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 San Diego Chargers - Fantasy Player News
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| Danario Alexander - WR |
Posted 5/24/13 10:54am et |
| San Diego Chargers WR Danario Alexander looked fluid in making back-shoulder catches in practice Monday, May 20. He claims he's at full speed, a contrast to his injured May practices last year with the St. Louis Rams. |
Huddle Up: Alexander has struggled to stay healthy throughout his career, but in those limited stretches of good health he's been productive. The Chargers are looking for a go-to receiver, so if Alexander can stay healthy he's the prime candidate for the job.
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| Robert Meachem - WR |
Posted 5/24/13 10:54am et |
| If San Diego Chargers WR Robert Meachem has a strong preseason, the club could see if there's an active trade market for him. His $6.875 million cap number, however, may make that a difficult task. |
Huddle Up: The Chargers would love for their young receivers to step up and make Meachem expendable, but they also need Meachem to look good so they can get at least something for their ill-advised free agency investment. The 49ers are looking for receiver help at the moment, so perhaps there's a match to be made there.
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| Max Starks - OT |
Posted 5/22/13 12:39am et |
| San Diego Chargers OT Max Starks, who was signed to an undisclosed 1-year deal Tuesday, May 21, is likely to become the team's starting left tackle this year. Starks will likely replace OT King Dunlap at the position, with OT D.J. Fluker, the team's first-round pick, starting at right tackle. |
Huddle Up: Starks, who spent his first 9 seasons with the Steelers is the new blind-side protector for Philip Rivers, who has sacked 49 times in 2012, the most for any NFL QB aside from Aaron Rodgers (51 sacks last season). Meanwhile, Fluker, the 11th overall pick in the draft, should immediately bolster the other side of the line.
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| Vincent Brown - WR |
Posted 5/21/13 5:48am et |
| The San Diego Chargers are taking things slowly with WR Vincent Brown during organized team activities because he is working his way back from a serious ankle injury. He said he is completely recovered from the injury but understands why the team is being cautious. He expects to be ready for the start of training camp. |
Huddle Up: Brown was a popular sleeper pick heading into last season, and if he's on the field at the start of training camp he'll likely be in a similar situation as the San Diego receiver rotation remains unsettled.
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| Larry English - LB |
Posted 5/16/13 1:19pm et |
| San Diego Chargers LB Larry English said he hopes to earn the starting outside linebacker job that LB Melvin Ingram (knee) held before his season-ending injury in OTAs. 'I'm just concentrating on being able to provide what the team needs. [Head coach Mike McCoy] emphasized to all of us that now is the time for someone to step up and provide what we'll miss from Melvin, and I have that opportunity now to be the guy the team needs,' English said. |
Huddle Up: Curb that enthusiasm as English's 4-year pro career has produced only 4 starts, 64 total tackles, 8.5 sacks, a fumble recovery and no interceptions -- not good numbers for the 16th overall pick in 2009.
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| Philip Rivers - QB |
Posted 5/16/13 11:35pm et |
| San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy said the team will ask QB Philip Rivers to play a huge role in reducing the learning curve for the rest of the bodies on offense this year. 'We're going to throw as much of the offense as Philip can handle,' McCoy said. 'When he tells us to slow down, we'll slow down.' Rivers said the practices with new head coach McCoy have been designed for more intermediate passes than in recent years. |
Huddle Up: McCoy, a first-time head coach, is right to lean on Rivers with all the new faces on the roster. Meanwhile, though, Rivers will be leaning on his offensive line -- and first-round pick D.J. Fluker in particular -- after he was sacked 49 times in 2012, second only to the Aaron Rodgers (51).
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| Melvin Ingram - LB |
Posted 5/15/13 1:31am et |
| San Diego Chargers LB Melvin Ingram suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the second day of organized team activities (OTAs) Tuesday, May 14. He is scheduled to receive further evaluation before undergoing surgery. He is likely lost for the season. The Chargers were expected to have Ingram and Jarret Johnson at outside linebacker in Week 1. However, Ingram is likely done for the season, meaning LB Larry English might be in line for a bigger role. The team also has LB Tourek Williams, a sixth-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, as well as LBs Frank Beltre and Devan Walker on the roster. The team is expected to explore their options in free agency. |
Huddle Up: Tough to lose a projected starter two days into OTAs, but at least the Chargers have options.
