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LT believes he’s done in San Diego

Source: Associated Press
SAN DIEGO (AP)—LaDainian Tomlinson says he believes he has played his last game as a San Diego Charger.
The running back told The San Diego Union-Tribune on Thursday that he has thought for a while he would be let go by the Chargers.
His comments come after more than a month of saying he [...]

Chargers Team Report – 01/21/10

Source: USA Today

The Chargers are gone and coach Norv Turner is coming back.
Just like a squad that felt confident about reaching the Super Bowl — or at least winning a home playoff game — is history.
Turner, who has lost two of his last three playoff games directing the Chargers, will be retained through the 2013 [...]

Bolts extend Turner’s contract day after big loss

Source: Associated Press
By Bernie Wilson
SAN DIEGO (AP)—Like it or not, Chargers fans, coach Norv Turner will be sticking around for four more years.
The Chargers announced Monday night that the oft-maligned coach is getting a three-year contract extension through 2013.
The extension came just more than 24 hours after the Chargers were shocked 17-14 by the New [...]

Bolts still in disbelief over playoff pratfall

Source: Associated Press
By Bernie Wilson
The San Diego Chargers still don’t have much of an explanation for their latest playoff pratfall, although the word “uncharacteristic” popped up plenty as players headed into a gloomy off-season.
The Chargers, believed by some to be Super Bowl favourites, took a face-plant in Sunday’s 17-14 loss to the New York Jets.
And [...]

Chargers season ends with 17-14 loss to Jets

Source: Associated Press
SAN DIEGO — Rex Ryan is on a roll.
The rookie coach who declared his team Super Bowl favorites after he figured out they were still in the playoffs, is just a game away from being hailed for his psychic powers.
His Jets are still playing.
Rookies Mark Sanchez and Shonn Greene led New York to [...]

High-voltage Bolts put win streak on line vs. Jets

Source: Associated Press
By Bernie Wilson
SAN DIEGO (AP)—In typical Southern California fashion, the San Diego Chargers have been chillin’ since the end of the regular season.
They’ve rested, rehabbed, practiced and largely kept their mouths shut about their chances of finally winning the Super Bowl. The NFL’s hottest team and AFC’s No. 2 seed, the Chargers (13-3) [...]

Bolts’ Merriman eager for postseason action

Source: Associated Press
By Bernie Wilson
SAN DIEGO (AP)—The postseason lights are coming back on for Shawne Merriman.
The San Diego Chargers outside linebacker, nicknamed “Lights Out” for his hard hits, is eager for Sunday’s divisional game against the New York Jets.
Merriman missed almost all the 2008 season, as well as San Diego’s two playoff games, as he [...]