by Richard Wade on Aug 22, 2010 12:00 AM PDT in San Diego Chargers Daily Links

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Jones bounced to Chargers after long journey - Tim Sullivan
"I don’t know what his chances are," Chargers special teams coach Steve Crosby said. "He’s probably one of those guys, from a defensive lineman standpoint, who may not be quite as big as you would like. But he’s faster than most."

Cowboys capitalize on turnovers, defeat Chargers - Kevin Acee
"I thought it went great," head coach Norv Turner said. "I liked our physical approach, and I liked our attitude."

Anchor in the middle - Christopher Smith
Nick Hardwick quietly is back to form at center after an ankle injury wiped out most of his season in 2009.

Providing perspective - Christopher Smith
The Chargers visited MCAS Miramar on Friday as a part of their annual Salute to the Military. They left with a greater appreciation for the job our military does.

Which Chargers Holdout Is Of Most Concern? - Anthony M. Blake
Of all the debatable topics with the Bolts this preseason, perhaps the one that fans would rather not address is the most pressing issue of all. With the looming holdouts of both left tackle Marcus McNeill and wide receiver Vincent Jackson, which of these two star players will be missed the most from the Chargers starting eleven on offense?

Chargers Training Camp Report 8/17 (VIDEO) - 619 Sports
619 Sports is back at Chargers Park with continuing coverage of training camp. In this video report, Norv Turner, Philip Rivers and Stephen Cooper talk about the improved speed of the Chargers, as well as a new commitment to creating pressure up the middle defensively.

1-on-1 with Legedu Naanee (VIDEO) - 619 Sports
619 Sports caught up with Naanee at Chargers Park today for a 1-on-1 interview.

1-on-1 with Darrell Stuckey (VIDEO) - 619 Sports
Stuckey joined 619 Sports at Chargers Park for this 1-on-1 interview.

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I know it was Stuckey's 1st game...

so I won’t be too negative, but he looked a little overwhelmed out there.

by Harsh_619 on Aug 22, 2010 3:03 AM PDT reply actions

I don't want to say it, but I'll be honest...

I MISS VINCENT JACKSON. There, I said it, I hope he’s happy with what he made me do.

Sure it’s exciting to have lots of competition, potencial and have everyone be a threat (like in the Saints offense), but VJ is a good player and sometimes I could not deny he would’ve make a real difference by being on the field.

by Lightning Hobo on Aug 22, 2010 4:17 AM PDT reply actions

I don't know that the O could have been much better

A rare poor decision from Rivers and an unlucky fumble by Sproles are all that held us back. I’ll grant Naanee could have fought for that interception, and I’m sure the coaches will point it out on film, but that INT was on Rivers, and he’s not somebody I worry about. Naanee and Floyd both had good enough games against the first string Dallas D, and if anything I’m more comfortable than I was before the game with what we have at WR. I’m now officially on the Ajirotutu bandwagon. Conversely, I’m not interested in seeing Marcus Mason on the field at RB any longer.

The first team O looked great. The second team looked bad, with a lot of errant throws from Volek. My view of the game was an awful Cowboys broadcast that kept cutting away, so I can’t say if he was being pressured. I’ll assume so. Third team was awful, but what else can you expect with scrub linemen. I would like to see Crompton get a chance with some real players around him. I think he’ll be good.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Aug 22, 2010 7:25 AM PDT up reply actions

Floyd was great last night

but Naanee did nothing and looked well covered on almost every play.

by JeromeB on Aug 22, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions

He caught a couple balls

And after watching on a real TV, that INT play could have been a TD if Rivers hadn’t underthrown it. Newman was in front of Naanee, and Rivers just threw it to him. He usually throws a jump ball there, but it was too low. But I’ll agree he didn’t do much.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Aug 22, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions

M80 and Naanee looked OK to me

CBD’s opportunities all appeared to be out of recheach. Although he could have raised his hands up and jumped.

by Trendsearcher on Aug 23, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions

Not as big a difference as Rivers would have made. It wasn’t the first string that lost last night’s game.

Bolts from the Blue // "Sometimes you would get the sense that people felt bigger than the team," Gates said. "Not to say it was an issue, but we know it’s not an issue for sure now."
Bloody Elbow // "I'm not Dog the Bounty Hunter, I don't issue apologies. And you're not going to be the first one to get one out of me." - Chael Sonnen

by Richard Wade on Aug 22, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions