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| Colts name Manusky defensive coordinator |
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02/02/2012 |
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| Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbooks) - The Indianapolis Colts have hired Greg Manusky as defensive coordinator. The Colts named Bruce Arians offensive coordinator earlier this week. Manusky was the defensive coordinator of the San Diego Chargers last year. He held the same position with the San Francisco 49ers from 2007-10. This past season, San Diego's defense ranked 22nd in the league in points allowed (23.6) and 16th in yards allowed (346.6). "I met with Greg yesterday and today with Coach (Pagano). I really fee |
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| No arguing with Patriots' (tight) end results |
NFL Football |
02/01/2012 |
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| pes in their instant ascension to stardom. The pair's combined 2011 totals of 169 catches, 2,237 yards and 24 touchdowns were by far the most by a tight end tandem in NFL history, well ahead of the 163 grabs and 1,927 yards compiled by a foursome of San Diego Chargers in 1984. Gronkowski also etched his name into the individual record books with a spectacular sophomore season that saw the punishing 22-year-old rack up 1,327 receiving yards and an NFL-best 17 touchdown catches, both the most ever by a tight end. H |
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| Broncos S Dawkins out against Patriots |
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01/14/2012 |
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| s long snapper Lonie Paxton is also out for tonight's divisional playoff contest, as he reportedly is back home to take care of his wife. The Denver Post reports Meghan is having complications in her pregnancy with twins. On Friday, the Broncos signed long-time San Diego Chargers' long-snapper David Binn. The Broncos announced earlier in the week they'd be without wide receiver Eric Decker because of a sprained knee. The Patriots will be without offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer due to a back and foot injuries. |
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| Time for NFL's non-playoff teams to start planning ahead |
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01/06/2012 |
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| time being, although a smaller, quicker back could help diversify the offense. Revamping an offensive line that yielded 32 sacks should be an area of concern too. RAIDERS, CHARGERS, CHIEFS WILL CONTEND AGAIN There's a strong nucleus in place for the San Diego Chargers and the team's players have a strong relationship with head coach Norv Turner. It had been speculated that Turner would lose his job after a midseason breakdown cost the Chargers a chance to contend for the playoffs, but they'll be sticking with Tur |
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| Chargers fire Manusky, name Pagano defensive coordinator |
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01/05/2012 |
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| San Diego, CA (Sportsbooks) - The San Diego Chargers did make a coaching change this week, firing defensive coordinator Greg Manusky and naming John Pagano to the position Thursday. Chargers head coach Norv Turner was thought to be on the hot seat after the team again failed to meet its lofty expectations, finishing in second place of the AFC West with an 8-8 record and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. But Turner was retained after receiving strong support from several of San Diego's veteran |
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| Brady, Suggs and Prater selected for AFC monthly honors |
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01/05/2012 |
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| Brady completed 65.3 percent of his passes for 1,608 yards and 11 touchdowns against only two interceptions. He led the Pats to a perfect 5-0 record during the months and his yards and touchdowns totals over the span tied for a conference-best with San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. Suggs, who won the award for the second time in his nine year career, finished with 21 tackles, five sacks and four forced fumbles, helping the Ravens to a 4-1 record. Prater made six of seven attempted field goals, includ |
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| Ravens' Rice among AFC players of the week |
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01/04/2012 |
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| New York, NY (Sportsbooks) - Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and San Diego Chargers kick returner Richard Goodman have been named AFC players of the week for Week 17 of the NFL season. Rice took home the offensive award by totaling 191 yards and two long touchdowns on 24 carries in the Ravens' 24-16 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals to close out the regular season and clinch Baltimore's first division crown since 2006. His touchdown runs came on rushes of 70 |
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| Chargers to stick with Turner for 2012 |
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01/03/2012 |
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| San Diego, CA (Sportsbooks) - The San Diego Chargers announced on Tuesday that head coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith will return for the 2012 season. Turner's status seemed to be in question after the Chargers went 8-8 this season and missed the playoffs for a second consecutive year. But Chargers president Dean Spanos officially ended speculation with a statement. "Bottom line, I believe these two men give us the best chance to get back to the playoffs," Spanos said. "A.J. Smith is the best m |
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| NFL Game Capsules |
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01/01/2012 |
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| e Broncos in November, threw for 180 yards for the Chiefs (7-9). Denver will host the Steelers in the wild-card round. Final Score: San Diego 38, Oakland 26 Oakland, CA (Sportsbooks) - Philip Rivers threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns as the San Diego Chargers took a 38-26 victory over the Raiders, spoiling Oakland's chance to win the AFC West. A win in the season finale would have given the Raiders the division title, this after the Denver Broncos were defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs, 7-3. But the Cha |
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| Raiders fail on chance to win AFC West, fall to Chargers |
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01/01/2012 |
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| Oakland, CA (Sportsbooks) - Philip Rivers threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns Sunday and the San Diego Chargers knocked the Oakland Raiders out of playoff contention with a 38-26 win. A win would have given the Raiders the AFC West title after the Denver Broncos were defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs, 7-3, but the Chargers put an end to that by scoring on 6-of-9 possessions in the game. Malcom Floyd led the Chargers (8-8) with seven catches for 127 yards and a touchdown, while Antonio Gates added five g |
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