Archives for December 10, 2011

‘"I hate it," fullback Corey McIntyre said. "We can’t ever get a chance to return it. It’s been a hard year, but rules are rules, even if it’s not a good rule. It’s been rough. We just have to be ready if we ever get a chance to do something with it."’

‘As for the length of the rehab, Wood said: "I’ve heard six to seven months nowadays. I’ve also heard seven to nine months. I’ve heard a lot of time frames. Everybody’s different. It may take me a year to be fully healthy, but I’ve proven before I’ll come back and play as long as I’m able. Hopefully this time I’ll do a little better than last time coming back."’

‘Maybin’s success is a very bad reflection on two Buffalo coaching staffs (Dick Jauron’s and Chan Gailey’s) that couldn’t figure out a way to utilize his skill set. But it’s also a reflection on front-office management and a window into all that is wrong with the Bills.’

‘”(Spiller has) very good vision. Good sightlines. He’s got pretty good speed and he can hit the hole hard and fast, so we have to make sure we stop him,” defensive coordinator Greg Manusky said. “We’ve got to make sure we set the edges and funnel him back inside.”‘

Changing coaches no guarantee of turnaround (San Diego Union Tribune)

Weddle excels at job asked to do (San Diego Union Tribune)

Mathews seeking another solid game (North County Times)

Chargers waive G Ndukwe (The Sports Network)

Containing Spiller, Johnson a focus (Chargers.com)

Adapting fast (Chargers.com)

Chargers waive Ndukwe (Chargers.com)

Q&A: Vincent Brown (Chargers.com)

‘Chargers 26, Bills 13.’

‘”You know, you get hurt and you get down in the dumps and you question how much it’s worth it,” Wood said, speaking for the first time since his successful surgery last month. “I’ve been around guys who have retired from doing this kind of stuff.”‘

‘Onobun appeared in three games for the Rams as a rookie last season making a pair of receptions for 15 yards before a back injury landed him on injured reserve.’