Chargers coverage and the NFL http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers went to the corner in round one taking cornerback Antoine Cason to help shore up their secondary. The Chargers could have gone a lot of ways and took a solid player in a position of need http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Ok here is our final 2008 NFL Mock Draft. Glad we got the first pick right and guaranteed not to get all 32 thanks to the Patriots, but never came close anyway http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net So it's time to release our first 2008 NFL Mock Draft - another will come Friday before the draft. There is lots of intrigue and different scenarios and some trades will factor in of course, but we'll take a look where things are at now. See our 2008 NFL Mock Draft http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Chargers starting center Nick Hardwick is having surgery on his foot according to the San Diego Union Tribune and could miss the start of the season. The recovery time is 4-6 months so at least he will be held out of the start of training camp and would go slow.... best case http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Chargers RB Michael Turner was LaDainian Tomlinson's caddy long enough, now it his time to shine. The Falcons have signed him to a 6 year $34.5 million deal with $15 million guaranteed. Though never a starter he has averaged 5.5 yards per carry... over his career! Turner was highly sought last year but the Chargers kept him. This year he didn't look around much and chose to help rebuild the Falcons http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Jaguars have signed former Chargers corner Drayton Florence, who lost his starting job last year to Antonio Cromartie. Florence will likely be the nickel back but would be a solid fill in starter as well, and a nickel corner is key when they play the Colts twice a year http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers have resigned backup QB Billy Volek to a 3 year deal http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Chargers RB Michael Turner is visiting with the Atlanta Falcons today http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers have released FB Lorenzo Neal, safety Marlon McCree and tackle Shane Olivea. The first two were expected and Olivea is a mild surprise after losing his starting job last year, he should be a good pickup for another team looking for depth and someone to push for a starting spot at right tackle. Neal is one of the last of a dying breed, a punishing blocker who would rather open holes than carry himself. He was one of the best and has a year or two left in him for some lucky running back who will get to follow him http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chicago Bears would like to resign their own free agents, Bernard Berrian and Lance Briggs, rather than go after other teams free agents. It doesn't seem too likely they will get either back. The main target after those two is Chargers RB Michael Turner who would finally get a starting job. Turner will be popular, what will be interesting is if he doesn't sign quick what might happen. There are some good backs in the draft and Turner will look to find a new home quickly, with the Bears both likely and possibly the best spot http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Saints have been linked to Asante Samuel and they will be a player in what will be a very short race come Friday, but if he lands elsewhere look for the team to quickly move to Drayton Florence of the Chargers http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The CHargers have resigned offensive lineman Scott Mruczkowski who was about to become a restricted free agent to a 3 year contract http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers have signed former 49ers LB Derek Smith to a 2 year contract http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers are looking to trade fullback Lorenzo Neal instead of release him according to the San Diego Union Tribune. Neal is one of the least appreciated players in the league. A throw back fullback who clears the way for the tailback of many teams over his career, never talked of much but he has the respect of the backs he has cleared the way for and all the linebackers who have been cleared out by him http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Ah yes tax time is near and the pain of seeing how much money we fork over to cause deep pain in our stomachs. Then of course there is all the good that comes from it, such as members of congress spending the day listening to the he said she said of Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee (don't forget Andy Pettitte too) and now a new wonderful word "Nannygate", ugh what has this world come to? Add to that Arlen Specter grilling NFL commissioner Roger Goodell over the spygate issue, threatening congressional hearings and the league's antitrust exemption. Do these blowhard's not have anything better to do with their days??? Do we not have any serious issues to be tackled in this great country that we have time to bicker and seek headlines with this crap? Hey guys call me when you fix the economy, health care, homelessness in this rich country and a list longer than.... then we can get around to which retired baseball players did what. Other than Barry Bonds the rest of this is ridiculous and makes me not want to pay attention to the sports we all love so much. This country has become addicted to soap opera's and reality crap where everyone wants their 15 minutes. It's not like this is all brand new, the Steelers of the 70s admittedly used steroids and they certainly were not alone but no one is calling to take back their Super Bowl wins. Lester Hayes is probably my favorite corner of all time, but he reported used something to help him get a better grip. Can we all just move on and focus on trying to fix things rather than going over the top about the past. Either way Roger was dominant, the Patriots were superior and as much as it pains us Bonds was a Hall of Famer before they all crossed the line http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Former Dolphins coach Cam Cameron has been hired as the new offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, a job he was linked to even before they had a head coach. It is a an offense that should fit him well, and where he will need all his skills to improve the QB position to have the team make the next step http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers had high hopes coming into the NFC Championship, but the Patriots drive to perfection continues. LT wasn't able to go beyond the first series, though Phillip Rivers made it the distance. The Chargers made it a long way from where their season started and look to be better next year, but this season seems to belong to the Patriots who even when in trouble, calmly find their way out of it http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers have given GM A.J. Smith a 5 year $11 million extension according to ESPN. Smith won out last year when Marty got canned and after a rough start to the year Norv Turner got things under control and the team is back in the playoffs after winning their division. Smith has done a good job at acquiring the talent for the Chargers and deserves the extension http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The NFL suffered a tragedy with the loss of Redskins safety Sean Taylor who was shot in his home during a suspected buglary, he was 24 years old. We extend our sympathy to Sean's family, friends and teammates http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net After the Chargers drop to 1-2 on the year it will get hot in San Diego for Norv Turner who has always been seen as a great offensive coordinator but not quite the same as a head coach. QB Philip Rivers got off to a perfect 15-15 start but it wasn't enough as the Packers charged back. Tomlinson had 95 combined yards but still averaged just 2.8 yards per carry and that is not going to get it done. Th's is a team that was 14-2 last year and even though they had a tough schedule to start the season this has been a totally unacceptable start. The players have been at fault in the first two weeks a has Turner, but blame needs to go to the front office as well. Maybe they still make the playoffs and win game, but I think most wouldn't be complaining if they were 3-0 playing Martyball now http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Who said the Packers were just going to have Brett Favre manage the game. Realizing they have no running game, 42 sad yards on the day. Favre threw the all 45 times against the Chargers for 369 yards and 3 TDs to tie Dan Marino for another record. More important was the comeback win putting the Pack at 3-0 on the year and dropping the Chargers to 1-2. The Packers put up 14 points in the final quarter to take the 31-24 win http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers need to get their running game on track Sunday against the Packers but they may be without right tackle Shane Olivea due to his ailing back according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. His replacement is a 6th round pick from last year who spent the season on the practice squad. Hmnn, Packers DE Aaron Kampman may be on his way to some more gift wrapped sacks to pad his numbers with. Don't get us wrong we love Kampman, an all energy guy and great end... but does anyone really consider him a 15+ sack a year guy? We saw plenty last year where he had free runs, blocked by a back or only a tight end. Kampman is solid versus the run as well and if the Chargers can't get LT running today it could get messy in Southern California and Norv Turner's honeymoon will be real short http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Never upset a team as good as the Patriots. With all the talk this week about did they really win the Super Bowls and are they really as good as we thought, the coaches took a back seat as the players made their statement against the Chargers. An impressive 38-14 win. The Pats D held Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson to 43 yards as he has yet to get going this year and Norv Turner will start getting some heat as the offense put up only 201 total yards compared to 407 for the Patriots http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Here is a great article by Fox Sports' John Czarnecki about how the NFL rookie are being paid way too much. "It doesn't make sense that LaRon Landry is the highest paid safety in the game," Cowboys executive Stephen Jones told me. "And that Joe Thomas (Cleveland's top pick) has a better deal than Tom Brady. For example, Chiefs running back Larry Johnson signed yesterday for less guaranteed money than what Johnson and Thomas collected, and only a moron would say those rookies deserve more than one of the NFL's best running backs... we're right there with you John, good work http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers have claimed DE Titus Adams who was waived by the Giants http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Chargers WR Eric Parker will miss up to 10 weeks after having surgery on a cracked bone in his big toe on his right foot. The team claimed WR Rhema McKnight to add depth in camp. First round pick Craig Davis will look to take advantage of the extra reps http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers have signed 4th round pick, TE Scott Chandler from Iowa to a 4 year contract. Chandler is a big target at 6'7 and can block http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers need a receiver and safety and now covered both needs taking Eric Weedle in round two. Weedle is an extremely versatile safety. He can play corner and return kicks as well. They traded up with the Bears for the pick. They gave up a 2nd, 3rd, 5th this year and a third next year... that is a LOT to give up http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers needed to add weapons on offense with their first round pick. A receiver was the right choice here but Craig Davis from LSU is a reach here. He has good size and speed and will be a good playmaker for them and Norv Turner will like him http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers are still listening to offers for RB Michael Turner and now according to the San Diego Union Tribune a mystery team has offered a first round pick in 2008 for