Your 2012 first round draft order is set (almost) (The National Football Post)
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:56:00 PST)
When one season ends, another begins. The NFL concluded its “on field” season when the clock hit...

Chargers Team Report
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:25:18 PST)

Chargers general manager A.J. Smith is at the Senior Bowl practices this week, scouting players in what could be his last NFL draft for the Chargers.

Team president Dean Spanos has made it clear that in retaining Smith, and coach Norv Turner, he expects immediate results next season. After two years of missing the playoffs—and but one postseason win in four years—Smith has to have a solid draft.

But it's also clear that Smith has some key verdicts to reach regarding players on the roster. The Chargers have 19 significant free agents and how Smith handles those negotiations and which players he elects to bring back could go a long way in determining if Smith is invited back after the 2012 season.

"There are some tough decisions to be made," said Smith, who...

Chargers hire Barry as linebackers coach
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:27:19 PST)
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers have hired Joe Barry as linebackers coach.

Perceptions of Eli Manning have changed even though he's remained the same
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:15:00 PST)
The nonchalance that once disturbed some observers has turned into respect for the Giants QB.

Capsule look at Hall of Fame finalists
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:31:50 PST)
A capsule look at the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame:

Colts hire Manusky as defensive coordinator
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:20:22 PST)
The Indianapolis Colts filled one of their coaching voids Thursday when they hired Greg Manusky to be their defensive coordinator. The San Diego Chargers fired Manusky last month after one season as their defensive coordinator.

Top Five Team Disappointments of the 2011 NFL Season: Fan's Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:04:00 PST)
With the good come the bad, and there were definitely a few disappointments this year during the 2011 football season. Here are the top five most disappointing teams from the 2011 NFL season. San Diego Chargers - With all of the coaching changes going on, somehow Norv Turner is...

‘Big Vince’ is a breed apart in Patriots’ sub-par defense
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:37:11 PST)
The New England Patriots' 2011-2012 defense won't make anyone forget the units Bill Belichick has put together in the past — in fact, there are some who believe that the defense Belichick put on the field this season is somehow … Continue reading ?

Emery introduced as Bears general manager
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:16:17 PST)
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Phil Emery presented a thorough plan for improving the Chicago Bears, and team president Ted Phillips loved his attention to detail and his toughness from his days as a strength and conditioning coach at Navy.

The Biggest Losers (The National Football Post)
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:30:00 PST)
The Quick Introduction We've crunched the numbers from 46 glorious NFL seasons to identify the 25 Greatest...

With free agency looming, Welker wants to return to New England (The National Football Post)
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:55:00 PST)
INDIANAPOLIS— In his first three years in the NFL, wide receiver Wes Welker played 47 games with the San...

Marshall's 4 TD catches lifts AFC in Pro Bowl
(Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:12:43 PST)
HONOLULU, Hawaii - While everyone was playing at half-speed and ready to extend their Hawaiian vacation, Brandon Marshall played as if it was his last game.

Kris Dielman of the San Diego Chargers Should Retire: Fan Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
(Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:06:00 PST)
As a San Diego Chargers fan, I would love to see Kris Dielman return to the field. However, after the concussion and seizure that he sustained during the 2011 season, I think it would be in his best interest to retire from football before he receives an injury that he cannot come...

Pro Bowl to feature plenty of offence, new faces
(Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:04:38 PST)
HONOLULU, Hawaii - Tony Gonzalez, Ray Lewis and Champ Bailey know what to expect. The new faces at the Pro Bowl aren't so sure, and are curious how intense they should play in Sunday's all-star game.

Pro Bowl to feature plenty of offense, new faces
(Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:50:39 PST)
Tony Gonzalez, Ray Lewis and Champ Bailey know what to expect. The new faces at the Pro Bowl aren't so sure, and are curious how intense they should play in Sunday's all-star game. "I've never been in a Pro Bowl before, so I don't know what the tempo is going to be like," San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews said.

Emery agrees to become Bears general manager
(Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:55:22 PST)
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Chicago Bears have hired Kansas City Chiefs director of college scouting Phil Emery as their new general manager.

It's a numbers game at the Pro Bowl
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:41:47 PST)
KAPOLEI, Hawaii - The Pro Bowl has turned into a numbers game.

Licht gets second interview for Bears GM job
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:03:18 PST)
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - New England Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht got a second interview Thursday for the Chicago Bears' general manager's job.

Brees is most powerful athlete in U.S. (ProFootballWeekly.com)
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:14:20 PST)
The Bloomberg/Businessweek 2012 Power 100 ranking of the most powerful professional athletes in the U.S.

Chargers eyeing pass rush help (The National Football Post)
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:56:00 PST)
The San Diego Chargers are looking at the pass rushers that will be available in this year's draft.

Reports: Raiders to hire Allen as new head coach
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:32:05 PST)
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer

Rookie QBs replacing Manning, Brady in Pro Bowl
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:13:10 PST)
Cam Newton and Andy Dalton are headed to Honolulu for the Pro Bowl.

Meeks hired to coach Chargers secondary
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:25:15 PST)
Ron Meeks has been hired as secondary coach of the San Diego Chargers, the team announced Tuesday morning. Meeks has over two decades of coaching experience in the NFL, including stints as defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts (2002-08) and Carolina Panthers (2009-10).

NFL Roundup: Peyton Manning capping Colts career?
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:20:12 PST)
Peyton Manning feels his days as an Indianapolis Colt may be numbered, as he told the Indianapolis Star in a Monday night interview. Manning, recovering from neck surgery that caused him to miss the 2011 season, realizes it's a possibility the team won't pick up his $28...

Bisaccia named Chargers assistant head coach
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:30:15 PST)
Rich Bisaccia has been promoted to assistant head coach-special teams for the San Diego Chargers, the team announced in a Tuesday press release. Bisaccia is credited with the development of Richard Goodman (fourth in the NFL in kickoff returns), along with Darrell Stuckey and...

Chargers promote Bisaccia, hire Meeks
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:25:12 PST)
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Chargers promoted Rich Bisaccia to assistant head coach-special teams and hired Ron Meeks as secondary coach Tuesday.