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| Keenan Allen - WR |
Posted 5/12/13 11:06pm et |
| San Diego Chargers WR Keenan Allen said he did not have any setbacks or discomfort with his knee while participating in the team's rookie minicamp. |
Huddle Up: Health concerns also were part of the reason Allen slipped to the third round, where the Chargers gladly swooped up the tall & dependable wideout. Barring any OTA or training-camp setbacks, Allen figures to contribute immediately come Week 1.
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| Danario Alexander - WR |
Posted 4/25/13 5:32pm et |
| The San Diego Chargers signed free-agent WR Danario Alexander to a one-year deal Thursday, April 25. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
Huddle Up: Alexander was a bright spot in the team's 3-5 second half of the season, leading the Chargers in receiving with 34 catches for 597 yards and 7 TDs over the final 8 games. His 3-year career, though, has been dotted with injuries, particularly knee issues, so bringing him back on a 1-year deal minimizes the risk.
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| Quentin Jammer - CB |
Posted 4/21/13 10:16pm et |
| Free-agent CB Quentin Jammer (Chargers) will meet with the Washington Redskins Sunday, April 21. |
Huddle Up: Jammer, who has played all 11 of his NFL seasons with the Chargers, is getting little long in the tooth as he turns 34 in June, but the Skins have looking to add a CB after losing out on Aqib Talib and Antoine Winfield.
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| Danario Alexander - WR |
Posted 4/11/13 12:18pm et |
| The Cleveland Browns are believed to be a team to possibly have interest in restricted free-agent WR Danario Alexander (Chargers). |
Huddle Up: With former San Diego' head coach Norv Turner now running the offense in Cleveland, pursuing Alexander is a logical move, but the Chargers are expected to match any offers for the WR who led them with 37 catches for 658 yards and 7 TDs over the second half of the season.
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| Deon Butler - WR |
Posted 4/9/13 12:05pm et |
| The San Diego Chargers have signed free-agent WR Deon Butler (Seahawks) and CB Cornelius Brown (Bears) to one-year deals and WR Dan DePalma (Giants) to a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
Huddle Up: Butler, a third-round pick of the Seahawks in 2009, never panned out in the Northwest, catching a combined 51 passes over his first 2 seasons but only 6 over the past 2 years.
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| Philip Rivers - QB |
Posted 4/4/13 4:46pm et |
| San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers could be in his final season with the team after two sub-par seasons and a new coaching staff in town. |
Huddle Up: Just a thought: Maybe the Bolts ought to think about shoring up their pass protection before they go looking for another QB. Rivers' passing-yards totals and TDs have declined in each of the past 3 seasons, but over that span he's been sacked 117 times -- second most in the league behind Aaron Rodgers (118).
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| Ronnie Brown - RB |
Posted 3/15/13 6:03pm et |
| The San Diego Chargers re-signed RB Ronnie Brown to an undisclosed one-year deal. |
Huddle Up: Brown will round out a San Diego backfield that includes oft-injured Ryan Mathews and newly signed Danny Woodhead. Good times!
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| Danario Alexander - WR |
Posted 3/9/13 2:22pm et |
| The San Diego Chargers have offered restricted free-agent WR Danario Alexander the lowest tender. He would receive a one-year, $1.323 million contract if he signed the tender. |
Huddle Up: Looks as if the Chargers' new regime isn't sold on Alexander as their top receiver. Given his injury history, however, other teams may be equally as tentative in signing him so there's not much risk involved. The low tender could also suggests the Chargers plan to dip into this year's deep class of receivers on one of the first two days of the draft.
