http://www.chargers.com Chargers.com News Chargers tight end Scott Chandler appreciated the opportunity he had to learn as a rookie, but hes anxious to get on the field in his second NFL season. Wed, 21 May 2008 16:30:41 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chandler-pushing-hard.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chandler-pushing-hard.htm After a long recovery from ACL surgery, linebacker Anthony Waters is feeling like his old self again, which could mean exciting things for the Chargers. Tue, 20 May 2008 17:06:18 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/waters-healthy-happy.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/waters-healthy-happy.htm After a year of waiting and watching as a rookie, Chargers defensive back Paul Oliver believes hes ready to take a big step forward in his second professional season. Mon, 19 May 2008 17:13:16 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/oliver-ready-to.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/oliver-ready-to.htm Over the next four weeks, Chargers players will participate in 14 voluntary Offseason Coaching Sessions, the first of which was held Monday. Mon, 19 May 2008 16:24:15 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/bolts-begin-ocs.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/bolts-begin-ocs.htm The Chargers will conduct 14 voluntary Offseason Coaching Sessions over the next five weeks with the first coming next Monday. Chargers.com looks at eight storylines to follow during the practice period. Thu, 15 May 2008 16:50:58 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/five-to-watch.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/five-to-watch.htm This offseason, LaDainian Tomlinson continues to be one of the countrys most-sought-after spokespersons. On Tuesday, he spent the day filming a commercial for Palomar Pomerado Health. Wed, 14 May 2008 09:14:07 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/lights-camera-lt.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/lights-camera-lt.htm Newly-hired Chargers Senior Executive Randy Mueller has just about done it all during his lengthy NFL career, and he now welcomes a chance to get back to his roots. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:36:54 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/mueller-happy-to.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/mueller-happy-to.htm Chargers Owner Alex Spanos was recently honored with the NFL Alumnis prestigious Order of the Leather Helmet Award. Wed, 07 May 2008 16:56:19 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/alex-spanos-honored78913.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/alex-spanos-honored78913.htm This past weekends mini camp marked the unofficial start of the Chargers preparations to earn their third consecutive AFC West title. Team President Dean Spanos sat down with Chargers.com this weekend to discuss mini camp, the draft, the 2008 season, and provide an update on the teams efforts to build a new stadium in San Diego County. Mon, 05 May 2008 11:43:55 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/q-a-with78878.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/q-a-with78878.htm The Chargers wrapped up their 2008 minicamp Sunday with a morning practice that featured some big plays by their playmakers. Sun, 04 May 2008 20:01:19 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/minicamp-in-the.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/minicamp-in-the.htm Eric Weddle was on the field plenty during his rookie season, but as year two of his professional career begins, he now finds himself in the starting lineup. Sun, 04 May 2008 11:07:01 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/weddle-excited-about.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/weddle-excited-about.htm Day 2 of minicamp provided the Bolts top two draft picks opportunities to shine. Sat, 03 May 2008 19:02:42 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/cason-hester-make.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/cason-hester-make.htm Chargers coaches have spent the past couple months studying common ways that opponents attacked the Bolts in 2007. In this weekends minicamp, theyre beginning to install ways to counter those trends. Fri, 02 May 2008 19:21:16 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/for-turner-a.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/for-turner-a.htm The Chargers began their mini camp Friday morning with their two most prominent offensive players on the field. Fri, 02 May 2008 15:24:48 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/rivers-tomlinson-take.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/rivers-tomlinson-take.htm The Chargers officially kickoff the 2008 season this weekend when they hit the field for the teams lone official Mini Camp. Fri, 02 May 2008 08:44:24 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/bolts-mini-camp.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/bolts-mini-camp.htm The Chargers are pleased to welcome Vasilios Vasili Alexandros Economou to the family. Vasili is the first great grandchild of Chargers Owner Alex Spanos and his wife Faye. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:48:16 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-welcome-newest.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-welcome-newest.htm Through quick arrangements by the Chargers and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, eight-year-old Chandler Palmerton was able to spend a day with his idol at Chargers Park. Thu, 01 May 2008 12:43:30 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/lt-makes-wish.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/lt-makes-wish.htm When the value wasnt there for the Chargers at offensive tackle over the weekend, Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith found other ways to add depth. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:19:47 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/shelton-part-of.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/shelton-part-of.htm After bolstering their roster with five draft picks this weekend, the Chargers signed 17 undrafted free agents who look to follow in the footsteps of players like Antonio Gates and Kris Dielman. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:05:44 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-add-17.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-add-17.htm Bolts were one of two "dream teams" for Texas AMs Corey Clark Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:27:17 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-pick-offensive.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-pick-offensive.htm Bolts select Boston Colleges DeJuan Tribble in the sixth round Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:29:49 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-add-second.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-add-second.htm The Bolts added to their depth at running back by selecting Marcus Thomas from Texas-El Paso in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:17:41 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-take-thomas.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-take-thomas.htm Leading up the draft, LSU running back Jacob Hester hoped hed end up wearing lightning bolts. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:41:32 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/hester-s-wish.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/hester-s-wish.htm The Chargers traded their fifth-round pick in the 2008 draft and next years second-round pick to draft LSU running back Jacob Hester, a player they highly coveted. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:14:29 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/bolts-deal-to.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/bolts-deal-to.htm Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith and Head Coach Norv Turner are thrilled to welcome talented cornerback Antoine Cason to the team. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:09:07 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/bolts-love-cason.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/bolts-love-cason.htm The Chargers added depth at the quarterback position Friday when they claimed Casey Bramlet off waivers from the Miami Dolphins. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:35:12 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-add-qb.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-add-qb.htm Chargers.com has spent the last couple of days calling writers around the NFL. Each reporter made a selection for their team based on how the board fell in front of them. