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2012 POST-SEASON TEAM AWARDS

Most Inspirational Player – Takeo SpikeS

What Takeo Spikes has been able to do is nothing short of remarkable, and fittingly, his teammates recognize it.  The 36-year old is in his 15th NFL season and recorded his 200th NFL career start earlier this year. Most importantly, Spikes has not only played but has made an impact while out on the field.  He’s appeared and started in every game, playing through injuries to rank second on the team with 77 tackles.

Special Teams Player of the Year – Mike Scifres

Mike Scifres is a special player, able to punt consistently with precision and power. Like Spikes, he has battled through an assortment of injuries on his way to another impressive season.  In his 10th season, Scifres has punted the ball 76 times for an average of 48.2 yards per kick.  He has downed 30 of them inside the 20-yard line and booted a long of 66 yards.

Lineman of the Year – Nick Hardwick

Voted one of the team’s offensive captains prior to the season, Nick Hardwick has rewarded his teammates’ faith in him with another stellar season. While injuries have ravaged the offensive line, forcing players in and out of the lineup, Hardwick has started every game.  He’s played every snap except for a handful against the Pittsburgh Steelers when he suffered a neck injury.  But even then, he shook off the injury to come back and provide stability for a decimated offensive line that ended up scoring the most points in franchise history in Pittsburgh.

Defensive Player of the Year – Corey Liuget

Arguably the team’s most improved player, Corey Liuget has been a disruptive force all season long on the defensive line.  The second-year player ranks second on the team with 7.0 sacks in addition to 48 tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovered. Liuget is also amongst the league leaders for defensive linemen in pass defensed, knocking nine balls down at the line of scrimmage.

Offensive Player of the Year – Malcom Floyd

Malcom Floyd was enjoying his finest season before an ankle injury in the waning moments against the Carolina Panthers that ended his season two weeks premature.  Nonetheless, the seven-year veteran leads the team with 56 catches for 814 yards, good for a 14.5 yards per reception average.  At the time of his injury he also paced the club with five touchdowns.

Most Valuable Player – Eric Weddle

Simply put, Eric Weddle is one of the biggest game changers in the NFL today.  A star at free safety, he is lethal against both the run and the pass.  The sixth-year veteran was named one of the team’s defensive captains prior to the season and responded with another standout year. Weddle leads the team with 89 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and one defensive touchdown.

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  2013 SEASON

DATE

OPPONENT

'12 Record

 POINTS
FOR		 POINTS
AGNST		 WIN /
LOSS		 RECORD
Monday,
Sep 9
7:20 pm		 12 - 4       0 - 0
Sunday,
Sep 15
10:00 am		 4 - 12        
Sunday,
Sep 22
10:00 am		 6 - 10        
Sunday,
Sep 29
1:25 pm		 8 - 8        
Sunday,
Oct 6
1:25 pm		 4 - 12        
Monday,
Oct 14
5:40 pm		 11 - 5        
Sunday,
Oct 20
10:00 am		 2 - 14        
- BYE -          
Sunday,
Nov 3
10:00 am		 10 - 6        
Sunday,
Nov 10
1:25 pm		 13 - 3        
Sunday,
Nov 17
10:00 am		 7 - 9        
Sunday,
Nov 24
10:00 am		 2 - 14        
Sunday,
Dec 1
1:25 pm		 10 - 6        
Sunday,
Dec 8
1:25 pm		 9 - 7        
Thursday,
Dec 12
5:25 pm		 13 - 3        
Sunday,
Dec 22
1:25 pm		 4 - 12        
Sunday,
Dec 29
1:25 pm		 2 - 14        


2012 FINAL STANDINGS

13 - 3
7 - 9
4 - 12
2 - 14



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Super Bowl: NFL, stop with the Roman numerals
By Tracee Hamilton, Washington Post Staff Writer, February 4, 2011

We've been putting up with this nonsense for XLIV years. Enough. Why can't this Sunday's NFL championship game be called Super Bowl 45?

The Roman numerals were cute at first. The first few Super Bowls weren't even called Super Bowls. Once the name came along, the numbers followed, and the first few years were okay. Super Bowl V? Kind of cool. Super Bowl X? Still following along. XXX was easy.

Then came No. 40. XXXX, right? Wrong. XL, of course - 50 (L) minus 10 (X). Everyone knows that! The big game dropped from a 4X to an extra-large, right before our eyes, like a contestant on "Biggest Loser."

But okay, so using that theory, Super Bowl 49 would be IL, right? Wrong. In 2015, we'll call it XLIX. And then comes Super Bowl L in 2016, er, sorry, in MMXVI.

That's one of the problems with this system: You have to be able to subtract to translate Roman numerals. Studies already show that America's youngsters are falling behind the rest of the world in math. So we have to rub that in their faces on our biggest national holiday?

Roman numerals are fine in names - the world needs guys nicknamed Trey. Roman numerals are also fine for numbering "Saw" movies and Popes and . . . that's all. That's enough.

So why do Roman numerals belong at the Super Bowl? Did we gripe about the Redskins' switch to a III-IV defense this season? Do we covet tickets on the L-yard line? Do we enjoy a good XXIV-XXI victory in overtime?

