Chargers should roll over the Panthers

The Chargers should win this game against the Panthers today at the Q!!!!

I predict the score at:

Chargers 31

Panthers 10

Look for the Chargers to have a plus 2 turnover ratio or better today. The Fans at the Q in preseason games were anxious to get the season started and actually were chombing at the bit to start cheering their team to victory. There is an atmosphere in the air and you can tell it is a winning attitude amongst the players and the fans. It's going to be a great season for Charger fans.

Chargers sign eight to practice squad

I am very happy to see Antwan Applewhite make the PS. I think he has a bright future. I was also impressed with Eldra Buckley in camp and the Preseason games. Tra Battle and Andre Coleman are also nice developmental players for the PS.

Chargers sign eight to practice squad

The San Diego Chargers signed eight players to their 2008 practice squad
Sunday:

LB Antwan Applewhite
WR Gary Banks
S Tra Battle
RB Eldra Buckley
DE Andre Coleman
G Brandyn Dombrowski
DE Keith Grennan
FB David Kirtman

Kirtman was a fifth-round selection of the Seattle Seahawks in 2006. He began the ’06 season on the Seahawks’ practice squad, was added to their active roster on Dec. 12 and was inactive for the team’s final three games. In 2007 he once again was signed to the practice squad before being activated Nov. 12 and playing in six games. He was released by the Seahawks on Saturday. The other seven additions to the practice squad were released from the Chargers’ active roster on Saturday.

LB Jason
Brisbane from England is the ninth member of the practice squad as part of the NFL’s International Practice Squad Player Program.
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CHARGERS 53-MAN ROSTER

CHARGERS 53-MAN ROSTER

Quarterbacks (3): Philip Rivers, Billy Volek, Charlie Whitehurst

Running backs (5): Jacob Hester, Andrew Pinnock, Darren Sproles, LaDainian Tomlinson, Mike Tolbert

Tight ends (2): Antonio Gates, Brandon Manumaleuna

Wide receivers (6): Chris Chambers, Buster Davis, Malcom Floyd, Vincent Jackson, Legedu Naanee, Kassim Osgood

Offensive linemen (10): Corey Clark, Jeromey Clary, Kris Dielman, Mike Goff, Nick Hardwick, Marcus McNeill, Scott Mruczkowski, Jeremy Newberry, L.J. Shelton, Cory Withrow

Defensive linemen (6): Ryon Bingham, Luis Castillo, Jacques Cesaire, Brandon McKinney, Igor Olshansky, Jamal Williams

Linebackers (9): Tim Dobbins, Marques Harris, Shawne Merriman, Shaun Phillips, Brandon Siler, Derek Smith, Jyles Tucker, Anthony Waters, Matt Wilhelm

Defensive backs (9): Antoine Cason, Antonio Cromartie, Cletis Gordon, Steve Gregory, Clinton Hart, Quentin Jammer, Paul Oliver, DeJuan Tribble, Eric
Weddle

Specialists (3): David Binn, Nate Kaeding, Mike Scifres

Chargers finalize roster

The Chargeres finalized their roster with the below listed cuts: I felt they should have kept Antwan Applewhite, both for how good he showed in camp and the preseason games. Plus with Merriman injured keeping Applewhite would even make more sense. I expect Applewhite and Marcus Thomas will make the Practice Squad.



Chargers finalize roster

The San Diego Chargers placed TE Scott Chandler on Reserve-Injured (toe)
and released the following 20 players from their active roster to reach the
NFL’s mandatory limit of 53 players:

LB Antwan Applewhite
LB Eric Bakhtiari
WR Gary Banks
S Tra Battle
CB Josh Bell
TE Wade Betschart
S Brian Bonner
RB Eldra Buckley
DE Andre Coleman
DT Lamar Divens
G Brandyn Dombrowski
DE Keith Grennan
DT Keith Jackson
WR Mark Jones
T Tyler Luellen
LB Terna Nande
T Tony Pape
LB Carlos Polk
G Erik Robertson
RB Marcus Thomas

Chandler sustained the toe injury in Friday night’s preseason
finale in San Francisco. He will miss the ’08 season.

