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High Boltage
Posted: 04 Dec 2018, 13:19
by djp73
CHARGERS NEWS
FORMER SEAHAWK BOBBY WAGNER IS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE CHARGERS
CHARGERS FULLY COMMITTED TO WIN NOW, TRADE FOR WAGNER
"Probably one of the top three or four linebackers in the league."
That's how Adam Schefter described Bobby Wagner when he broke the news that the Chargers had landed him in a trade.
The Seahawks, as they have done in the past, decided to cut their losses with Wagner when they realized he would not be re-signed after this season. The two sides were "miles apart" on a new deal.
San Diego sent a 2021 second round pick, a 2020 seventh round pick and offensive tackle Joe Barksdale to Seattle in exchange for Wagner.
"We're extremely excited to get Wagner." Gus Bradley stated when the deal had been finalized. "Bobby will improve our defense not only with his talent but with his intelligence and winning attitude.
The Chargers are expected to start Wagner in the middle but will likely use him in a number of positions. Wagner, Perryman and Brown give the Chargers a very talented group at the linebacker position. Rookies Bedell and Boothe give them plenty of depth as well.
"Our window isn't closing but it's definitely getting smaller." GM Tom Telesco explained. "This move not only gives us a better shot this year but will hopefully be a move that helps us going forward.
Wagner is expected to ask for the top contract for an inside linebacker and the Chargers would have to make some changes to be able to do that.
Wagner did not respond to questions today but is reportedly very excited about the move and the future, according to his agent.
High Boltage
Posted: 04 Dec 2018, 13:24
by djp73
CHARGERS NEWS
DESEAN JACKSON SIGNED WITH SAN DIEGO
CHARGERS ADD DESEAN JACKSON TO ALREADY DEEP WR GROUP
"We gonna show 'em I can still do it." DeSean Jackson Tweeted shortly after signing a one year deal with the Chargers. The Tweet accompanied a picture of Jackson and Chargers QB Philip Rivers.
Jackson was cut by the Buccaneers earlier this week due to a high cap number and the team wanting to get more touches for Chris Godwin, John Brown, Kevin White and rookie Andre Ferguson.
Jackson is expected to push Mike Williams for the 4th receiver spot, spell Benjamin in the slot and be used on special teams as well.
High Boltage
Posted: 04 Dec 2018, 13:44
by djp73
GAME REPORT
2019 Preseason Game Two
27 @ 00
BOBBY WAGNER MAKES HIS FIRST TACKLE AS A CHARGER
BOLTS BLANK BENGALS IN SECOND PRESEASON BOUT
The Chargers played well on both sides of the ball and topped the Bengals 27-0 in their second preseason game.
The Good
Philip Rivers was 3/3 for 59 yards and a score in his first appearance.
Jared Barrett went 19/29 with 215 yards and a touchdown.
Austin Ekeler got 18 touches and picked up 91 yards in all.
Hunter Henry caught a 2 yard pass for a score.
Rookie Cameron Vermiglio caught 7 passes for 85 yards.
DeSean Jackson caught a pass.
Bobby Wagner had six tackles and three pass deflections.
Brian Orakpo had three sacks.
The defense got four interceptions.
The Bad
Christian Hackenberg was 3 of 5 for 22 yards and a bad interception.
Landry Jones did not play.
Ben Gresham carried twice and lost a yard, he played very sparingly.
Joe Mixon ran for 26 yards on four carries.
The Ugly
Dan Feeney and Justin Jackson were injured in the game.
High Boltage
Posted: 04 Dec 2018, 14:04
by djp73
GAME REPORT
2019 Preseason Game Three
06 @ 23
KEENAN ALLEN HAULS IN A TD PASS
CASEY HAYWARD WITH A PICK SIX
CHARGERS PLAY STARTERS, BEAT UP ON VIKINGS
The Chargers played their starters quite a bit in a preseason win over the Vikings.
The Good
Rivers threw for 215 yards and a touchdown.
Barrett was 5/6 for 44 yards on his two late possessions.
Melvin Gordon looked good running and catching, 14 touches 89 yards.
Williams, Benjamin and Allen all looked in sync with Rivers.
The defense recorded three sacks and two picks, including a Hayward pick six.
Defense held Dalvin Cook to 3.2 YPC.
No injuries.
The Bad
No Landry Jones again.
Gresham: three carries for seven yards.
Hunter Henry only caught one pass.
No offensive touches for Tavon Austin.
Gave up three sacks.
Ekeler had six touches for only 23 yards.
The Ugly
Rivers scrambling twice.
High Boltage
Posted: 04 Dec 2018, 15:28
by djp73
GAME REPORT
2019 Preseason Game Four
10 @ 31
VICTOR BEDELL CELEBRATES A SACK
CHARGERS RESERVES STRUGGLE IN PRESEASON FINAL LOSS
The Chargers wrapped up their preseason with an ugly loss against the 49ers.
The Good
Tavon Austin had three catches for 81 yards and a score.
Derwin James had nine tackles in two possessions.
The Bad
Jared Barrett went 8 for 19 for 96 yards with a TD and two picks.
Landry Jones still didn't play, why was he even signed?
Hackenberg struggled again.
Gresham carried eight times for just 17 yards
The Ugly
Basically everything.
Irvin Daniels was injured.
High Boltage
Posted: 04 Dec 2018, 15:36
by djp73
Bolts From The Blue
@BFTB_Chargers
DE Irvin Daniels has a partial MCL tear, expected to be out 2-3 months. Likely to land on IR as the team hopes to develop him and doesn't want to just cut him loose.
High Boltage
Posted: 04 Dec 2018, 15:43
by djp73
Bolts From The Blue
@BFTB_Chargers
The Chargers have traded TE Virgil Green to the Steelers for a 6th round pick. Duarte and Blade will get snaps behind Henry. Younger, more dynamic players.
High Boltage
Posted: 05 Dec 2018, 06:03
by Rob
49ers did a real number on you then.
High Boltage
Posted: 05 Dec 2018, 08:27
by djp73
Rob wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 06:03
49ers did a real number on you then.
that game was a shit show, fortunately it was just the preseason and almost all reserves
we got high hopes for the real season in San Diego
High Boltage
Posted: 05 Dec 2018, 09:58
by djp73
CHARGERS NEWS
CHRISTIAN HACKENBERG COULD NOT DO ENOUGH TO SECURE A ROSTER SPOT
CHARGERS ANNOUNCE CUTS, WORKING TOWARD INITIAL 53 MAN ROSTER
The preseason has wrapped up and teams are working on cutting their rosters down to 53 players. The Chargers made the following cuts in order to start that process.
QB L. Jones, QB C. Hackenberg, RB D. Smith, FB J. Kerridge, TE S. Culkin, LS M. Windt, OL S. Tevi, OL M. Schofield, DE S. Calhoun, CB M. Davis, S A. Hendy.
The team also announced that DE I. Daniels was placed on injured reserve.
The above moves and the trade of TE Virgil Green yesterday puts the team at 62.
The team will announce their 53 man roster and practice squad assignments later today.