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No surprise: LT 1 of 5 Chargers captains

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 03:09:01 +1900

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- After the San Diego Chargers lost at Jacksonville in mid-November to fall to 5-5, ...

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Why LT May Not Be the Top Fantasy Back He Appears to Be

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 01:24:22 +1900

What I'm about to say will shock fantasy football owners everywhere. It may even start a riot. I'll certainly get some comments saying I've lost my mind and that I don't know anything when it comes to football. But here goes: LaDainian Tomlinson, aka LT, may not be the top fantasy pick owners across the nation are touting him as. 2008 third-round pick Jacob Hester out of LSU is expected to get the majority of the Chargers' goal-line and short-yardage carries in place of LT. Hester is 5'11" and 225 lbs., only one inch and four pounds heavier than LT. But LT has always been known as an elusive, finesse back with deadly speed, quickness, and agility, although he can also power through or push aside weaker defenders if he needs to. Hester is more of a versatile power back whose game has far more of a physical, smash-mouth edge to it—a perfect fit for goal-line and short-yardage ...

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Tomlinson eager for first game

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 23:50:55 +1900

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- With meaningless exhibition games finally out of the way, it's time for LaDainian ...

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Bills' Pro Bowl LT Peters still a no-show

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 17:40:06 +1900

Lee Evans won't discount how much Buffalo' offense misses Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters now that his contract holdout might extend into the regular season. At the same time, the star receiver understands there's nothing he or his teammates can do to resolve the situation other than prepare for their regular-season opener against Seattle next weekend without him. "It's definitely a hit to our team.

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NFL suspends Vikings LT McKinnie 4 games (AP)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:56:59 +1900

The NFL suspended Minnesota Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie for four games without pay Friday for violating the league's personal conduct policy. McKinnie has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a street brawl outside a Miami nightclub in February. He will be eligible to return to the Vikings' active roster on Sept., following the team's Sept.

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GOLDBERG: Merriman taking big risk

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:08:39 +1900

LaDainian Tomlinson supports Shawne Merriman's decision to eschew surgery and play as long as he can...

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GOLDBERG ON FOOTBALL: Playing Hurt

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:04:08 +1900

LaDainian Tomlinson supports Shawne Merriman's decision to eschew surgery and play as long as he can with two torn ligaments in his left knee.

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GOLDBERG ON FOOTBALL: Playing Hurt

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:21 +1900

LaDainian Tomlinson supports Shawne Merriman's decision to eschew surgery and play as long as he can with two torn ligaments in his left knee.

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Bolts Bowl Bound? A 2008 Game-By-Game Preview

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:24:33 +1900

With LaDaininan Tomlinson and Antonio Gates on the bench and Phillip Rivers playing on a leg that would ultimately be operated on, the San Diego Chargers watched their 2007 season come to a close on a cold January afternoon in Foxboro, MA as the eventual AFC Champion New England Patriots moved to a perfect 18-0. The Chargers snuck up on the AFC and NFL pundits last season by dispatching a surprising Tennessee squad at Qualcomm Stadium and pounding out a win at the RCA Dome against the defending Super Bowl Champion Colts, all this after beginning the season 1-3 and 5-5. This year, back at full strength and facing a much more forgiving schedule than last season, the Chargers seem poised to take the NFL by storm and give San Diego fans their first Lombardi Trophy. But, will it truly be that easy? Injuries have already started to creep up on the San Diego camp, sidelining center Nick Hardwick and potentially sidelining (as you all know by the multiple, and I mean multiple articles) Shawne ...

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A look at the AFC West

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:50:00 +1900

The Chargers and their injuries are the lead story line, with Shawne Merriman joining Philip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson and Antonio Gates on the ailing list. > First in an eight-part series as Times NFL writer Sam Farmer analyzes the league by division. Today, the AFC West:

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San Diego's Merriman Needs To Look to Steve Foley

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:35:03 +1900

Now that it is confirmed that Shawne Merriman has two torn ligaments in his knee, there is no doubt in my mind that he should balk at the San Diego Chargers' attempts to talk him into playing this season. With a torn PCL (AND LCL - which I've never heard of) ligament, his knee is not going to be nearly as stable as it normally would be. If those ligaments tear all the way and the condition of his knee degenerates, well, he will never be the player he was again. Merriman should immediately have season ending major reconstructive surgery to repair his knee so that he can come back as good as new rather than degrade his ability on the football field and at the negotiation table. The bottom line is that it is in his best interest to take care of himself now and comeback strong next season. As a Charger fan, I've seen it repeatedly, the Chargers put themselves before the individual (Drew Brees anyone?) and will not hesitate to let Merriman walk if his play is degraded by this ...

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