Final San Diego Chargers 53-Man Roster
by John Gennaro on Sep 3, 2011 3:23 PM PDT
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The cuts have been made and they were mostly guys you didn't know. Na'il Diggs was picked up after the Rams cut him, meaning the Chargers needed to cut 28 guys in all. Here are those guys:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| LB | Kevin Bentley |
| WR | Laurent Robinson |
| S | Quinton Teal |
| WR | Kelley Washington |
| WR | Seyi Ajirotutu |
| C | Colin Baxter |
| LB | Bront Bird |
| DE | Mike Blanc |
| RB | Curtis Brinkley |
| CB | Ramon Broadway |
| DE | Charlie Bryant |
| TE | Charles Davis |
| T | Hutch Eckerson |
| DE | Carl Ihenacho |
| DE | Ogemdi Nwagbuo |
| RB | Isaac Odim |
| FB | Dean Rogers |
| T | Stephen Schilling |
| P | Ricky Schmitt |
| CB | Traye Simmons |
| RB | Frank Summers |
| TE | Brad Taylor |
| T | Bo Thran |
| QB | Scott Tolzien |
| LB | Kion Wilson |
| T | Eric Young |
The final 53-man Chargers roster is after the jump.
Offense
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| QB (2) | Philip Rivers |
| Billy Volek | |
| RB (4) | Ryan Mathews |
| Mike Tolbert | |
| Jordan Todman | |
| Jacob Hester | |
| WR (6) | Vincent Jackson |
| Malcom Floyd | |
| Patrick Crayton | |
| Vincent Brown | |
| Richard Goodman | |
| Bryan Walters | |
| TE (3) | Antonio Gates |
| Randy McMichael | |
| Kory Sperry | |
| OL (8) | Jeromey Clary |
| Louis Vasquez | |
| Nick Hardwick | |
| Kris Dielman | |
| Marcus McNeill | |
| Tyronne Green | |
| Brandyn Dombrowski | |
| Scott Mruczkowski |
Defense
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| DL (6) | Luis Castillo |
| Antonio Garay | |
| Jacques Cesaire | |
| Corey Liuget | |
| Vaughn Martin | |
| Cam Thomas | |
| ILB (6) | Donald Butler |
| Stephen Cooper | |
| Na'il Diggs | |
| Andrew Gachkar | |
| Jonas Mouton | |
| Takeo Spikes | |
| OLB (5) | Antwan Barnes |
| Larry English | |
| Travis LaBoy | |
| Shaun Phillips | |
| Darryl Gamble | |
| CB (5) | Quentin Jammer |
| Antoine Cason | |
| Marcus Gilchrist | |
| Shareece Wright | |
| Dante Hughes | |
| Safety (5) | Eric Weddle |
| Bob Sanders | |
| Steve Gregory | |
| Darrell Stuckey | |
| C.J. Wallace |
Special Teams
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| K | Nate Kaeding |
| P | Mike Scifres |
| LS | Mike Windt |
If I'm to give immediate criticism, it would be the choices of Walters over Ajirotutu and C.J. Wallace over Scott Tolzien. Other than that, I really like this roster.
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Interesting
To me, it would look like we’re going to have a very young roster of special teams players again. Last year, that was deemed a major reason for their collapse. I hope this year it does not come back to haunt us.
I trust Bisaccia knows what he's doing
last year I think it was more a case of Crosby’s voice not having much weight to it at cut time. This time there are lots of ST guys (Gachkar, Wallace, etc.). Very different.
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I'm worried about how few D-linemen there are
Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.
Me too
I’m guessing they hope OG won’t find a job elsewhere.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
I forgot about him
Don’t know if I’m surprised that he hasn’t been picked up. He didn’t do a whole lot here.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Too many linebackers is right
I could have lived with Gachkar and Gamble leaving, but I guess the Chargers brass must think they need them on special teams.
