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Shawne Merriman Pumped About Larry English, Says 'Let's Bring the Heat'

On Saturday, around 6:30 PM ET, commissioner Roger Goodell made his way to the podium at Radio City Music Hall and announced that, with the 16th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers had selected Larry English, defensive end, out of Northern Illinios. The pick was immediately met with skepticism; in the weeks...

The Perfect Draft: San Diego Chargers

With the draft approaching, we ignore projections and identify the dream scenario for each team in a series we call The Perfect Draft.The San Diego Chargers were one of the earliest contenders to be drafting a running back in the 2009 NFL draft (and they probably would have had their pick, too, if not for those darned...

LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers Agree on 3-Year, Restructured Deal

LaDainian Tomlinson and the San Diego Chargers have finally ended their offseason-long soap opera by agreeing on a three-year contract that restructures the running back's original deal. While "LdT" will take some reductions in his 2010 and 2011 base-compensation numbers, he'll now make the same amount he was originally...

Bills Land Drayton Florence, Antonio Cromartie Not on the Block

It was rumored yesterday that Antonio Cromartie might be on his way out of San Diego, provided that the Chargers could land Drayton Florence, the man Cromartie replaced after Florence left for Jacksonville last year.But Florence signed with the Bills late Tuesday evening, and A.J. Smith very quickly alerted the media that...

Antonio Cromartie Might Be on the Block

Antonio Cromartie may have taken a step back last year as the San Diego Chargers' defense struggled without Shawn Merriman to pressure the quarterback and stuff the run. But he's still a freakish athlete and the type of player you would expect the Chargers to hold onto tightly.Of course, then word on the street...

Background on A.j.Smith

A.J. Smith (born Albert J. Smith February 28, 1949) is a professional American football executive, currently serving as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the San Diego Chargers.

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