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2010 NFL Mock Draft: At No. 28, the San Diego Chargers Select…

Posted: 24th March 2010 by Bowe Fertig in NFL
...Terrence Cody, defensive tackle from the Alabama Crimson Tide. With the release of three-time pro bowl player Jamal Williams, the San Diego Chargers will look to fill the most valuable spot in their 3-4 defensive scheme. The run-stopping Williams lead the Chargers defensive front and will be tough to replace performing as the Chargers most valuable player on defense for the past few years. Cody, whom many know as “Mount Cody” because of his large ...

Cowboys, Saints Let It Fly in Superdome Showdown II

Posted: 18th December 2009 by Bowe Fertig in NFL
Who Dat? á ItÆs a bird. . . ItÆs a plane. . . No, itÆs the football being thrown across the Cowboys and Saints secondary. á In the first Superdome Showdown with the Patriots traveling to New Orleans, the Saints held their end of the bargain scoring 38 points off of 480 total yards while the Pats had a tough time scoring losing 38-17. á This time around, the Superdome Showdown between the Cowboys and Saints ...

LT’s Career with Chargers Will Be Defined Down Stretch

Posted: 9th December 2009 by Bowe Fertig in NFL
In a season where Ladainian Tomlinson has been criticized for his record-low numbers and injury, the Chargers greatest back can redeem his season by producing down the stretch into the playoffs. á Due to the success in his nine-year career as a Charger, Tomlinson has positioned himself to set new NFL records and climb up the ranks of running back greats. á Last game against Cleveland, LT moved into eighth place on the career ...

The Power of Peyton Manning

Posted: 5th December 2009 by Bowe Fertig in NFL
When this week began, I thought I had a clear upset pick that nobody would think about. A Titans win over the Colts. á Why not? á Vince Young is 9-0 in his last nine starts and maneuvered a 99-yard touchdown drive to beat Arizona to cap off his best NFL performance yet. á Chris Johnson has rushed for more than 125 yards in six straight games leading the league with 1,396 rushing yards. ItÆs not ...

Giant Problems in New York

Posted: 3rd December 2009 by Bowe Fertig in NFL
The New York Giants' problems only seem to get bigger as the season progresses, and in what has been a frustrating 2009 campaign overall. á Plagued by injuries and the inability to play well consistently, the Giants are watching their playoff hopes slowly fade away. á The Giants have been fighting to stay healthy all season, but with the recent loss of linebacker Antonio Pierce it seems the harder the Giants fight the harder ...

Chargers Control AFC West, Ride Momentum For Playoff Run

Posted: 3rd December 2009 by Bowe Fertig in NFL
The San Diego Chargers have dominated the AFC West for the fourth straight year. From 2006 until now, the Chargers have gone 5-1 in divisional play each year hastening the team into the playoffs. á With adding talent in core positions on offense and defense, the Chargers have taken advantage of the AFC WestÆs instability. á Since winning the AFC West in 2002, the once viscous silver and black have been rebuilding since Rich ...
Vince Young has had a rocky start to his NFL career. However, now that he is backá starting at quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, Young hopes to put his rocky past behind him and start over. á Vince YoungÆs past problems have affected his image; no one would argue that. Because of his troubles the past couple of years, many people wrote him off as a shoulda-woulda-coulda guy. á Despite his issues, Vince Young ...

San Diego Chargers Charge into First Through Denver Bronco Blunders

Posted: 24th November 2009 by Bowe Fertig in NFL
The Chargers week six dropped below .500 for the first time in the Æ09 season at 2-3 after their heartbreaking loss to the Broncos. The Chargers had three months and 11 games to make up a 3 ¢ game deficit but they achieved the feat in less than half that time. á In their first encounter at Qualcomm Stadium, the Broncos beat the Chargers in every aspect of the game. The Chargers ...
á In 2005, the San Diego Chargers had their best draft of the decade with five of their seven draftees starting for the Chargers at least once this season. Five seasons ago, the Chargers took a chance late in the second round and drafted a wide receiver out of Northern Colorado who had good size and the ability to stretch the field. á Along with Vincent JacksonÆs 6-5 frame comes his unexpected speed ...
á In 2005, the San Diego Chargers had their best draft of the decade with five of their seven draftees starting for the Chargers at least once this season. Five seasons ago, the Chargers took a chance late in the second round and drafted a wide receiver out of Northern Colorado who had good size and the ability to stretch the field. á Along with Vincent JacksonÆs 6-5 frame comes his unexpected speed ...