http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php en Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:41:40 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.chargers.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=148 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:41:54 GMT Peyton Manning to no suprise took home his third MVP award Friday morning. It's notable that Philip Rivers received two votes.

PR also received a vote for Comeback Player of the Year. The award went to Chad Pennington, but it was nice to see one writer recognize Philip's season after ACL surgery. ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=148 http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=147 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:38:56 GMT The Friday injury report has Gates and LT both as questionable for Saturday's AFC Wild Card game. Brandon Siler is doubtful. Those three players are the only Bolts on the report.

Indy has struggled on the ground this year and it looks like they'll be without starting right guard Mike Pollak tomorrow. He's questionable, as are G Jamey Richard, DT Eric Foster, WR Pierre Garcon and DB Keiwan Ratliff. ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=147 http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=146 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:46:45 GMT During the portion of practice open to the media, neither LT nor Gates participated in individual drills. We'll have a full injury report after practice. ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=146 http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=145 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:49:33 GMT The NFL's "Bloody Monday" carried into Tuesday as Mike Shanahan's 14-year tenure as Broncos head coach came to an end.

With Kansas City in search of a new GM and Herm Edwards' job status in the air as well as that of Raiders interim head coach, Norv Turner is the only AFC West coach who is a lock to return next season.

Another interesting note, Lane Kiffin was fired two days after losing to the Chargers. News of Chiefs GM Carl Pedersen's departure came after the Bolts' win in Kansas City, and now a loss in San Diego was the final game of Shanahan's career in Denver. ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=145 http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=144 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:13:22 GMT LT is "sore but expected to be better as the week goes on." He strained his groin Sunday night.

Gates "looks good" with a little right ankle sprain.

Castillo is day to day with a minor groin strain, doesn't sound like a major issue.

Malcom is "making great progress." Still not sure of his availability.

Siler had a "great workout before the game" and Norv thinks he's got a good shot to play Sunday. He hurt his foot in Tampa.

Funny story if you didn't see the press conference. At the end, LT talked about Phillip's "block" on the reverses. Apparently PR got back to the huddle and said, "Dang! I missed it!"

LT responded, "Are you surprised?" He laughed as he told the story. Very funny. ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=144 http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=143 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:19:29 GMT With the Bolts winning the West, here's how their 2009 opponents line up:

Home
KC
Den
Oak
Washington
Philly
Baltimore
Cincy
Miami

Road
KC
Den
Oak
Dallas (possibly Thanksgiving)
NY Giants
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Tennessee ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=143 http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=142 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:21:55 GMT Jamal Williams and Brandon Siler were the only two Chargers unseen turing the portion of practice open to the media Wednesday.

Jamal has been resting on Wednesdays but he's also dealing with a foot sprain. Siler has a foot injury that has his status in question.

One good sight was Malcom Floyd. He was running on the side under the direction of an athletic trainer. We'll have an update on his status soon. He hadn't been around much in the last week. ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=142 http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=141 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:33:14 GMT I just got back to my couch and am in the process of getting the site updated. First I had to share a story about an incredible day.

I've been on the field for playoff wins and been a part of a 14-2 season. By far the coolest thing I've been a part of was the plane ride home tonight.

Denver and Buffalo were at halftime when we took off. We had ESPN News on the TV's in the plane, but they're not allowed to show highlights of games in progress. We sweated it out.

Scott Yoffe on our PR staff had a radio that picked up TV signals. When we were flying over cities, he could get the audio of the broadcast.

Philip, Charlie and Luis were huddled around his seat getting updates. Then we got over the Gulf of Mexico and Yof lost his signal.

We got an update on ESPN that Denver was down 30-23, with the Ball on the Bills 20 with 1:07 left. It took about 10 minutes before we saw a final score. Then meyham.

As soon as the final was announced, the whole plane errupted. Marcus McNeill stood up in his chair. Nick Hardwick took his shirt off. Other guys were just screaming. Awesome!

If you thought our guys were ready to play today in Tampa, wait till next Sunday night.

Bright lights. Division on the line. Two teams that really don't like each other. Michaels and Madden.

Does it get any better? ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=141 http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=140 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:01:38 GMT No real surprises either way _Bolts_ Whitehurst Oliver Bennett Latsko Waters Forney Clark No real surprises either way

Bolts
Whitehurst
Oliver
Bennett
Latsko
Waters
Forney
Clark
Floyd

Bucs
Griese
Dexter Jackson
Josh Johnson
Matt McCoy
Rod Wilson
James Lee
Patrick Chukwurah
Greg Peterson ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=140 http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=139 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:27:52 GMT The Chargers usually practice from 1-3 on Thursday but moved things up this week. They were on the field at 11 and will finish around 1. No rain to deal with today. As expected Jamal Williams is back after taking his usual day of rest on Wednesday. Stephen Cooper (knee) is also back, as is... The Chargers usually practice from 1-3 on Thursday but moved things up this week. They were on the field at 11 and will finish around 1. No rain to deal with today.

As expected Jamal Williams is back after taking his usual day of rest on Wednesday. Stephen Cooper (knee) is also back, as is Quentin Jammer, who was sick yesterday.

Tolbert is back after missing three weeks but Hester is still working with the number one offense. Full report coming after practice. ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=139 http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=138 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:52:33 GMT Malcom Floyd didn't practice Wednesday and Head Coach Norv Turner said he won't be on the field at all this week as he recovers from a collapsed lung. There aren't any new details, but it's looking like he won't play Sunday and could miss the rest of the year.

Keep Malcom in your prayers. He's as sincere of a guy as you'll ever meet. His health doesn't appear in jeopardy but you hate to see anyone, especially a guy as good as him, get dealt a blow like this. ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=138 http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=137 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:28:14 GMT Just finished conference calls with Jon Gruden and Jeff Garcia. They both think Garcia will play this week after sitting in Atlanta with a calf strain.

A lot of the calls focused on former U of San Diego QB Josh Johnson, a rookie in Tampa. Gruden and Garcia couldn't say enough good things about Josh and both think he could be special if he continues to work like he is. I'll transcribe some of their comments and have them up in a bit. ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=137 http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=136 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:52:53 GMT It's one thing that Mike Scifres and Jamal Williams didn't get their proper due Tuesday when the Pro Bowl teams were announced. It's another that their snubs aren't being talked about much.

As soon as the teams are named, the media starts talking about who deserved to go but didn't make it. I haven't heard either Williams nor Scifres being mentioned much in those conversations. It's kind of hard to understand. ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=136 http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=135 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:45:21 GMT Philip Rivers leads the NFL in passer rating and is tied for the league lead in TD passes but wasn't one of the three quarterbacks selected to the Pro Bowl Tuesday.

Still, he'll likely be in Hawaii. Future Hall of Famer Brett Favre, who leads the NFL with 17 interceptions this season, hasn't played in a Pro Bowl since 1996. He's been elected to five all star teams since but decided to stay home.

Rivers is the first alternate, so if Favre, Jay Cutler or Peyton Manning can't/don't make the trip, Rivers will go.

Conversly, Rivers was one of three signal callers elected to the Pro Bowl in 2006, his first season as a starter, but couldn't play due to a foot injury he suffered late in the season. ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=135 http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=134 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:48:06 GMT Nick Hardwick suffered a concussion Sunday but "felt good" Monday accorning to Norv Turner.

"Again, we know with the head injuries they'll be careful. Everything was very positive as far as where he is right now."

Turner also thinks Clinton Hart and Mike Tolbert will be able to return this week. ]]> caseybolts http://forums.chargers.com/blog.php?b=134