2008 Fantasy Football Team by Team Analysis San Diego Chargers

The Chargers once again look primed to make a run deep into the playoffs. In order to get to the next level, Philip Rivers needs to step up his game and play more consistently.

Bolts Banter: Is Rivers a Top-8 QB?
SDBoltReport.com’s Michael Lombardo and Michael Kranzler continue to debate the hot topics involving the Chargers. Today’s issue: Where does Philip Rivers rank compared to the game’s best QBs? Lombardo explains why Rivers throws in rarefied air, while Kranzler cautions he isn’t quite there.

What Should The Chargers Do With Eric Parker?

The San Diego Chargers are reportedly shopping wide receiver Eric Parker for trade.

Luis Castillo Signs 7-Year Extension
The Chargers signed former first-round pick Luis Castillo to a seven-year contract extension on Tuesday. The new deal will keep him donning lightning bolts through 2014. Castillo was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent following the 2009 season.

‘08 Preview: Injuries Chargers’ biggest concern (Yahoo! Sports)
San Diego is set for another postseason run as long as ailments don’t continue to hamper key players.

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Ex-Charger Olivea gets one-year deal from Giants

Former San Diego Chargers right tackle Shane Olivea , suspended last months for four games for violations of the NFL Substance Abuse Policy, has been reinstated and agreed to a one-year deal with the New York …

Former Evangel, LSU star Hester signs with Chargers

Former Evangel and LSU star Jacob Hester has signed a four-year deal with the San Diego Chargers, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Hester received an $833,000 signing bonus.

TC: What to Watch for on Offense
Training camp is here and SDBoltReport.com has got you covered. Samantha Fillerup kicks things off by identifying the story lines worth watching on the offensive side of the ball. From the development of three sophomore pass-catchers to the health two Pro Bowlers, we have every angle covered.

Chargers sign DE Castillo to seven-year deal (PA SportsTicker)
The San Diego Chargers on Tuesday signed defensive end Luis Castillo to a seven-year contract through the 2014 season.

LT campaigning to be top fantasy football pick

LaDainian Tomlinson campaigned in Times Square, shaking hands and handing out bumper stickers.

Ex-Charger Foley settles suit for $5.5M (PA SportsTicker)
Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Steve Foley has settled his lawsuit against the city of Coronado and an off-duty police officer who shot him for $5.5 million, according to a San Diego Union-Tribune report.

San Diego Chargers 2008 Training Camp Preview

REPORT DATES: Rookies July 21st, Veterans July 25th SITE: Chargers Park, San Diego, CA CAMP OBJECTIVES: Like the Colts, the Chargers are a reigning division champion that simply doesn’t have a lot of pressing …

Popularity: 2% [?]

Former Evangel, LSU star Hester signs with Chargers

Former Evangel and LSU star Jacob Hester has signed a four-year deal with the San Diego Chargers, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Hester received an $833,000 signing bonus.

Chargers‘ Foley settles with police officer (AP)
Former Chargers linebacker Steve Foley agreed Wednesday to settle his lawsuit against a police officer who shot him while off-duty two years ago and ended his pro football career. Foley’s attorney, Harvey Levine, said the settlement was reached with Officer Aaron Mansker and his employer, the city of Coronado, before testimony resumed in a week-old civil trial in San Diego Superior Court.

Popularity: 3% [?]

Ex-Charger Olivea gets one-year deal from Giants

Former San Diego Chargers right tackle Shane Olivea , suspended last months for four games for violations of the NFL Substance Abuse Policy, has been reinstated and agreed to a one-year deal with the New York …

Bolts Banter: Does Rivers Rank in the Top 8?
SDBoltReport.com’s Michael Lombardo and Michael Kranzler continue to debate the hot topics involving the Chargers. Today’s issue: Where does Philip Rivers rank compared to the game’s best QBs? Lombardo explains why Rivers throws in rarefied air, while Kranzler cautions he isn’t quite there.

Ex-Charger Foley settles suit for $5.5M (PA SportsTicker)
Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Steve Foley has settled his lawsuit against the city of Coronado and an off-duty police officer who shot him for $5.5 million, according to a San Diego Union-Tribune report.

Giants agree to terms with T Olivea (PA SportsTicker)
The New York Giants on Thursday agreed to terms with former San Diego Chargers tackle Shane Olivea.

Scout Q&A: Clemson WR Aaron Kelly
Clemson WR Aaron Kelly had a breakout season last year and looks to continue his ascension as one of the country’s top playmakers. Scout.com’s Chris Steuber spoke with Kelly about his junior year success, why he stayed at Clemson and much more in this exclusive Q&A.

Foley case explores off-duty procedures (Yahoo! Sports)
Former LB Steve Foley’s lawsuit raises questions about whether police are following proper conduct.

Chargers sign PR Mark Jones to 1-year contract (AP)
Free-agent punt returner Mark Jones signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Chargers on Friday. Jones spent the last three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Listed as a wide receiver, his NFL experience has been exclusively as a punt returner. He returned 12 punts for 143 yards last year before a knee injury ended his season in late October.

Former Evangel, LSU star Hester signs with Chargers

Former Evangel and LSU star Jacob Hester has signed a four-year deal with the San Diego Chargers, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Hester received an $833,000 signing bonus.

San Diego Chargers 2008 Training Camp Preview

REPORT DATES: Rookies July 21st, Veterans July 25th SITE: Chargers Park, San Diego, CA CAMP OBJECTIVES: Like the Colts, the Chargers are a reigning division champion that simply doesn’t have a lot of pressing …

Muscle tear puts Colts‘ LB Hagler on shelf for two months (Yahoo! Sports)
In Indianapolis, Colts starting linebacker Tyjuan Hagler suffered a torn pectoral muscle while lifting weights…

Popularity: 4% [?]

