Antwan Barnes Agrees To Two Year Deal

by Wonko on Jul 27, 2011 7:51 PM PDT in San Diego Chargers Players

Barnes didn't start the 2010 season with the Chargers, but by the end of the season he was well liked by Bolts Backers. He provided an extra pass rushing threat that the offense had missed since Merriman first landed on the Injured Reserve list.

Barnes was drafted in 2007 by the Baltimore Ravens and played as a reserve for 3 seasons. He picked 5 sacks in those years and then went to the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent. The Eagles released him midseason in 2010, and the Chargers scooped him up to fill the void being left by injuries to Shawne Merriman, Larry English and Jyles Tucker.

In short order he began stealing time away from Antwan Applewhite and in doing so totaled a career high of 4.5 sacks. He's not a high profile starter to rush opposite Shaun Phillips. But, he was a productive player last year and is returning to prove to everyone that was just the tip of the iceberg.

Even with this development, the Chargers are still looking for more help at the Outside Linebacker position.

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I am super excited about this.

We need guys who can make plays in the pass-rush to go with Phillips.

Back from the dead!

by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 27, 2011 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

I like this move. i would like to see kevin burnett signed next.

by D-richman on Jul 27, 2011 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

I think we'd all like that

He just needs to bring his salary expectations back down to reality. Apparently Barnett is a more likely choice, but who knows?

"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 Jul 27, 2011 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice

Cheaper than I thought it would be. A solid ST, at least initially in his career; and absolute lightning (pun intended) off the edge. Now get Barett, Burnett, or Morrison and we should be pretty good. There would just be a couple depth spots left for and the like.

Winning

by Foilhat on Jul 27, 2011 8:53 PM PDT reply actions

i think this guy was worth a 4 year deal...

he’s been in the system one season, and has produced better than english has in 3. why wait until he blows up and then you can’t resign him? most likely they are still believe English will turn the corner.

The peanut gallery has spoken!!!

by gatesoftds on Jul 27, 2011 11:45 PM PDT reply actions

Under the Radar

This guy was great in the pass rush. That pressure off the edge really makes the 3-4, I’m as excited by this as any of the moves the Chargers have made. The fact that we beat out the Jets for him just makes it that much sweeter. If they pick up LaBoy too, then maybe we have almost a platoon type OLB position.

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by Brian (DaBolts) on Jul 28, 2011 7:25 AM PDT reply actions

Only great things coming

I really like Barnes, he was making plays as soon as he hit the field, splitting time with English may be temporary if he continues doing what he does

by bassburnout on Jul 29, 2011 11:27 AM PDT reply actions