The wait is over.    Its finally here.   Chargers Training camp 2012 has begun   !      This off season has seemed incredibly long for some reason.  But the whistle has blown and the team is practicing in it's quest for the elusive title it seeks.   

Each year comes with its own brand of excitement but this one may be the mother of all training camps for Bolt fans.   Why?   Because so much is riding on the outcome and so much effort has gone into rebuilding the roster.   We have many new players to evaluate whether  they be drafted, signed , or acquired.      We have a new defensive coordinator and much to prove on both sides of the ball.   Norv and AJ could both be coaching or managing for their jobs.  For them 2012 really could be the end of the world.    So here we go.  Let the drama begin.

As always I will attend as many practices as possible for the next week or so and post a few notes that will give you a feel for the Bolts progression thru training camp.     I hope you enjoy it.  

 
Chime in and if you want to pose a question or two I'll give you a read on it.


As my departed buddy MMQ would say ............Go Chargers !!!

Thanks Honk,   just got back from first session today.   here are some reflections and impressions .

2/28/12

The team held its first public practice today and it may surprise you to know that Bolt fans from everywhere showed up in force.    The parking lots were full, the lines were long, and curiosity was at an all time high.    If you don’t like crowds stay away from Charger park.    I arrived on time yet had to stand as all bleachers and fence seats were long taken.   I left for the first time without getting a roster from the staff which usually have 100’s of extras.   The thirst for football seems unquenchable.   

First Impressions.    

Kendall Reyes-   The first player spotted as I arrived surprised me.   I expected a thinly built rookie that might take second or third team snaps.   What we have is a 300 lb well built player who will make significant contributions and probably start.   Kendall showed power and finesse.  He resembled Richard Dent the great Bear’s end in stature. 

Robert Meacham-    Meacham’s first public catch was a beautifully ran out.  He drove his cover man inside and when he saw the DB’s foot commit he broke off the pattern to the outside.  River pass was already in the air and Meacham made the catch in stride as he blazed across the sideline for a ten yard gain.   The timing of the play was perfect and shows that already he and Philip are on the same page.   Meacham wearing #12 is an angular player with good lower body power .  He shows good hands and awareness of space.   I predict we will not miss Vincent Jackson much at all.

Roscoe Parish-   Fast in and out of breaks with surprisingly good hands.   Covered by Gilchrist , he beat his man on an out pattern with ease on the play .   A little smaller in stature than Meacham , Parish will push for playing time and seems capable of starting for an NFL team.

Richard Goodman-   seems fit and ready to challenge but didn’t hold onto the ball enough this practice.   I suspect if he is to stay he must start making plays as a receiver.

Dante Rosario-   tall and fast , Rosario made some very athletic catches over the middle.   The coaches seem to like his athleticism and hands.   He was the 2^nd best receiver on the field this day.

Ronnie Brown-  wearing #30 Brown consistently moved the ball.  He showed speed on the perimeter the others didn’t and caught the ball well.    I could see him sharing carries with Rhyno or taking over if necessary.  Brown shows big play capability.

Antonio Gates-   simply said he is a new man.   Seriously fans may not recognize him. Gates has lost weight and is faster and lighter on his feet than we have seen snce his early years with us.  Gates made one eye popping catch after another.  Two went for touchdowns .  Gates is back to form and looks more dangerous than ever.

B Taylor safety-   Taylor wore #28 and ran with the first team defense alongside Weddle.    He looked very comfortable in and out of the huddle.  Taylor made spectacular efforts in practice. Unafraid to lay out or sacrifice his body I feel coaches already feel confident about his play.    We may have something here.

Vincent Brown-   this guy was catching everything thrown his way.  Brown runs great routes and seems to box out well and elevate to make the catch.    Its going to be difficult keeping him off of the field.  We have a very nice receiver here.

Jackie Battle- wearing #44 Battle looks to be a physical player who can pound it between the tackles.   He scored on a goal line play where he plowed thru the defense . Battle runs tall and needs to lower his pads more.  His size and athleticism cold be useful but he lost the football when clenched by two defensive players a mistake he wont have the luxury of making if he is to stay.

Ingram-  our #1 pick is as advertised athletically.  Big and thickly built he can battle tackles and gaurds yet get out in coverage .  #54 played with his hand down on some plays and stood up and ran thru gaps on others.   His footwork is very good for a man of his size.   He found his way to the quarterback on several occasions as confirmation of his talents.

