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November - 2009

Chargers by the (Jersey) Numbers: #40
Game Preview: San Diego Chargers at New York Giants
Injury Report: Chargers at Giants
Power Rankings from Around the Web (Week 8)
Stat of the Day: Grading the San Diego Chargers Offensive Line
Stat(s) of the Day: Philip Rivers vs. Eli Manning
State of the AFC West Week 8
Good Day, BFTB
Chris Chambers Released By San Diego Chargers
Bolts & Dolts: Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers
Chargers by the (Jersey) Numbers: #39
San Diego Chargers Defeat Oakland Raiders 24-16
Game Thread: Raiders @ Chargers 2nd Half
The State of BFTB (Follow-Up)

October - 2009

Chargers by the (Jersey) Numbers: #38
Chargers vs. Raiders Injury Report
Game Preview: Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers
Norv Turner Compared to His Peers
Stat of the Day: Chargers' Offensive Linemen
Power Rankings from Around the Web (Week 7)
An Open Letter to Antonio Cromartie
Stat of the Day: High Mileage RBs
Stat of the Day: JaMarcus Russell is Not Good
State of the AFC West
Book Report: Peter King's MMQB
Stat of the Day: Vincent Jackson is Ridiculous
Bolts & Dolts: San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs
San Diego Chargers Defeat Kansas City Chiefs 37-7
2nd Half Game Thread: SD Chargers @ KC Chiefs
My San Diego Chargers' Bias
San Diego Chargers Injuries: Week 7
Game Preview: San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs
Victor Conte Radio Interview
Power Rankings from Around the Web (Week 6)
Chargers' Stat of the Day: Antonio Gates' Fantastic Season
San Diego Chargers Have 25% Chance to Make the Playoffs
Chargers-Broncos Success & Stop Rates
Bolts & Dolts: Broncos @ Chargers
2009 Predictions Revisited
Denver Broncos Defeat San Diego Chargers 34-23
Broncos @ Chargers 2nd Half Thread
Put Don Coryell in the Hall of Fame (sortof)
Game Day!
Game Thread: Week 6
Game Preview: Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers
Power Rankings from Around the Web (Week 5)
SS Clinton Hart Released by the San Diego Chargers
Kyle Orton vs. Philip Rivers
San Diego Chargers Links 10/12
Week 5 Recap: Around the AFC West
Game Thread: Bye Week
Game Preview: Bye Week
A Quick Look at the AFC West
Power Rankings from Around the Web (Week 4)
BFTB is part of Sprint's NFL Mobile Live
If I Were the San Diego Chargers' GM: Q1 Review
What's Right with the San Diego Chargers?
What's Wrong with the San Diego Chargers?
Pittsburgh Steelers defeat San Diego Chargers 38-28
Day Games Open Thread
Game Preview: San Diego Chargers @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Injury Report: Chargers @ Steelers
Ed White, Chargers Offensive Guard, 1978-1985
Power Rankings from Around the Web (Week 3)
Help SoCal Classrooms In Need