I would cut gamble in favor of tutu
by bstew95 on Sep 3, 2011 5:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Goodman brings a lot more value on Special Teams.
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Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan
And Tutu would've spent this year on the bench
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all eyes
on goodman.. i dont like the cut
by vasquez_kristopher on Sep 3, 2011 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I like it.
1st year having an iPhone, so it was alot easier following everything on twitter and the blogs. Tutu showed out last year, made the team, and B. Walters shined this year. We will see how it goes.
Now that the teams are down to 53, let’s see who we have once the dust settles and we kick off on 9/11. I’ll be there.
Also, I wonder how long till madden 12 gets the rosters updated.
by d0r1en0 on Sep 3, 2011 3:30 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
Going to take a fresh stab at inactives:
Todman
Dombro
Brown
Gachkar
Gamble
One other LB?
Wright or Hughes
Stuckey or Wallace
I doubt Dombro is inactive
Since he is backup for McNeill & Clary, I think all 8 OLineman will be active
Negative thats a waste of a STs spot
Hughes over Wright for nickel
And Wallace over Stuckey for STs
Winning
I don't know about that
Gilchrist is probably the nickel. Hughes is a 4th CB. I do think you’re right that Hughes gets the active spot over Wright. I expect Stuckey to be active so he can step in on defense. Wallace isn’t really capable of stepping in to spell a starter.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Hughes has played with the ones in nickel thus far
If that changes then yes his active spot could be in contention. As far as Stuckey goes I highly doubt he’s active over Wallace for many reasons. Including him transitioning to playing free which Gregory can play, plus Wallace is better covering kicks from what I have seen so far
Winning
Still kind of surprised that Tolzien was cut
They must feel confindent they can squeeze him into PS
Didn't work Tolzien was claimed by the 49ers
Colin Baxter was signed by the Jets & Tutu signed with the Panthers
Good for Walters and Gamble. Hope they continue to improve.
Tolzien and Summers to the PS.
"The biggest thing..." - Norv Turner
then that confidence if overrated.
there is to great a need for good backup or 3rd string QB’s
The peanut gallery has spoken!!!
Stephen Cooper better be inactive
Hate that he made the team and really hope he doesn’t see the field much, but suppose he can coach up the young ILB from the sideline. The surprise Ajirotutu cut, as with the rest of WR cuts, shows that while guys like Robinson etc are solid, they are unnecessary depth at this bottom talented roster. Whereas Walters presents more of a project, and could actually see game time due to bringing something a little more unique to the table.
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in all i'd say we are carrying to many linebackers
3 to many. spots for Tolzien, Summers and OG could have taken.
The peanut gallery has spoken!!!
Which three linebackers do you cut?
Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan
Yuck. Too much talent between those two kids.
I’d have taken Ajirotutu over Coop, maybe… maybe.
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by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 3, 2011 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Cooper -
Love him for what he did for us in the past, but no way he should be on this roster! Torn bicep dude. How can he help us more than Summers or Tolzien (can he clear waivers?) or Tutu, or OG? Let him help the young LB as a coach or consultant – don’t take away a roster spot for a guy who is running around with one useful arm! Summers is a beast and Tolzien looked like a guy who could be a 2nd QB in the near future. Sorry to say, but Coop’s time is done. I don’t get it.
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by BoltFan58 on Sep 3, 2011 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
You have a good theory
I like what you were saying earlier about putting him on IR. I think Diggs makes that possible.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
Strange that they would IR him AFTER making the final roster
Isn’t his entire salary guaranteed then? Seems like they would cut him or IR him prior to week one if that was the plan all along.
