San Diego Chargers

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Will the San Diego Chargers have long term success with a first round pick?

The San Diego Chargers have not had long term success with first round picks after the 2004 NFL Draft. Shawne Merriman was the 12th pick in round one of the 2005 NFL Draft. Merriman burst onto the scene as a monster making the Pro Bowl in his first three seasons, was an All-Pro linebacker in [...]

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Reasserting their home dominance in 2012 could be a difficult task for the San Diego Chargers

By: Kenny Gardner

The San Diego Chargers were a dominant team at home from 2006-2010. The Chargers had a combined record of 32-8 during this five year period. San Diego was 5-3 at home during the 2011 NFL season. San Diego’s eight home games in 2012 are against teams that had a combined 34-30 record on the road [...]

Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE

The San Diego Chargers will finish with a 3-3 record against AFC West opponents in 2012

By: Kenny Gardner

The San Diego Chargers dominated their AFC West rivals from 2006-2009 as they had a 20-4 record against them during this time. In 2010 and 2011, the Chargers were 3-3 against them. San Diego finished their 2011 season at 8-8 and lost the AFC West to the Denver Broncos due to a tiebreaker as they [...]

San Diego Chargers Underrated In NFL Power Rankings ; A GOOD Thing

By: Shane Anderson

In the latest NFL Power Rankings released by www.RantSports.com, an off season power ranking done by a collaboration of writers, the San Diego Chargers came in at a poultry No. 19. This ranking, even lower than several other power rankings out there, may be just what the Chargers need to have a successful season in [...]

Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE

The San Diego Chargers are ranked about right in the Rant Sports NFL Power Rankings

By: Kenny Gardner

The San Diego Chargers finished their 2011 NFL season with an 8-8 record. Their offense ranked sixth in the league while their defense was average at 16th. They lost Vincent Jackson in free agency to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and signed former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Robert Meachem to a four year deal. Jackson missed [...]

Christopher Hanewinckel-US PRESSWIRE

If the San Diego Chargers make the playoffs, Philip Rivers will be an MVP candidate

By: Kenny Gardner

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers received most valuable player votes in 2008 and 2009. Rivers finished sixth in MVP votes during the 2008 season when he completed 65 percent of his passes for 4,009 yards, led the NFL in quarterback rating, led the league in touchdown passes with 34 and only threw 11 interceptions [...]

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LaDainian Tomlinson to sign one day contract and retire as a San Diego Charger

By: Kenny Gardner

According to a report on espn.com, LaDainian Tomlinson will sign a one day contract with the San Diego Chargers and retire today at 11:00 PST. Tomlinson was the fifth pick in round one of the 2001 NFL Draft. During his illustrious career, LT was a six time All-Pro running back, a five time Pro Bowler, [...]

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LaDainian Tomlinson will retire as a Charger

By: Gil Alcaraz IV

For the past 11 seasons, LaDainian Tomlinson has made a name for himself as one of the greatest running backs to ever grace the football field. Now, after rewriting the NFL record books, Tomlinson has decided to rejoin the team that brought him into the league so that he can bid farewell to the league. [...]

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Antwan Barnes and Eric Weddle should have help getting sacks and interceptions in 2012

By: Kenny Gardner

Antwan Barnes finished his 2011 season as the leader in sacks for the San Diego Chargers. Barnes had 11, which was tied for 11th in the NFL. San Diego finished with 32 sacks, which was tied for 23rd in the league, and Barnes had 34 percent of his team’s sacks. Jared Allen, DeMarcus Ware, Jason [...]

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Ex-Chargers safety Kevin Ellison arrested for arson

By: Gil Alcaraz IV

When former San Diego Chargers safety Kevin Ellison was arrested after police found 100 Vicodin pills in his car, it seemed like the once-promising USC star was headed down a dark path. Now, however, he appears to be on a road towards enlightenment. According to reports, Ellison was arrested on federal arson charges after he [...]