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Head coach Mike McCoy and the San Diego Chargers plan on restricting Manti Te’o's access with the media until minicamps in mid-June.  After the scandal of the fake girlfriend which was tied to Te’o, the Chargers are being protective with their linebacker. It is being reported that Te’o recently attended a party hosted by Maxim magazine.  Ironically the magazine included ... Read More »

The San Diego Chargers got better when they elected to sign Dwight Freeney.  At least that is what Head Coach Mike McCoy told Chargers.com, “It’s great to add a solid veteran who brings valuable experience to our defense,” said McCoy.  “His proven pass-rush ability is a perfect fit for our defense.” But the Chargers should not stop with just Freeney.  ... Read More »

The San Diego Chargers agreed in principle to terms veteran free agent pass rusher Dwight Freeney to a two-year contract, the team announced on Saturday. General manager Tom Telesco likely spearheaded the move due to the season-ending ACL injury that Melvin Ingram suffered last week. Ingram is the team’s best remaining pass rusher after linebacker Shaun Phillips departed and signed ... Read More »

The San Diego Chargers aren’t wasting any time replacing second-year outside linebacker Melvin Ingram after he suffered a torn ACL on Tuesday during organized team activities; according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, they are already visiting with free agent pass rusher Dwight Freeney. The move would seem to make sense — new general manager Tom Telesco has familiarity with Freeney. The ... Read More »

San Diego Chargers linebacker Melvin Ingram may have suffered a torn ACL during OTAs,  according to NFL.com.  If the ACL is torn completely, it would likely mean that Ingram would miss the entire 2013 season. NFL minicamps and OTAs (organized team activities) have never been covered to the extent they are covered now.  They also may not have been as intense as they ... Read More »

San Diego Chargers outside linebacker and 2012 first-round draft pick Melvin Ingram is looking forward to the 2013 season and feels that the newest, most famous addition to the linebacking corps will be able to come in and become a playmaker from the onset.  He spoke to Ricky Henne and Jordan Beane via Boltcast on Tuesday and was complementary of ... Read More »

The San Diego Chargers are coming off a draft in which many experts are picking them as the biggest winners in 2013.  They made national headlines with their second round selection of Manti Te’O.  He could either become the next Junior Seau or become a total bust.  General manager Tom Telesco was bold in the selections he made in the draft ... Read More »

Of all the moves in the NFL draft not involving a quarterback, the most questionable may be the San Diego Chargers’ second round selection of Manti Te’O.  Te’O comes with the off the field baggage of the infamous girlfriend hoax, but that maybe the least of his problems.  His new Chargers teammate, linebacker Donald Butler told Utsandiego.com he is not sure Te’O is a ... Read More »