September - 2009

Chargers-Dolphins Success & Stop Rates
Bolts & Dolts: Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers Defeat Miami Dolphins 23-13
Game Thread: Miami Dolphins @ San Diego Chargers (2nd Half)
San Diego Chargers Week 3 Injury Report
Game Preview: Miami Dolphins @ San Diego Chargers
Is it Time to Panic or Not?
San Diego Chargers Practice Report 9/24
Power Rankings from Around the Web (Week 2)
San Diego Chargers Practice Report 9/23
Chargers-Ravens Success & Stop Rates
Bolts & Dolts: Baltimore Ravens at San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers lose to Baltimore Ravens 31-26
Game Thread: Ravens (and refs) @ Chargers - 2nd Half
Chargers by the (Jersey) Numbers: #37
Blackout Lifted: SoCal Will See Ravens @ Chargers Game
Injury Report: Baltimore Ravens @ San Diego Chargers
Game Preview: Baltimore Ravens @ San Diego Chargers
Chargers Radio Interviews From the Last Week
San Diego Chargers Receive 24-Hour Extension to Reach Sellout and Lift Blackout
Power Rankings from Around the Web (Week 1)
Wednesday Injury/Practice Report: Baltimore Ravens @ San Diego Chargers
The Argument for a San Diego Chargers Passing Attack
Chargers-Raiders Success & Stop Rates
San Diego Chargers Links 9/15: Injuries, WRs, Norv's Job Security
Pythagenport Relative Power Index Week 1
San Diego Chargers' Bolts & Dolts: Week 1
San Diego Chargers Defeat Oakland Raiders 24-20
Chargers @ Raiders 2nd Half Thread
Raiders Q&A with Silver and Black Pride
Week 1 Open Thread
Obvious Answers: English, Merriman and Adding to the Roster
Chargers by the (Jersey) Numbers: #36
Catching Up On Richard Seymour News
Second Place in the AFC West is up for Grabs
Game Thread: Opening Night - Titans @ Steelers
San Diego Chargers Select 2009 Captains
San Diego Chargers @ Oakland Raiders Game Preview
NFL Power Rankings From Around the Web
The Re-Launch of SBNation.com
Chargers by the (Jersey) Numbers: #35
Analyzing the NFL Strength of Schedule
Shawne Merriman Interviewed by Playboy Magazine
BFTB
Happy Birthday Bolts From The Blue!
Should the Chargers Trade Shawne Merriman?
Updating the San Diego Chargers Depth Chart
Is Tila Tequila Lying?
BFTB Fantasy Football Drafts
Shawne Merriman's Statement Regarding His Arrest
San Diego Chargers Sign Eight Player to Practice Squad
San Diego Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman Arrested for Allegedly Choking Tila Tequila
San Diego Chargers' Roster: 2009 vs. 2008
The Entire San Diego Chargers 53 Man Roster (Michael Bennett makes the team!)
San Diego Chargers 53-Man Roster Cuts
Bolts & Dolts: Preseason Week 4
San Diego Chargers Defeat San Francisco 49ers 26-7, Finish 2-2 in the Preseason
Obvious Answers: Riverside Chargers bars, Cromartie's tackling, re-drafting and Merriman's contract chances
Hank Bauer Interviewed on XTRA 1360
Who to Watch in Tomorrow's 49ers @ Chargers Preseason Game
Chargers by the (Jersey) Numbers: #34
A Proposed 53 Man San Diego Chargers Roster
Q&A with Fooch from Niners Nation
Listen to me on the Optimum Scouting Show
San Francisco 49ers @ San Diego Chargers game to be blacked out locally
San Diego Chargers trade for DT/DE Travis Johnson

August - 2009

Bring Back the Powder Blue Uniforms
San Diego Chargers Cut-Downs, Day 1
San Diego Chargers lose to Atlanta Falcons 27-24 on last second TD
Obvious Answers: Low on Questions
What to Look for in Tomorrow's Chargers/Falcons Game
Recent Player Radio Interviews
Update: San Diego Chargers Position Battles
San Diego Chargers Links 8/27
Chargers by the (Jersey) Numbers: #33
Obvious Answers: I Answer Your Chargers Questions
Chargers Training Camp Interview: Shawne Merriman
Will the San Diego Chargers sign more stars to extensions this year?
Philip Rivers signs 6 year contract extension with the San Diego Chargers
An Updated San Diego Chargers Depth Chart
Bolts & Dolts: Chargers vs Cardinals, Week 2 of Preseason
San Diego Chargers defeat Arizona Cardinals 17-6
BFTB Book Review: Next Man Up
Chargers Training Camp Interview: Shaun Phillips
Chargers Training Camp Interview: Nick Hardwick
Keeping a Watchful Eye on the Rookies - Updated
San Diego Chargers Links 8/20
San Diego Chargers by Position: Defensive Line
Know Your Opponent: AZ Cardinals Q&A with Revenge Of The Birds
San Diego Chargers by Position: RB
San Diego Chargers Links 8/17
San Diego Chargers by Position: WR
Chargers vs. Seahawks Preseason Game Notes
Bolts & Dolts: Seattle Seahawks defeat San Diego Chargers 20-14
San Diego Chargers Links 8/15
Aaron Schatz from Football Outsides answers San Diego Chargers questions
What I'm going to be looking for in tomorrow's game
BFTB Interview: SDUT's Kevin Acee
Chargers by the (Jersey) Numbers: #32
Chargers Training Camp Interview: Luis Castillo
Chargers Training Camp Interview: Kassim Osgood
BFTB Fantasy Football, Part 2
Chagers by the (Jersey) Numbers: #31
San Diego Chargers Links 8/11
Photos from San Diego Chargers Training Camp
First San Diego Chargers Depth Chart
Wrap-up of San Diego Chargers FanFest
San Diego Chargers FanFest Twitter Updates
Wrap-Up of Training Camp, Day 1
Chargers by the (Jersey) Numbers: #30
San Diego Chargers Training Camp Twitter Updates
San Diego Chargers Morning Practice Notes
Chargers by the (Jersey) Numbers: #29
Keeping a Watchful Eye on the Rookies
San Diego Chargers Links 8/6
New Photos from San Diego Chargers Training Camp
Recent Radio Interviews - LT, Ellison, Martin, and English
Notes From Chargers Practice (8-5-09)
Wednesday Night Practice at Qualcomm Stadium
BFTB Fantasy Football League
Did the San Diego Chargers Sign Their Picks at a Good Value?
San Diego Chargers Links 8/4
San Diego Chargers' "At Risk" Players
San Diego Chargers Links 8/3
Do the San Diego Chargers Have a Problem Signing Draft Picks?
More Photos from San Diego Chargers Training Camp

