Bolt-Load of Links: 8/23 Chargers Links

by creanium on Aug 23, 2010 4:18 PM PDT in San Diego Chargers Daily Links

EWWWWWW, WHO FARTED?! Hardwick, I'm lookin' at you!

Chargers Announce Moves | Chargers.com
The Chargers have placed left tackle Tra Thomas on Reserve-Retired and signed free agent guard Lee Grimes.
Thomas' retirement leaves experience gap | SignOnSanDiego.com
But the retirement announcement by Tra Thomas makes it official that the players comprising the Chargers’ projected two-deep at left tackle have played a total of a few dozen snaps at the position.
Early AFC West news and notes | ESPN
The Chargers asserted their broadcast rights this weekend to make sure the Raiders’ preseason game could not be shown live in the Los Angeles market. I’m sure that makes Oakland fans even more fond of San Diego.
Chargers Team Report – 08/23/10 | BoltTalk
Turner said the main emphasis of camp has been about being physical and developing a rugged demeanor. To date, the coach is pleased on both fronts. "I can’t be more excited about the things our players are doing," Turner said. "The physicalness, the attitude, and the way they came out and played in the first half. We blocked the run exceptionally well. We protected the quarterback. I can’t say enough about the way our defensive front is playing."
Cowboys-Chargers one-liners | ProFootballTalk.com
Chargers QB Philip Rivers completed 11-of-15 passes but threw an uncharacteristic red zone interception.
More on Rivers' tackle ... and his dive | SignOnSanDiego.com
Asked about his one-yard quarterback sneak for a touchdown in the first quarter, Rivers said the headset system used to receive the play call from head coach Norv Turner was down at the time and after two runs from inside the 5 by rookie Ryan Mathews, Rivers made the decision to go with the sneak.
Legend of Rivers grows | SignOnSanDiego.com
When Philip Rivers took down Dallas Cowboys safety Barry Church at the end of a second-quarter fumble return that almost everyone in the stadium figured was destined for the end zone, Rivers did more than stop a touchdown in a meaningless game. He showed with that head-on tackle exactly what he means to the Chargers -- beyond the NFL’s best passer rating (105.0) over the past two seasons.
Chargers' secondary doesn't miss Cromartie | National Football Post
The San Diego Chargers don't miss cornerback Antonio Cromartie, who was traded to the New York Jets this offseason. Cromartie clashed with teammates and coaches last season. Now that he's gone, the Chargers' secondary is a happier bunch.
San Diego's Travis Johnson fined for hit vs. Bears | National Football Post
That is because he came away with a $5,000 fine from the NFL. Johnson was called for a late hit on Chicago Bears running back Chester Taylor when he jumped on Taylor’s back at the end of a seven-yard run in the second quarter.
Jackson will miss three or six games | SignOnSanDiego.com
In an e-mail, a league spokesman confirmed what I wrote over the weekend -- that as long as Jackson signs his tender and reports by Sept. 4 (3 p.m. PT, the deadline for cutting down rosters to 53 players) he can serve his time on the Roster Exempt list and his suspension concurrently.

Chargers might regret letting Jackson speak with Seahawks | NFL.com
This is a dangerous step for the Chargers, considering Jackson had all offseason to get a team or any teams interested in his services, even though the Chargers placed a first- and third-round tender on retaining his rights.
A trade for Vincent Jackson makes sense before season or not at all | ProFootballTalk.com
Unsigned Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson will miss the first three games of the 2010 season because of a league suspension. When it was confirmed this weekend that he was officially placed on the roster exempt list, we asked the NFL to clarify how this coincided with his suspension.
Are The Bolts Blind To Their Blind-Side Issue? | 619Sports
Is the position significant? Kind of. So much so, in fact, they made a big-time movie about it last year in Hollywood. Won a bunch of awards. People loved it. Don’t know if the Chargers loved the movie, "The Blind Side," but it does seem that they are quite happy with their own. Blind side, that is. Really?
View from the Top with Dean Spanos | Chargers.com
Chargers President Dean Spanos talks about the outlook for this year’s team, the uncertainty of next season and the organization’s thought process behind long-term contracts.
Life at Training Camp | Chargers.com
Chargers players discuss training camp and how they spend their free time away from Chargers Park.
Who Are The 10 Most Annoying Humans In Pro Football? | SBNation.com
LaDainian continues to "matter" and that's infuriating. Can we all just admit that he's insanely washed up and should probably retire? And it wasn't even a badass, spectacular injury that brought an end to his dominance. He just sort of stopped being good, and started pulling up lame with a hamstring injury every other game. And for two years now, we've been doing this awkward dance with his legacy, where we talk about him among the most explosive players in the game, even though Darren Sproles (Darren Sproles!) is making him look obsolete.
Peter King: Brad Childress has no regret after begging Brett Favre to return | SI.com
I don't see Seattle trading for Vincent Jackson this week. It might get done, but talks have chilled.