Most sports don't use Roman numerals. The World Series has been going on twice as long as the Super Bowl, but it doesn't feel the need to be all pompous about it. The Olympics use Roman numerals - the Games of the XXIVLCM Olympiad, or whatever - but does the NFL really want to model itself after the International Olympic Committee? Most folks just call them the 2012 Olympics, or the London Olympics, or the 2012 London Olympics. Simple.

Why can't we have the 2011 Super Bowl? Why does the NFL think it's so special?

Because we've all told the NFL how special it is. It's torn up our calendar, changed our TV viewing habits (Monday games, Thursday games, Sunday night games) and wreaked havoc on America's productivity (two words: fantasy football). We've let it do these things because, hey, we enjoy it. But why do we have to learn Roman numerals just because Roger Goodell says so?

It's not like the knowledge is really transferrable to the real world. Clock faces sometimes use Roman numerals, but they only use 12 of them, and let's face it, most of us can read clocks that have no numbers whatsoever.

I'd have no objection to learning, say, the metric system, even in my dotage, because a lot of the world is already using it. Good incentive. Why should I have to decode Roman numerals once a year? The Romans don't even have to do that, for Pete's sake.

Some of these Super Bowl numbers look more like text slang than monikers for the supposed greatest day of our collective lives. Someone could slip in a reference to Super Bowl ROTFL or Super Bowl TMI, and no one would know the difference.

The system reached the apex of ridiculousness in 2004, when Super Bowl XXXVIII was held in Houston. Given the limited attention span of the Twitter generation, I'm surprised anyone . . .

Sorry, forgot what I was going to say.

But at least then, we were still dealing with I, V and X. Now L has been added to the mix. Assuming the NFL is still around in 56 years - and would you bet against it? - C will be next, then D, then M.

Let's end the madness now, Roger Goodell, if not for this generation, then for our distant descendants who'll have to suffer through Super Bowl MMMCMXCIX.

Rnd Pick Name Position College Ht Wt Notes
1 11 D.J. Fluker Tackle Alabama 6'5" 340  
 2 38 Manti Te'o Inside Linebacker Notre Dame 6'1" 225 Traded Pick 45 and 110 to AZ for 38
 3 76 Keenan Allen Wide Receiver Cal 6'2" 206  
 4 110 Traded to Arizona          
 5 145 Steve Williams Cornerback Cal 5'9" 181  
 6  179 Tourek Williams Defensive End Florida International 6'3" 260  
7 221 Brad Sorensen Quarterback Southern Utah 6'5" 229  

Round 1 - Pick 11 - D.J. Fluker, Offensive Tackle, Alabama

Upside

Huge frame that comes with extremely long arms and just screams dominant. Effective against bull rushers because of his long arms and strong legs.

Does a nice job of holding leverage and not getting pushed into the backfield. Can take down defenders within seconds of the play developing, allowing him to move onto the next block.

Plays smart, able to identify blitzes. Latches on to defenders, and doesn’t seem to let go, driving them back, down, or away from the play. Plays with consistent knee bend, avoiding the urge to stand straight up out of his stance.

Versatile, having the ability to move to either guard position at the next level.

Downside

He’s not as quick as we’d like, which is why some NFL scouts see him as a right guard. Isn’t a “lights out” pass protector. He will struggle against edge rushers that have a very quick first step.

Sometimes will lunge and miss a block that proves to be costly. Doesn’t change direction very well, allowing quicker defenders to “juke” him. Could be more aggressive with his punches, sometimes failing to extend his arms to keep the defender off.

Overall

Fluker is a mauler of a tackle that could play right tackle or even kick inside to guard if need be. His huge 36 3/4 inch arms are what makes him stand out as a top 20 prospect in the 2013 NFL Draft.

While he’s not overly athletic, he’s in better physical shape than former Crimson Tide mauler Andre Smith and has had no concerns of being unhealthy.

 

Round 2 - Pick 38 - Manti Te'o, Inside Linebacker, Notre Dame

Overview

Te'o (pronounced TAY-oh, first name is MAN-tie) decided to follow the example of his former teammate, receiver Michael Floyd, in returning to South Bend for his senior year despite having the talent to leave early for the NFL. Floyd parlayed a very good final campaign with the Irish into a first-round draft slot, as he was selected 13th overall by the Arizona Cardinals; that's something Te'o also hopes to emulate this April, and winning multiple national awards and finishing second in Heisman voting doesn't hurt that goal.

It was a recruiting coup for Notre Dame to land Te'o, a consensus top ten national recruit, the Sporting News High School Athlete of the Year and USA Today's Defensive Player of the Year in 2008. And the fact Te'o did not take a two-year service Mormon mission after high school meant he got a chance to use his ability as a true freshman, playing in every game for the Irish and earning the starting nod for 10. His 63 tackles that season included 5.5 for loss, figures he easily bested as a 13-game starter his sophomore year (133 tackles, 9.5 for loss; his 21 stops against Stanford tied for the most in the FBS in 2010). Te'o found his name on many All-American lists (including Walter Camp and AP second teams) and was a finalist for the Butkus Award and Lott Trophy after accumulating 128 tackles, 13.5 for loss and five sacks.

