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AFC West: San Diego Chargers
NFL says no blackouts in 2015
PHOENIX -- Fans of the San Diego Chargers may have some uncertainty as to where the team will play in 2016, but at least they can be assured every game will be on television locally for the upcoming season.
NFL owners approved suspension of the local blackout policy for the preseason and regular season in 2015. No NFL games were blacked out last season.
The league's finance and broadcast committee made the proposal to suspend the rule.
The league expects to evaluate the move after the season.
The Chargers had been affected by the blackout rule in years past due to sagging attendance. Five home games combined were blacked out locally in the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
However, in September 2014 the Federal Communications Commission unanimously removed its sports blackout rule. Under the 40-year-old policy, satellite providers and cable companies were not allowed to bring an out-of-town signal to a local market where a game had been blacked out, enforcing the league rule that prevented TV broadcasts from showing games when the home team did not sell out a contest 72 hours before kickoff.
Projected San Diego Chargers starting lineup
SAN DIEGO – We are heading into second wave of free agency, which means that teams are looking to add depth and role players to bolster their roster before the draft in a little over a month.
So now is a good time to assess where the San Diego Chargers stand in terms of the team's roster, with the team's offseason program set to begin at the end of Aprill.
As expected, the Chargers were not major players in free agency. However, general manager Tom Telesco quietly went about his business, filling holes at obvious areas of need. Running back and edge rusher are two positions the Chargers appear ready to address in this year's draft, where there is a deep pool of talent at each position.
Quarterback: There's been lot of talk about the future of Philip Rivers, but I don't see the franchise letting him go either through trade or free agency. At 33 years old, Rivers gives San Diego the best chance to reach the playoffs. He's durable, accountable and a great leader in the locker room. Rivers is basically the reason Mike McCoy took the head coach job in San Diego. That said, the Chargers could look to the draft for a developmental quarterback this year.
Running back: San Diego's leading rusher last season, Branden Oliver, is penciled in as the starter right now, with Danny Woodhead serving as the change-of-pace back and Donald Brown as the backup. At 5-foot-8 and 208 pounds, Oliver does not project as an every-down back, but Justin Forsett is basically the same size and ran for more than 1,000 yards with the Baltimore Ravens last season. So perhaps Oliver can hold up as San Diego's workhorse running back.
Split end: Malcom Floyd played 16 games for just the second time in his 10-year career last season. He proved he can still stretch the field, averaging 16.5 yards per catch last year. But Floyd turns 34 in September, and the Chargers need to figure out a succession plan.
Flanker: While some considered 2014 as a sophomore slump, I thought Keenan Allen put up solid numbers again in his second season. And with Eddie Royal gone, we might see the former Cal standout in the slot more in 2015, which should translate into more targets and explosive plays. The addition of Stevie Johnson also will give the Chargers more flexibility to move Allen around.
Tight end: The ageless Antonio Gates did not show any signs of slowing down in 2014, but he can't play like this forever, right?
Second tight end: Yes, I'm betting we finally see the emergence of Ladarius Green in 2015.
Left tackle: If he stays healthy, King Dunlap should finally start to get some recognition as one of the better left tackles in the NFL.
Left guard: Orlando Franklin should become the tone-setter for what could be one of the more physical offensive lines in the league.
Center: Chris Watt is penciled in for now, but he will get some competition from Trevor Robinson, who played better than expected when he got a chance during the second half of last year.
Right guard: Johnnie Troutman is the guy for now, but he'll likely receive some competition. He's an effective run-blocker who can improve in pass protection.
Right tackle: D.J. Fluker struggled at times with elite speed rushers in 2014, but is working to lose weight and, when healthy, can get the job done here.
Defensive end: Corey Liuget led the team in sacks for a second straight year, but needs to be dominant every week for the defensive line to play up to its potential.
Defensive tackle: I'll go with Sean Lissemore for now, but he'll be pushed by second-year pro Ryan Carrethers.
Defensive end: If given the opportunity, I believe Ricardo Mathews could win this job over Kendall Reyes. The competition should make both better.
Outside linebacker: Melvin Ingram takes over as the run-stuffing linebacker for Jarrett Johnson. Like Liuget, Ingram has to play up to his potential each week and stay healthy.
Outside linebacker: Jeremiah Attaochu fills in for the departed Dwight Freeney, and will be expected to generate a consistent pass rush. Attaochu has the talent, but has to stay healthy and produce each week.
