AFC West: Early Doucet
Yahoo reports the Titans, Colts and Bills are all chasing top guards, Louis Vasquez of the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo’s Andy Levitre.
The Chargers also have interest in Levitre. The report states Vasquez’s chances of returning to the Chargers are slim. The Chargers have massive issues on the offensive line, so they better figure something out.
Regarding the Chargers’ most pressing need on the offensive line, San Diego general manager Tom Telesco told U-T San Diego there is nothing imminent going on with the status of left tackle Jared Gaither. I expect the Chargers to address their needs and then make a decision on Gaither.
Meanwhile, Early Doucet could potentially be a name the receiver-needy Chargers look at as a No. 3 receiver. He played for new San Diego offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt in Arizona, Doucet was a favorite of the coach there.
In another AFC West-related note: The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Georgia pass-rusher Jarvis Jones received good medical news. There has been concern because he has a narrowing of the spine. If healthy, Jones could be an option for Oakland with the No. 3 pick.
The Chargers also have interest in Levitre. The report states Vasquez’s chances of returning to the Chargers are slim. The Chargers have massive issues on the offensive line, so they better figure something out.
Regarding the Chargers’ most pressing need on the offensive line, San Diego general manager Tom Telesco told U-T San Diego there is nothing imminent going on with the status of left tackle Jared Gaither. I expect the Chargers to address their needs and then make a decision on Gaither.
Meanwhile, Early Doucet could potentially be a name the receiver-needy Chargers look at as a No. 3 receiver. He played for new San Diego offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt in Arizona, Doucet was a favorite of the coach there.
In another AFC West-related note: The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Georgia pass-rusher Jarvis Jones received good medical news. There has been concern because he has a narrowing of the spine. If healthy, Jones could be an option for Oakland with the No. 3 pick.
Shawne Merriman out for San Diego
October, 3, 2010
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Bill Williamson | ESPN.com
SAN DIEGO -- Earlier in the day, San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman was warming up, looking as if he may play Sunday against Arizona.
However, Merriman is one of San Diego’s inactive players as was expected in the past few days. Merriman was listed as doubtful with a calf injury he suffered early last week in a loss at Seattle. His backup Larry English, a first-round pick in 2009, is out for four weeks after having foot surgery. Antwan Applewhite is starting at outside linebacker.
Right guard Louis Vasquez is out with a knee injury that may sideline him for two weeks. Tyronne Green will make his first start.
As expected, Arizona will be without receivers Steve Breaston and Early Doucet. Stephen Williams will start for Breaston.
However, Merriman is one of San Diego’s inactive players as was expected in the past few days. Merriman was listed as doubtful with a calf injury he suffered early last week in a loss at Seattle. His backup Larry English, a first-round pick in 2009, is out for four weeks after having foot surgery. Antwan Applewhite is starting at outside linebacker.
Right guard Louis Vasquez is out with a knee injury that may sideline him for two weeks. Tyronne Green will make his first start.
As expected, Arizona will be without receivers Steve Breaston and Early Doucet. Stephen Williams will start for Breaston.
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