Archive for April, 2008

Chargers First Pick In NFL Draft CB Antoine Cason

April 30th, 2008

Chargers First Pick In NFL Draft CB Antoine Cason
The San Diego Chargers chose University of Arizona cornerback Antoine Cason with their first round selection in the National Football League draft, while two local college quarterbacks are expected to be chosen … via KGTV
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Chargers sign Shelton to 2-year deal

April 30th, 2008

Chargers sign Shelton to 2-year deal
“We had the opportunity to add an experienced, good player to the mix at offensive tackle”
Unable to land a tackle early in last weekend’s draft, the San Diego Chargers signed veteran L.J. Shelton to a two-year deal Tuesday. via Fox Sports
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Bolts Tackle O-Line Needs With OL Corey Clark

April 29th, 2008

Bolts Tackle O-Line Needs With OL Corey Clark True to his style, A.J. Smith waited until the later rounds to bolster depth on the offensive line. The Chargers used their final pick in the 2008 NFL draft on Texas A&M lineman Corey Clark. Clark has the size and versatility [...]

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Decision makers with most influence over draft (Yahoo! Sports)

April 28th, 2008

Decision makers with most influence over draft (Yahoo! Sports) Find out who has the most say over each team’s draft selections.
San Diego Plugs Holes, Leaves Draft Recharged The Chargers entered the draft with needs at cornerback, [...]

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Brohm eager to prove he’s NFL-ready (AP)

April 27th, 2008

Brohm eager to prove he’s NFL-ready (AP) Brian Brohm thought he prepared for everything when he spent three months getting ready for the NFL Combine. Yet all the weight lifting, all the running and all the throwing didn’t prepare the former Louisville quarterback for what it felt like to [...]

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Despite pitfalls, QBs will go early

April 26th, 2008

Despite pitfalls, QBs will go early
It has been 10 years since the San Diego Chargers made an $11 million mistake by using the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft to select quarterback Ryan Leaf.
Eleven million dollars in signing bonus money. Plus his salary. Plus the unforgivable [...]

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NFL Draft Q&A: WR Marcus Smith

April 25th, 2008

NFL Draft Q&A: WR Marcus Smith In addition to his great talent as a wide receiver, New Mexico’s Marcus Smith is looking forward to playing special teams in the NFL. Find out why he loves that role, what he thinks separates him from many other receivers in this draft, [...]

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SD Conducts Private Visit With Play-making CB

April 24th, 2008

SD Conducts Private Visit With Play-making CB A.J. Smith thought he nabbed Drayton Florence’s replacement when he selected Paul Oliver in last year’s supplemental draft. However, Oliver failed to earn playing time, so Smith is left to scurry for increased depth. Smith took a step in that direction by [...]

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Browns searching draft for next ‘tweener’ (Yahoo! Sports)

April 23rd, 2008

Browns searching draft for next ‘tweener’ (Yahoo! Sports) Since January, the Cleveland Browns ‘ scouting department has been on a mission to find the next Adalius Thomas…
‘08 NFL schedule for December (Yahoo! Sports) Here’s a [...]

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Best Available NFL Free Agents: Defense

April 22nd, 2008

Best Available NFL Free Agents: Defense With just one week to go until the NFL draft, here’s an updated look at the best available free agents from the defensive side of the ball.
Decision makers with most influence over draft (Yahoo! Sports) [...]

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