Turner. The team isn't the Titans, Bills or Cowboys who were all interested. The Packers though always mentioned have shown no real visible interest, despite the obvious need. The report states this team would take him have him play this year for the $2.35 million tender he signed and franchise him next year if they haven't worked out a long term deal. His agent is asking for $17 million guaranteed in a 5 year deal. Oh his agent's name you ask? Bus Cook, yes the same agent for Brett Favre. Question What if the Packers got Turner for a first round pick next year, got Randy Moss for a 4th rounder this year or even a 3rd, still had their first and second round picks this year? Wow would a quiet off season take a major step forward http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Chargers RB Michael Turner has signed his one year tender with the team, but that doesn't mean he will actually play for them this year. There will be lots of rumors during the draft and in the hours leading to it about Turner. It will be interesting and we are laying 50-50 odds he will be a Charger come Monday http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Chargers RB Michael Turner completed his visit with the Titans and is now in Buffalo visiting with the Bills. Turner is near a lock to be traded sometime between now and in the first round of the draft on April 28th. The Bills and Titans seem to be the realistic choices while the speculation always get more focus on the Packers who have done nothing to warrant it other than make an effort for any running back which is sorely needed http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Tennessee Titans are getting more serious with Chargers RB Michael Turner. They are discussing contract parameters with his agent and also talking with the Chargers about what it will take to get him. "We've had discussions, but nothing is imminent," GM Mike Reinfeldt told the Nashville City Paper. Maybe not but it was enough to delay Corey Dillion's visit with the team to next week http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Tennessee Titans brought in Chargers RB Michael Turner for a visit. The Chargers placed the highest tender on Turner requiring a first and third round pick for the free agent, but will listen to offers for him. The Titans are in big need of a back with only LenDale White on the roster. Turner is a big back who has averaged over 6 yards a carry and would give the Titans a great backfield when paired with Vince Young http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The NFL announced the prime time games for the opening weekend at the owners meeting. The Saints will travel to Indianapolis in the opening game Thursday night. The Sunday afternoon national game features the Bears traveling to San Diego where new head coach Norv Turner will face off against his brother, Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner. The Sunday night game is Giants at the Cowboys and as last year there are a pair off Monday night games. First the Ravens travel to Cincinnati and then the Cardinals visit the 49ers in San Francisco http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Miami Dolphins signed some depth adding WR Az-Zahir Hakim, guard Chris Liwienski and re-signed long snapper John Denney. Hakim played last year in San Diego with new head coach Cam Cameron http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers have resigned LB Carlos Polk to a 2 year deal. Polk is also a great special teams player and could see more time on defense this year http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Donnie Edwards started his career in Kansas City and it now appears he will end it there too after the former Chargers linebacker signed with the Chiefs for 3 years and $13.5 million with $7.5 million guaranteed according to the NFL Network. An excellent linebacker despite his age, he will be 34 next month, he is still a solid and dependable player. He will help solidify the defense as Herm Edwards looks for a bit of a makeover http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers have resigned exclusive rights free agent Malcom Floyd. He finished last season with 15 catch, 3 of which went for touchdowns before he went on IR to finish the season. The team has high hopes for the 6'5 receiver http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers have resigned backup lineman Cory Withrow to a 3 year deal http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Updating the contract for Kris Dielman, it is a $39 million deal over 6 years with $17 million guaranteed according to ESPN. The yearly average is a bit less than Eric Steinbach and Derrick Dockery got the guaranteed amount is the same as Steinbach, Dockery was the top there with $18.5 million http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Free agent guard Kris Dielman ended up back where he started signing a 6 year contract with the San Diego Chargers. Term were not available but anyone want to guess on about $42 million? Yesterday was the 7 year for $49 million for a pair of guards which was right in line with Steve Hutchinson last year. Dielman's deal is for 6 years so the overall value will be less but the average amount will likely be about the same. He was in Seattle yesterday for a visit but decided to return south Saturday http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Rams WR Kevin Curtis was expected to go to Detroit quickly in free agency, but ESPN reported he scheduled a trip to Minnesota first, now the San Diego Chargers have entered the picture as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net According to ESPN Chargers guard Kris Dielman will make his first visit to Seattle Friday http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers have released safety Terrence Kiel who pleaded guilty last month to felony and misdemeanor drug charges for shipping cough syrup... how dumb was that? He also still has charges pending for relieving himself outside a San Diego nightclub. Guess the officers did buy the line was too long http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers have released LB Steve Foley, WR Keenan McCardell and TE Aaron Shea. Foley's career is likely over due to his being shot last