Inside linebacker: While some considered Donald Butler's 2014 season a disappointment, defensive coordinator John Pagano said the former University of Washington standout was improving before he suffered a dislocated elbow against Denver, ending his season. Butler has to pick up where he left off.
Inside linebacker: Manti Te'o elevated his play in 2014, but still had injury issues. It would be nice to see the former Notre Dame standout play a full, 16-game season for the first time in his professional career.
Left cornerback: Getting Brandon Flowers back in free agency is big. And now he'll get a full offseason with the Chargers to make sure he's healthy going into the regular season.
Right cornerback: As with Flowers, a healthy Jason Verrett is critical to San Diego's success on defense in 2015. He needs the reps during offseason work in order to get comfortable and improve his play heading into training camp.
Free safety: At 30 years old, Eric Weddle remains one of the best safeties in the game. But Weddle wants his contract extended sooner rather than later.
Strong safety: Jahleel Addae will get an opportunity to earn the starting job, but he will be pushed by Jimmy Wilson.
Chargers add playmaker to secondary with Patrick Robinson signing
SAN DIEGO – Defensively, the San Diego Chargers have managed just 18 interceptions the past two seasons, tied for second-worst in the NFL over that time frame.
The addition of cornerback Patrick Robinson, who signed a one-year, $2 million deal to join the Chargers, should change that.
At 5-foot-11 and 191 pounds, the first-round selection by the New Orleans Saints in the 2010 draft has nine career interceptions and 46 pass breakups in five seasons. So making plays on the ball has not been an issue for Robinson.
The former Florida State standout essentially replaces Shareece Wright, who signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. Wright managed just one interception in four seasons with the Chargers.
However, while Robinson has flashed the ability to find the football, he's also struggled at times with being assignment-correct, something that will likely be a point of emphasis for Chargers defensive backs coach Ron Milus.
Robinson eventually settled in as a slot defender for the Saints. With Jason Verrett and Brandon Flowers penciled in as San Diego's starting cornerbacks, Robinson likely will compete for the slot-defender role with the Chargers. According to Pro Football Focus, Robinson limited opposing quarterbacks to a 57.5 rating, fifth-best among cornerbacks who played at least 25 percent of their snaps as a slot defender last season.
Robinson also provides experienced insurance should Verrett and Flowers experience injury issues again in 2015.
San Diego Chargers ownership at a glance
Majority owners: Alex Spanos, 91; Faye Spanos
Minority owners: Dean Spanos (pictured); Dea Spanos Berberian; Alexis Spanos Ruhl; Michael Spanos; George Pernicano; Bill Fox
Source of wealth: Real estate (A. G. Spanos Companies built 120,000 apartments in 19 states in six decades)
Net worth: $1.3 billion (Forbes)
Residence: Stockton, California
Marital status: Married
Family: Wife, Faye; sons, Dean and Michael; daughters, Dea and Alexis
Education: University of the Pacific
When purchased team and for how much: In 1984, Alex Spanos purchased 60 percent of the team from Eugene Klein for $70 million. Over the next decade, he bought out shares of several minority owners, and his family now owns 97 percent of the Chargers.
Franchise valuation: $995 million (Forbes)
2014 revenue/rank: $262 million/25th (Forbes)
Owns stadium: No
Ownership philosophy: The family-run operation was built with a focus on a strong work ethic and a desire to be the best.
Defining moment in ownership tenure: The Chargers lifted up the Lamar Hunt Trophy as AFC champions after a surprising road win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium on Jan. 15, 1995. The Chargers were nine-point underdogs, but the win proved Spanos could put together a team that could reach the Super Bowl.
Regular/postseason wins-losses during tenure: 247-254/7-9
General managers during tenure: Johnny Sanders (1976-86), Steve Ortmayer (1987-89), Bobby Beathard (1990-2000), John Butler (2001-02), A.J. Smith (2003-2012), Tom Telesco (2013-present)
Coaches during tenure: Don Coryell (1978-86), Al Saunders (1986-88), Dan Henning (1989-1991), Bobby Ross (1992-96), Kevin Gilbride (1997-98), June Jones (1998), Mike Riley (1999-2001), Marty Schottenheimer (2002-06), Norv Turner (2007-12), Mike McCoy (2013-present)
Playoff appearances: 1992, 1994, 1995, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013
Super Bowl appearances/championships: Lost to 49ers 49-26 in Super Bowl XXIX (1994 season)
NFL committees: Dean Spanos: business ventures (chair), international, legislative, management council executive committee
Stevie Johnson has skill set, but can he replace Eddie Royal's production?
