Bolts From The Blue - Danario Alexander Injury: Chargers WR has torn ACLAn Unofficial Los Angeles Chargers Blog Created By The Fans, For The Fanshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47753/btfb-fv.png2013-08-06T16:22:28-07:00http://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/rss/stream/43589392013-08-06T16:22:28-07:002013-08-06T16:22:28-07:00Danario Alexander has a torn ACL
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<p>I freaking told you.</p>
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<p><span>Danario Alexander</span> Suffers Torn Right ACL <a href="http://t.co/SptIz16NwC">http://t.co/SptIz16NwC</a></p>
— Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChargersRHenne/statuses/364886831793315841">August 6, 2013</a>
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<p>Welp. Every NFL team has one major injury during training camp that knocks a starter out for all or most of the upcoming season. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers" class="sbn-auto-link">San Diego Chargers</a> fans should be happy that this injury to Danario Alexander happens to be in a position group where the team is actually quite deep.</p>
<p>As I stated earlier, expect <span>Vincent Brown</span> to take Alexander's place as the team's #2 WR and <span>Keenan Allen</span> to bump up into the role of slot WR. This may actually be better fits for both of them, so may this ends up being for the best.</p>
<p>As for Alexander, he has an extensive history of knee injuries that scared off NFL teams before the 2012 season. Add this torn ACL to the mix, and remember that he's only on a one-year contract with the Chargers, and it's easy to think that his NFL career might be over. What a shame.</p>
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https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2013-san-diego-chargers-training-camp/2013/8/6/4595888/san-diego-chargers-wr-danario-alexander-has-a-torn-aclJohn Gennaro2013-08-06T13:20:48-07:002013-08-06T13:20:48-07:00Alexander's injury is "nothing serious"
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<p>Mike McCoy confirmed <span>Danario Alexander</span>'s knee ailment is nothing serious. Got "dinged."</p>— Michael Gehlken (@UTgehlken) <a href="https://twitter.com/UTgehlken/statuses/364823278067515393">August 6, 2013</a>
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<p>Uh-oh.</p>
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<p><span>Danario Alexander</span> injured his right knee in practice. Got iced, wrapped. Good early sign: Stood and watched next hour of practice.</p>
— Michael Gehlken (@UTgehlken) <a href="https://twitter.com/UTgehlken/statuses/364819917914128385">August 6, 2013</a>
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<p>No, no, no, no, NO! I specifically said that I didn't want it to be a knee injury.</p>
<p>Well, I guess Gehlken feels good about it not being serious. I don't know, I've seen dudes walk off the field to find out they have torn their ACL. I believe <span>Bryan Bulaga</span> did something like this with the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Packers</a> just the other day. Standing on the sidelines doesn't mean a ton, but I guess it means the trainers were done looking at it.</p>
<p>I wouldn't expect Danario to practice for the next few days, and I would put money on him missing the preseason game between the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers" class="sbn-auto-link">Chargers</a> and <a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Seahawks</a> on Thursday night.</p>
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<p>One of the most important players in the San Diego Chargers offense was injured in practice on Tuesday. We're not sure what's hurt or how bad yet, but there's some good news already.</p> <p>I don't mean to alarm any of you, but....</p>
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<p>After <span>Danario Alexander</span> and Wright collide, Alexander pulls up. Trainers looking at Alexander. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Chargers&src=hash">#Chargers</a></p>
— Tom Krasovic (@UTkrasovic) <a href="https://twitter.com/UTkrasovic/statuses/364799116540264448">August 6, 2013</a>
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<p>Yeah, that's about all the news we have on it now. However, it's hard to forget that Alexander's knees are basically held together with twine and Elmer's glue. Here's to hoping that the Wide Receiver, who burst onto the scene last year to become <span>Philip Rivers</span>' favorite target, left the field with a non-leg injury.</p>
<p>The good news?</p>
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<p>The wait is over. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Chargers&src=hash">#Chargers</a> WR <span>Vincent Brown</span> in full pads and practicing this morning. Missed seven practices (hammy). <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SDSU&src=hash">#SDSU</a></p>
— Tom Krasovic (@UTkrasovic) <a href="https://twitter.com/UTkrasovic/statuses/364777110851682306">August 6, 2013</a>
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<p>My guess is that Brown will slide into that #2 WR spot if Alexander misses a few days of camp (or longer).</p>
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