His entire salary is going to be paid no matter when he was cut
He is a vested vet, and was signed for the minimum; and he’s never had a terminated contract. I do not think the club could IR him prior to the 53 deadline, because he’s not signed for 2012
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Here's a link for anyone knowledgeable enough to decode this lawyer speak
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/08/31/refresher-on-the-vested-veteran-guarantee/
I appears that the exception applies only after week one, but the fact he’s not signed in 2012 could explain him not being be able to IR him prior to week one without releasing him first; which would require the injury settlement. I dunno the Cooper thing makes zero cents to me, the guy cannot play anyone with or without him jacked up arm
Winning
agree about Tolzein
Wish they would have left a spot open for tolzein. Kid looked good in the last game. Had a pretty spiral, and threw it on a tight line. Also, didn’t seem to get rattled and start running for his life when the pressure got to him. Hope noone else picks him up.
I'm confused by some of the comments
There is a way in which Frank Summers could have helped us? He couldn’t even help in any of our 4 preseason games.
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by Wonko on Sep 3, 2011 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
But we hate Jacob Hester! We miss Lorenzo Neal! Fire Norv! Bring back Marty! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahh!!!!!!!
Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan
by Richard Wade on Sep 3, 2011 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
And something about A.J. Smith's ego, too...
Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan
by Richard Wade on Sep 3, 2011 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
4-3
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"The Red Sox and Yankees are playing as I type but I don't know who's winning because I don't watch Arena League baseball." - the genius TTG
Destroying your facts with opinions
by justdave on Sep 3, 2011 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
RUN MOAR
I heard a rumor from Toronto that we’re going to trade Rivers for Adrian Peterson and we’re going to bring back LoNeal so we can finally win a Superbowl.
"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 Sep 3, 2011 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
It was a good one, though
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
How is Coop going to help?
Summers can block and tackle on ST – I can’t see Coop doing that with one arm!
I do think Cooper will be replace by another player in the next week.
You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.
Summers didn't really do either of those things in preseason
I still don’t understand why people think he can do anything when he has done exactly nothing.
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
It's completely irrational. Don't bother trying to understand it.
Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan
Well
Come on, he was injured. I don’t see how folks got so vested either way. We never really got to see what he could do. Eight are going to ride the pine each week anyway, those bubble guys are only rarely have any impact.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 3, 2011 8:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Never question the Silver Fox
11 LBs just like Acee suggested and Bront Bird too.
Would have liked to seen Schilling, Schmitt and or Washington make it.
But overall I am happy with the roster. Every position looks as good or better than it did last season except for ILB.
Schilling?!?!
/glb joke
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"The Red Sox and Yankees are playing as I type but I don't know who's winning because I don't watch Arena League baseball." - the genius TTG
Destroying your facts with opinions
I totally agree with your criticism.
I liked Ajirotutu and Tolzien…
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 Sep 3, 2011 6:48 PM PDT reply actions
blast from the past
Olshansky cut by the cowboys.
And….CBD cut by the bills.
by Lenny Suckerpunch on Sep 3, 2011 7:04 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
the patriots know what's up!!!
by Gorditoe1 on Sep 3, 2011 7:24 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
What is the story with C. J. Wallace?
Out of the whole roster he is the only surprise, why did he stay over much more talked about players?
Move value on ST than OG
And more value as a backup safety, where we only had 4 guys (though Gilchrist could play there if needed).
"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"
SEYI IT AIN"T SO!
What is it with SD fans falling in love with white WR? Ever since we cut Welker and then saw him go on to be a pro bowler we’ve been swooning over any small, scrappy white dude that reports to Chargers camp. Anyone remember Charly Martin? Everyone was upset when he didn’t make the team, and now where is he? 1 pass for 6 yards in 2 years. We should have kept TUTU! Atleast he fits our scheme in case we lose VJ or M80. I guess Walters is our Crayton replacement.
Goodman too!
I think we have plenty of KR potential with Gilchrist, Cason and Todman. We know TUTU can contribute on Offense. I’m not so sure Goodman can. It seems so silly that we keep two guys whose biggest flashes have come on KR.
What does "white" have to do with it? Just sayin'!
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by BoltFan58 on Sep 4, 2011 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
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