I was asking Hall Of Fame CB Deion Sanders about what the key to victory is on Sunday for the Chiefs and 49ers. Before answring he complimented my hair. I feel honored. I know
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and
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will have fun with this one.
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RB Austin Ekeler says that after the game Brandon Staley gave them “Victory Monday” off with no lifting. Said everyone cheered.
That QB Justin Herbert joked “we should be booing!”
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WR Keenan Allen was asked if drops are happening because QB Justin Herbert throws too hard, “He throwing the ball to you, you better catch that s***. I want the ball. Throw that motherf***** however you want to throw it.”
Vince McMahon and the XFL might be on to something here. The kicker is at the 35-yard line, but the kickoff team is at the opposing 35 yard-line and can’t move until the returner catches the ball. This is to prevent collisions. Wonder if the NFL would adopt.
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In San Diego, June 19th will be known as Rey Mysterio Day as Council Member David Alvarez stated. 619 happens to be the name of his signature move in wrestling, so it was only fitting. Mysterio has done a lot of work in the community of San Diego.
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QB Justin Herbert said on the
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he wasn’t warmed up or had his helmet when Anthony Lynn told him he was going in against KC. “Hunter Henry asked me when I came into the huddle ‘what are you doing in here?!’” Herbert said it was a crazy sequence.
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coach Brandon Staley’s quote on the situation with Jon Gruden.
“It’s a sacred mantle for someone to call you coach or someone to call you a leader.”
Worth your time.
Rams S Eric Weddle thanks the
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for drafting him and thanks GM Tom Telesco for lighting a fire under him after he left the team, “I always said Eric Weddle would get the last laugh.”
Asked Chiefs TE Travis Kelce his thoughts on former Chargers TE Antonio Gates, “Antonio Gates is a real one, baby. One of the realest. Hall of Famer, baby.”
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RB Austin Ekeler says he didn’t feel like he was snubbed. He said coming into the season he was just trying to expand on his role. You can hear fellow back Melvin Gordon in the background saying Ekeler was snubbed.
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OLB Joey Bosa on the 15-yard penalty he got tonight, “The refs are blind. I’m sorry, but you’re blind. Like, open your eyes and do your job. Its so bad.”
He did take ownership and say he shouldn’t lose his cool in that situation.
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DE Melvin Ingram says, “I don’t need to tell them s—-.” That these next two games will show who really wants to be a Charger. He said, “when s—- goes bad you need self-motivation.” He also says he is going to bring it no matter what.
Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz KO’d Eduardo Ramirez. The crowd starts chanting “We Want Tank!” The cameras go to Gervonta “Tank” Davis who is here. He tells the crowd to “shh.”
Justin Herbert was named the AFC starter today. The last time the
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had a quarterback starter in the pro bowl it was Hall of Fame QB Dan Fouts in 1983.
Patriots HC Bill Belichick on
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WR Keenan Allen, “we have seen a lot of good receivers this year and I don’t know if there is anyone better than Allen. He plays all the spots.He can play inside, play outside.He is hard to tackle. Good quickness. Good size. Can separate.”
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S Derwin James on QB Justin Herbert celebrating with the team after breaking the franchise TD record, “We love Herbert. We are happy he is our quarterback.”
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Brandon Staley says on how QB Justin Herbert played in 4Q/OT,“That's why I hate that we aren’t in the tournament because he's one of the best players in the NFL. I hate that he's not in the tournament competing against the best players in the NFL and I hate it for him.”
Patriots HC Bill Belichick on
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QB Justin Herbert, “he is really solid. Has no weaknesses. Smart kid. Handles things well. Game-plan. Line of scrimmage. Fast, athletic, can extend plays, and hard to tackle. Takes hits and throws the ball and comes back and does it again.”
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next head coach will have:
QB Justin Herbert
DE Joey Bosa
SS Derwin James
WR Mike Williams
WR Keenan Allen
LB Kenneth Murray
The 13th pick in the draft
And cap space to work with.
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RB Austin Ekeler says he was proud of QB Justin Herbert because he was checking out of plays and reading the defense. He said Herbert was making reads like Philip Rivers used to.
Chargers LB NaVorro Bowman made a guest appearance during the Junior Colson interview, "Are you ready to go?"
Colson says, "I am ready to go!"
