Bolts From The Blue: FanShots

San Diego Chargers vs. Denver Broncos - Intel - November 22, 2009

2009-11-20T21:16:18Z

San Diego Chargers vs. Denver Broncos - Intel - November 22, 2009

Position by position breakdown: Chargers and Broncos

2009-11-20T20:56:41Z

Position by position breakdown: Chargers and Broncos

Here is a position-by-position breakdown for this week's game.

A lot changed since the last time these two teams met. I think the WRs are still a lot more evenly matched than they are given credit for.

Also from the same site, the experts pick the game.

http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-11-20/sports/sdnn-expert-picks-chargers-broncos-2

Chargers Roll with Scott Mruczkowski My favorite Chargers Roll to date. No question about it. ...

2009-11-20T17:31:40Z

Chargers Roll with Scott Mruczkowski

My favorite Chargers Roll to date. No question about it. Mooch is stellar, and there's not an ounce of BS in his answers.

Orton's Grade II sprain will keep him out this weekend "barring miracle."

2009-11-20T16:43:01Z

Orton's Grade II sprain will keep him out this weekend "barring miracle."

Football Outsiders Injury Expert Will Carroll

How talented are the Chargers at quarterback? Their backup, Billy Volek, is far more accurate than...

2009-11-20T00:40:03Z

How talented are the Chargers at quarterback? Their backup, Billy Volek, is far more accurate than either Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell or Broncos left-hander Chris Simms, who the Bolts may face on Sunday if starter Kyle Orton can't go.

Norv Turner said the Bolts are preparing for either gimpy veteran Kyle Orton or No. 2 QB Chris Simms. Is there anyone erractic enough on the scout team to mimic Simms? In relief of Orton, Simms was 3 for 13 with an interception last Sunday. He has 18 interceptions and 12 TDs in his career to go with 47 sacks in 21 games.

Rapid Reports

The Eagles were forced to settle for a field goal against the Chargers Sunday after sustaining a...

2009-11-20T00:29:54Z

The Eagles were forced to settle for a field goal against the Chargers Sunday after sustaining a 260-yard, 64-play drive that featured six separate red-zone appearances and took 52 minutes off the game clock. "It's disappointing not to score a touchdown when you keep a drive alive for more than three and a half quarters," said quarterback Donovan McNabb, who completed 32 of his 66 passes, converted 26 first downs, and was carted off the field for X-rays twice during the drive. "At least we came away with three points. Those 120 yards in penalties really hurt our field position, but those conversions on third and 21, third and 64, and the fake punt on fourth and 72 showed that this team never quits." Backup QB Michael Vick took one snap from center during the nearly hour-long drive, failing to complete a screen pass.

Eagles Settle For Field Goal After 260-Yard Drive

Everyone except Clary and Hardwick back at practice ... Orton doesn't practice in Denver -- ka

2009-11-19T22:17:38Z

Everyone except Clary and Hardwick back at practice ... Orton doesn't practice in Denver -- ka

Kevin Acee's Twitter

Another day that Orton hasn't practiced ... sounds like a pretty serious sprain

No betting line yet for Charger/Bronco game

2009-11-19T21:50:27Z

No betting line yet for Charger/Bronco game

I'm not a gambler, and certainly not a sports gambler, but I found it interesting that (I'm guessing) due to not knowing if Orton is playing this weekend or not, there is no betting line for the game yet.

Check it out.

Amazing time lapse video of Qualcomm Stadium being set up for, and the subsequent playing of, the...

2009-11-19T18:23:59Z

Amazing time lapse video of Qualcomm Stadium being set up for, and the subsequent playing of, the Chargers vs Eagles game this past Sunday. It really is interesting to see that there really are crewmembers working, quite literally, around the clock to get the stadium set up for the game.

From Mike Nowak: Basically I wanted to see if I could make a time lapse movie out of still photos. The start is at the end of the Aztec game and the movie shows the crew painting the field for the Chargers game the next morning. It took over 6,000 images and 17.5 hours of shooting to make the 5 min movie. Hope you enjoy it.

The ligaments in Kyle Orton's left ankle are torn. He certainly isn't. Orton adamantly wants to...

2009-11-19T05:28:05Z

The ligaments in Kyle Orton's left ankle are torn. He certainly isn't.

