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Whitehurst Deal A Gift To Chargers

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by Craig on March 20, 2010

Feeling down about the Chargers’ offseason?  So were we, until an unexpected gift from Seattle this week.  Unable to find a washed-up ex-USC quarterback to build around, new Seahawks coach Pete Carroll instead decided to trade for Chargers’ 3rd string quarterback Charlie Whitehurst.

As a result, the Chargers move up 20 spots in the 2nd round, and now will have the #28 and #40 selections in the 2010 NFL Draft.  Plus, Seattle threw in a 2011 3rd round draft pick, giving San Diego three selections in the third round next year.  Chargers’ GM A.J. Smith could easily use two of those 3rd round picks to move up in this year’s draft and earn an extra selection.

And all for Charlie Whitehurst, the guy who grew some fine facial hair but otherwise contributed nothing to the Chargers the past three years.

In their latest 619 Sports podcast, Craig and Chris exult over the largesse of the Seahawks, and wonder what this means for A.J.’s draft strategy come April.  The podcast is after the jump: Continue Reading →

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LT Says Goodbye, Vows To Play On

by Craig on February 24, 2010

LaTorsha and LaDainian Tomlinson after his farewell press conference

LaTorsha and LaDainian Tomlinson after his farewell press conference

LaDainian Tomlinson said farewell to the San Diego Chargers and their fans in a press conference Wednesday afternoon at Maderas Golf Club in Poway.  LT choked up at the end of his opening statement, but seemed at peace about leaving San Diego behind in his quest to become the NFL’s all-time leading rusher.

During nearly a half-hour press conference, LT alternated between reminiscing about his Chargers days and positioning himself for a career he still thinks has up to four more years.  After LT was done, Craig and Chris sat outside the country club to discuss what they had just heard:

 

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Lorenzo Neal On LT: “It’s A Sad Day”

February 22, 2010
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Longtime Pro Bowl fullback Lorenzo Neal says that San Diego has lost “a pillar in the community”, and that in the NFL game of chess, he was the “queen” to LT’s “king”. Listen to his one-on-one interview with 619 Sports reacting to Tomlinson’s release:

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Root For Brees? What For?

January 26, 2010
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Drew Brees hands off to LaDainian Tomlinson when the two played together with the Chargers. Now that he’s with the Saints — and headed to the Super Bowl — do I still need to root for him? If so, does that I mean I have to become a fan of whatever team LT plays for next season?

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Believe It! Bolts Are Super Bowl Bound!

January 5, 2010
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I’m here to tell you that never has something set up so nicely for your team — our team — to make a run to the Super Bowl. If you don’t want to talk about it, because you think you’re going to jinx it, fine. But I’m checking out hotel rooms in Miami Beach.

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Division III: Cathedral On Top Again

December 12, 2009

The younger Early scored on a 63-yard catch and run with 3:59 remaining to lift Cathedral to a 20-14 victory and its third-straight San Diego Section championship. Heart-broken Point Loma, which appeared on the verge of a major upset leading 14-6 after three quarters, suffered its fourth title-game loss in the last five years.

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3 Questions: C Scott Mruczkowski

December 12, 2009
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With Nick Hardwick out for nearly the entire season, C Scott Mruczkowski has become a huge factor in the success of the Chargers’ offensive line. The man they call Mooch tells 619Sports.net that he indeed has improved as the season has gone along…but that the running game can still be better.

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3 Questions: LB Stephen Cooper

December 11, 2009
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While the Charger offense soars, the defense continues to get the job done quietly. But LB Stephen Cooper tells 619Sports.net that his group still must do better against the run and against opposing tight ends — especially this Sunday against Dallas.

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Shaun Phillips: “Give Me The Blind Side!”

November 20, 2009
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ShareIt’s time for Chargers-Br0ncos, Take Two: Chargers LB Shaun Phillips talks with 619Sports about what the Bolts need to do Sunday to make sure the result is different this time around. Oh…and if Chris Simms starts at QB for Denver, well…then Phillips gets the blind side — which would make him happy:
 

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Cromartie Saves The Day

November 17, 2009
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ShareHe doesn’t have as many interceptions as he did two years ago, but Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie is playing better and with more consistency than he ever has. Last Sunday, his interception sealed the Bolts’ 28-23 win over Philadelphia, and he shares his thoughts with 619Sports:
 

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