Ledarius Green-  very thin. Needs to bulk up.   He has the size and speed to play along with a good pair of hands.  Green at this point looks like a developmental player who can contribute more from the slot or lined up outside.  Green will be wearing #89.

thrill2death wrote:

Thanks Honk,   just got back from first session today.   here are some reflections and impressions .

2/28/12

 

 

The team held its first public practice today and it may surprise you to know that Bolt fans from everywhere showed up in force.    The parking lots were full, the lines were long, and curiosity was at an all time high.    If you don’t like crowds stay away from Charger park.    I arrived on time yet had to stand as all bleachers and fence seats were long taken.   I left for the first time without getting a roster from the staff which usually have 100’s of extras.   The thirst for football seems unquenchable.

 

First Impressions.

 

Kendall Reyes-   The first player spotted as I arrived surprised me.   I expected a thinly built rookie that might take second or third team snaps.   What we have is a 300 lb well built player who will make significant contributions and probably start.   Kendall showed power and finesse.  He resembled Richard Dent the great Bear’s end in stature.

 

Robert Meacham-    Meacham’s first public catch was a beautifully ran out.  He drove his cover man inside and when he saw the DB’s foot commit he broke off the pattern to the outside.  River pass was already in the air and Meacham made the catch in stride as he blazed across the sideline for a ten yard gain.   The timing of the play was perfect and shows that already he and Philip are on the same page.   Meacham wearing #12 is an angular player with good lower body power .  He shows good hands and awareness of space.   I predict we will not miss Vincent Jackson much at all.

 

Roscoe Parish-   Fast in and out of breaks with surprisingly good hands.   Covered by Gilchrist , he beat his man on an out pattern with ease on the play .   A little smaller in stature than Meacham , Parish will push for playing time and seems capable of starting for an NFL team.

 

Richard Goodman-   seems fit and ready to challenge but didn’t hold onto the ball enough this practice.   I suspect if he is to stay he must start making plays as a receiver.

 

Dante Rosario-   tall and fast , Rosario made some very athletic catches over the middle.   The coaches seem to like his athleticism and hands.   He was the 2^nd best receiver on the field this day.

 

Ronnie Brown-  wearing #30 Brown consistently moved the ball.  He showed speed on the perimeter the others didn’t and caught the ball well.    I could see him sharing carries with Rhyno or taking over if necessary.  Brown shows big play capability.

 

Antonio Gates-   simply said he is a new man.   Seriously fans may not recognize him. Gates has lost weight and is faster and lighter on his feet than we have seen snce his early years with us.  Gates made one eye popping catch after another.  Two went for touchdowns .  Gates is back to form and looks more dangerous than ever.

 

B Taylor safety-   Taylor wore #28 and ran with the first team defense alongside Weddle.    He looked very comfortable in and out of the huddle.  Taylor made spectacular efforts in practice. Unafraid to lay out or sacrifice his body I feel coaches already feel confident about his play.    We may have something here.

 

Vincent Brown-   this guy was catching everything thrown his way.  Brown runs great routes and seems to box out well and elevate to make the catch.    Its going to be difficult keeping him off of the field.  We have a very nice receiver here.

 

Jackie Battle- wearing #44 Battle looks to be a physical player who can pound it between the tackles.   He scored on a goal line play where he plowed thru the defense . Battle runs tall and needs to lower his pads more.  His size and athleticism cold be useful but he lost the football when clenched by two defensive players a mistake he wont have the luxury of making if he is to stay.

 

Ingram-  our #1 pick is as advertised athletically.  Big and thickly built he can battle tackles and gaurds yet get out in coverage .  #54 played with his hand down on some plays and stood up and ran thru gaps on others.   His footwork is very good for a man of his size.   He found his way to the quarterback on several occasions as confirmation of his talents.

 

Ledarius Green-  very thin. Needs to bulk up.   He has the size and speed to play along with a good pair of hands.  Green at this point looks like a developmental player who can contribute more from the slot or lined up outside.  Green will be wearing #89.

 

 

 

BrewinAU wrote: Ok, do we have great WR's or do we have a problem with DB's?

BrewinAU wrote: Ok, do we have great WR's or do we have a problem with DB's?