Orton adamantly wants to start Sunday against San Diego and help the Denver Broncos snap out of a monthlong funk that has wiped out their 3½-game cushion over the Chargers in the AFC West.

Orton sits as Simms takes reps

Makes you wonder, who would the Chargers prefer to go up against? The healthy second-stringer, or the hobbled first-stringer?

Funny-man Jacques Cesaire's Musings on the Cutler-era Broncos

2009-11-19T00:02:32Z

Funny-man Jacques Cesaire's Musings on the Cutler-era Broncos

I loved these quotes, even if they're now outdated. Figured this was as good a week as any to dust them off. "They have bad hair. They don't know how to cook." - on why he dislikes the Broncos "They have bad teeth." "What else don't I like about them? They watch Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Who does that? Who watches Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman? That's what I want to know. I heard the Denver Broncos watch it. I'm just sayin'." "Supercuts." - when asked what he would say to Cutler should he sack him

fromFootball Outsiders Almanac 2009

JaMarcus Russell out as Raiders QB

2009-11-19T00:01:18Z

JaMarcus Russell out as Raiders QB

Coach Tom Cable said after practice Wednesday that Gradkowski will get the nod Sunday against Cincinnati. Cable says the plan is for Gradkowski to start the rest of the season.

Understanding the NFL Running Game

2009-11-18T23:52:34Z

Understanding the NFL Running Game

A pretty solid FanPost by Mile High Report commenter calvinandhobbes.

Raiders finally moving on - Russell Benched

2009-11-18T22:49:37Z

Raiders finally moving on - Russell Benched

Doesn't really concern the Chargers at this point. But, I know a fair number of people have wondered how Russell could still be the starting QB in Oakland. Good luck, Gradkowski, here's a helpful tip: Don't throw it to Heyward-Bey or better yet, just don't throw the ball, period.

Jyles Tucker on Injured Reserve. Corey Clark signed from the Practice Squad to the Active Roster...

2009-11-18T21:48:54Z

Jyles Tucker on Injured Reserve. Corey Clark signed from the Practice Squad to the Active Roster and Gerald Cadogan to Practice Squad.

Twitter / San Diego Chargers: Jyles Tucker on Injured Re ...

Well at least we have another option at OT/OG besides Dombrowski now.

The Broncos' defense isn't what it used to be: It is time to worry about the Broncos' defense, as...

2009-11-18T04:09:51Z

The Broncos' defense isn't what it used to be: It is time to worry about the Broncos' defense, as the inept Redskins posted their most offensive points of the season. The Denver defensive line is very short on talent and depth. Its play in the trenches is not as stout as it was early in the season. As concerning, the collective age of this defense is an issue. When they rebuilt, the Broncos brought in a lot of veteran players. Now, as the season has worn on, it is conceivable that the rigors of the season are catching up with these aged bodies.

Scouts Buzz by Matt Williamson

San Diego Chargers vs. Denver Broncos - Intel - November 22, 2009

2009-11-17T23:43:01Z

San Diego Chargers vs. Denver Broncos - Intel - November 22, 2009

Image FanShot

2009-11-17T22:51:11Z

[Philip Rivers'] raw numbers pale in comparison to Donovan McNabb's, but Rivers went 20-of-25...

2009-11-17T20:47:44Z

[Philip Rivers'] raw numbers pale in comparison to Donovan McNabb's, but Rivers went 20-of-25 against the pass defense that DVOA believes to be the best in football. Philadelphia took away Vincent Jackson, who only had one catch for 10 yards, so Rivers adapted: Antonio Gates caught seven passes for 78 yards, while his touchdowns were thrown to Legedu Naanee (on a blown coverage by Asante Samuel, who had a phantom safety behind him) and fullback Mike Tolbert.

Week 10 Quick Reads by Bill Barnwell

Chiefs’ Bowe suspended 4 games

2009-11-17T19:12:08Z

Chiefs’ Bowe suspended 4 games

Just when you thought the Chiefs couldn't get any worse. As a reminder, the Chargers play the Chiefs on Nov. 29, which would coincide with the 2nd game of the suspension. Also, I have to wonder if the Chiefs knew this was coming when they claimed Chambers.