My Charger Projected roster for 2008

This is my Charger Projected roster for 2008. We will see how accurate it is when the Chargers get down to their final roster of 53 players.


Defense: 24 players on defense
DE Olshansky Bingham
NT Williams McKinney
DE Castillo Cesaire
OLB Merriman Tucker Applewhite
ILB Cooper Smith Siler Dobbins
ILB Wilhelm Waters
OLB Phillips Harris
CB Jammer Gordon
S Weddle Oliver
S Hart Gregory
CB Cromartie Cason


Dobbins because Cooper doesn't count against the roster until he comes off his suspension.

Offense: 26 players on offense
WR Chambers Davis Naanee
TE Gates Manumaleuna Chandler
LT McNeill
LG Dielman Mruczkowski
C Hardwick Newberry *(See Below for Withrow)
RG Goff
RT Clary Shelton
WR Jackson Floyd Osgood
QB Rivers Volek Whitehurst
FB Tolbert Pinnock Hester
RB Tomlinson Sproles Thomas

Special Teams: 3 players on ST's
K Kaeding
P Scifres
LS Binn

*Hardwick might stay on the PUP list then Cory Withrow will make the team until Hardwick is ready.

I believe the Chargers will keep Applewhite over Polk this year. Especially with Merriman's injury concerns. Floyd, who Norv has always liked as a WR, makes it this year because he has shown he can also now play gunner on ST's. The rest of the roster is pretty much expected.

Chargers Training Camp Thursday Aug 14th

Training Camp is almost over. Thursday was the last day that Fans are allowed to attend this year 2008.
Camp sensation Mike Tolbert #35 shows he can catch the ball with ease in this early drill in camp.
Darren Sproles #43 was flashing speed in his Punt Returns on the day. This one goes for a TD to the delight of the 1000 plus fans in attendance.
Casey Bramlet #8 was actually QB'ing the team on several series on the day and looked good doing so. It looked like they wanted to rest most of the first string including Rivers on this afternoon practice.
Legedu Naanee #11 makes a nice reception down field beating out a double team.
Malcom Floyd #80 shows why he will probably make the team again this year above. Floyd can catch.
Gary Banks #12 makes a nice reception above.
Marcus Thomas #25 proves he also can catch the ball down field in the above picture.
Naanee beats the defense deep and runs for a TD on this reception above.
Mike Tolbert #35 catching the ball out wide and runs for another 10 yards after reception.
Mark Jones WR #82 proves he can catch the ball above. Jones also looked great returning punts sharing drills with Sproles on the day.
Eldra Buckley RB #30 makes a nice reception down field beating out a defender and was off to the races in the above picture.
Jacob Hester #22 makes a nice grab over the middle above.
Malcom Floyd #80 above had a big day along with Naanee catching the ball.
Mark Jones #82 making another nice reception above proves he is going to make it a tough decision on whether he is worthy for that last roster spot.

It was a quiet afternoon even though 1000 plus fans showed up for the last day of camp that fans are allowed to attend. Rivers didn't play much, neither did LT or the rest of the first string.

But the rest of the players put on a nice competitive camp day, many still trying to prove they belong on the team. Floyd and Naanee along with Jones and Sproles all flashed plenty of talent on the day and excited the fans with some very nice plays.

All in all, it was a great camp this year at Chargers Park. This team looks ready to conquer the NFL.

Preseason Chargers vs Cowboys

Chargers Defense is being introduced prior to the Cowboys game at the Q.
Lights Out Shawne Merriman is showing off his Lights Out dance.

The Chargers were impressive beating the Cowboys 31-17 in their first preseason game of 2008. For a good article on the game click link below by Kevin Acee:

Chargers look super, for what it's worth.