Random Reporter May Be Right.

So, in case you haven’t figured it out, CJ and I didn’t quite make it to training camp over the weekend. We called each others bluffs, got thoroughly hammered Friday night and an early morning rainy day Charger workout just wasn’t in the cards. Be that as it may, don’t be worried that we haven’t had our ears to the ground on this stuff. I, myself have gone so far as to gather up all the hearsay and speculation I can handle.

Let’s start with Roman Oben. His health has been a big concern this off-season. As he goes, so seems to go our O-line production. Well, too bad. His foot is hurt. How’s that for in depth coverage? His foot is hurt and they don’t know for sure how long it will hurt. The kind of in depth coverage you’ve come to expect from this web log. The team has been pumping up Oben’s back-up last year, Leander Jordan, but that’s to be expected. The good news is that second round pick Marcus McNeil has apparently been quite impressive. Of course, his back has been hurt in the past. It doesn’t seem to hurt now, but it could hurt later. It’s science, people. More on all that crap as it develops.

How about that Rashaun Woods pick up we made a month or so back? You remember, when we swapped disappointing former first rounder Sammy Davis, for San Fran’s disappointing first rounder, Woods? Well, I don’t know how 'likely future pro bowler' Davis is doing over there in Frisco, but Woods is gone. That’s right, gone. Within four days of the start of training camp, it seems Woods was unable to set himself apart from the likes of Malcolm Floyd and Greg Camarillo. If you don’t know who those guys are just pop your head in to the closet of any true Charger fan and perhaps the sight of an authentic No.4 or No.13 jersey will refresh your memory.

Coming on the heels of the clear-cutting of the Woods (BAM!) story is convenient news that Vincent Jackson, third round last year if I’m not mistaken, is a total stud at receiver. Don’t believe me? Well, check it out, Schottenheimer had this to say: “He’s a very gifted player.” In your face, TO!

And for the news I know you’ve been waiting for…What’s the deal with Phillip Rivers? The answer…No idea. I haven’t heard squat. But I did send this little tidbit to myself just now.

Random reporter from made up news rag says:

“Watching Phillip Rivers take control of the offense brings to mind names like Montana, Elway, Unitas and Graham. Unflappable as Favre and with a release that rivals Marino, the Chargers appear to be in the most capable of hands. Their run at Super Bowl glory has not stalled with this driver behind the wheel. In fact, if anything, more horses have been thrown under the hood of this Lightning fast Bolt machine.”

Wow, random reporter! Relax. I’m sure young Phillip appreciates the praise, but a man of such great humility as Mr. Rivers craves not haughty accolades as these, no matter how well deserved. Go Bolts!!!