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Chargers Team Report a " 12/22/09
The Chargers haven't had too many more exciting wins lately than Sunday's. Not only did Nate Kaeding kick a 52-yard field goal with three seconds left for the margin of victory, but the Chargers clinched their fourth consecutive AFC West title.
Christmas is coming too fast for Chargers
" Merry Christmas. Now get to work. The Chargers crammed two days into one yesterday, going over what went right and wrong against Cincinnati, installing the game plan that is usually saved for Wednesday and going through a scaled-back, walk-through version of a Wednesday practice.
San Diego Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer intercepts the ball against Cincinnati Bengals wide rec
San Diego sealed their fourth AFC West title in a row with a dramatic 27-24 win over Cincinnati on Sunday, while Minnesota clinched the NFC North despite an upset loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Bolts not pressured by blitzes - Sports
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Sean M. Haffey / UNION-TRIBUNE Philip Rivers and Norv Turner have made teams pay for blitzing too much this season.
Dependable Kaeding quietly holding record
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Sean M. Haffey / UNION-TRIBUNE Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding, who nailed this 55-yard FG against Kansas City last month, has made 27-of-30 field goals this season.
Week 15 picks: Electric Chargers will continue surge
So far, and deservedly so, much of the Super Bowl talk has been about the NFL's two undefeated teams, the Saints and the Colts.
NOVEMBER 29: Quentin Jammer #23 of the San Diego Chargers makes an interception in front of teammate Eric Weddle #32 and Chris Chambers #11 of the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium on November 29, 2009 in San Diego, California.
Phillips still has playersa hearts and minds
Ex-coordinator a favorite among - D' By Chris Jenkins , UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 12:05 a.m. / Union-Tribune 2006 photo Wade Phillips, now head coach of the Cowboys, was extremely popular with players when he was the Chargers' defensive coordinator.
Should San Diego Chargers Take Another Chance On a Medical Question Mark?
In 2009 San Diego spent a seventh round draft pick on wide receiver Demetrius Byrd.A This was a player who they knew would not play in 2009, and might not ever play.A They took the chance because it was a late draft pick that went towards a late second-round quality player.
Three And Out: December 08, 2009
Riding a seven game winning streak, the San Diego Chargers are one of the NFL's hottest teams.
Defense knows it must get better
Walking away from another team's stadium with a victory, no matter what that team's record, no matter what the game looked like, allows you to talk about a win being a win.
Oliver making most of his time
Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 1 a.m. K.C. Alfred / Union-Tribune Safety Paul Oliver was in the right place at the right time Sunday to come up with an errant snap to Chiefs QB Matt Cassel.
Friday, December 4, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Sean M. Haffey / Union-Tribune This interception by Quentin Jammer against Kansas City gave the Chargers instant field position and a quick shot at a touchdown.
Pasquarelli: It'll be a December to remember
With roughly two dozen franchises still in varying degrees of contention for the coveted 12 NFL postseason berths, consider these pithy words of advice for the final full month of the 2009 campaign: Win and you're in.
"That's a tough question," he said, "because guys are definitely physical and fast in this league.
Chargers D leads way in 43-14 win over Chiefs
This was too easy.The San Diego Chargers turned four turnovers into touchdowns, including a 40-yard fumble return for a score by safety Paul Oliver, to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 43-14 on Sunday and run their winning streak to six games.LaDainian Tomlinson scored two touchdowns and moved into 10th on the NFL's all-time rushing list.
Chiefs' Chambers faces old mates with Bolts
The guy who could be a difference-maker for Kansas City against the streaking San Diego Chargers was wearing lightning bolts on his helmet four weeks ago.
Chambers returns to challenge old friends
" Whatever the problem, it was between him and the coaching staff, him and the front office.
McDaniels' trash talk laid to waste
Chargers Steve Gregory runs with a fumble he recovered after the ball was stripped from Broncos quarterback Chris Simms in the first quarter.
Chargers see wildcat as more than gimmick
" The wildcat's out of the bag. Way out. A year ago, the Miami Dolphins turned the NFL on its ear with its variation of the old single-wing offense, the direct snap to the running back in a strategy designed to make football a truly 11-on-11 game.
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