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Team Notebook: San Diego ChargersChargers | Cromartie thought about shutting himself down last season Sam Farmer, of the Los Angeles Times, reports San Diego Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie said he considered calling it a season after suffering a fractured hip in Week 1 of last season. Cromartie said he couldn't turn and break on the ball the way he's accustomed to doing. "I did a couple of times," Cromartie said. "Just sitting out the rest of the season or sitting out until I was capable to play at 100 percent." Chargers | Williams says he feels good Casey Pearce, of Chargers.com, reports San Diego Chargers DT Jamal Williams said he feels as good as he has in years heading into training camp. "I'll always tell people that I feel good, but right now, I'm not feeling the aches and pains or bumps and bruises," Williams said. "I'm feeling great, feeling fantastic. I'm just ready to rock and roll and get this thing started." Chargers | Training camp closed to public Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers will close its training camp site to the public due to safety concerns at Chargers Park this summer. Chargers | Merriman says he's ready for 2009 Charles Robinson, of Yahoo! Sports, reports San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman (knee) said that his best is yet to come, now that he is healthy after missing most of the 2008 season. "People haven't seen the best of me, not at all," Merriman said. "In the past, I would tell someone, 'I'm about to go out and just kill it this year.' Now I want people to just watch. I had enough doubters around before, and some people felt like I was talking (trash) or just talking too much. My thing is, now I'm just talking about what I've done and what I'm doing right now – not about what I'm going to do … I'm going to be me. If anybody thought I was good in the past, well, just wait. Now I'm healthy." Chargers | GM says defense must be better Charles Robinson, of Yahoo! Sports, reports San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said the defensive unit must improve in 2009 for the team to have success. "I'm not ignoring offense. I'm not ignoring special teams. I know we have a quarterback I love. But defense - dictating, nasty, competitive defense - sets the tone for your entire organization and your football team," Smith said. "That's the basis for winning. Until we fix it and come up with answers, I don't believe the San Diego Chargers will get where we want to go." Chargers | Tomlinson believes he can still be productive at 30 Stephen Hawkins, of The Associated Press, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson said he believes he can still be productive even though he recently turned 30 years old. "That's the one thing that I'm eager to prove, is that doesn't necessarily go for every player. Turn 30, that doesn't mean that you can't play any more. There are some guys out there that defy the odds, and I'm eager to prove that," Tomlinson said. Chargers | Pull plug on potential Chula Vista site Matthew T. Hall, of The San Diego Union Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers have pulled the plug on their courting of Chula Vista as a site for a new football stadium. It had been ongoing for 3 1/2 years. Chargers special counsel Mark Fabiani posted a story on the Chargers' official site saying the efforts are on hold because of long-known complications surrounding a power plant on the 130-acre bay front site under construction. The Chargers are looking at the city of Oceanside again, but an airport near the site could pose insurmountable problems. Chargers | Turner believes English can make big plays this season Casey Pearce, of Chargers.com, reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said he believes LB Larry English has the ability to make some impact plays for the team this season. "He's got great character, great background and he's had a great offseason. He's got about six weeks of work in and he's been impressive. He's a natural pass rusher and I'm excited to get him in pads. He's a very strong player who is going to use his leverage real well," Turner said. Chargers | Four players released The San Diego Chargers have announced they have released OG Samuel Allen, CB Ramarcus Brown, WR Jeremy Childs and LB Anthony Felder. Chargers | Hughes signs The San Diego Chargers have announced they have signed fifth-round draft choice CB Brandon Hughes to a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. Chargers | Rivers entering contract year Nick Canepa, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2009 season. Re-signing him has become a priority for the Chargers. Chargers | Smith says he and LT are fine with each other Nick Canepa, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said he and RB LaDainian Tomlinson are fine with each other. "I presented three plans to Dean (Spanos)," Smith said. "Plan A we looked at six or seven times and it couldn't work. It included (Tomlinson's) contract as it currently existed. It never would work. I took a lot of crap over the LT thing, but LT and I are fine." Chargers | V. Jackson entering contract year Nick Canepa, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2009 season. However, if the NFL is not able to complete a new CBA, he would become a restricted free-agent in an uncapped year. Chargers | Sproles entering contract year Nick Canepa, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB Darren Sproles is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2009 season. The team would like to sign him to a long-term deal. However, if the NFL is not able to complete a new CBA, he would become a restricted free-agent in an uncapped year. Chargers | McNeill entering contract year Nick Canepa, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers OLT Marcus McNeill is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2009 season. However, if the NFL is not able to complete a new CBA, he would become a restricted free-agent in an uncapped year. Chargers | Merriman entering contract year Continuing a previous storyline, Nick Canepa, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers OLB Shawne Merriman (knee) is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2009 season. However, if the NFL is not able to complete a new CBA, he would become a restricted free-agent in an uncapped year. Chargers | Naanee takes snaps in Wildcat offense Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers WR Legedu Naanee took snaps in the Wildcat offense at various times during practice this week. Chargers | Tomlinson takes snaps in Wildcat offense Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson took snaps in the Wildcat offense at various times during practice this week. Chargers | Practice in Wildcat formation Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers practiced the Wildcat formation during practice the last two days because they wanted their defense to work against the formation since the team will be playing teams that use the Wildcat this season. Head coach Norv Turner did not rule out the possibility of the Chargers using the formation during the season. Chargers | Police and courts: WR Vincent Jackson Brent