John (obviousman) from Bolts From The Blue joins Craig from 619 Sports to talk Chargers football. How will the Jeromey Clary injury and the Jon Runyan signing impact the offensive line? Plus, how do the ‘09 Chargers compare statistically with last year’s team? Part one of our crossover Chargers podcast!
It’s amazing what four straight wins and three straight Denver losses can do for the mood around Chargers Park on a Monday afternoon. Now tied with the Broncos at 6-3, and having beaten back two of the over-inflated “beasts of the East” the past two weeks, the Chargers are finally walking the path they all imagined taking in training camp.
The good feeling has even trickled up to the head coach, Norv Turner. At his weekly presser on Monday, Norv was even cracking wry on multiple occasions. The Norv Turner comedy playbook has seen the light of day less often than the wildcat formation, so this was a rare and refreshing treat.
On hearing the news before Sunday’s game that LaDainian Tomlinson’s wife LaTorsha was pregnant with their first child, Norv said he went to LT with a little friendly advice:
He even nailed the contented sniff after delivering the punch line, Chainsaw style. Nicely done, Norv! I’m not sure if Mal Hall will leave open the first slot at his Thursday night comedy show, or Greg Jones tonight for that matter, but if Norv wants to stretch out his routine I can probably place a phone call…
Hear more excerpts from Turner’s press conference after the jump: Continue Reading →
How much confidence did you gain from the way you played against Atlanta?
“A gained a pretty good amount, coming out there playing fairly well with the older guys, especially alongside Hardwick and Dielman. It’s a great feeling, knowing I can come out there and compete, especially against a good opponent.”
ShareThe Chargers picked up their first win of the preseason Saturday night in Arizona, beating the Cardinals 17-6. The game was highlighted by ball-hawking defense from the San Diego secondary, as both Antonio Cromartie and Clinton Hart came up with interceptions at or near the end zone. Overall, the Chargers defense was very solid, but [...]
ShareWeek two of the preseason brings a date with the NFC champion Arizona Cardinals. Chris and Craig preview the game and talk about what they will be watching for on Saturday night:
Chargers vs. Arizona: 5 Observations
August 22, 2009ShareThe Chargers picked up their first win of the preseason Saturday night in Arizona, beating the Cardinals 17-6. The game was highlighted by ball-hawking defense from the San Diego secondary, as both Antonio Cromartie and Clinton Hart came up with interceptions at or near the end zone. Overall, the Chargers defense was very solid, but [...]