In 2012, Te'o took home even more hardware after registering 113 tackles on 13 starts, 5.5 went for a loss including 1.5 sacks. He added some production in coverage, hauling in seven interceptions and four pass breakups. The long list of achievements Te'o won ranges from the Nagurski Award, the Lombardi Trophy, the Bednarik Award, the Maxwell Trophy and named the Walter Camp National Player of the Year. Most of all, Te'o dealt with a multitude of off-field events, including the death of his grandmother and the girlfriend hoax scandal.

Analysis

Strengths

Aggressive middle linebacker with a thick overall build. Vocal leader on the off the field, communicates the call and moves teammates into place when necessary. Downhill player who recognizes plays and closes quickly. Provides pop as a tackler, capable of thumping the ballcarrier and wrapping up to secure the stop. Aware run-stopper between the tackles, finds the ball and can mirror backs to prevent cutbacks. Stops backs' momentum on first contact and drive them backwards. Takes on linemen and fullbacks, can bounce or use his hands to rip off and make a stop. Hustles to recover from cut blocks, work through double teams at the second level. Shows enough movement skills to follow stretch plays to either sideline and cover running backs in the flat. Drops to the first-down marker, but is able to close on receivers and backs over the middle to prevent yards after the catch. Attacks gaps as a delayed blitzer, will try to work past the shoulder of linemen picking him up. High character player who performs community service and became an Eagle Scout in 2008.

Weaknesses

Only average height for the position. Linemen and bigger tight ends have a size and length advantage, can ride him out of plays. Backpedal is high and stiff on his drops. Must prove he has the short-area quickness and long speed to stay with tight ends and receivers in coverage. Takes false steps on play action and misdirection; has only adequate recovery speed. Blunt instrument as a tackler, slips off some tackles when trying to make a big hit. Comes into ballcarriers with his head down at times, allowing them to elude him.

NFL Comparison:  DeMeco Ryans

Bottom Line

Te'o has become the All-American middle linebacker everyone expected coming out of high school, receiving high marks for his character and leadership ability. After some suggested he could be one of the top picks in April's draft, Te'o took a step back against a very good Alabama offensive line during the BCS National Championship. As a hammer between the tackles, the Irish star will be a great inside backer for any 4-3 team, but some may question his ability to reach edge plays or get over blocks in time.


Round 3 - Pick 76 - Keenan Allen, WR, Cal

Overview

Regarded by many as the elite prep wide receiver and safety prospect in the country out of North Carolina, Allen was heavily pursued by most of the big programs. He even signed a letter of intent with Alabama before joining his half-brother, quarterback Zach Maynard, and signing with then-Cal coach Jeff Tedford.

Allen quickly proved worth the hype, earning all-conference and All-American accolades from some publications and breaking Philadelphia Eagles star DeSean Jackson's freshman records for receptions (46) and receiving yards (490) and leading the team with five touchdown catches.

With defenses zeroed in on him in 2011, Allen took his game to another level, snaring 98 passes for 1,343 yards and six scores to earn first-team All-Pac-12 notice. He went down with a knee injury Oct. 27 but had 61 receptions for 737 yards and six touchdowns.

Allen has the physical characteristics to be a No. 1 receiver in the NFL, but few prospects struggled through a more difficult pre-draft period than Allen. The left knee injury that kept him out of the final three games last season has lingered. Allen attempted to work out for scouts in mid-April, but the muscles around the knee weren't fully recovered and he ran a disappointing 4.71 and 4.75 in the 40-yard dash.

That was followed a week later by reports that Allen's drug test at the combine was "red-flagged" and he was ordered to take another test - the results of which weren't known.

Allen, 6-feet-2 and 206 pounds, left as Cal's career receptions leader despite playing fewer than three full seasons. He is expected to run faster once the muscles around the knee are stronger. He has no other known previous off-field issues.

Analysis

STRENGTHS: Has a long, tapered build with prototypical height for the position. Very good all-around athlete. Good initial quickness, balance and lateral agility. Is a smooth accelerator with sneaky build-up speed. Natural big-play threat who isn't afraid of contact and has very good vision and patience to set up blocks.

Rarely allows passes to get past his hands and into his chest. Typically snatches passes out of the air, showing very good hand-eye coordination and a wide catching radius due to his length, flexibility and big hands. Tracks the ball easily over the shoulder. Experienced route-runner with extensive experience lining up outside and in the slot. Can slip press coverage. Competitive, attentive downfield blocker.

WEAKNESSES: Lacks elite straight-line speed. Is quicker and more agile than his size would indicate. Doesn't have elite elusiveness and occasionally drops catchable passes in traffic when he heads upfield without the ball.

Missed the final three games of the 2012 season with a left knee injury that sidelined him for the Scouting Combine. Teams will also be very interested in the results of a second drug test at the combine after Allen's first test was reportedly "red-flagged."

Compares To: Jordy Nelson, Packers -- Allen is very similar in that he possesses just enough straight-line speed to beat defenders on the outside. He wins with the size, toughness and sure hands to attack over the middle.


Round 4 - Pick 110 - Traded Pick 45 Second Round and Pick 110 Fourth Round to move to Pick 38 Round 2 to obtain Manti Te'o.  No Fourth Round Pick.


