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20 hrs ago | Rant Sports

No Shortage of Change for San Diego Chargers This Offseason

While it goes without saying that the San Diego Chargers have experienced some unusual turnover this offseason, the fact that the team has nearly completely transformed its identity as well has been an unexpectedly pleasant surprise.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Danny Woodhead, Melvin Ingram, Jonas Mouton, NFL Players, Larry English

Wed May 22, 2013

BoltBeat

Free Agent: Looking Forward To Most

Dec 9 2012, Indianapolis, USA; Indianapolis Colts linebacker Dwight Freeney waits to be introduced during player introductions before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Indianapolis Colts, Dwight Freeney, NFL Players, San Diego Chargers, Danny Woodhead

Mon May 20, 2013

California Golden Blogs

Q&A with Bolts From the Blue on Steve Williams

The 2013 NFL Draft saw Keenan Allen and Steve Williams selected by the San Diego Chargers.

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Related Topix: Steve Williams, Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Keenan Allen, Marcus Gilchrist, NFL Players, Shareece Wright

Mon May 13, 2013

The San Diego Union-Tribune

Gilchrist, Clary work with starters at new spots

The Chargers defensive back worked with the starters opposite Eric Weddle during the first day of OTAs.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Eric Weddle, Jeromey Clary, Quentin Jammer, Shareece Wright, NFL Players

Sat May 11, 2013

Bolts From The Blue

Chargers Sign 2013 NFL Draft Picks

Five of the San Diego Chargers' six Draft picks for 2013 have been signed to contracts? First-round selection D.J. Fluker remains the only unsigned rookie for the team.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, NFL Players, Marcus Gilchrist

Fri May 10, 2013

Bolts From The Blue

San Diego Chargers Rookie Minicamp: Schedule, roster, what to watch for

Here's everything you need to know about the San Diego Chargers rookie mini camp, which starts today and runs through the weekend.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Charlie Whitehurst, NFL Players, Philip Rivers

Wed May 08, 2013

Rant Sports

Could San Diego Chargers' Marcus Gilchrist Move to Safety?

You don't lose three starters in your secondary without having some questions about your defensive backfield.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Marcus Gilchrist, NFL Players, Brandon Taylor, Eric Weddle, Shareece Wright

BoltBeat

Versatility - Or In Other Words: Danny Woodhead

Well, after weA ve analyzed some of the holes in the roster that are still not fixed yet , I decided to get free of that dark cloud by taking look at a brighter roster spot; and that appears to be the third-down back situation with Danny Woodhead .

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Danny Woodhead, NFL Players, New England Patriots, Ryan Mathews, Ronnie Brown

Tue May 07, 2013

BoltBeat

6 Reasons Why Re-Signing Quentin Jammer Still Makes Sense

Bolt Family, in my last piece I explained why IA m not too amused by that latest news concerning the BoltsA secondary situation.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Quentin Jammer, NFL Players, Shareece Wright, Eric Weddle, Marcus Gilchrist

Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars sign CB Marcus Trufant

Trufant , who played collegiately at Washington State, could bring a veteran presence to a Jaguars' secondary that is in significant transition this offseason.

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Related Topix: Sports, Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL Football, Rashean Mathis, NFL Players, Seattle Seahawks, Marcus Trufant

Bolts From The Blue

Diamonds in the Rough: 2013 San Diego Chargers Undrafted Free Agents

General Manager Tom Telesco brought in 20 Undrafted Free Agents and there are a few players who could make some noise if given a fair shot to compete.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Marcus Gilchrist, Darrell Stuckey, Shareece Wright, NFL Players

Mon May 06, 2013

BoltBeat

Playing It Safe At Safety

Oct 15, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers cornerback Marcus Gilchrist motions for an incomplete pass after Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Stokley caught a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Marcus Gilchrist, NFL Players, Shareece Wright, Eric Weddle, Sean Cattouse

Sun May 05, 2013

MSNBC

Chargers might shift Marcus Gilchrist to safety

At the other safety spot, they have a big question mark. Brandon Taylor , a third-round pick last year, is trying to come back from a torn ACL and the other safeties on the roster have barely seen the field on defense.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Marcus Gilchrist, NFL Players, Brandon Taylor

Wed May 01, 2013

Bolts From The Blue

Breaking Down New Bolts: Derek Cox

The San Diego Chargers need help in the secondary. Is Derek Cox the answer? The coaches tape will tell the tale... One of the Chargers biggest needs this offseason comes from their defensive backs.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL Players, Marcus Gilchrist, Quentin Jammer

Rant Sports

San Diego Chargers Landed Starters in the 2013 NFL Draft

For some teams lucky enough to have a solid depth chart already in place, the NFL Draft is merely a place to stockpile talented players to groom for the future.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Jeromey Clary, Robert Meachem, Malcom Floyd, Donald Butler, NFL Players

Mon Apr 29, 2013

BleacherReport

San Diego Chargers: A Closer Look at the Top 5 Draft Picks

For better or worse, Tom Telesco has already put his stamp on the San Diego Chargers .

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Marcus Gilchrist, Shaun Phillips, Philip Rivers, Donald Butler, NFL Players

Fri Apr 26, 2013

Bolts From The Blue

The D.J. Fluker Pick - What's the Logic?

The Chargers as an offensive unit are full of question marks. Will Ryan Mathews stay healthy and fulfill his athletic promise? Can Gates hold on and be an impact guy for another year? Can Floyd stay healthy? Can Meachem make an impact? Who and what is Vincent Brown? Is Rivers still the same guy who we compared with the Bradys and Rodgers of the ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Jeromey Clary, Melvin Ingram, Donald Butler, NFL Players, Jarret Johnson

NFL GridIron Gab

Manti Te'o Lands in a Nice Spot With the Chargers

The San Diego Chargers have turned a weakness into a strength, by choosing Notre Dame ILB Manti Te'o with the 6th pick of the second round, 38th overall.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, Manti Te'o, NCAA Sports, Donald Butler, Notre Dame Fighting Irish NCAA Football, NFL Players, NCAA Football, Jarret Johnson, University of Notre Dame NCAA

Wed Apr 24, 2013

The Virginian-Pilot

Cornerback is likely Tribe's next pro

Current NFL rosters list four players who helped William and Mary beat Virginia on the day cornerback B.W. Webb intercepted three passes in his collegiate debut.

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Sports, College of William and Mary NCAA, NCAA Football, William & Mary Tribe NCAA Football, San Diego Chargers, NFL Football, NFL Players, Pittsburgh Steelers