Bowman says, "I stood on a table from day one for you, dog. I am happy you are here. We can hit the ground running fast, man."
Former
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now Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers gets a little emotional as he is announced as the next head coach of St. Michael Catholic High School once he retires from football. He said he is blessed to be able to go from one childhood dream to the next.
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QB Philip Rivers comes over to hand Henry, who is a part of the Make A Wish foundation, a jersey and tickets to Sunday’s game against the Saints. Henry wanted to hear Dan Fouts call a game so he will be in the booth.
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QB Justin Herbert was named AFC offensive player of the week after his 275 yards and 3 TD performance last Sunday against the Giants. He is the first Charger to win this back to back since LaDainian Tomlinson did it in week 14 and 15 in 2006.
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2nd round pick Georgia WR Ladd McConkey’s smile when asked about playing with QB Justin Herbert, “excited to show him what I can do and gain his trust.”
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QB Justin Herbert was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week. He had 317 passing yards, 3 TDs against the Bengals. He also had a two-point conversion catch and a tackle.
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coach Brandon Staley says “we wanted to leave the ball in Justin Herbert’s hands. We wanted him to be the game decider,” about going for it on 4th and 9.
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DE Joey Bosa was asked what makes him believe they could change their fortunes in the future “I really believe with quarterback we have now. We get Derwin James back and LB Drue Tranquill back. It could change a lot of things.”
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QB Justin Herbert says he grew up a Chargers fan. He has mentioned LT, Antonio Gates, Vincent Jackson and said Philip Rivers was his favorite QB. He says it is awesome to now be a Chargers player.
Former Saints and Chargers QB Drew Brees when asked about what he has seen from QB Justin Herbert playing him last year, “the sky is the limit for him.”
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DE Joey Bosa says that QB Justin Herbert apologized to him after Monday’s loss for a miss throw. Bosa answered, “It’s okay with all the amazing throws you have made.” He says that he is proud of the young quarterback.
Former
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and Seahawks DT Brandon Mebane announced his retirement yesterday on his Facebook page. He thanks the Chargers for making him a captain for four seasons.
Justin Herbert hits TE Mark Andrews for their second TD connection.
Herbert is 5/5 for 77 yards and 2 TDs.
Tight end is a need for the Chargers.
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Former
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RB Melvin Gordon with a really nice message to former QB Philip Rivers. He mentions that he wanted to help Rivers and TE Antonio Gates win a Super Bowl ring “thats probably going to haunt me that I didn’t.” Very nice message from the running back.
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QB Justin Herbert wins Offensive Player of the Week award for the first time in his career after his performance against the Eagles. He went 32-38, 356 yards and 3 total TDs.
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coach Brandon Staley says about QB Justin Herbert, “we have an elite quarterback.”
He adds on the 49-yard throw to Mike Williams, “a mortal man can’t make that throw.”
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S Derwin James says that Anthony Lynn came to his house after he was injured in training camp to make sure he was doing fine. James said he will never forget that.
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WR Keenan Allen sees former TE Antonio Gates and he takes off sprinting to say hi to him. They were close during their tenure together as teammates.
USC WR Jordan Addison says it would be an easy transition if the
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selected him. He says they have a great program and a great quarterback in Justin Herbert.
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S Derwin James named All-Pro First Team. He had 115 tackles, 5 TFL, 4 sacks, 6 passes defended and 2 interceptions. This is his second time named as a First Team All-Pro (2018).
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden on
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QB Justin Herbert, “He's everything you're looking for. Faced some tough moments he’s been hit, been behind, and lost games in the last second. He comes back every single week comes back strong. I think he's a superstar in waiting.”
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S Derwin James on the performance of QB Justin Herbert, “Herbert was amazing…he has been amazing all season. I hate we didn’t get it done for him.”
Now that the
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have selected LT Rashawn Slater here is the projected offensive lineman:
LT Rashawn Slater
LG Matt Feiler
C Corey Linsley
RG Oday Aboushi
RT Bryan Bulaga
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QB Justin Herbert says winning the last three games of the season would mean a lot more to him than breaking the rookie TD and yards records. “It would mean more for our team to finish strong.”
Last night LT Rashawn Slater fell into the
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lap at 13. Today, CB Asante Samuel Jr. falls into their lap at 47. What a start to the draft for the Bolts.