summer by an off duty police officer. McCardell was a good pickup for the team but his play was declining and they need to bring in some younger receivers http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers have given fullback Lorenzo Neal a three year contract extension which according to ESPN is worth $5.1 million making him the highest paid fullback in the league. Even at 35 years old he is still the best in the business. It's hard to imagine him playing like this until he is 38, but he still worries linebackers when they see him in the hole http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net It took a while but the Dallas Cowboys finally hired Brian Stewart as their new defensive coordinator. He comes over from San Diego where he was the secondary coach last year. The Chargers had already hired his replacement but still the move took time http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Tomorrow morning isn't Christmas but may seem like it in some NFL cities as free agency begins . There will be some quick signing and the sticker price will shock and awe http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The 49ers have released CB Sammy Davis who they acquired last year in a trade from the Chargers. They tried him as a nickel back but he was clearly a target and will not likely find much interest from other teams. The first round bust will be in a camp this summer but don't look too hard for him on a roster come September http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson's father was killed in a one car accident http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers have hired Bill Bradley to be the secondary coach, who worked with Ted Cottrell in Buffalo when he was the defensive coordinator there. It was announced he will coach along side Brian Stewart in the secondary... but wait and see about that. Stewart may be headed to Dallas to reunite with Wade Phillips http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers have signed rstricted free agent LB Shaun Phillips to a 6 year contract. According to ESPN it includes $13 million in guarantees. Phillips took over the starting job when Steve Foley was shot last summer by an off duty police officer. He turned that opportunity into gold with 11.5 sacks http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers have hired former Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera as their linebacker coach to go along with new coordinator Ted Cottrell. This is a major coup for the Chargers. They have reloaded quickly a coaching staff that was being picked apart http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers added a defensive coordinator quickly to go with new head coach Norv Turner when they hired Ted Cottrell to run the defense. He is experienced in the 3-4 defense and is a good coordinator. It is a pairing of good to great coordinators now running the ship. This may allow Turner to focus on the offense where he is best, with the rest of the head coaching part his history doesn't shine, but everyone should get a second chance... oh wait he already had his http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Norv Turner is the new San Diego Chargers coach. Will the third time be the charm for Turner? He now has more talent to work than he ever had before, but the job comes with huge expectations as well. The Chargers went 14-2 last year. You have to wonder how it will go over if they lose a few more games and don't win a playoff game! Turner is a great coordinator and maybe he is a great head coach, but his history says no. They lost their defensive coordinator and linebacker coach as well so there are still some challenges to be dealt with. Will be interesting to see a year from now where Dean Spanos is with his decision http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net According to both ESPN and Fox's Jay Glazer who first reported last night the San Diego Chargers have chosen San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Norv Turner as their new head coach. They are working out he contract now and Ted Cottrell will likely be named the new defensive coordinator to keep the 3-4 defense http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers are conducting the last of their scheduled interviews today with Saints defensive coordinator Gary Gibbs. The only other name that was mentioned early to be interviewed was Jim Mora but he has not been contacted further. AJ Smith and owner Dean Spanos will be making their choice very soon, and an introduction will come by Wednesday at the latest. The early leader is Rex Ryan, but discount the chance that someone who hasn't interviewed will appear and be announced as the next coach as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Mike Zimmer got his turn to interview Saturday with the San Diego Chargers and Sunday will be New Orleans defensive coordinator Gary Gibbs, who will be the first interview who doesn't have a Super Bowl ring. That's good we thought they were prejudice before. Gibbs doesn't have a ring but he was the head coach at Oklahoma for six years. He and Norv Turner are the only candidates so far with head coaching experience, Norv being the only one with NFL head coaching experience http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers will meet with Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer Saturday. He will be the fifth candidate to interview http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers are interviewing Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera today, but the Union Tribune speculates that who the Chargers plan to hire might not be one of the known candidates to interview http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The Chargers completed their first interview for the head coaching job with 49ers assistant head coach Mike Singletary and next up is Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan who will be followed Friday by Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera. Notice a defensive theme here? The only known offensive candidate is 49ers offensive coordinator Norv Turner who will interview Saturday http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net When a coaching job opens up a