July - 2009

Larry English signs with San Diego Chargers for 5 years
San Diego Chargers Link 7/31 - Veterans Report to Training Camp
The Kris Dielman Story
Chargers By the (Jersey) Numbers: #28
Do the San Diego Chargers have the most versatile offense in football?
Chargers Decline to be on HBO’s Hard Knocks
San Diego Chargers Links 7/29
San Diego Chargers Training Camp Pictures - Day Two
San Diego Chargers Links 7/28
Radio Interview With AJ Smith on the Drive
Radio Interviews from Day 1 of Camp
San Diego Chargers Training Camp Pictures
Chargers by the (Jersey) Numbers: #27
BFTB Interview: San Diego Chargers rookie RG Louis Vasquez
San Diego Chargers Training Camp Opens
San Diego Chargers place Curtis Brinkley on non-football injury list
San Diego Chargers cut Matt Wilhelm
San Diego Chargers Draft Picks: Slotting
Has Merriman Slipped Since his Steroid Suspension?
San Diego Chargers Link 7/23
BFTB Interview: former Chargers FS Rogers Beckett
Philip Rivers Career Comparison
How to Use Bolts From The Blue: Pictures, Links and Quotes
San Diego Chargers Links 7/20
LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Emmitt Smith
BFTB Week-In-Review: Guest Writers
What Two Pending FAs do the Chargers Absolutely Have to Sign?
Chargers Fail to Sign Darren Sproles to a Multi Year Deal
Supplemental Draft
2009 Predictions and Hopes
BFTB Interview: Shutdown Corner's MJD
Philip Rivers Throwing Heat
Looking for Guest Writers
San Diego Chargers Links - 7/10
What an NFL Rookie Salary Scale might look like
San Diego Chargers RB Curtis Brinkley Shot
The State of BFTB
San Diego Chargers Links - 7/9
BFTB Book Review: The Blind Side
Chargers By The (Jersey) Number: #25
San Diego Chargers 2009 Rookie Signings
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #24
Steve McNair Found Shot to Death
San Diego Chargers Official Players' Sites
San Diego Chargers Training Camp Will Be Closed to Public
San Diego Chargers Links - 7/1
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: The Quarterbacks

June - 2009

San Diego Chargers Links - 6/30
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #23
San Diego Chargers Links - 6/29
AFC West Offseason Progress Reports by Position: RB
Looking for cool San Diego Chargers keychains? What if they're free?
AFC West Offseason Progress Reports by Position: QB
San Diego Chargers on Twitter II
More Interviews with Mark Fabiani about the new San Diego Chargers Stadium
Shawne Merriman takes on Chad Ochocinco via Twitter
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #22
San Diego Chargers: Age By Position Group
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #21
Lightning Links - 6/21 Happy Father's Day
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #20
How the expiring NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement is affecting new contracts
Lightning Links 6/18
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #19
Philip Rivers Interview With ESPN Radio
Who's Calling Plays for the San Diego Chargers?
Countdown Clock: 2 Months Away!
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #18
A Correlation Between Regular and Post Season Carries
Predict the Chargers' RB Depth Chart
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #17
San Diego Chargers' Third Year Players
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #15
Rodney Harrison Retires
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #14
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #13
Offseason News Roundup by Position - QB
X's and O's - Stephen Cooper
How to Use Bolts From The Blue: A Guide on FanPosts, FanShots and Commenting
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #12
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #11
More Stadium Interview Summaries
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #10
Ticket Winner and Explanation
Lance Alworth, Charger Legend - Interview
Pick The Winner!
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #9
A Note on Real Names
Candidates to Win the Giants/Chargers Ticket
Chargers Links 6/1/09

