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Chargers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:15:36 PDT

Was this the offseason that leads to the Chargers' first Super Bowl title?

Hard to say before the calendar hits July, but the team is upbeat over a number issues after completing its OTAs.

The team is in much better shape—medically—than it was last offseason. Many key players who had their fingers crossed they would be ready for the 2008 season opener were out running for this offsesason's work.

In particular, quarterback Philip Rivers wasn't worried about his mended knee.

Center Nick Hardwick wasn't rubbing a sore foot.

Tight end Antonio Gates wasn't moving gingerly on a tender toe.

That gives the Chargers—as well a roster stocked with talent—optimism to win its first NFL title.

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Antonio Cromartie is one confident little chatterbox (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:31:40 PDT

San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie sat down for a chat with NFL.com recently, and while he’s...

Tomlinson not feeling like 'ancient old man' at 30 (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:39:40 PDT

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Chad Ochocinco found a willing fight partner in Shawne Merriman (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:13:29 PDT

I thought spending the offseason working out in a boxing ring would be a good thing for Chad Ochocinco.

Merriman is a man on a mission (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:43:00 PDT

For the Chargers' Shawne Merriman, 2009 is all about the here and now – and showing rather than talking.

NFP: Focus on QBs Russell, Cassel (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:29:00 PDT

With NFL training camps approaching, let's look at some players in the AFC West who will be counted on to...

The NFL overestimates your desire for Ryan Leaf memorabilia (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:42:00 PDT

I'm a Ryan Leaf fan (eventually I'll stick "former" in there, but I'm not ready yet), so...

Hughes signs 4-year deal with Chargers (AP)

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:32:00 PDT

The San Diego Chargers have signed fifth-round draft pick Brandon Hughes to a four-year deal. Hughes, a cornerback from Oregon State, is the first member of the 2009 draft class to sign. He played for former Chargers coach Mike Riley and finished his college career with 178 tackles and three interceptions.

Chargers' Smith doesn't like new competition in AFC West (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:55:11 PDT

San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith doesn't like the new look of the AFC West.

'Strongman Hill' puts columnist to the test (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:01:00 PDT

My quest to conquer the workout alongside three NFL players ended short of any real embarrassment.

Leaf to surrender in Texas drug, burglary case (AP)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:29:42 PDT

Ryan Leaf's lawyer says the indicted former NFL quarterback will surrender on drug and burglary charges in Texas. Bill Kelly told The Associated Press late Thursday that Leaf is "not a fugitive from justice" and will return next week. Prosecutor Lacy Miller says a warrant was issued May 20 when Leaf was indicted.

Ryan Leaf wanted in Texas after failing to turn himself in (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:06:24 PDT

I've already been asked twice today if I'm hiding Ryan Leaf, so I'd like to go on record and say...

Developer scraps plans for Mission Valley stadium (AP)

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:57:49 PDT

A developer scrapped a plan to build a $1 billion stadium as part of a redevelopment of the land surrounding Qualcomm Stadium. Developer Perry Dealy told the San Diego Chargers and the mayor's office Wednesday in an e-mail that he is abandoning the project. Last week, the Chargers rejected the proposal saying the project would be too enormous for the Mission Valley site.

Rodney Harrison: Very passionate and very dirty (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:03:01 PDT

Rodney Harrison was once my favorite player in the National Football League. Even when the Chargers were at...