SAN DIEGO -- In need of a productive receiver, the San Diego Chargers added a big name, reaching a three-year agreement with former San Francisco 49er Stevie Johnson, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Johnson visited the Chargers over the weekend. However, he left town without a contract, and ultimately visited the New England Patriots on Monday before settling on a deal with San Diego.
The Chargers lost dependable slot receiver Eddie Royal to the Chicago Bears in free agency, with the Virginia Tech product signing a three-year, $15 million deal -- including $10 million in guaranteed money -- to join the Bears.
Royal was a favorite target of quarterback Philip Rivers. He finished with a team-high 22 catches on third downs last season. He totaled 109 receptions for 1,409 yards and 15 touchdowns his last two seasons in San Diego, averaging 13 yards a catch.
The Chargers are banking on getting similar production from Johnson. It will be important for Johnson to come into San Diego's offseason program at the end of April healthy, using those reps during organized team activities to establish a rapport with Rivers.
At 6-foot-2 and 207 pounds, Johnson, 28, is a big receiver who wins contested catches, fitting the profile of a receiver who works well with Rivers.
A Bay Area native, Johnson had a down year in his only season with the 49ers, finishing with 35 receptions for 435 yards and three touchdowns. He missed three games because of a knee injury.
Johnson was released by San Francisco after reportedly refusing to take a pay cut. Johnson was scheduled to make a little over $6 million in 2014.
However, Johnson developed into a dominant receiver his first six seasons in Buffalo, with three 1,000-yard seasons from 2010 to 2012. Johnson is versatile, with the ability to play on the perimeter or in the slot.
In San Francisco last year, 84 of Johnson's 269 snaps came from the slot, according to ESPN Stats & Information. The year before that in Buffalo, Johnson finished with a career-high 449 snaps from the slot.
With the addition of Johnson, the Chargers have eight receivers on the 90-man roster -- Keenan Allen, Malcom Floyd, Jacoby Jones, Dontrelle Inman, Austin Pettis, Javontee Herndon and Torrence Allen.
Johnson has worn the same No. 13 as Allen, so some type of agreement will have to be reached between the two receivers.
Report: WR Stevie Johnson visits Chargers
In need of an experienced playmaker at receiver, the 28-year-old Johnson, at 6-foot-2 and 207 pounds, would be a good fit with Philip Rivers and the rest of San Diego's offense.
A San Francisco native, Johnson had a down year in his only season with the 49ers, finishing with 35 receptions for 435 yards and three touchdowns. He missed three games because of a knee injury.
Johnson was released by San Francisco on Wednesday after reportedly refusing to take a pay cut. Johnson was scheduled to make a little over $6 million in 2014.
However, Johnson developed into a dominant receiver his first six seasons in Buffalo with three 1,000-yard seasons from 2010 to 2012. Johnson is versatile, with the ability to play on the perimeter or in the slot.
As a big receiver who wins contested catches, Johnson fits the profile of a receiver who works well with Rivers. Other teams reportedly interested in Johnson include New England and Cleveland.
The Chargers lost Eddie Royal to Chicago and reportedly lost out on Andre Johnson to Indianapolis, so securing a quality receiver such as Johnson is important.
Time for Ryan Mathews, Chargers to move on
Mathews ran for more than 4,000 yards and averaged 4.5 yards per carry during his five years in San Diego. He ran fast and physical on the field, and although sometimes short and standoffish with reporters, Mathews was well-liked and respected by his teammates.
The problem with Mathews is the Chargers could not make a long-term commitment to him as the team's every-down back because of his tendency for spending more time in the training room than on the practice field.
"Ryan is a talented football player and as everyone can probably see, we're a different team with him on the field, with his speed and physicality and his talent level," Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said.
What Telesco left out is Mathews could not stay on the field for any length of time for the Chargers.
In 2013, Mathews finished with a career-best 1,255 yards on a career-high 285 rushing attempts, averaging 4.4 yards per carry. He rushed for more than 100 yards six times, second to Philadelphia's LeSean McCoy. The Chargers finished 5-1 in those games.
The former Fresno State standout played a full, 16-game season for the first time in 2013. But because of a severely sprained ankle suffered against the Oakland Raiders toward the end of the 2013 season, Mathews was ineffective in the playoffs, rushing for a total of 78 yards in two games against Cincinnati and Denver.
Mathews wanted to take it a step further in 2014. However, ankle and knee injuries limited Mathews to six games last season, as he finished with just 330 yards and three touchdowns.