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| Charlie Whitehurst - QB |
Posted 3/5/13 12:40pm et |
| The Cleveland Browns could show interest in San Diego Chargers QB
Charlie Whitehurst if he is released this offseason because
offensive coordinator Norv Turner coached him when he was with San
Diego. |
Huddle Up: Turner and Whitehurst definitely share a bond from their time with
the Bolts, but the QB is strictly a journeyman, who's thrown 155 NFL
passes since he was drafted in the third round by San Diego in 2006.
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| Vincent Brown - WR |
Posted 2/21/13 10:21pm et |
| San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy said the team has high hopes for WR Vincent Brown. McCoy said Brown is a great route runner and very disciplined at what he does. |
Huddle Up: After some definite flashes as a rookie in 2011, Brown was being counted on last summer but a pre-season broken ankle wound up scuttling his whole season. As a result, he might be overlooked in some fantasy leagues and could be a late-round draft find.
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| Ryan Mathews - RB |
Posted 2/21/13 10:21pm et |
| San Diego Chargers general manager Tom Telesco praised RB Ryan
Mathews, calling him a talented back, and someone who could be a
"bellcow back." Telesco also said he would like to get a running
back to compliment Mathews. Telesco said he believes Mathews can
handle it on his own, but must prove he can stay healthy. |
Huddle Up: Mathews has missed 10 games over his 3 NFL seasons, including 4 this
past year due to a pair of collarbone fractures. His best season
came in 2011, when he rolled up 1,546 total yards and 6 TDs in 14
contests, and that has to be the basis for the Bolts' optimism.
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| Philip Rivers - QB |
Posted 2/20/13 3:27pm et |
| San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers has seen his play slip over the last two season, particularly in terms of ball security; however, new head coach Mike McCoy is confident he can get the best out of Rivers in 2013. "I think Philip's gonna do a great job with us," McCoy said. "We're very fortunate to have him here. A very talented player and a great guy to have as the face of your franchise." |
Huddle Up: McCoy is fresh off of working with Peyton Manning, but more importantly he was able to wring productivity out of both Tim Tebow and Kyle Orton so you have to like his chances with Rivers.
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| Danario Alexander - WR |
Posted 2/13/13 11:54pm et |
| The San Diego Chargers are expected to re-sign restricted free-agent WR Danario Alexander this offseason and give him a bigger opportunity on offense next season. |
Huddle Up: It only makes sense for Alexander to return to San Diego, as he was their most productive receiver during his stint on the team. If he's able to stay healthy he should remain productive as Philip Rivers' go-to pass-catcher.
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| Philip Rivers - QB |
Posted 1/16/13 11:19am et |
| San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers said during a radio interview Tuesday, Jan. 15, head coach Mike McCoy was the man he was hoping the team would hire all along. "Of the potential candidates, I can honestly say this is the guy I was hoping for. I feel great about it," Rivers said. "We have direction now. We'll all go again. I think Chargers fans should be excited." McCoy said he is looking forward to working with Rivers, calling him a "great guy to have a face of your franchise." McCoy could not explain why Rivers' production has declined in the last two seasons; however, he promised he would ask the quarterback "some tough questions." |
Huddle Up: Norv Turner wasn't necessarily the problem with Rivers, but a fresh perspective might be just what Philip needs to get back on track. A couple receivers and a better offensive line wouldn't hurt, either.
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| Ryan Mathews - RB |
Posted 1/8/13 10:14pm et |
| The San Diego Chargers are beginning to wonder if RB Ryan Mathews will ever become the type of player they thought he would become when they selected him 12th overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. The team would like him to become more polished and seize the full-time running back role. San Diego used RB Ronnie Brown in a receiving role this year in order to keep Mathews fresh; Brown ran a passing route on 60.4 percent of his offensive snaps, while Mathews ran routes 42.1 percent of the time. Mathews still believes he can be a game-changing back for the Chargers, however. 'It's time for me to show them why they bumped up all the spots they did to draft me,' Mathews, 25, said. 'I've shown greatness at times, and I've shown I can be the worst player at times. You've got to be consistent, and that's what I plan to do, Just be a little more consistent player and just be the guy they knew when they drafted.' |
Huddle Up: Mathews' numbers took a dip across the board in 2012 as he played in 2 fewer games, rushed for 484 fewer yards, had 11 fewer receptions and saw his yards-per-carry average drop by more than a full yard (4.9 to 3.8) from his 2011 figures. Mathews' first order of business will be to stay healthy after missing at least 2 games in each of his first 3 seasons, and then he can go about proving himself as a dependable No. 1 back.
