Igor Olshansky News

This is part two of my eight-part series breaking down the entire NFL as we move closer to the 2009 season.

With the kickoff to the 2009 NFL Season still more than three months away but most of the important off-season dates past us, initial assessments regarding a team's potential performance will ... by Eric Gomez 9 reads May 26, 2009 With the kickoff to the 2009 NFL Season still more than three months away but most of the important off-season dates ...

Ryon Bingham is a contender for Igor Olshansky's starting spot at defensive end.

After a turbulent 2008 season, there are several positions on the Chargers' roster that appear up for grabs: defensive end, inside linebacker, right guard, and strong safety... by Michael Cullen 52 reads After a turbulent 2008 season, there are several positions on the Chargers' roster that appear up for grabs: defensive end, inside linebacker, ...

San Diego Chargers 2008 record: 8-8 While the Chargers produced a subpar campaign in 2008, the team decided that it was nothing that a little rehab and some minor tweaking with the roster couldn't fix... AFC West: Preview and Predictions for 2009 by John Ransom 8 reads San Diego Chargers 2008 record: 8-8 While the Chargers produced a subpar ...

April 26, 2009, 4:48 p.m. While he could move around the line and may well prove to be Jamal Williams' eventual heir, the Chargers see Vaughn Martin taking over the right end position.

There is no secret about Vaughn Martin's ability to play football north of the border.

Chargers first-round draft pick Larry English acknowledges fans honking from a passing car outside the team's headquarters Sunday.

Former Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford wears a headset as he works the sideline during Georgia's annual spring football game Saturday.

12 pick in 2005. They can only hope to get a player who makes the kind of impact Merriman has delivered.

This is no longer seen as the loaded roster it was accepted to be for a few years.

The Chargers, at No. 16 overall, have their highest pick since snagging Shawne Merriman with the No.

The Chargers are in a pretty good position entering this year's draft. San Diego is solid on both sides of the ball, and while they do have needs at various positions that should be addressed, I don't think San Diego is necessarily looking to draft any single position with the sixteenth pick.

Record: 8-8, lost in second round of playoffs to Pittsburgh. Losses: G Mike Goff, and DE Igor Olshansky.

CURRENT SELECTION ANALYSIS: This will be the last time a playoff team from the previous season gets to draft this high in the 1st round, excluding trades.

The Jay Cutler trade makes the Chargers big favorites in the A.F.C. West, but they need to add depth to ensure a deeper run in the playoffs.

Tom Orsborn keeps you up to date on what's happening with the Dallas Cowboys and the rest of the National Football League.

Interestingly, though the Chargers were able to keep LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles in the fold for 2009, running back remains a need for San Diego.

Although widely regarded as one of the most talented team in pro football, the San Diego Chargers still have positions on the roster where improvement is needed.

San Diego Chargers coach Norv Turner addressed the media at the NFL owners' meeting on Tuesday.