Believing they have enough talent to make another deep playoff run, the Chargers could no longer pin their postseason hopes on whether Mathews would be healthy enough to play. And with a deep pool of running backs available in this year's draft, Telesco appears ready to invest in another young back to serve as the workhorse of San Diego's offense.
Signing with Philadelphia gives Mathews a chance for a fresh start in a new environment, where he can again prove he's a top-10, every-down back in the NFL.
Task force expected to announce Mission Valley as location for new Chargers stadium
Even with a late push for the team's preferred downtown location, I can confirm a report by Jeff Dotseth of Xtra 1360 Fox Sports Radio that the group has picked the Mission Valley site, current home of Qualcomm Stadium, and is expected to make that announcement on Thursday.
During a public forum held at Qualcomm last week, Chargers' fans overwhelmingly supported building a new stadium at the Mission Valley site.
The Mission Valley site recently emerged as the mayor's office's preferred alternative because of escalating real estate prices and the threat of legal action at the downtown site, along with potential complications in relocating a bus yard's property, which would serve as part of a parcel of land holding a stadium built downtown
Also, longtime season-ticket holders remain leery of giving up tailgating in the immense parking lot at Qualcomm Stadium.
Although the Chargers preferred the downtown location, Mark Fabiani, point person for the team on the stadium issue, has maintained they will remain supportive and work with the advisory group on whatever site they select.
Now that the group has selected a site location, they can turn all of their attention overcoming another major hurdle -- finding a finance plan that makes sense before a May 20 deadline for their recommendation due to the mayor.
Schefter: Orlando Franklin has 5-year, $36.5 million deal in place with Chargers
According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Chargers have a deal in place with Denver Broncos pending unrestricted free agent Orlando Franklin that will pay him close to $36.5 million over five years, including $20 million in guaranteed money.
Players can't agree to deals now with another team, but numbers can be exchanged. Players cannot sign with a new team until free agency begins on Tuesday.
The University of Miami product started at left guard for the Broncos last season, but played his first three seasons at right tackle. Chargers offensive line coach Joe D'Alessandris likes his linemen to be versatile, and he'll have to figure out where best to use Franklin's skill set on San Diego's front five.
Franklin also has shown durability, missing just one start in four seasons with the Broncos. Chargers head coach Mike McCoy is familiar with Franklin, having served as Denver's offensive coordinator from 2010 to 2012.
General manager Tom Telesco has been active so far in free agency in addressing his team's needs. Telesco brought back two important players in re-signing left tackle King Dunlap and cornerback Brandon Flowers to four-year deals. And San Diego added a return specialist by signing Jacoby Jones to a two-year deal.
Now, the Chargers appear to have addressed a need on the offensive line with the potential addition of Franklin.
Return of Brandon Flowers stabilizes young CB group for Chargers
SAN DIEGO -- Four games.
That's how many combined starts the San Diego Chargers' youthful cornerback group had before the team agreed to terms Sunday with veteran defensive back Brandon Flowers on a four-year deal, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Last year's first-round draft choice, Jason Verrett, started four games at cornerback his rookie season before a labrum tear in his shoulder cut short his 2014 season. San Diego's other starting corner from last year, Shareece Wright, is expected to hit the market as an unrestricted free agent on Tuesday, and there's no certainty the USC product returns to the team.
So bringing back Flowers was important for the Chargers. He proved a great fit in the locker room, providing leadership during the practice week and an intense presence on the field on game days that led to more consistent play on the back end of San Diego's defense. And Flowers was productive, leading San Diego in interceptions (three) and pass break-ups (11).
"I would love to have 'Big Bro' back," Verrett said Saturday before the news of Flowers' deal on Sunday. "If he's back, we can definitely do some things."
With the return of Flowers, the Chargers have one of the best cornerback tandems in the AFC West, which is important if San Diego wants to unseat Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, the defending division champs.
Early in free agency, Chargers general manager Tom Telesco has done a nice job taking care of his own players, signing left tackle King Dunlap to a four-year, $28 million contract before inking Flowers to his deal, which could be worth as much as $36 million.
Now, Telesco can turn his attention to filling other needs on San Diego's roster, including much-needed upgrades at offensive line, pass-rusher, receiver and running back.
And unlike his first two years with the team, Telesco has some salary-cap space available to address team needs. Before the signing of receiver Jacoby Jones and the release of linebacker Reggie Walker, the Chargers had a little more than $23 million in projected salary-cap space -- which gives Telesco a chance to make another splash or two once free agency begins on Tuesday.
