Russell Okung is not the best offensive tackle in the league. But this offseason, he was one of the best offensive tackles available – and timing counts.
Category: Philip Rivers
Chargers start free agency by looking inward
This is not the type of sales pitch that will help fill a new stadium, even if the StubHub Center seats just 30,000 fans. But it’s an encouraging thought for a team that saw its 2016 campaign marred by injuries and close losses: Their final record belied their talent.
Chargers GM: Keenan Allen ‘on track’ to return from torn ACL
Hype surrounding the Los Angeles Chargers is already nearing a fever pitch. The combination of an energetic, new head coach and the defensive rookie of the year will do that for a team.
Will Philip Rivers go down as best QB to never win Super Bowl?
It’s the eve of Super Bowl Sunday, and as fans often do when their team isn’t playing in the big game, they wonder what their team needs to do in order to be there next year. The Los Angeles Chargers haven’t played in the Super Bowl since 1994-the only appearance in franchise history-meaning quarterback Philip Rivers has never played in the game.
Chargers celebrate arrival in LA, but gear up for work ahead
… playing their next two seasons at 30,000-seat StubHub Center, the Chargers must work to carve a niche in a jam-packed sports marketplace. “It’s an amazing place,” Bosa said. “LA is the land of opportunity, and it’s going to be what we make of it. …
20 NFL playoff facts that will surprise hardcore fans
Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jyMYe8 1. The Trinity: Tom Brady, Eli Manning and Peyton Manning all have the same exact playoff passer rating . 2. Mark Sanchez has a higher playoff passer rating than Brady, Eli, Peyton, Brett Favre, Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers, Steve Young and John Elway.
Clown Starts Philip Rivers Trade Rumor, Which Spreads So Far It’s Trending on Facebook
… money just to trade their long-time quarterback. Ryan is a San Diego-based blogger who is a 10-year veteran of the sports writing world. He holds a journalism degree from Indiana University (yes he left San Diego for Bloomington, Indiana …
Spanos rips Chargers from San Diego, loyal fans’ hearts
Fans would flock to see their beloved Chargers, first at Balboa Stadium and then in Mission Valley, at the stadium once affectionately known as The Murph. The Bolts gave San Diego an identity of being more than just a sleepy Navy town, from the distinctive lightning bolt logo on their helmets to the powder blue jerseys in the early years to the players who ended up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Chargers dealing with complicated emotions after move to L.A.
… had spent a third of his life in San Diego, raising eight children there and becoming the city’s most famous current sports figure. On the other, he wants to continue guiding the only professional team he’s ever known generating excitement in a new …
Chargers assigned No. 7 overall draft pick
The Chargers lose to the Chiefs, finishing their season 5-11 and fire head coach Mike McCoy following the game. Sportswriters Kevin Acee and Michael Gehlken discuss the atmosphere at the game and the team’s future in San Diego.
KC seeks AFC West title; Chargers face possible SD finale
Already in the playoffs for the third time in four years, Alex Smith and the Chiefs need to beat the Chargers and have the Denver Broncos beat the Oakland Raiders in order to clinch the AFC West title and a first-round bye. The games kick off at the same time, and it’ll be tempting for the Chiefs to check the antiquated Jumbotron at the aging stadium for Raiders-Broncos updates.
Chargers at Browns: Preview, Predictions, Odds
Many teams are in a must-win situation in Week 16 in regards to the NFL Playoffs. Contrarily, the Cleveland Browns find themselves in a proverbial must-win matchup because it might be their best remaining chance to get a victory on the 2016 season.
Browns try to avoid going 0-15 vs struggling Chargers
Tough-luck Chargers have dropped three straight and five of seven. … It’s been season of close calls for San Diego, which has played in 12 games decided by eight points or less.