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How Ya Gonna’ Block ‘Em?

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by Chris Ello on January 16, 2010

When it comes to facing New York’s No. 1-ranked defense, the question is how are the Chargers going to deal with the Jets’ wide array of blitz packages in Sunday’s AFC Divisional Playoff? Running back Jacob Hester will be one of the keys, lead-blocking for the running game and picking up the blitz to give Philip Rivers time in the passing game. Hester explains to 619Sports.net that he and his offensive mates will be prepared for whatever New York throws at them.

 

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3 Questions For: Jacob Hester

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by Craig on November 28, 2009

The Chargers fullback loved getting the chance to tote the rock against the Broncos, rushing for 46 yards on seven carries.  Hester joins 619 Sports to talk about working as a short-yardage back and avoiding a trap against KC:

 

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Hester The Punt-Blocker

October 28, 2009
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ShareChargers running back Jacob Hester has all of a sudden become quite adept at blocking punts. He did it again Sunday in Kansas City and scored a touchdown in the Bolts’ 37-7 win over the Chiefs. Hester took a moment after practice Wednesday to explain to 619Sports.net how he does it.
 

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Chargers Preview: Running Backs

August 21, 2009
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ShareWith Chargers training camp underway,  and the season just around the corner, Chris Ello takes an inside look at how the Bolts stack up position-by-position heading into 2009.
Today: Running Backs (tomorrow: Wide Receivers)
Starters
LaDainian Tomlinson, 9th yr., T.C.U.: Just happened to be in Fort Worth, Tex., this summer where L.T. played his college ball and where he is still [...]

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Bolts: 1st Preseason Thoughts

August 16, 2009

ShareFirst, thanks to the fans for not filling up the “Q” so that Saturday night’s preseason opener against Seattle had to be tape-delayed on television. I tuned in at 10:30, and about all I had in me was one quarter.
I’ll leave it to the rest of you to break down what happened after that (and [...]

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Bobby Beathard Is Ruining My Draft Weekend

April 27, 2009

ShareThe NFL Draft is complete and the Chargers have addressed a number of needs.  They picked up an impact pass rusher with their first pick.  On Day 2, the team added help on the offensive and defensive line, a hard hitter from USC, a cornerback from Oregon State, and a bowling ball running back.  They [...]

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The Spotlight’s On A.J. Again

April 24, 2009

ShareSo A.J. Smith has turned into the Kathy Ireland of swimsuit modeling. Once beautiful, but now not quite as easy on the eyes. For several years, the centerfold spread in the NFL Draft’s Monthly. But now no longer a candidate for the cover story. Washed up and worn out. You can try a little botox here, a nip-and-tuck there…but [...]

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