Brandon Flowers wants to remain a Charger
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Asked if it's stressful or enjoyable wondering if he will test the free-agent market or return to San Diego, Flowers had this to say.
"To me it's very enjoyable because if I stay in San Diego, it's a place I loved stepping in from Day 1," he said. "It's a nice place to live, and with a quarterback like Philip Rivers, you always have a chance. And if I'm not able to go back, I'm going to the free agency market."
Chargers general manager Tom Telesco basically echoed Flowers' comments in a recent radio interview.
"We've been in communication with his agent and with Brandon," Chargers general manager Tom Telesco told XTRA 1360 Fox Sports radio last week. "And we'll see where it goes with them."
The Chargers need to find a way to keep Flowers in the fold. The 29-year-old will certainly attract interest on the open market, with teams such as the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Jets in need of cornerback help.
Saturday is the beginning of a three-day window for pending unrestricted free agents to enter contract negotiations with other teams. At that point, Flowers can establish his value on the open market and the Chargers can figure out if they want to match.
A closer look at RB draft prospects
"You can get those guys pretty much at any point in the draft that you want because there's such great depth this year at the running back position," ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. said, "Every year you can find them. You can get a guy like Javorius 'Buck' Allen from USC in the third or fourth round. I think even a T.J. Yeldon from Alabama drops down into the fifth or sixth round. Terrell Watson of Azusa Pacific will be a nice, late-round pick, as will Cameron Artis-Payne from Auburn. Mike Davis of South Carolina might be a late-round pick. So you can find running backs."
Among those players suggested by Kiper, the Chargers need to find a workhorse thumper who can grind out yards between the tackles. Here are a handful of options the Chargers could be targeting in this year's draft.
Click here for an updated list of all the measurables for the running back draft prospects.
Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin: At 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds, Gordon is deservedly considered the top running back prospect in this year's draft. He put up video-game numbers in his final season at Wisconsin, rushing for an NCAA-record 408 yards against Nebraska, finishing with 4,915 rushing yards and averaging 7.8 yards per carry during his career with the Badgers. Gordon backed up those numbers with a solid workout at the scouting combine. You'd like to see a little more top-end speed, but a 4.52-second time in the 40-yard dash is fast enough. The only question about Gordon is his pass-catching and pass-protection ability on third down. Gordon is a true home run threat who could serve as an every-down back for the Chargers.
Jay Ajayi, Boise State: The Texas native finished with 3,796 rushing yards and 55 total touchdowns during his career for the Broncos, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. A tough, between-the-tackles runner, Ajayi compares himself to Marshawn Lynch because of his willingness to fight for every yard. At 6-foot and 221 pounds, Ajayi ran a 4.57-second time in the 40-yard dash and posted a 39-inch vertical jump. He's also a good receiver, finishing with 50 receptions for 535 yards in his final season at Boise State.
Tevin Coleman, Indiana: At 5-11 and 206 pounds, Coleman rushed for a school-record 2,036 yards and 15 touchdowns, averaging 7.5 yards per carry. Half of Coleman's 28 career touchdowns gained 40-plus yards. Coleman also showed toughness, playing half of the season with a broken toe. He did not participate in on-field workouts at the scouting combine because of the injury, but pushed up 225 pounds 25 times on the bench press. Coleman is a one-cut, downhill runner with outstanding burst once he gets to the second level of the defense.
Duke Johnson, Miami: At 5-9 and 207 pounds, Johnson is electric when he gets into the open field. He finished with 1,652 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns in his final season at Miami, averaging 6.8 yards per carry. Johnson also caught 38 passes for 421 yards and three receiving touchdowns in 2014. Johnson's 4.54 in the 40 was a bit disappointing, considering how fast he plays on film. But his production, vision and ability to make defenders miss clearly translates to the next level.
Buck Allen, USC: At 6-foot and 221 pounds, Allen is physical enough to serve as a workhorse running back in the NFL. And he's fast enough, running a 4.53 in the 40 at the combine -- good speed for his size. Allen finished with 1,489 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in his final season with the Trojans. He also totaled 41 receptions for 458 yards and a receiving touchdown, so he can contribute in the passing game. Allen has good feet and short-area quickness for a bigger back.
David Johnson, Northern Iowa: At 6-1 and 224 pounds, Johnson is an easy strider with good, long speed once he reaches the open field. Johnson ran the 40 in 4.50 seconds at the scouting combine, so the speed is there. He finished with 1,553 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in his final season at Northern Iowa, so the production is there. Johnson also totaled 38 receptions for 536 yards and two receiving touchdowns, so he has some ability as a third-down back as well. Johnson could be a mid-to-late-round sleeper for the Chargers if they are looking for running back depth later in the draft.