Round 5 - Pick 145 - Steve Williams, Cornerback, Cal

Overview

The name Steve Williams might sound ordinary but the athletic and surprisingly physical Pac-12 defender proved anything but for the Golden Bears over the past three seasons, seeing action in all 37 possible games, including starting the final 25 consecutively.

Overshadowed by senior Marc Anthony, it was Williams who was named the team's Most Valuable Back on the defensive side of the ball and an honorable mention all-conference pick after posting 80 tackles and leading the club with 13 passes broken up, including three interceptions.

Despite surprising some with his decision to leave Cal early, Williams had earned the respect of talent evaluators with his quickness and tenacity in coverage. His 25 career pass breakups rank sixth in school history and he proved to be a turnover magnet, as well, recording six interceptions and forcing three fumbles over his career.

Though most of his playing time has come outside at Cal, Williams appears to have the covergae skills and toughness to handle nickel duties in the NFL, an increasingly vital role against today's spread offenses.

Analysis

Strengths

Shorter than scouts would prefer but has surprisingly broad shoulders and a solid frame, overall. Very good foot quickness, fluidity and speed, overall. Shows the confidence to allow even the Pac-12's fastest receivers to creep up on him in off-man coverage, turning to run with them and shadowing his opponent throughout the route. Good instincts. Reads the receiver and shows an excellent burst to break on underneath routes, such as quick outs and slants. Will bait quarterbacks to throw his way, showing the ability to undercut routes and rip at the hands of receivers as the ball arrives, resulting in many of his 25 career passes broken up (in 28 starts). Reliable open-field tackler, showing no hesitancy to take on and cut bigger ball-carriers. Gets low and wraps his arms securely around their knees, taking even big backs (and pass-catchers) to the ground quickly. Ascending football player...

Weaknesses

Size limitations. Is too willing to fight with receivers and wait for backs to get to him, before aggressively shedding and attempting to save yardage. Asked to play outside most of his career but might project best inside as a nickel corner at the next level. Would like to see more of those passes broken up turned into interceptions...

Compares To: Jabari Greer, CB, New Orleans Saints


Round 6 - Pick 179 - Tourek Williams, Defensive End, Florida International

Overview

The Miami native appeared in all 12 games as a true freshman, including his first career start. Williams emerged as a second-team All-Sun Belt player in just his second season, finishing second on the team to Jarvis Wilson with six sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss.

Williams was again a second-team pick in 2011, racking up 4.5 sacks and 13.0 tackles for loss. That was a precursor to his big senior season

He is an impressive athlete who ran a 4.71-second 40-yard dash at his pro day on the heels of a strong workout at the scouting combine. The question is where he fits best in the NFL, with many scouts feeling he'll work better at defensive end than linebacker.

Analysis

Strengths: Quick off the snap to get around the corner and collapse the pocket. Quick feet to avoid blocks and burst in the opposite direction. Good range to make plays away from the line of scrimmage and fights through the whistle. Tough at the point with natural instincts vs. both the run and pass.

Weaknesses: Not a twitchy athlete and needs to stay under control in his movements. Doesn't utilize his hands/arms well enough at this point in his career to take-on blocks and quickly shed. Doesn't look natural in space and has some tweener traits.


Round 7 - Pick 221 - Brad Sorensen, Quarterback, Southern Utah

Overview

Years ago, NFL scouts might have scoffed at a quarterback who'd transferred from a competitive situation at an FBS school to assure playing time at a lower level. Joe Flacco's success with the Baltimore Ravens, after being drafted out Delaware, following his transfer from Pitt, however, has teams taking a more measured look at prospects from "small schools," especially those with size and legitimate arm talent, like Southern Utah's Sorensen.

Sorensen spent two years on an LDS mission in Spain following high school. Upon his return, he played at San Bernadino Valley College, where he earned the Foothill Conference's Offensive Player of the Week honors an astounding seven times in the 10-game season.

Sorensen walked-on at BYU a year later, but elected to transfer after redshirting in 2009. In three seasons since at SUU, he's proven to be a star and left the program owning virtually all of the single-season and career passing records. He threw for 9,445 passing yards and 61 touchdowns (against 27 interceptions) for his career. He threw for 3,139 yards and 23 touchdowns (10 interceptions) as a senior.

Scouts like his physical tools and upside. Unfortunately, he was inconsistent in matchups against top competition, throwing interceptions against Utah State (one), Cal (one, returned for a touchdown) and in the NFLPA Bowl (two).

Analysis

Strengths: Looks the part of an NFL quarterback with good height, broad shoulders and a thick build throughout. Possesses at least average arm strength, including the ability to drive the ball to the sideline from the opposite hash. Shows some touch down the seam and the sideline, generally leading his receivers towards the open field and away from the defender. Athletic to buy time in the pocket and yet alert enough to take off and get yardage when the defense allows it.

Weaknesses: Has a tendency to fade back as pressure comes to him, rather than stepping up into the pocket to avoid. Success came in a largely shotgun-based offense. Footwork needs refining. Doesn't step into his throws consistently enough so his passes tend to wobble. Played well against lower level competition but struggled when facing FBS speed.

