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As usual, Chargers bounce back

Bill Williamson, AFC West

John Rieger/US Presswire San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers led one of the best offensive performances of the season for the Chargers. ...

Blog | October 25, 2009

Brash Broncos back it up with a perfect record

Bill Williamson, AFC West

    AP Photo/Denis Poroy   Elvis Dumervil had two of Denver's five sacks of Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. Posted by E...

Blog | October 20, 2009

Is this the start of injury-filled year for LT?

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...he had a groin problem in the playoffs. Tomlinson's load will be carried by backup Darren Sproles and Michael Bennett against the Ravens. Sproles scored the winning touchdown last week against Oakland. Sproles...

Blog | September 18, 2009

The keys for a San Diego Super Bowl run

Bill Williamson, AFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson There are heavy expectations for the 2009 San Diego Chargers. The Chargers have been knocking on the Super ...

Blog | September 13, 2009

Camp Confidential: Chargers assume nothing

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...not to look ahead. Fantasy Football: 32 Questions Tristan H. Cockcroft addresses the issue of whether Darren Sproles will elevate to flex-play status in 2009. Story "We can play with anybody, they...

Blog | August 04, 2009

Sproles likes pairing with Tomlinson

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson SAN DIEGO - There's no doubting the outcome Darren Sproles was rooting for during the LaDainian Tomlinson contract talks this offseason. "He makes...

Blog | May 03, 2009

Chargers secure Sproles for 2009

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Bill Williamson The San Diego Chargers averted a potential distraction this summer when running back/returner Darren Sproles signed his franchise player tender. That mean Sproles is now under contract for 2009. The Chargers...

Blog | April 28, 2009

Sound off responses

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...those who participated. Brandon: First of all, AJ has been able to find RBs, and good ones [Sproles, Turner] and with the comp picks we picked up in the 4th round, it would make more...

Blog | April 16, 2009

Optimism, pessimism in the AFC West

Bill Williamson, AFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson With free agency mostly in the books and the draft approaching, we take a look at three reasons for optimism...

Blog | April 03, 2009

On the Clock: San Diego Chargers

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...even though they have nearly $13 million in 2009 salary tied up in LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles. The team is visiting with both Knowshon Moreno of Georgia and Chris "Beanie" Wells...

Blog | March 31, 2009

Could Wells end up in Denver or San Diego?

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...are tying up nearly $13 million in salary this year to running backs LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles. Plus, San Diego has pressing defensive needs. Broncos running backs coach Bobby Turner held a private...

Blog | March 28, 2009

Turner breaks down the Chargers

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...of the highlights of his session: On if the roles of running backs LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles will change in 2009: "I don't think so. Everyone wants to figure out...

Blog | March 24, 2009

Chargers preparing to look at Moreno

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...San Diego has a lot of money tied into its backfield this season. Tomlinson and backup Darren Sproles (who was franchised because of his versatility and change-of-pace abilities) are both making more...

Blog | March 20, 2009

With LT settled, what do Chargers do at No. 16?

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...taking Tomlinson's eventual replacement, but there is no rush. Plus, with Tomlinson and backup Darren Sproles both on the books for more than $6 million apiece, it is doubtful the Chargers will...

Blog | March 11, 2009

You pick it: AFC West story lines

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...term deals on consecutive days. The Chargers lock up Sproles: The San Diego Chargers put the franchise tag on backup running back/return man Darren Sproles. The team will try to work on a...

Blog | February 25, 2009