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Stress-Free Mondays With Norv

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by Craig on November 17, 2009

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…

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And Now, A Word From The Defense

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by Craig on November 16, 2009

It never looks good to get torched for 450 passing yards, but the Chargers still did a number of things well defensively in their 31-23 win over the Eagles.  Antonio Cromartie joined 619 Sports to discuss the crossing patterns that Philadelphia used so well:

 

Shawne Merriman was part of a pass rush that struggled to approach Donovan McNabb, who threw 55 times and was sacked just twice.  Shawne talked about the team’s red zone defense and more:

 

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Chargers, Steelers Gear Up For AFC Showdown

September 30, 2009

ShareThe Chargers began their week of practice on an encouraging note, as LaDainian Tomlinson and Louis Vasquez rejoined their teammates on the field, getting ready for the biggest test of a season that has already been testing.  The Pittsburgh Steelers may be 1-2, but that doesn’t have anyone fooled.  The defending champs are hungry, and [...]

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LT’s On The Comeback Trail

September 30, 2009
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ShareLaDainian Tomlinson practiced fully with the Chargers today and is hopeful of playing in Sunday’s showdown with the Steelers.  After practice LT answered questions from the media about his ankle, his chances of playing and his hopes of helping in the red zone:
 

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How Good Is This 2-1 Start?

September 28, 2009
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ShareTime to evaluate the partially-full glass that is the San Diego Chargers.  Are you encouraged by a team that’s 2-1 despite major injuries, or discouraged by a group that struggles to run the ball, stop the run, and score in the red zone?  Chris and Craig give their takes:
 

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Chargers: Battered, Bent, Not Beaten

September 27, 2009
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ShareOne play into their first defensive series against Miami, Shawne Merriman gimped off the field for the San Diego Chargers, not to be seen from again.  Combined with the previous losses of Jamal Williams, LaDainian Tomlinson and Nick Hardwick, the Chargers now had four All-Pros sidelined, two for each side of the football.  Any surprise [...]

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Chargers 23, Dolphins 13: A Win Is A Win

September 27, 2009
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ShareThe Chargers improved to 2-1 but their red zone worries have Craig concerned.  Chris is happy to celebrate a win in the NFL, no matter how it came about.  The 411 on Sunday’s win from 619 Sports:
 

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From One Loss, Many Questions Arise

September 20, 2009
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ShareWith Jamal Williams out and Nick Hardwick hurt, are the Bolts still a championship-caliber team?  Is Darren Sproles a red zone running back?  And who was more to blame on Sunday, the offense or defense?  Chris and Craig talk it out:
 

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Rivers Frustrated After Career Day

September 20, 2009
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ShareChargers quarterback Philip Rivers threw for a career-high 435 yards against the Ravens, but after a 31-26 loss, red zone breakdowns and delay-of-game penalties are weighing more heavily on his mind than his line on the stat sheet:
 

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