Compares To: Tom Brandstater, QB, St. Louis Rams

 

The Chargers also agreed to terms with 20 rookie free agents 

Addae, Jahleel                                DB          Central Michigan

Becton, Nick                                   T              Virginia Tech

Beltre, Frank                                  LB           Towson

Brown, Greg                                   DB          Kansas

Cotton, Ben                                   TE           Nebraska

Cromartie, Marcus                          DB          Wisconsin

Gardner, Courtney                          WR         Sierra College

Geathers, Kwame                           NT          Georgia

Hill, Michael                                   RB           Missouri Western

Jerideau, Byron                              NT          South Carolina

Johnson, Josh                                DB          Purdue

Kent, Richard                                  P             Vanderbilt          

McFarland, Jamarkus                       DE           Oklahoma

Molls, Daniel                                  LB           Toledo

Moore, Brandon                              DE           Texas

Okoro, Kenny                                  DB          Wake Forest

Richards, Randy`                            T              Missouri State

Rolf, David                                     TE           Utah

Tasker, Luke                                  WR         Cornell

Walker, Devan                                LB           Southeastern Louisiana

         

ChargerTom's Blog-RANT

Meet the 2013 Chargers Coaching Staff
By Ricky Henne, Managing Editor, Chargers.com, Jan 21, 2013

It’s been a busy week for new Head Coach Mike McCoy, and chief among his many responsibilities has been assembling his coaching staff.  While some positions are still being decided upon, here is who we know will joinhim on the sidelines come the start of the 2013 season. We will update this list as new coaches sign their contracts, so be sure to check back often. 

OFFENSE

Offensive Coordinator: Ken Whisenhunt ­– A highly sought after candidate, Whisenhunt was hired late last week to be the team’s play caller on offense.  Prior to joining the Bolts, he spent the last six seasons as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.  During his stint, he oversaw the most successful span in Arizona’s franchise history as they won two division titles, their first since 1975, and made their lone Super Bowl appearance in 2009. Prior to taking over the Cardinals, Whisenhunt won the Super Bowl with Pittsburgh in 2006 as their offensive coordinator.

Quarterbacks Coach: Frank Reich – A former NFL passer in his own right, Reich joins the Chargers as QB coach where he will play an important role in working with Philip Rivers. Reich spent the past seven years coaching various positions on offense with both the Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts. During his playing days, he had one of the most memorable performances in NFL postseason history as he led the Buffalo Bills to a 41-38 victory in the 1992 AFC Championship Game after they trailed 35-3 in the third quarter.

Running Backs Coach Ollie Wilson – The 2013 campaign will mark Wilson’s 23rd NFL season and his 11th with the Chargers. During his coaching career, the well-respected Wilson has split his time between the Atlanta Falcons and the Bolts, having a pair of stints at each stop.

Tight Ends Coach Jason Michael – A versatile coach, Michael has served in various offensive capacities over his seven NFL seasons.  For the past two, he has been in charge of the tight ends here in San Diego, and under his guidance, Antonio Gates became the franchise’s all-time leader in touchdown receptions.

DEFENSE

Defensive Coordinator: John Pagano – While this has been a time of great change in the organization, McCoy wisely saw fit to keep some members from the 2012 coaching staff.  Of those retained, Pagano is the biggest name and with good reason.  Under his guidance as defensive coordinator,  San Diego ranked ninth in the league, surrendering just 326.4 yards per game, sixth against the run (96.4 ypg), 18th against the pass (230.1 ypg) and 16th in points allowed (21.9 ppg). Due to his unit’s success, it’s no surprise that many of his fellow coaches on defense were kept as well.  

Defensive Line Coach: Don Johnson – A member of the Chargers coaching staff since 2009, Johnson returns for his fifth season as defensive line coach. Prior to joining the Bolts, Johnson coached for the Chicago Bears, where he played a key role in leading them to Super Bowl XLI, and the Oakland Raiders.

Linebackers Coach: Joe Barry – Fiery and passionate, Barry is an extremely popular coach among San Diego’s linebacker corp.  He joined the Chargers prior to the 2012 season after spending two years as linebackers coach for the University of Southern California. Prior to that, Barry served as defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions for the 2007-08 seasons.

Assistant Linebackers Coach: Greg Williams – A promising young coach, Williams landed his first NFL coaching job with the Chargers in 2009.  While a member of the staff, a linebacker has led the Chargers defense in sacks in each of his seasons with the team.

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CHARGERS 2012 DEPTH CHART
 as of 10/29/12

