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The NFL is always full of great young talent, and this year is no different. Here are seven players who could break out and become legitimate NFL stars in 2019. 7. Nick Chubb, RB, Cleveland Browns The New York Giants’ Saquon Barkley had a fantastic rookie season, but so did Chubb; he just didn’t get […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers gave his thoughts about the Melvin Gordon situation and with his comments, he seems to be trying to make everyone happy. Gordon didn’t report to the camp with the rest of the team in hopes that he can get a new long term deal with the team. Rivers knows […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has made it clear he wants a new contract or to be traded and right now it doesn’t look like that new contract is coming anytime soon. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, right now the expectation is that Gordon won’t be reporting to camp anytime soon, which […]

We are dwindling down the list of the NFL’s Top 100 Players with numbers 30-21. If you haven’t checked out the previous players that made the cut, here they are: NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 90-81 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 80-71 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 70-61 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 60-51 […]

On Wednesday, Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco told the media that veteran Russell Okung was dealing with a series health issue that was discovered in June but didn’t offer many details about what exactly he was dealing with. Okung was placed on the non-football injury list, and that is about all the details […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has honored his word of holding out of training camp. Though he’s ostensibly waiting for the team to honor his accompanying trade request, Chargers general manager Tom Telesco clearly hasn’t abandoned hopes of bringing Gordon back long-term. As the Chargers opened training camp on Wednesday without Gordon in […]

Antonio Gates has spent his entire 16-year NFL career with the Chargers organization, and there may be a chance that he’ll be back for a 17th. Chargers general manager Tom Telesco has not closed the door of bringing back the all-time great tight end for 2019, saying that the team has been talking with Gates. […]

Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Russell Okung call miss all of training camp after dealing with what general manager Tom Telesco called “a pretty serious medical issue,” according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Telesco added that Okung is “doing better” and is getting “great care.” Popper also noted that Okung will provide more details […]

Not surprisingly, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon did not show up for training camp on Wednesday, as Gordon is seeking a new contract. But the Chargers are making it clear they want Gordon on the team, as general manager Tom Telesco said that he loves Gordon and wants him to remain a member […]

We are now in the top 40 players in my list of the NFL’s Top 100 Players. These next 10 include a decent number of pass-rushers who continue to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks. If you haven’t checked out the previous articles of mine, here they are: NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 NFL’s Top 100 […]

Next, on my NFL’s Top 100 Players list is numbers 50-41, beginning with an All-Pro left tackle. If you’re interested in seeing the players that made the list before these guys they are here: NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 90-81 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 80-71 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 70-61 NFL’s […]

Shockingly, the Green Bay Packers cut two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Mike Daniels. Widely known as one of the better defensive linemen in the NFL, Daniels is undoubtedly set to be a hot commodity and the best free-agent currently available. As Pro Football Focus’ Ben Cooper notes: Daniels finished [2018] with a 78.5 pass-rush grade […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to begin training camp today. And as expected, star running back Melvin Gordon is not going to show up as he plans to hold out until he receives a new contract. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network: When the #Chargers report to camp today, RB Melvin Gordon will not […]

Previously, Terron Armstead and Chris Harris Jr. rounded out numbers 70-61 on my NFL’s Top 100 Players list. If you haven’t checked out the previous players, here they are: NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 90-81 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 80-71 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 70-61 60. Carson Wentz Carson Wentz has […]

Previously, on my own rendition of the NFL’s Top 100 Players, Jurrell Casey kicked off the list at number 80 and Zack Martin capped it off at number 71. If you haven’t checked out numbers 100-71, here they are: NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 90-81 NFL’s Top 100 Players: 80-71 70. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are testing Melvin Gordon. We’ll find out soon if the veteran running back lives up to his word of continuing to hold out from his longtime team unless his contract situation is addressed. According to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, the Chargers’ have “dug in” on refusing to offer Gordon an […]

Next on the list of the NFL’s Top 100 Players, we have numbers 80-71. Previously, we had Ronnie Stanley come in at 90 and Frank Clark at 81. You can view the previous players below: The NFL’s Top 100 Players: 100-91 The NFL’s Top 100 Players: 90-81 Now, here are the next 10 players to […]

Previously, on the NFL Top 100 Players list, Adrian Amos and Damon Harrison just cracked the select club. You can view numbers 100-91 here. Now, we quickly get into the rest of the list, starting with number 90. Here is the second installment of my own rendition of the NFL’s Top 100 Players in 2019. […]

Melvin Gordon has already shared how he plans on holding out of training camp and possibly further if he doesn’t receive a new contract. The Los Angeles Chargers running back believes things will be different within his team from the Le’Veon Bell situation. According to the running back, Gordon says his teammates back his contract […]

Melvin Gordon is currently embroiled in a contract dispute with the Los Angeles Chargers, and while these things generally don’t turn into season-long holdouts, Le’Veon Bell has taught us that it can happen. Still, chances are, Gordon will be on the field for the Chargers in 2019, and if he wants to be paid like […]

