The Search for New BFTB Writers Begins

by John Gennaro on Feb 28, 2011 11:00 AM PST in Site News

This is the type of effort I'm looking for. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

With every offseason comes a chance to refresh. Add some new talent, chop some old, become more efficient and move forward at the same time. This rings true for NFL teams, and for Bolts From The Blue. Consider this my way of casting out my reel and seeing if there are any biters for the job of BFTB writer.

Here's what I'm looking for:

Be Intelligent. This has, and will continue to be, a place where opinions and arguments need to be backed up by facts. I am not looking for someone to show up and tell me that they think Norv Turner looks stupid, I'm looking for someone to share their opinion on the players, the coaches, the ownership, the front office, the rest of the NFL and more in a logical way.
Be Committed. This is not a time to say that you'd be interested if you cannot dedicate the time to do a couple of posts a week. If you'd like to do it, take a look at your life and your schedule and see if you actually can. Telling me you can write a few posts a week and then disappearing is an easy way to gain my ire.
Be Connected. This one is important, and unfortunately it will probably take away the candidacy of many of you. If you're only in front of a computer for an hour or less each day, and still carry around one of those you-don't-have-a-choice-in-ringtones Nokias in your pocket....this is not going to work. I need somebody that is going to be involved in the Chargers/NFL news cycle as it's happening (or close to it), not somebody who is a day behind. Also, being able to answer e-mails in a timely fashion is preferred.
Have Fun. Yes, this is seriously a requirement. I love this blog and this community, and what it doesn't need is somebody spending all day breaking down stats and throwing them up all alone to be dissected by the community. What I want is personality, fun, jokes, passion. Heck, even Wonko 2.0 is telling funny jokes these days. Basically, I am not looking for a writer....I'm looking for a blogger.
Be Mike Goff. This one supersedes all the other bullet points. If you are Mike Goff, you are hired. Also, get a Twitter account already, Mike. Same goes for any other current of ex-Chargers player that can put a couple of sentences together and has a sense of humor.

Please apply in the comments below. Lurkers welcome. BFTB community, use your Recs wisely to support the candidate(s) of your choosing.

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I heart Mike Goff

Can we all agree he’s the best FA that AJ’s ever signed?

by ElectricTerp on Feb 28, 2011 11:48 AM PST reply actions

Non-rookie FA......maybe

Otherwise, it’s Antonio Gates in a landslide.

Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.

by John Gennaro on Feb 28, 2011 11:52 AM PST up reply actions

its still shocking how good the 2003 non drafted list was

For everybody’s memory:

Antonio Gates
Kris Dielman
Stephen Cooper
Kassim Osgood

by TJBOLT on Feb 28, 2011 12:07 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

How much does it pay?

by SJO on Feb 28, 2011 11:53 AM PST reply actions

HAHA

IMO

by Foilhat on Feb 28, 2011 12:29 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs

You have to pay $5 monthly to join the staff.

Bolts from the Blue // "It's a league game, Smokey." - Walter Sobchak
Bloody Elbow // "Everybody underestimates the kick in the groin." - Bas Rutten

by Richard Wade on Feb 28, 2011 8:52 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Wow you guys are pretty dedicated

by SJO on Mar 2, 2011 8:15 AM PST up reply actions

I'll throw myself into the ring

I’m willing to do it

by TJBOLT on Feb 28, 2011 12:03 PM PST reply actions 2 recs

I nominate foilhat and buck

those posts would be great!!!

by Gorditoe1 on Feb 28, 2011 12:31 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

As much as I love Buck

That idea scares the hell out of me.

Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.

by John Gennaro on Feb 28, 2011 1:13 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Cubbuster, MA IMF

At your service. I think my experience in providing services to the mentally ill would be of service to both the topic of coverage as well as my fellow readers. Furthermore, I did take a course in graduate research and writing toward my Masters…. which was weird, since we didn’t have to do a thesis. Go figure.