OFFENSE
WR   Robert Meachem   Danario Alexander        
WR 80 Malcom Floyd   Eddie Royal   Seyi Ajirotutu    
QB 17 Philip Rivers   Charlie Whitehurst        
FB   Le'Ron McClain            
RB   Jackie Battle 24 Ryan Mathews   Ronnie Brown   Curtis Brinkley
TE   Antonio Gates   Randy McMichael   Dante Rosario   Ladarius Green
LT   Jared Gaither   Mike Harris        
LG 69 Tyronne Green   Rex Hadnot        
C 61 Nick Hardwick   David Molk        
RG 65 Louis Vasquez   Rex Hadnot        
RT 66 Jeromy Clary   Mike Harris        
DEFENSE                
RDE   Corey Liuget   Cam Thomas        
DT   Aubrayo Franklin 71 Antonio Garay        
LDE 92 Vaughn Martin   Kendall Reyes        
OLB 95 Shaun Phillips 98 Antwan Barnes   Larry English    
ILB   Takeo Spikes   Jonas Mouton        
ILB   Donald Butler   Demorrio Williams   Andrew Gachkar    
OLB   Jarret Johnson   Melvin Ingram        
LCB 23 Quentin Jammer   Marcus Gilchrist        
RCB 20 Antoine Cason   Chris Carr   Shareece Wright    
SS   Atari Bigby   Corey Lynch   Brandon Taylor    
FS 32 Eric Weddle   Darrell Stuckey        
SPECIAL TEAMS                  
Punter 5 Mike Scifres    
Kicker   Nick Novak    
Holder 5 Mike Scifres   Eric Wdddle
Kick Returner   ???    
Punt Returns   Eddie Royal    
Long Snapper 47 Mike Windt    

CHARGERS 2012 PRACTICE SQUAD

# Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College
27 Baker, Edwin RB 5-8 200 21 R Michigan State
77 Bryant, Charlie OT 6-6 320 25 1 Memphis
31 Gatson, Greg CB 5-11 165 23 R Arkansas
00 Gurley, Tori WR 6-4 232 24 1 South Carolina
70 Haslam, Kevin T 6-5 310 25 3 Rutgers
82 Moore, Kashif WR 5-10 175 23 R Connecticut
79 Scafe, Damik DE 6-2 300 24 1 Boston College
83 Willie, Mike WR 6-2 220 22 R Arizona State



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TRANSACTIONS   
04/23/2013 Signed FB Chris Gronkowski.
04/15/2013 Signed TE Dallas Walker to three-year contract
04/08/2013 Signed WR Deon Butler, WR Dan DePalma and CB Cornelius Brown
04/03/2013 Signed DE Jarius Wynn to one-year contract
03/27/2013 Released OT Jared Gaither
03/21/2013 Signed guard Rich Ohrnberger
03/15/2013 Agreed to terms with RBs Danny Woodhead and Ronnie Brown
03/13/2013 Signed CB Derek Cox
03/13/2013 Signed TE John Phillips, OT King Dunlap and G Chad Rinehart
03/12/2013 Re-signed K Nick Novak; claimed RB Fozzy Whittaker
03/12/2013 Released defensive tackle Antonio Garay
03/12/2013 Released tight end Randy McMichael
03/09/2013 Signed long snapper Mike Windt to a four-year contract
03/08/2013 Released safety Atari Bigby
03/07/2013 Released linebacker Takeo Spikes


Head Coach:  Mike McCoy - New 2013
Defensive Coordinator: John Pagano - Retained 2013
Offensive Coordinator - Hal Hunter - Fired - Ken Whisenhunt - New 2013
 Asst. Head Coach - Special Teams:  Rich Bisaccia to Auburn - Kevin Spencer - New 2013
 Secondary: Ron Meeks - Fired - Ron Milus - New 2013
 Asst. Secondary:  Cris Dishman - ?
 Defensive Line:  Don Johnson - Retained 2013
Linebackers: Joe Barry - Retained 2013
Wide Receivers:  Charlie Joiner - Retired - Fred Graves - New 2013
Tight Ends:  Jason Michael - Retained 2013
Special Teams Asst. - Carlos Polk - Fired
Special Teams Asst. - Byron Storer - Retained 2013
Quarterbacks:  John Ramsdell - Fired - Frank Reich - New 2013
Offensive Line:  Mike Sullivan to Cleveland w/Norv - Joe D'Alessandris - New 2013
Asst. Linebackers:  Greg Williams - Retained 2013
Running Backs:  Ollie Wilson - Retained 2013
Strength and Conditioning:  Jeff Hurd - Fired - Kent Johnston - New 2013
Asst Strength and Conditioning: Vernon Stephens - Fired - Vacant
Coaches Assistant: Steve Gera - ?
Sr. Offensive Asst/Special Assignments: Steve Fairchild - ?
 Assistant to Head Coach:  Margie Smith - ?
Football Administrative Assistant:  Shane Steichen - Retained 2013

WHERE HAVE SO MANY OF THE OTHERS GONE . . . . ?

