San Diego Chargers Off-Season Thread

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Quote: Originally Posted by chilli311

2009 53 man roster according to Acee: OL Jeromey Clary, Kris Dielman, Brandyn Dombrwoski, Tyronne Green, Nick Hardwick, Marcus McNeill, Scott Mruczkowski, Louis Vasquez. QB Philip Rivers, Billy Volek, Charlie Whitehurst. RB Michael Bennett, Jacob Hester, Gartrell Johnson, Darren Sproles, Mike Tolbert, LaDainian Tomlinson. TE Antonio Gates, Brandon Manumaleuna, Kris Wilson. WR Chris Chambers, Buster Davis, Malcom Floyd, Vincent Jackson, Legedu Naanee, Kassim Osgood. DL Luis Castillo, Jacques Cesaire, Travis Johnson, Vaughn Martin, Ogemdi Nwagbuo, Jamal Williams. LB Antwan Applewhite, Kevin Burnett, Stephen Cooper, Tim Dobbins, Larry English, Shawne Merriman, Shaun Phillips, Brandon Siler, Jyles Tucker. CB Antoine Cason, Antonio Cromartie, Quentin Jammer. Safety Kevin Ellison, Steve Gregory, Clinton Hart, Paul Oliver, C.J. Spillman, Eric Weddle. Long snapper David Binn Kicker Nate Kaeding Punter Mike Scifres

At this point I don't understand carrying three QB's. If Rivers goes down then they have Volek and they can go out and get someone else if and when one of the two QB's would go on the IR.

Whitehurst's spot is a wasted roster spot IMO.

Just ask the Colts.

[chilli311]

Quote: Originally Posted by Squint

At this point I don't understand carrying three QB's. If Rivers goes down then they have Volek and they can go out and get someone else if and when one of the two QB's would go on the IR. Whitehurst's spot is a wasted roster spot IMO. Just ask the Colts.

Agreed, but what I'm wondering about more is the 5 RB's. Johnson wasn't all that impressive, and what is the point of Tolbert and Hester? I'd rather have a 4th CB, and an extra D-lineman than Whitehurst and 5 RB's.

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by chilli311

Agreed, but what I'm wondering about more is the 5 RB's. Johnson wasn't all that impressive, and what is the point of Tolbert and Hester? I'd rather have a 4th CB, and an extra D-lineman than Whitehurst and 5 RB's.

They carried 3 RB's and 2 FB's for a good part of last year. I think there are some concerns about LT's health and the future of Sproles past this year. Johnson does give them a physical RB they simply don't have, unless you count Hester.

They can get away with 3 CB's because they can play Oliver at CB in a pinch, he was drafted as a CB. Weddle played CB in college, so they could use him at CB in the nickel and they have in the past. . They are keeping Whitehurst simply because I think they really like him as a backup QB in the future.

[chilli311]

The eight players on the Chargers practice squad are receiver Gary Banks, linebackers Darry Beckwith and James Holt, cornerback Simeon Castille, offensive tackle Corey Clark, defensive end Andre Coleman, fullback Billy Latsko and center Ryan McDonald.

The only big surprise is that receiver Charly Martin, who made a splash in the first preseason game and showed an ability to play special teams throughout the summer, was not signed.

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2-3

well probably 4-3 after the chiefs and raiders but still

[chilli311]

According to a couple people in the San Diego media, Chris Chambers was released today. Only links so far are from them on Twitter, but there is about to be a press conference.

Norv says a new LB is coming in, and Osgood will be getting a role as a WR.

[pacocortez]

Quote: Originally Posted by chilli311

According to a couple people in the San Diego media, Chris Chambers was released today. Only links so far are from them on Twitter, but there is about to be a press conference. Norv says a new LB is coming in, and Osgood will be getting a role as a WR.

I am hearing the same thing, Chambers gone.

[wwharton]

Wow! So this means more run for Osgood? Or Floyd?