Philip Rivers says it's too early to worry about stadium issue
You can listen to the full interview here.
"I think it's just so far," Rivers said. "And I say this with all respect, because I know there's a lot of people putting in a lot of hard work to try and make it happen, but I think it's just a lot of noise at this point.
"Nothing has been decided. There's no clear-cut anything. So I think to get too caught up into it and too riled up would just not be smart. I am paying attention. You knew it was going to come at some point. It's been talked about for the whole time I've been here. And it looks like it is, whether it comes to the end of this year or not -- and whether we get a solution here in San Diego or we move up the road.
"I think it's closer now than it's ever been, and I know I'm stating what's been said a million times. I'm not so wrapped up into it that I'm worried about it."
Rivers was asked how much of an impact the future location of his team would have on negotiating a contract extension with the Chargers. Rivers heads into the final year of a deal that will pay him $15.75 million in base salary in 2015, counting more than $17 million against the salary cap. Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said earlier this year he wants Rivers to be a Charger for life. The two sides have yet to have discussions about restructuring Rivers' contract.
"Is the location of this team going to be a deciding factor? I can't honestly tell you that it will be," Rivers said. "Is it a factor at all? Sure, but I can't tell you that it's at the top of the list, because it's just really not. That goes without saying I hope we're staying. But should we move, it doesn't move to the top of my list for deterrents for not being a Charger."
Rivers also talked about his work with Mariota, who trained with quarterback guru Kevin O'Connell at Prolific Athletes in nearby Carlsbad, California.
"I can't take credit for anything he's done, or how well he's going to do," Rivers said. "But I did go up there a few days and watch him throw, and watch him do some things. I sat in the meeting room a couple days, and it was fun.
"I enjoy it. With this young wave of quarterbacks and you're kind of one of the older guys, I feel like it's something good for us, to give back a little bit and be around a young guy like that. I was impressed. He's an impressive guy."
O'Connell was recently hired as the new Cleveland Browns quarterbacks coach.
Rivers also commented on the Chargers re-signing Dunlap to a four-year, $28 million deal before the left tackle hit free agency in March.
"I thought that was huge," Rivers said. "For what it's worth, in my mind the first thing that had to be done this offseason was signing King Dunlap. So I was super pumped. It can sound somewhat selfish, but it's also serving our team. Certainly, from my standpoint it's nice to know your left tackle's back, but it obviously helps our team. That was the first thing in my mind was get King back."
Closer look at offensive line prospects at scouting combine
Here are some players whom the San Diego Chargers could have their eyes on, and how they performed on Friday. Of note, Chargers offensive line coach Joe D'Alessandris was on the field helping to run the workouts for the offensive line prospects.
Click here for an updated list of all the measurables for the offensive line draft prospects.
La'el Collins, LSU: Collins had one of the best performances in the offensive line drills among the top prospects at the combine. At 6-foot-4 and 305 pounds, Collins ran a 5.12-second 40-yard dash and showed good athleticism. Paired with his impressive performance on tape playing in the SEC, Collins is a likely first-round selection. He has versatility, with the ability to play guard or tackle. The Chargers reportedly met with Collins at the combine.
Jake Fisher, Oregon: Fisher showed more athleticism than draft analysts expected, running a 5.01-second 40-yard dash. At 6-6 and 306 pounds, he played right tackle most of his career for the Ducks, but moved to left tackle last season and performed well. Fisher also looked good in the offensive line drills and would be a fit in a zone-blocking scheme, which the Chargers run at times.
Ereck Flowers, Miami: Flowers is a big dude, measuring in at 6-6 and 229 pounds. Even with long arms (34.5 inches), Flowers showed good strength, bench-pressing 225 pounds 37 times, the most for an offensive lineman. At that size, he still moved well in the agility drills and posted a 5.31-second 40-yard dash. Flowers said he will not hire an agent and will likely hire an attorney to look over his contract.
D.J. Humphries, Florida: He reportedly played at 285 pounds in his final season in college, but measured in at 6-5 and 307 pounds at the combine. At that weight, Humphries showed good athleticism for an offensive lineman, running a 5.12-second 40-yard time and posting a 4.64-second short shuttle. His measurables compared to Green Bay Packers right tackle Bryan Bulaga.