Dave Ball - Tennessee Titans
Tra Battle - Dallas Cowboys
Drew Brees - New Orleans Saints
 Wesley Britt - New England Patriots
Fakhir Brown - St. Louis Rams
Reche Caldwell - Washington Redskins
Greg Camarillo - Miami Dolphins
Chris Chambers - Kansas City Chiefs
Jesse Chatman - New York Jets
Sammy Davis - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tim Dwight - Chokeland Faiders
A.J. Feeley - Philadelphia Eagles
Jason Fisk - St. Louis Rams
 Jamar Fletcher - Detroit Lions
 Drayton Florence - Buffalo Bills
Vernon Fox - Washington Redskins
Akbar Gbaja-Biamila - Miami Dolphins
Randall Godfrey - Washington Redskins
Mike Goff - Kansas City Chiefs
Joey Goodspeed - Minnesota Vikings
Cletis Gordon - Dallas Cowboys
Brandon Gorin - Arizona Cardinals
Trent Green - St. Louis Rams
Az-Zahir Hakim - Miami Dolphins
 Rodney Harrison - New England Patriots
Clinton Hart - St. Louis Rams
Steve Heiden - Cleveland Browns
Kendyl Jacox - Miami Dolphins
Bhawoh Jue - Arizona Cardinals
Ben Leber - Minnesota Vikings
Keenan McCardell - Washington Redskins
Marlon McCree - Denver Broncos
 Fred McCrary - Seattle Seahawks
 Damien McIntosh - Kansas City Chiefs
Brandon McKinney - Baltimore Ravens
Hanik Milligan - St. Louis Rams
Zeke Moreno - Toronto Argonauts
Shane Olivia - New York Giants
Igor Olshansky - Dallas Cowboys
 Justin Peelle - Atlanta Falcons
Carlos Polk - Dallas Cowboys
 Joe Salave'a - Washington Redskins
DeQuincy Scott - Tennessee Titans
Michael Turner - Atlanta Falcons
Wes Welker - New England Patriots
Cory Withrow - St. Louis Rams

LIST OF EX-CHARGERS LEAVING THE NFL IN 2012 -
END OF CAREER?
To be posted

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EX-CHARGERS COACHING ON OTHER NFL TEAMS ....

Dave Atkins, Chargers Running Back, 1975 - Running Backs Coach, Cleveland Browns
Brian Baker, Chargers Linebackers Coach, 1996 - Defensive Line Coach, St. Louis Rams
Martin Bayless, Chargers Safety, 87-91 - Defensive Backs Coach, San Francisco (United Football League)
Larry Beightol, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 1989 - Offensive Line Coach, Green Bay Packers
Eric Bieniemy, Chargers Running Back, 91-94 - Running Backs Coach, Minnesota Vikings
 Don Breaux, Chargers Quarterback, 64-65 - Offensive Coordinator, Washington Redskins
Tim Brewster, Chargers Tight Ends Coach, 2002-04 - Tight Ends Coach, Denver Broncos
Gary Brown, Chargers Running Back, 1997 - Running Backs Coach, Cleveland Browns
Joe Bugle, Chargers Offensive Line Coach, 98-2001 - Retired 2010
Gill Byrd, Chargers Cornerback, 83-93 - Defensive Quality Control, Chicago Bears
 Cam Cameron, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 2002-06 - Offensive Cordinator, Baltimore Ravens
Wes Chandler, Chargers Wide Receiver, 81-97 - Wide Receivers Coach, Cleveland Browns
Geep Chryst, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 1999-2000 - Tight Ends Coach, Carolina Panthers
Ted Cotrell, Chargers Defensive Coordinator, 2006 - Head Coach, New York, United Football League
Rob Chudzinski, Chargers Tight Ends Coach, 2005-06 - Offensive Coordinator, Cleveland Browns
Chris Clausen, Chargers Strength Coach, 89-91 - Strength & Conditioning Coach, St. Louis Rams
Gunther Cunningham, Chargers Linebackers Coach, 85-90 - Defensive Coordinator, Kansas City Chiefs
BillyDevaney, Chargers Player Personnel Director, 1990-2000 - Director of Player Personnel, St. Louis Rams
John Dunn, Chargers Strength and Conditioning Coach, 90-96 - Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Washington Redskins
Frank Falks, Chargers Tight Ends & Half-backs Coach, 94-96 - Tight Ends Coach, St. Louis Rams
John Fox, Chargers Secondary Coach, 92-93 - Head Coach, Carolina Panthers
Alex Gibbs, Chargers Offensive Line Coach, 90-91 - Consultant, Atlanta Falcons
Joe Gibbs, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 79-80 - Head Coach, Washington Redskins
Kevin Gilbride, Chargers Head Coach, 97-98 - Quarterbacks Coach, New York Giants
Kurt Gouveia, Chargers Linebacker, 96-98 - Linebackers Coach, NFL Europe Rhein Fire
Mike Haluchak, Chargers Linebackers Coach, 86-91 - Linebackers Coach, Cleveland Browns
Hudson Houck, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 2002-04 - Offensive Line Coach, Dallas Cowboys
James "Shack" Harris, Chargers Quarterback, 77-81 - Senior Personnel Executive - Detroit Lions
John Hastings, Chargers Strength and Conditioning Coach, 90-2001 - Strength and Conditioning Coach, Washington Redskins
Dan Henning, Chargers Head Coach, 89-91 - Offensive Coordinator, Miami Dolphins
John (Jack) Henry, Chargers Offensive Line Coach, 1996 - Assoc. Head Coach, Running Game, New Orleans Saints
Gene Huey, Chargers Running Back, 1969 - Running Backs Coach, Indianapolis Colts
Shawn Jefferson, Chargers Wide Receiver, 91-95 - Wide Receivers Coach, Detroit Lions
Mike Johnson, Chargers Quarterbacks Coach, 2000-01 - Wide Receivers Coach, Baltimore Ravens
Darren Krein, Chargers Linebacker, 1994 - Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach, Seattle Seahawks
Stan Kwan, Chargers Offense and Special Teams Asst. Coach, 91-96 - Special Teams Asst., Detroit Lions
Dale Lindsey, Chargers Linebackers Coach, 92-96 - Linebackers Coach, Washington Redskins
James Lofton, Chargers Receivers Coach, 2002-08 - Receivers Coach, Chokeland Faiders
Ron Lynn, Chargers DB Coach, 86-91 - Secondary Coach, San Francisco 49ers
 Greg Manusky, Chargers Linebackers Coach, 2002-06 - Offensive Coordinator, San Francisco 49ers
Chip Martin, Chargers Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach, 92-94 - Strength and Conditioning Coach, Cincinnati Bengals
Ron Middleton, Chargers Tight End, 1995 - Asst. Special Teams Coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jim Mora, Chargers Defensive Backs Coach, 89-91 - Head Coach, Atlanta Falcons
Howard Mudd, Chargers Offensive Line Coach, 74-76 - Offensive Line Coach, Indianapolis Colts
Frank Novak, Chargers Special Teams Coach, 97-98 - Special Teams Consultant, Green Bay Packers
Kevin O'Dea, Chargers Asst. Defensive Coach, 94-95 - Asst. Special Teams Coach, Chicago Bears
Rod Perry, Chargers Defensive Backs Coach, 97-2001 - Secondary Coach, Carolina Panthers
Wade Phillips, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 2004-06 - Head Coach, Dallas Cowboys
Chuck Priefer, Chargers Special Teams Coach, 92-96 - Special Teams Coach, Detroit Lions
Bruce Read, Chargers Special Teams Coach, '99-2001 - Special Teams Coach, Dallas Cowboys
Kevin Ross, Chargers Defensive Back, 1996 - Asst. Secondary Coach, Minnesota Vikings
Al Saunders, Chargers Head Coach, 83-88 - Assoc. Head Coach Offense, Washington Redskins
 Matt Schiotz, Chargers Asst Strength and Conditioning Coach 2002-06 - Strength&Condition, Miami Dolphins
 Brian Schottenheimer, Chargers Quarterbacks Coach, 2002-05 - Offensive Coordinator, New York Jets
Marty Schottenheimer, Chargers Head Coach,02-07 - Head CoachGeneral Manager, UFL Virginia Destroyers
Mike Sheppard, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 97-98 - Offensive Coordinator, New Orleans Saints
Sherman Smith, Chargers Running Back 83-84 - Running Backs Coach, Tennessee Titans
Jimmy Spencer, Chargers Cornerback, 98-99 - Asst. Defensive Backs Coach, Denver Broncos
Tim Spencer, Chargers Running Back, 85-90 - Running Backs Coach, Chicago Bears
Brian Stewart, Chargers Secondary Coach, 2004-07 - Defensive Coordinator San Francisco (United Football League)
Jerry Sullivan, Chargers Wide Receivers Coach, 92-96 - Wide Receivers Coach, San Francisco 49ers
Mike Sullivan, Chargers Offensive Line Coach, 2006-20012 - Offensive Line Coach, Cleveland Browns
Ted Tollner, Chargers QB Coach, 89-91 - Tight Ends Coach, Detroit Lions
Norv Turner, Chargers Head Coach 2006-20012 - Offensive Coordinator, Cleveland Browns
Ollie Wilson, Chargers Running Backs Coach, 97-2001 - Running Backs Coach, Atlanta Falcon
Ernie Zampese, Chargers Wide Receivers Coach, 76 & 79-86 - Asst. Head Coach, Washington Redskins
Ken Zampese, Chargers Wide Receiver, 85-88 - Quarterbacks Coach, Cincinnati Bengals