May - 2009

Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #8
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #7
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #6
Attention BFTB Non-Members
Initial Cut at the 53 man roster
What does Norv Turner need to do in 2009 to be back in 2010?
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #5
LaDainian Tomlinson's Mileage
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #4
Bolts From The Blue Week In Review 5/26
A Response to Arthur Salm
San Diego Chargers News 5/24
The San Diego Chargers' Top 10 Players for 2009 Success
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #3
Chargers' Defensive Backfield Position Battles and Depth Analysis
Around the NFL 5/21
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #2
Mark Fabiani, Making the Rounds
Chargers By The (Jersey) Numbers: #1
San Diego Chargers on Twitter
Want to see the Chargers/Giants game live? Prove it!
Bolts From The Blue Week In Review 5/17
San Diego Chargers: Playoff Opponents
Mike Florio talks about the Chargers not making the playoffs next year
Offensive Lineman Pass Protection Rankings
2009 Chargers Season Predictions
What’s Your Favorite Charger Uniform of All Time?
Your 2008 Dan Fouts Award Winner is....
The Los Angeles Chargers?
2008 Dan Fouts Award Ceremony
Bolts From The Blue Week In Review: Awards and Roster Analysis
AFC West Offseason Questions: Kansas City Chiefs
Your 2008 Ryan Leaf Award Winner is....
Chargers Offensive Line Depth Chart and Position Battles
Would you go to Super Bowl XLIV?
2008 Ryan Leaf Award Winner
Chargers Camp Battles: Inside Linebacker
AJ Smith and Ron Rivera Interviews
Chargers Assign Numbers to Undrafted Free Agents
Bolts From The Blue Week In Review: Draft Reviews and Mini Camp
X's and O's - Jacob Hester
Photos of Chargers Rookies at Mini Camp
Mike Riley talks about Brandon Hughes - 5th round pick
San Diego Chargers Mini Camp Photos Day 1
Chargers Defensive Line Depth Chart and Position Battles

April - 2009

San Diego Chargers 2009 Draft Steals and Reaches
Around the NFL 4/30
Chargers Assign Numbers to Rookie Draft Class
Rundown of the Chargers Potential Impact UDFAs
San Diego Chargers 2009 NFL Draft Grades
San Diego Chargers select Demetrius Byrd, WR, LSU
San Diego Chargers select Kevin Ellison, Safety, USC
San Diego Chargers select Brandon Hughes, CB, Oregon State
San Diego Chargers select Gartrell Johnson, RB, Colorado State
San Diego Chargers select Tyronne Green, Offensive Guard, Auburn
San Diego Chargers select Vaughn Martin, DT, Western Ontario
San Diego Chargers select Louis Vasquez, Offensive Guard, Texas Tech
NFL Draft Day 2 Open Thread
In-Depth Analysis: Larry English
San Diego Chargers select Larry English, OLB/DE, Northern Illinois
NFL Draft Day 1 Open Thread
San Diego Chargers Possible First Round Draft Pick: Malcolm Jenkins
A Few Draft What Ifs...
San Diego Chargers Possible First Round Draft Pick: Tyson Jackson
Last Minute Survey of the Mocks
San Diego Chargers Possible First Round Draft Pick: Chris "Beanie" Wells
San Diego Chargers Possible First Round Draft Pick: Rey Maualuga
Around the NFL 4/21
SB Nation Twitter 5K Race
Around the NFL 4/20
Bolts From The Blue Mock Draft League
Transitioning into a 3-4 Defense
X's and O's - Clinton Hart
Converting College CBs to NFL Safeties
Will the Chargers Trade Down in the First Round of This Years Draft?
Chargers Links 4/16
Static from around the Web
My favorite UDFAs
Obvious Thoughts: Chargers Offseason Doldrums
Static from around the Web
Brian Dawkins, Spherical Class
Why the Chargers Should NOT Draft a RB in the First Round
BFTB Mock Draft Picks 25-28
What’s the Going Rate for a Franchise Quarterback These Days?
Vontae Davis - Potential Safety?
Rivers Converts to Buddhism

