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The following is from the critically acclaimed (if everyone's a critic, then my dad counts) Chargers blog Chargers Beat. For more amazing writing and updates like this, go check out the site...

For Charger Fans Who Slept Through The Past Few Days

by Tosten Burks (Columnist)

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July 16, 2008


The following is from the critically acclaimed (if everyone's a critic, then my dad counts) Chargers blog Chargers Beat. For more amazing writing and updates like this, go check out the site. And help a brother out by clicking on the ads. Gas prices are higher than Matt Jones right now in San Diego.

Just in case you spent the past couple days watching hours upon hours of All Star non-action, I'm here to fill you in on what has happened lately in Chargers nation.

 

Eric Parker Is Too Short For The Browns

Browns beat writer Tony Grossi says the team would prefer to acquire a receiver bigger than Eric Parker as insurance behind Joe Jurevicius.

Parker is only 6'0/180. Grossi believes cornerback is a more pressing issue for the Browns and speculates that Anthony Henry could be had if Dallas makes it through camp unscathed. The Cowboys have at least six CBs worthy of a roster spot, so trading an aging one with a relatively pricey contract who's about to lose his job could easily happen.

Sounds like speculation to me. Especially the part where Grossi "believes" and "speculates" rather than "reports." Regardless of whether the Browns need a cornerback more than a wide receiver, they still want a possession wide receiver to take the place of the injured Jurevicius. Eric Parker is the only guy on the market. This is probably just a negotiation attempt to get the Bolts to lower their asking price.

 

Cromartie Moves On To a Bigger and Better Agent

Antonio Cromartie says he hired a new agent, Gary Wichard, because he "wanted to go with a guy who had experience with bigger contracts."

Wichard represents Dwight Freeney, who was made the NFL's highest paid DE in 2007. Cromartie has played only two years and started only half a season, but has a shot to be the league's richest CB by 2010 if he stays healthy.

Here are some of the guys that Wichard represents: JP Losman, Brandon Jackson, Dusty Dvoracek, Teddy Lehman, Jeremy Bloom, Stephen Alexander, Tebucky Jones (BEST NAME EVER), Eric Hicks, and Brian Jennings. Oh ya, definitely experienced with representing the big names and their big deals. Good choice Antonio.

 

AJ Is Obsessed With Stopping New England

The Chargers' decision to draft Antoine Cason 27th overall was aimed at neutralizing Patriots slot receiver Wes Welker, according to SI.com's Don Banks.

Banks speaks of an "obsession" Bolts GM A.J. Smith has with the Pats and says Antonio Cromartie will be used in man coverage against Randy Moss when the teams square off in Week 6, and potentially in the playoffs. Cromartie is good and all, but Moss in single coverage against anyone would be a favorable matchup.

I don't know whether to be excited about this story or completely scared out of my mind. Either way, I think that Quentin Jammer is the guy who should be the happiest with this. A-Cro draws Moss and the rookie gets to cover Wes Welker, while the veteran Jammer is lined up across from Jabar stinking Gaffney.

 

Another Star Linebacker In San Diego

The Chargers are convinced that second-year LB Brandon Siler is "bound for stardom," according to SI.com's Don Banks.

Siler fell to the seventh round in 2007 over attitude concerns, but made a big impact on special teams as a rookie. His role could expand on defense as a sophomore with ILB Stephen Cooper suspended the first four games.

Now this is a story I know that I'm excited about, although the rest of the AFC teams may be completely scared out of their mind.

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  1. Ben Stone 11 months ago

    Good article, but as a person from Canada who was just in California, don't complain about your gas prices now, they're only going to get worse, I promise:) As for Brandon Siler, he sure looks good, and SD has a tendency lately to plug in a LB and see him preform. Maybe Siler will start taking the same nutritional benefits that Merriman and Cooper took hah!

    As for Cromartie covering Moss one on one, as a Chiefs fan, my first impression is that is a bad idea. For every pick Cromartie had, he was prone to giving off a big play. Now, when playing against Moss, that is not the trait you are looking for.

    Either way, hope you enjoy pumping the Chiefs again this year, loved the Matt Jones comment.

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    • Tosten Burks 11 months ago

      Gasoline is 4.70 a gallon here! Is it really higher than that in Canada? Man any higher would be like Bob Marley status.

      But ya I actually agree with you. Cromartie in my opinion is not as good of a cover corner as Jammer. He's more exciting, explosive, and athletic, but Jammer is more of a shutdown corner. Although, in the case of Randy Moss, Antonio has to get the call. Jammer isn't fast or tall enough to stand a chance against Moss.

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  2. Ben Stone 11 months ago

    Right now our gas is 1.35 a litre, which I don't know the conversion rate, but I think its close to 4.70. When I was down there it was around 4.40 but I think that was in anaheim, so I guess thats different than san diego.

    Either way, your right about cromartie. Not only is he the most physically viable option, but he did pick off manning (was it 4? I don't remember), so whos to say he can't do it to Brady. As for the game itself, I think that the Chargers will have a hard time winning unless they have matured (i.e. costly penalties) since last year. However, they are at a point now where they will definetly mature before LT starts to slow down(not using his records season) and I wouldn't be suprised to see that within the next two years.

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  3. adam folarin 11 months ago

    WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Charles McMillan 11 months ago

    Nice little round-up Tosten. Jammer actually played well against Moss in the AFC Championship Game. I would stick Cromartie on him in Week 6 to test the match-up, but if it doesn't work out, Jammer has yielded positive results.

    I'm really interested in our developing MLBs... hope Waters and Siler reach their vast potentials.

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