"Well, he ought to go home and find somebody else to bang." Jerry Coleman

by cubbuster on Feb 28, 2011 2:30 PM PST reply actions 2 recs

If you need me, I could use the cred.

An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.

by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Feb 28, 2011 3:03 PM PST reply actions 7 recs

You get a Rec

Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.

by John Gennaro on Feb 28, 2011 3:26 PM PST up reply actions

I'd do half my posts in verse.

But let me tell you, it could be worse.

An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.

by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Feb 28, 2011 6:51 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Only if half my articles can be about stalking Ryan Mathews in World of Warcraft

by Orz on Feb 28, 2011 4:02 PM PST reply actions 5 recs

Hired

Congratulations

There’s more than one opening available, keep them coming.

Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.

by John Gennaro on Feb 28, 2011 4:14 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Update.... he hasn't played WoW in exactly a month. well nuts.

by Orz on Feb 28, 2011 10:29 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Clearly...

He re-rolled…

by Bolts In Vegas on Mar 1, 2011 8:32 AM PST up reply actions

That's pretty plausible. Every rogue that prefers being useful eventually does...

by Orz on Mar 1, 2011 9:14 AM PST up reply actions

I've been running for days

because that’s how you win. This job is mine. But in all fairness, I remember you telling me when I started my Weekly D-line analysis that I’d become a writer if I kept it up. I did. The cute title never came though. I still love this place. Except on evenings, since my eastern time zone bedtime is 7:30 is local time for you guys.

Dielman on Rivers: "I've tried to get him to say s--- or f--- and all he'll ever do is say, 'Golly gee, I can't do that."

by Superduperboltman on Feb 28, 2011 5:36 PM PST reply actions 13 recs

You get my vote

"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 Feb 28, 2011 7:06 PM PST up reply actions

Title, granted

Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.

by John Gennaro on Feb 28, 2011 8:31 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs

You have brought me joy

I can only get from a double dose of Xanax.
Thank you John.

Dielman on Rivers: "I've tried to get him to say s--- or f--- and all he'll ever do is say, 'Golly gee, I can't do that."

by Superduperboltman on Mar 1, 2011 7:05 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs

SDB

If you could pick one D position in the draft that would be a guaranteed solid player, which would it be? Assume we resign Weddle and either Burnett or Siler

IMO

by Foilhat on Feb 28, 2011 10:18 PM PST up reply actions

tough...

I have to be honest, I don’t follow college so I never truly know who’s good and who’s not. But there are a few guys who look like they definitely have the ability to make an impact immediately. I have watched Fairley in a few games. His maturity is questionable but that many times gets better though the pros. Von Miller also shows that speed rushers work in the NFL, so he could be a plus to make the most out of Phillips and English, which will improve an already solid secondary

Dielman on Rivers: "I've tried to get him to say s--- or f--- and all he'll ever do is say, 'Golly gee, I can't do that."

by Superduperboltman on Mar 1, 2011 7:11 AM PST up reply actions

first new writer has to write a post on this subject....

http://www.forbes.com/2011/02/28/seattle-atlanta-phoenix-business-sports-miserable-sports-cities_slide_6.html

by Gorditoe1 on Feb 28, 2011 6:26 PM PST reply actions

Done.

My application.

An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.

by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Mar 1, 2011 1:57 PM PST up reply actions

haha

all your posts should be in verse in the future

by njg425 on Mar 1, 2011 3:21 PM PST up reply actions

haha awesome

all your posts should be in verse in the future

by njg425 on Mar 1, 2011 3:23 PM PST up reply actions

I'm not what you're looking for, John.

I’m lacking a few of your bullet points, but I just want to point out that you’ve earned the opposite of my ire by using one of my favorite words. Here’s to your inquiry into an infusion of inherently intriguing idiomatic illumination of ideas and impressions into our internets!

by Rich Garcia's defective eyes on Feb 28, 2011 7:24 PM PST reply actions 3 recs