Andrus Peat, Stanford: At 6-7 and 313 pounds, Peat has a heavy lower body. But he moved well for his size, running a 5.18-second 40-yard dash and posted an 8-foot, 9-inch broad jump. Peat is 21 years old, so there's room for him to grow. But one concern was how much effort it took for him to keep up with other offensive line prospects in the agility drills. He appeared to tire toward the end of the workout.
Brandon Scherff, Iowa: An athletic freak, Scherff played quarterback as a sophomore in high school and threw for 1,200 yards. He threw a fastball 85 mph in high school and also played tennis. At 6-5 and 319 pounds, Scherff ran a 5.05-second 40-yard dash. Mike Mayock of the NFL Network compared Scherff to Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Zack Martin. Scherff likely will be selected in the top half of the first round and probably will not be around when the Chargers select at No. 17. Scherff is a better athlete than other offensive linemen to come out of Iowa, like Bulaga and Riley Reiff. Scherff suffered a hamstring injury and could not complete the offensive line drills, so his pro day will be even more important.
Chargers say L.A. stadium plan ramped up in January
"It really ramped up in early January when Stan Kroenke made his move," Fabiani said Thursday. "Obviously, this is a site that's been well-known to the NFL. This was the site in the late 1990s that was the Los Angeles choice for the supposed expansion team that ended up going to Houston. And then subsequent to that, the league has tried to buy the site three separate times. So it's a well-known site.
"The league has always liked it because it's approximate to the Westside of L.A. and it's approximate to Orange County. So it's kind of in the sweet spot of where you want to be in Los Angeles in terms of ticket buyers."
So why did the Chargers announce the proposal for a new stadium in Los Angeles now?
Fabiani said although the Chargers and the Oakland Raiders are rivals on the field, the owners and the front offices of the two organizations have had a good relationship off of it. Chargers owner Alex Spanos was brought into the NFL by legendary Raiders owner Al Davis.
Davis served as offensive assistant for the Chargers from 1960 to 1962.
"These are the two California teams that have problems," Fabiani said. "They're the two California teams that have worked hard on solutions, certainly compared to what's happened in St. Louis. You have these two teams in California that have been working on this for years."
What do you say to fans of the Chargers in San Diego?
"It's really no different than what we've been trying to say for the last month and a half, and that is we are out of time," Fabiani said. "Stan Kroenke has forced our hand. We have to protect the future of our business. We have to preserve the quarter of our local revenues that come from L.A. and Orange County. And although we're still trying to get a result that is a positive result in San Diego, we have to for the future of our franchise protect our options. And we've been saying that for weeks."
So ideally the Chargers want to remain in San Diego?
"Absolutely," Fabiani said. "That's always been Dean Spanos' goal, is to keep the team in San Diego. And if we can find an acceptable solution here -- one that is acceptable to the mayor, the Chargers and the NFL -- and, most importantly, one that is acceptable to voters, that's always been our goal. And it remains our goal.
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What makes the stadium site in Carson more preferable than the one in Inglewood?
"We believe it's the best site, and the NFL has always loved the site," Fabiani said. "First of all, there's a lot of space on the land, so you can do whatever you want to create a great fan experience on game day. It's not going to be part of another development. It's not going to be something that has joint uses. It's going to be solely devoted to the fan experience on game day.
"It's easily accessible from L.A. and Orange County. It's easily accessible from the freeway systems. There will be ample parking. And inevitably in Los Angeles, if the stadium gets built there's going to be two teams in the stadium. That was always I think a given. If ever there was a stadium built, there were going to be two teams in it. That's just the reality of the world. And two teams make it much easier to finance. That's not brain surgery."


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Hi all,New member in need of help. I have had my D80 for several years and had no problems. However the last day of vacation a few days back all of a sudden CHR/CHA is shown in the display after having shot a full day with no problems. It will not display any photos - says "Folder contains no images" - I try to take a new picture, and it displays in normally. When I turn off the camera and on again, again it displays "Folder contains no images". I tried to move the SD card to my other camera, and there it also says no images. I thought maybe when i got home and connected to my pc i could see the pics, but there seems to be nothing there Are all my photos lost? Luckily I had just changed card, so it's "just" this one day, but still, there were some great shots, so if someone knows if it is possible to retrieve them, I would be greatful!I have tried flipping the locked/unlock slider on the card, with no result..Br, Sofie
Hi Sofie,I Googled it and got: (hope it helps)Blinking CHA/CHR Message"This error indicates that there is a problem with your memory card. 90% of the time, this error shows up when people copy images from their memory cards and then delete images, instead of formatting the card. Deleting images without formatting the memory card is a bad idea and many DSLR cameras will eventually have problems writing to those cards. The best thing to do is to format the memory card inside the camera instead of formatting it on a PC or Mac. If you do not know how to format a memory card inside your camera, see your camera manual for instructions. On many of the current DSLRs like D90, you can accomplish this by depressing two buttons simultaneously for several seconds: the trashcan (on the back) and the meter button (on the top). Once the word FOR shows up on the top LCD and starts blinking, you need to press both buttons again to format the card. You can also format the memory card through camera menu.If you have formatted your memory card and the camera is still showing this message, then your memory card is probably not properly seated (in which case try taking it out and putting it back in) or the contacts are dirty. Also, try not to use non-approved cards on your DSLR it could be that the memory card is not supported by your DSLR. If you have tried everything and you are still getting the same error, then there is either a contact problem inside the camera, or your memory card is damaged."