NFL training camps open across the league in less than two weeks. With that in mind, let’s take a look at five burning NFL questions, as we get one step closer to the 2019 season. Can Daniel Jones challenge Eli Manning for the Giants’ starting QB job? Eli Manning’s play has been trending downward for […]

On Monday, a slew of notable NFL players voiced their opinions regarding their respective ratings on the soon-to-be-released Madden 20 video game. Spoiler alert — just about everyone absolutely hated or disagreed with their rating in a major way — Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen included. On Monday, Allen was dealt with an […]

Ryan Leaf will always be remembered for one thing more than anything else. Back in 1998, he was selected second overall by the San Diego (now Los Angeles) Chargers in the NFL Draft. That year, Peyton Manning went first-overall to the Indianapolis Colts. Manning went on to have a prominent Hall of Fame career. He’ll […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are in a bit of a predicament after Melvin Gordon has demanded for a new contract or to be traded. For now, the running back plans to hold out of training camp in hopes it will push the Chargers to discuss a new deal. In a recent press conference, Gordon says […]

Los Angeles chargers running back Melvin Gordon has not been shy about expressing his desire for a new contract. He has now confirmed that he is willing to sit out as long as he needs to in order to either get paid or be traded. Gordon’s comments indicate that he could be looking to move […]

The Los Angeles Chargers realize their window to win with Philip Rivers as their quarterback is closing soon. Nonetheless, the Chargers are one of the top teams in the NFL with Rivers still under center. In 2018, the Chargers finished the season with a 12-4 record, but that was only good enough for second in […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has made it clear that he would like to either be paid or traded this offseason. It appears the Chicago Bears could be among the teams pulling for the latter. The onus has fallen to the front office to decide whether or not they are willing to pay […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon wants a new contract, and he is threatening to hold out if he doesn’t get one. Gordon is not only hoping to make some more money for himself, but he is also hoping to end the trend of running backs not being valued as highly as they should […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are currently in the midst of negotiating a new deal for running back Melvin Gordon. It seems he is willing to take a patient approach until the matter is resolved. Gordon has made it clear he would like a long-term contract or be traded if the Chargers are not willing to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have a serious situation on their hands with one of their best offensive players in running back Melvin Gordon. The star back insists on getting paid what he’s worth and is willing to holdout until he gets what he wants. That contract holdout could last well into the upcoming NFL regular […]

With just a few weeks until training camp, Melvin Gordon has thrown a little hiccup in the Los Angeles Chargers plans by announcing he is ready to hold out and demand a trade if the two sides can’t reach a long term deal. Gordon’s agent Damarius Bilbo told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network they are […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon sent some ripples through the NFL world on Thursday morning, telling the team that he wants a long term contract or he will be holding out of training camp and demanding a trade. Los Angeles running back Melvin Gordon has informed the Chargers that unless he receives a […]

The Chargers are in Los Angeles, and they are making the big city proud. Philip Rivers led his team to a 12-4 record in 2018. This was only good enough for a Wild Card spot despite the Chargers having one of the best records in the AFC. The Chargers traveled to Baltimore and picked up […]

The Los Angeles Chargers’ defense took a big step forward last season, and rookie defensive tackle Justin Jones played a large role. A third-round pick from N.C. State, Jones played around 30 percent of the team’s defensive snaps and appeared in 15 games. Jones didn’t receive good grades from Pro Football Focus and didn’t play […]

Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn is using his free time to do a lot of good. Instead of going on vacation while he has time off before training camp, Lynn is giving back. Lynn has spent his break helping to open a school in Tanzania, per Albert Breer of SI.com. “Just being in the […]

When healthy, Keenan Allen is inarguably one of the best receivers in the NFL. The Los Angeles Chargers’ wide receiver is poised for another impressive campaign in 2019. The Chargers are running it back on offense minus Tyrell Williams and Antonio Gates. Besides that, everyone else is returning on the offense, including Philip Rivers. Rivers […]

Super Bowls are not easy to come by in the NFL for any position. Ask Dan Marino. Marino is regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history but in his 17-year career—the Lombardi Trophy eluded him. Football is the ultimate team sport where you need all 53 guys on your roster to do […]

The Los Angeles Chargers know their Super Bowl window with Philip Rivers under center is closing. Nonetheless, the 2019 season is another year where the Chargers are a team who absolutely has a chance to make some noise in the AFC. In 2019, third-year head coach Anthony Lynn believes he has a roster that can […]

In 2017, the Los Angeles Chargers hired Gus Bradley — architect of the legendary Legion of Boom in Seattle — as their defensive coordinator. The thought process behind the hire is, and was, that the Bolts would attempt to replicate the success Bradley had with the Seahawks; implementing a 4-3 cover 3-heavy defense that hinges […]