March - 2009

Static from Around the Web
Running Backs by the Numbers
2009 Depth Chart and Needs
BFTB Mock Draft Picks 25-28
Tyson Jackson - The Chargers Next Defensive End?
Show Me Your Lightning Bolt!
Static from around the Web
Philip Rivers, Quarterback of the First Water
How to Fix the Overtime Rules so Peyton Manning Always Wins
BFTB Mock Draft Picks 21-24
Taking a Peek at the Chargers in 2010
Voice of the Chargers Fan (That's You!)
Static from around the Web
Denver Broncos Free Agency Moves on Offense
Taking a Look at the Charger's Past Drafts
BFTB Mock Draft Picks 17-20
Kevin Burnett - The Chargers New Starting Inside Linebacker?
The San Diego Chargers Keep LaDanian Tomlinson
Static from around the Web
The Denver Broncos Dust Ups and Defense in Free Agency
BFTB Mock Draft Picks 13-16
San Diego Chargers vs. the Denver Broncos - The 1999 Draft
X's and O's - Jeromey Clary
BFTB First Annual Mocking of the Draft: Week Three
Static from around the Web
Some Monday Morning Cheer
Chargers & Offensive Tackle Prospects

February - 2009

Should the San Diego Chargers Re-sign Drayton Florence
TGIF Caption the Picture
BFTB Mock Draft Picks 9-12
Open Free Agent Thread
Live Blog: A.J. Smith's Press Conference
The West Coast Offense
BFTB First Annual Mocking of the Draft: Week Two
San Diego Chargers NFL Draft Thoughts: Post-Combine
Welcome Yahoo! Users
Static from Around the Web
Combine Drills and Expectations
Some Monday Morning Cheer
Draft History by Position
TGIF Caption the Picture
BFTB Mock Draft Picks 5-8
Wonderlic Yourself
The San Diego Chargers Franchise Darren Sproles
The Nitty-Gritty of the Franchise Tag
Static from Around the Web
BFTB First Annual Mocking of the Draft: Week One
X's and O's - Eric Weddle
Some Monday Morning Cheer
Non Stats
TGIF Caption the Picture
BFTB First Annual Mocking of the Draft
Mock Draft Picks for the Chargers
Off Season Reader Poll
Static from around the Web
Madden Football
Mike Mayock's Top Five Prospects by Position
Mock Draft
Chargers Cornerbacks
Static from around the Web
Jamal Williams Arrested for DUI
The Super Bowl
Super Sunday Open Thread

January - 2009

Inside Linebacker Prospects in the 2009 Draft
Inside Linebackers for the San Diego Chargers
3-4 Outside Linebacker Prospects from the 2009 Draft
Static from around the Web
San Diego Chargers Outside Linebackers
The AFC West
Defensive End Prospects in the 2009 Draft
Defensive Ends
Static from around the Web
What If?
Safety Prospects for the 2009 Draft
Open Championship Playoff Thread
Norv Turner- Coach Slayer?
Safety Dance
2009 Draft - Nose Tackles
Nose Tackle
Static from around the Web
LT to be Traded?
Grading the Bolts
Hell of a Season!
Second Half Steelers thread
Post Season Static
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. San Diego Chargers - Defense
The Halfback Dilemma
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. San Diego Chargers - Offense
Go Bolts!
Can Pittsburgh be Beaten?
Vincent Jackson Arrested for DUI
Static from around the Web
Chargers-Colts Success & Stop Rates
Grading the Bolts
San Diego Chargers beat Indianapolis Colts 23-17 in Overtime
OT Thread
Playoff Static
Studs & Duds
Chargers-Broncos Success & Stop Rates
San Diego Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts - Preview

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