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:51:44 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/third-annual-chargers.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/third-annual-chargers.htm SI.coms Don Banks has spent nearly 20 years covering the NFL. Thursday he gave Chargers.com an exclusive breakdown of this weekends NFL Draft. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:58:03 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/nfl-insider-gets.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/nfl-insider-gets.htm With the 2008 NFL Draft quickly approaching, we put you on the clock to see if you can come up with a few tough answers to questions pertaining to the Chargers and the draft. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:08:46 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-draft-trivia.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-draft-trivia.htm As the NFL Draft quickly approaches, the Chargers are making final preparations for what is always one of the most exciting weekends of the year. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:57:02 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-zero-in.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-zero-in.htm Chargers.com takes a position-by-position look at the Bolts to identify potential areas of need that could be addressed in this weekends draft. The Chargers return 20 starters from a year ago but have a few areas where theyd like to address the depth of their roster. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:51:23 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/with-most-starters.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/with-most-starters.htm Running back LaDainian Tomlinson was all smiles Friday before teeing off at his Touching Lives Foundations annual golf tournament. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:15:58 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/tomlinson-working-back.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/tomlinson-working-back.htm Granger Junior High School students looking to get physically fit now have a state-of-the-art venue, thanks to a grant from the San Diego Chargers Community Foundation. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:18:36 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-provide-healthy.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-provide-healthy.htm The Chargers 2008 schedule features six nationally-televised primetime games including four at home against Seattle (preseason), Indianapolis, New England and the Jets. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:57:14 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-to-play77803.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-to-play77803.htm At 11 a.m. Pacific Time, the NFL will release its 2008 schedule, which will include six nationally-televised primetime games for the Chargers. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:37:43 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-to-play77755.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-to-play77755.htm More than 400 Charger Girl hopefuls auditioned for 28 spots on the 2008-09 squad Sunday. The new team will be announced at the end of the week. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:20:54 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/charger-girls-set.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/charger-girls-set.htm Twelve weeks after having the Anterior Cruciate Ligament in his right knee surgically repaired, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is pleased with his progress. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:01:26 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/rivers-progressing.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/rivers-progressing.htm Chargers strong safety Clinton Hart has a new contract and a renewed desire to prove his worth. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:36:47 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/hart-energized-by.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/hart-energized-by.htm Chargers Owner Alex Spanos was recently awarded the Medal of the Commander of the Order of Honor by Mr. Karolos Papoulias, President of the Hellenic Republic (Greece). The honor came in recognition of Spanos humanitarian contributions to his country of heritage. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:57:28 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/alex-spanos-honored.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/alex-spanos-honored.htm More than 640 Bolts Believers enjoyed a weekend at sea with some of their favorite players during the Fourth Annual AAA Travel Chargers Fan Cruise. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:39:38 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-faithful-enjoy.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-faithful-enjoy.htm The Chargers learned today that theyll open the preseason at home against the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 9 before facing a trio of NFC West opponents including the Seattle Seahawks in a nationally-televised Monday night contest on ESPN. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:22:05 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-to-play.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-to-play.htm NFL owners voted Tuesday to allow a defensive player to wear a communication device in his helmet that will allow the defense to receive play calls from the sideline, much to the pleasure of Chargers Defensive Coordinator Ted Cottrell. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:16:14 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/cottrell-pleased-with.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/cottrell-pleased-with.htm The NFL awarded 32 compensatory draft picks to 15 teams Monday, and the Chargers received an extra fifth-round choice in Aprils NFL Draft. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:31:42 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/bolts-receive-compensatory.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/bolts-receive-compensatory.htm The NFL Competition Committee will present several recommended rule changes to league owners, head coaches and executives when they gather in Palm Beach, Florida next week. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:35:10 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/rule-changes-on.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/rule-changes-on.htm Chargers center Nick Hardwick recently underwent an operation to repair a sprained foot injury that nagged him throughout the 2007 season. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:13:27 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/hardwick-has-foot.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/hardwick-has-foot.htm The 2008 offseason officially got underway Monday morning as the Chargers young players began their voluntary conditioning program. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:14:54 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-kickoff-offseason.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/chargers-kickoff-offseason.htm Steve Crosby has been selected the 2007 NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year by Professional Kicking Services, Inc. and will be recognized at a banquet next month. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:47:48 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/crosby-to-be.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/crosby-to-be.htm Special Counsel Mark Fabiani recently said the Chargers are continuing to work feverishly on a new stadium for the region and are now down to our last two potential sites, the ones in Chula Vista. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:57:46 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/stadium-train-moving.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/stadium-train-moving.htm Preliminary auditions for the 2008 Charger Girls are quickly approaching, and more than 200 women spent their Sunday afternoon preparing for the big day at a pre-audition workshop. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:32:39 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/charger-girl-hopefuls.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/charger-girl-hopefuls.htm Chargers General Manager served as Grand Marshal for San Diegos 28th annual St. Patricks Day Parade. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:15:05 PDT Chargers.com http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/irishman-smith-enjoys.htm http://www.chargers.com/news/headlines/irishman-smith-enjoys.htm