EX-CHARGERS NOW COLLEGE HEAD COACH OR ASSISTANT

Dave Adolf, Chargers Defensive Coordinator, 95-96 - Defensive Coordinator, University of San Diego
Mark Banker, Chargers Defensive Coordinator, 99-2001 - Defensive Coordinator, Oregon State
 Stan Brock, Chargers Tackle, 93-95 - Head Coach, Army - 2007
Mike Cavanaugh, Chargers Offensive Line Coach, 97-98 - Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Line, Oregon State
Sylvester Croom, Chargers Running Backs Coach, 92-96 - Head Coach, Mississippi State - Resigned 2008
Ralph Friedgen, Chargers Offensive Coordinator, 92-96 - Head Coach, University of Maryland
Jim Harbaugh, Chargers Quarterback, 99-2000 - Head Coach, Stanford University
June Jones, Chargers Quarterbacks Coach, 1998 - Head Coach, Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Ryan Leaf, Chargers Quarterback 98-2000 - IN PRISON
Dennis McKnight, Chargers Guard, 82-88 - Tight Ends Coach, San Diego State University
Steve Ortmayer, Chargers Director of Football Operations, 87-89 - Special Teams Coordinator, University of Kentucky
Mike Riley, Chargers Head Coach, 99-2001 - Head Coach, Oregon State
Bobby Ross, Chargers Head Coach, 92-96 - Head Coach, Army - Retired 2007
Mike Sanford, Chargers Receivers Coach, 1999-2001 - Head Coach, University of Nevada at Las Vegas
Steve Tovar, Chargers Linebacker, 98 & 2000 - Linebackers Coach, Army
Ed White, Chargers Guard, 78-85 - Offensive Line Coach, San Diego State University

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