Source: Associated Press
SAN DIEGO (AP)—The San Diego Chargers have signed fifth-round draft pick Brandon Hughes(notes) to a four-year deal.
Hughes, a cornerback from Oregon State, is the first member of the 2009 draft class to sign.
He played for former Chargers coach Mike Riley and finished his college career with 178 tackles and three interceptions.
Also Friday, the [...]
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Hughes signs 4-year deal with Chargers
Chargers Team Report – 05/01/09
Source: USA Today
Usually to get a club’s attention, it’s a player’s game tape which raise an interest.
But in the case of defensive end Vaughn Martin, he was a hit on YouTube long before the recent draft.
And it involved the Chargers, who would ultimately pick Martin with a fourth-round pick.
When Chargers scout Tom Gibbons wanted a [...]
BoltTalk Podcast #149 – 04/30/09
After a poster/pundit drama filled draft, Ray and Loren check in to review our latest picks, look at how they’ll contribute to the Chargers and of course, laugh hysterically at the Broncos, Raiders and Chiefs draft picks.
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2009 Chargers draft review.
Chargers sign 18 rookie free agents.
Shaun Phillips in trouble with the law…again.
Darren Sproles signs 1 [...]
Chargers sign 18 rookie free agents
Source: Chargers.com
The San Diego Chargers agree to terms with 18 rookie free agents. The list includes four offensive linemen, four wide receivers, four defensive linemen, two tight ends, one cornerback, one safety, one fullback and one running back. The complete list of rookie free agents is below.
Player-Position-College
Samuel Allen T Grand Valley State
Darry Beckwith LB Louisiana [...]
Larry English Q&A
Source: Chargers.com
Chargers Team Report – 04/27/09
Source: USA Today
DRAFT REVIEW
The Chargers completed their draft with their share of surprises and safe picks.
Needing to fill various, the Chargers elected to add to a strength — getting to the quarterback in their 3-4 defense.
Larry English, a pass-rusher out of Northern Illinois, was worthy of the 16th overall pick. This despite the Chargers banking [...]
2009 Chargers NFL draft review
By Loren Casuto
BoltTalk Staff Writer
Another day, another draft and another bunch of picks that have led Charger fans to want to tear their hair out. This draft more then anything will be A.J. Smith true scout draft. A.J. was put on notice and admitted as such that he hasn’t picked well over the last few [...]





