lot of names are thrown out in the media. First the hot assistants and then speculating about coaches who had been there before as assistants and other friends of those in the organization looking for connections. The Chargers job is getting so many names added to their list it seems like we might hear Mike Ditka's name soon. We miss his press conferences, but are not holding our breath. Names are coming from all over and fast including Ted Cottrell and Mike Zimmer http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net So two teams waited until after the Super Bowl to hire new coaches, sounds good for the assistants with those teams as they usually arrive to late to the party to get a job. So who would have thought Ron Rivera would lose out because he coaches a 4-3 defense? Clearly more popular than the 3-4, but it is possible Rivera will lose out a second time for at least in part that reason. Both the Cowboys and Chargers have too much money invested in running the 3-4 and don't want to change. Rivera is expected to interview Wednesday or Thursday and is still certainly a strong candidate, but he could be pinched by the numbers again http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers will first interview 49ers assistant head coach Mike Singletary in their search for a new head coach. Singletary was is a Hall of Fame linebacker who is great motivator. He doesn't have a lot of coaching experience, but is on the fast track to be a head coach and has been extremely impressive in interviews this year with the Falcons and Cowboys. He has worked in the 3-4 defense with Baltimore and San Francisco http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The first four official names are in to interview with the Chargers: Norv Turner and Mike Singletary of the 49ers, Ron Rivera of the Bears and Rex Ryan from Baltimore... more will follow but the winners name is likely above http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net So who is next for the San Diego Chargers? The list of candidates should be familiar, with a few additions. Interview will start Wednesday and things will move quickly http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Boom.... The San Diego Chargers have fired head coach Marty Schottenheimer. Figuring that much of the staff was being turned over anyway so why not clear house, owner Dean Spanos changed his mind and made GM AJ Smith happy dumping the horrible coach after Schottenheimer went a miserable 14-2 last year. The feud has been brewing for years and despite his good record we were surprised he wasn't fired right away, not that we'd agree but... Now they will have a very late start to the process of building a staff and expect many teams to block them from hiring assistants at this point. Teams can't block coaches for leaving to become a head coach but that can for any other position including coordinators. We had already said this would be a tough year for the team after losing many coaches, but clearly just became much worse http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net Chargers LB Shawne Merriman and Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware were debated by teams as the top pass rusher in the draft. two years ago Both were seen as edge rushers who best fit the 3-4. Ware went first to the Cowboys, but Merriamn has had a bigger impact in the first two years in the NFL. In San Diego he was coached by Wade Phillips who now is the head coach of the Cowboys. It will be interesting to see where things are in 2 more years, if Phillips can develop Ware as he did Merriman and who will be seen as the better player after 4 years in the league. Certainly the players around them will make a difference. At this point our money is still on Merriman but expect a big jump in Ware's production and impact on the Cowboys defense http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net No surprise but Chargers LB Donnie Edwards will not return to the team next year. His agent confirmed to the San Diego Union Tribune that he will be signing elsewhere in free agency. Edwards was a possibility to be traded before last season began, but no team met the Chargers demand in return http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The dagger has dug a little deeper in the pit of the Chargers. Coaches are leaving at a furious pace and while everyone expected Marty Schottenheimer to be fired he is one of the few who will stay. This could have serious effects in 2007 with the team. They will not enter the off season power polls at #1 like they might have. Certainly they are still a very talented bunch but Marty's job just got that much harder http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net So the media fawning with Norv Turner was a bit off. According to multiple reports the Cowboys will hire San Diego Chargers defensive coordinator Wade Phillips today http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers have added Clancy Barone as the team's tight ends coach and Matt Simon will be the new running backs coach http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20 PFInsider.net The 49ers have hired Chargers linebackers coach Greg Manusky as their new defensive coordinator. Head coach Mike Nolan had wanted to hire an experienced coordinator and interviewed Donnie Henderson and Dave Campo, but decided on Manusky who has never been a coordinator. He played 12 years as a LB and coached for 6 years under Marty Schottenheimer, the last 5 with the Chargers where he coached one of the best units in the league. 49ers assistant Mike Singletary was also consider, but his lack of experience as well hurt him along with the fact he will be a head coach in the next year or two at the most. Nolan is looking for some consistency in the coordinator roles after firing his defensive coordinator this year and losing his special team coordinator and possibly Norv Turner to the Cowboys as well. Manusky is young but a good coach and may have gotten the same job with the Chargers if Wade Phillips goes to Dallas. Nolan didn't get the experience he wanted, but he got an excellent young coach with the valuable experience in a 3-4 defense he wants to run this year http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=20