The Chargers may be channeling their aviator past with a 21st century iteration, but elements of the ground game are still readily apparent.
And whether the through-the-trenches chores are handled by LaDainian Tomlinson or Michael Bennett or Darren Sproles, ôAir Turnerö is merely a part of the service that moves the football for these San Diego Chargers.
No worries.
Philip Rivers will get his yards û he threw for 303 in SundayÆs 23-13 victory over the Dolphins û and the receivers will get opportunities to stretch their legs (Vincent Jackson, five catches, 120 yards, Antonio Gates, five/64 and Malcom Floyd, 2/65).
But TurnerÆs philosophy is really no different than a host of other head coaches, who have tried to make a living in the National F ...
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Pass-Happy San Diego Chargers are in No Rush to Give Up Modest Ground Game
Posted: 28th September 2009 by Michael Scarr in NFLComments Off on Pass-Happy San Diego Chargers are in No Rush to Give Up Modest Ground Game