San Diego Chargers 2008 Training Camp Preview

REPORT DATES: Rookies July 21st, Veterans July 25th SITE: Chargers Park, San Diego, CA CAMP OBJECTIVES: Like the Colts, the Chargers are a reigning division champion that simply doesn’t have a lot of pressing …

Coleman returns to roots

Former NFL star Andre Coleman returned to his high school home at Hickory High to conduct a football camp Tuesday and give back to the community.

Fans Want Cowboys And Chargers In The Super Bowl

Well, the fans have spoken: On a recent poll conducted here at BoltHype, the majority of voters wanted to see the San Diego Chargers face the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XLIII.

Scout Q&A: Clemson WR Aaron Kelly
Clemson WR Aaron Kelly had a breakout season last year and looks to continue his ascension as one of the country’s top playmakers. Scout.com’s Chris Steuber spoke with Kelly about his junior year success, why he stayed at Clemson and much more in this exclusive Q&A.

L.T. wants your vote as first fantasy player chosen in ‘08

LaDainian Tomlinson says he, not Tom Brady, deserves to be the first player taken in fantasy drafts: “I came to New York, which is the biggest market there is, and I’m hitting the streets.

Popularity: 5% [?]

Ravens, Bills among 6 to crash NFL playoff party (SportingNews.com)
After pondering the six teams that might not make it back to the playoffs in 2008 and six of the teams not good…

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Chargers‘ Goals for Training Camp
The Sports Xchange identifies the Chargers‘ top three goals for training camp, which begins for rookies and selected veterans on July 20. Not surprisingly, getting key players back healthy is goal No. 1. What else is on the list? Read on to find out.

Escape from LA - Part Two
In this second of our two-part series, Alfie Crow handicaps which teams are the likeliest to make a move to the vacant Los Angeles market. Oakland? San Diego? Jacksonville?

Scout Q&A: LSU DE Tyson Jackson
After a breakout sophomore campaign, LSU DE Tyson Jackson failed to demonstrate the same production as a junior. Even though he struggled last season, he’s still considered to be one of the top DEs in the country. Scout.com’s Chris Steuber spoke with Jackson about his struggles and much more in this exclusive Q&A.

L.A. prize: NFL owners lining up to move? (SportingNews.com)
Examining the ten most likely scenarios in which NFL football could return to Los Angeles.

Bolts Banter: Who Is Most Overrated?
SDBoltReport.com’s Michael Lombardo and Michael Kranzler debate the hot topics surrounding the Chargers. This week’s discussion delves into a sensitive subject: Who is the most overrated player on the roster? Kranzler believes a reigning Pro Bowler has earned the unwanted honor, while Lombardo tabs a key special-teams force.

Terrence Kiel’s Friends Tried To Help Ex-NFL Star

Friends of Terrence Kiel desperately attempted to lift a sedan off the former San Diego Chargers safety after his fatal car accident, a witness says.

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Terrence Kiel’s Friends Tried To Help Ex-NFL Star

Friends of Terrence Kiel desperately attempted to lift a sedan off the former San Diego Chargers safety after his fatal car accident, a witness says.

Best Available NFL Free Agents-Offense
Teams looking for help at the running back position can still find some in free agency. There are at least six backs who could come in and play significant role this season.

Coleman returns to roots

Former NFL star Andre Coleman returned to his high school home at Hickory High to conduct a football camp Tuesday and give back to the community.

San Diego Chargers roster struggles

The sound of thunder over the horizon does not herald sudden summer storms which are a rarity to southern California.

Popularity: 8% [?]

Police: Former Chargers, Aggies player Terrence Kiel dies

Former Texas A&M defensive back Terrence Kiel has died in a vehicle accident in California.

Scout Q&A: LSU DE Tyson Jackson
After a breakout sophomore campaign, LSU DE Tyson Jackson failed to demonstrate the same production as a junior. Even though he struggled last season, he’s still considered to be one of the top DEs in the country. Scout.com’s Chris Steuber spoke with Jackson about his struggles and much more in this exclusive Q&A.

For Weddle, it’s about family

Eric Weddle woke up the morning of April28, 2007 knowing his life would never be the same by day’s end.

Giants agree to terms with T Olivea (PA SportsTicker)
The New York Giants on Thursday agreed to terms with former San Diego Chargers tackle Shane Olivea.

Former Chargers S Kiel dies in car crash (PA SportsTicker)
Former San Diego Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was killed in a car crash, police said Saturday. He was 27.

Chargers’ burning question: How do they get past the Pats? (SportingNews.com)
In the last of SN’s 32 preseason team previews, Vinnie Iyer examines how the Chargers can get over the playoff hump and beat the Patriots.

Trippin’ Tuesday: Packers‘ hands being forced (Yahoo! Sports)
Brett Favre is on the verge of forcing Green Bay’s Ted Thompson to make a hard but necessary decision.

Chargers 2008 Outlook [Video]

The NFL Network did a quick breakdown of the San Diego Chargers 2008 season outlook.

Chargers Training Camp less than a month away

The long and winding road to Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa, Florida begins on Friday, July 25 when the two-time defending AFC West Champion San Diego Chargers return to Chargers Park for Training Camp 2008.

Popularity: 8% [?]

L.A. prize: NFL owners lining up to move? (SportingNews.com)
Examining the ten most likely scenarios in which NFL football could return to Los Angeles.

San Diego Chargers roster struggles

The sound of thunder over the horizon does not herald sudden summer storms which are a rarity to southern California.

Popularity: 9% [?]