Schrotenboer, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson had his request for evidence to be suppressed denied by a San Diego Superior Court judge Thursday, June 11. Jackson's attorney, Cole Casey, plans to appeal the ruling. Casey said he hopes this ends up in the federal court, because they believe Jackson's Fourth Amendment rights were violated through an unreasonable search and seizure. Casey has argued Jackson was forced to have blood drawn against his will after being arrested Jan. 6 on suspicion of drunken driving. Chargers | Rookies report to training camp July 26 Casey Pearce, of Chargers.com, reports San Diego Chargers' rookies and select veterans will report to training camp July 26. The rest of the team will arrive Friday, July 31. Chargers | Jackson having strong offseason Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers WR Vincent Jackson has looked very good during offseason practices. Chargers | Merriman says he is healthy Marcia C. Smith, of The Orange County Register, reports San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman (knee) said he is healthy but would not be able to play at 100 percent if the season started today. He has worked hard in his rehab from reconstructive knee surgery but is being cautious during practices. Chargers | Martin appears thinner Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers DL Vaughn Martin appears to have shed some weight and is more cut than he was last month during the team's minicamp. Martin has shown to be very physical and fast thus far in practices. Chargers | Cromartie has strong practice Monday Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie had an excellent practice Monday, June 1. Cromartie was consistently in the right place on the field. Chargers | Hart in a battle for playing time Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers SS Clinton Hart may spend half of the snaps on the sideline in 2009 because the Chargers are not working with their base defense much. Hart feels the Chargers have lost a little confidence in him during certain situations. "It's up to me to gain it back," he noted. He is working as a backup in sub packages, as S Steve Gregory is ahead of him and rookie S Kevin Ellison isn't far behind him. Defensive coordinator Ron Rivera acknowledged Hart is in a competition for playing time. Chargers | Reject developer’s proposal for new stadium The Associated Press reports the San Diego Chargers have rejected a developer's proposal to build a $1 billion stadium as part of a development of the land surrounding Qualcomm Stadium. Attorney Mark Fabiani sent the developer a letter Thursday saying the team wanted him to stop referring to the Chargers in promoting the project. Chargers | Bingham works at several positions Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers DL Ryon Bingham worked at defense end and at nose tackle during practice this week. Chargers | Merriman felt good running Friday San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman (knee) said on his Twitter page Friday, May 22, that today was the best he felt running and working out since undergoing knee surgery in September last year. Chargers | Wilson feels more comfortable Casey Pearce, of Chargers.com, reports San Diego Chargers TE Kris Wilson, now in his second year with the team, feels more comfortable in the team's offense this year and is excited about helping the team in a variety of ways. Wilson is able to play tight end, fullback, H-back and on special teams. Chargers | McNeill will not practice until camp Casey Pearce, of Chargers.com, reports San Diego Chargers OT Marcus McNeill (neck) will not participate in practice until training camp because of his neck injury. Chargers | Two added and one released Chargers.com reports the San Diego Chargers signed undrafted rookie free-agents P Truman Spencer (North Texas) and TE James Chandler (Georgia). Terms of the deals were not disclosed. The team also released TE Jerimiah Wurzbacher. Chargers | Jackson and Osgood take part in voluntary workouts Chargers.com reports San Diego Chargers WRs Vincent Jackson and Kassim Osgood took part in the team's voluntary workouts Tuesday, May 19. Chargers | Martin working at end Chargers.com reports San Diego Chargers DE Vaughn Martin is working with the second team at right defensive end. Chargers | English and Applewhite see time at SAM Chargers.com reports San Diego Chargers rookie LB Larry English received a few reps at the SAM LB position, but LB Antwan Applewhite took the most snaps Tuesday, May 19. Chargers | Dombrowski working with first-string offense Chargers.com reports San Diego Chargers OTs Marcus McNeill (neck) and L.J. Shelton (undisclosed) were sidelined Tuesday, May 19, so OT Brandyn Dombrowski took the majority of snaps working with the first-string offense at left tackle. Chargers | Davis bulks up to help health issues Kevin Acee, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers oft-injured WR Craig Davis has become noticeably bigger this year. The hope is the additional bulk will help him stay healthy. He was placed on Injured Reserve last year due to a groin injury. Chargers | Wilson impressing Turner Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said he has been impressed with TE Kris Wilson this offseason. Chargers | Burnett likely to be on field on passing downs Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers LB Kevin Burnett worked with the first-team and third-team defenses during practice Monday, May 29. The Chargers are trying to determine whether Burnett can be an every-down player. He almost certainly will be on the field during passing downs this season as part of the team's subpackages. Chargers | Dombrowski worked with first team Monday Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers OG Brandyn Dombrowski worked with the first-team offense at left tackle during practice Monday, May 18. Chargers | Handful of players miss practice Monday Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson, LB Shawne Merriman, WR Kassim Osgood and WR Vincent Jackson were absent from the team's OTA session Monday, May 18. Chargers | Will keep 3-4 defensive scheme Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Chargers will keep the 3-4 as their base defense in 2009. Defensive coordinator Ron Rivera, however, is an aficionado of the 4-3 defensive scheme and will blend some of his past into the team's defense. "I took some of the things I've done in the past and tried to incorporate it so it fit a 3-4 defense," Rivera said. "I didn't want to change the integrity of the defense. It's not something they haven't done. But it's a refinement of what they've done." Chargers | Floyd healthy Scott Bair, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers WR Malcom Floyd said he is completely recovered from the collapsed lung his suffered last season. Chargers | Floyd contract update Updating a previous report, Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers WR Malcom Floyd's one-year contract is worth $1.54 million. Chargers | Floyd to attend offseason practices Casey Pearce, of Chargers.com, reports San Diego Chargers WR Malcom Floyd will participate in all of the team's offseason practices after signing his one-year tender offer. |
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