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| Jared Gaither - OT |
Posted 1/6/13 11:02am et |
| The San Diego Chargers are looking for a new general manager and head coach, but they are likely to be looking for a new left tackle, too. The team has not made it official, but OT Jared Gaither is not expected to be back in 2013. After Gaither sat out three games with a back issue no one could clearly diagnose, one veteran player said earlier in the season, 'I can't even look him in the eye.' Other players suspected Gaither was milking his back injury. |
Huddle Up: Gaither's integrity aside, pass protection played a huge role in the Chargers' struggles this season as San Diego surrendered 49 sacks -- fourth most in the league behind the Cardinals, Packers and Jaguars. LT obviously is going to be high on the team's off-season list of needs.
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| Ronnie Brown - RB |
Posted 12/29/12 6:37pm et |
| San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring) missed practices Wednesday and Thursday was limited Friday. He is questionable for Week 17. |
Huddle Up: If you're hoping to have Brown this week, it's not looking good. Meanwhile, Jackie Battle's fantasy owners stand to benefit most. Check back before Sunday afternoon just to make sure.
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| Donald Butler - LB |
Posted 12/28/12 6:29pm et |
| San Diego Chargers LB Donald Butler (groin) did not practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is doubtful for Week 17. |
Huddle Up: IDPers take note. Butler has been dealing with injuries during the second half of a disappointing season (from a fantasy standpoint).
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| Ronnie Brown - RB |
Posted 12/27/12 10:56pm et |
| San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 27. |
Huddle Up: That's 2 missed practices in 2 days for Brown, and it's starting to look like the Bolts' Week 17 RB duties will be handled by Jackie Battle and Curtis Brinkley on Sunday.
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| Ronnie Brown - RB |
Posted 12/20/12 11:20pm et |
| San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring), LB Donald Butler (groin), OT Jeromey Clary (knee), OG Tyronne Green (hamstring) and WR Eddie Royal (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 20. |
Huddle Up: Things are trending up for Brown's return after the RB went from being limited in Wednesday's workouts to a full participant Thursday.
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| Jackie Battle - RB |
Posted 12/19/12 11:49am et |
| San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said RB Jackie Battle will get a chance to play in Week 16, and appeared to favor him over RB Curtis Brinkley. |
Huddle Up: With Ryan Mathews out the Chargers will use a committee approach at the running back position. Battle has handled goal line work before, and it sounds like he'll be the lead dog in the Bolts' RBBC this week as well against the Jets.
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| Vincent Brown - WR |
Posted 12/19/12 7:27pm et |
| Updating a previous report, San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Brown (ankle) is not expected to play in the final two weeks of the season even though he is returning to practice. |
Huddle Up: It's turned out to be a total loss of a season for Brown, who was a popular preseason sleeper pick. Now he'll be a super-deep sleeper for 2013.
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| Ronnie Brown - RB |
Posted 12/19/12 11:06pm et |
| San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner didn't reveal his plans at
running back in Week 16 after RB Ryan Mathews (clavicle) was placed
on the Injured Reserve. 'Well, we've got a chance to get Ronnie
Brown back' Turner said. 'Jackie Battle will get a chance to play.
And Brink (Curtis Brinkley ) played some yesterday, though I don't
know that he would play on third down. And we'll probably add Edwin
Baker to the 53-man roster. I don't know that he would be active,
but we'd have to see where Ronnie Brown is.' Brown was able to
practice on a limited basis Wednesday. |
Huddle Up: Mathews' fantasy owners or those desperate enough to be eyeing a
Chargers' back in Week 16 will have to play the waiting game and see
how Brown is coming along later in the week.
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