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Hi OnTERRYo,Thanks alot for your reply. I always format through the camera, so that cant be the problem. I am also sure the card is seated correctly, so left from the description is that there may be a contact problem or that my card is damaged. The card works fine now, and I can take pics and view them again - also after having turned the camera on/off.What worries me is that now I will be all paranoid, and always change card at least daily not to loose to much if this should ever happen again..I dont really know what it means that the contacts are dirty - do you? Thats the only thing left in the description that I dont know yet if it could explain the problem.Thanks again, Sofie
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Hi Leonardo62,Thanks a lot! I got my hopes all up, and was amazed at what it could recover. Sadly it was only pics from before my last formatting of the card, so non of the lost pics where there. But thanks a lot, this is great to know that something like this exists for another time.Br, Sofie


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Benghazi has proved an interesting case study. Henry rejects the notion that he works off Fox marching orders in discussing the issue, but said, "I wouldn't lie to you. I see that we're covering Benghazi a lot, and I think that should be something that we're asking about."
He said other news outlets have under-covered the story, since four Americans were killed and there's still some mystery about what the administration knew and when they knew about the attack.
Henry is keenly aware of the "noise machine," bloggers like Media Matters who quickly pounce on work they consider objectionable. He suggested that MSNBC host Chuck Todd, who also works for NBC News, doesn't get the same level of critical attention paid to his work even though MSNBC is clearly slanted left.
As a young reporter, Henry said he looked up to former White House correspondents like Sam Donaldson, famed for shouting questions at President Ronald Reagan. "Now if you shout a question at Obama, you're somehow seen as a bad guy," he said. "I think some people have been cowed."
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Rain falling from your eyes
Salty droplets holding one's despairs
Tears when one cries
A Loud booming sound vibrating forth
Echoing what is in our hearts and souls of course
Laughter when one rejoices with happiness
Darkness gripping our minds
Squeezing our insides
Fear being frighten of what we know and do not know
Falling upwards towards the skies
Flying without wings or feathery things
Love when souls cry with tears, rejoice with laughter, hold on to one another, so we do not fear
Winter skiesWinter skiesMore Like This
The skies are weeping sweet memories of you
Outside the birds are singing the winter blues
The cold lonely wind is howling out his pain
Broken down tracks are going down memory lane
Footsteps are running down my spine
Piecing together memories like Frankenstein
Monsters are dancing nakedly in my mind
Skipping through haunted forest like the blind
Are you asleep dreaming of me?
Or are you awake making believe?
A solider lostA solider lostMore Like This
I remember when words came lovingly to your lips
They would dance willingly off your finger tips
When words flow from your soul upon sheets of parchment white as ghost
Now you are drain dry, words no longer come to you and you cry out "oh how I want to die"
But they slumber deep inside of you, these words that have turn you blue
Cry out towards the skies where no one lives and even god is dead
Grip tightly your wooden sword, impregnated with lead
Rise up to your feet, feel the wind in your raven black hair
Take wing vanquish your despair and prepare to battle on
Race towards your tomorrows, passing on by your yesterdays
Move forward to the ends of time, pick yourself up and once again and begin to Rhyme
With Love BlueMore Like This
With Love Blue
Sitting by the wayside
Jumping of dead man's bridge
Look for the horizon
Coming up over the ridge
Feeling the sun shine upon my back
Moving forwards down this beaten track
Searching for a pot of gold
To look under a rainbow I am told
Counting my blessings on fingers and toes
Screaming out my sorrows
Borrowing hopes, while stealing tomorrows
Burning down dreams
Racing pass streams
Dancing with the wind
Making believe
Living for today
Dying to live
Loving you
With Love
What are we?What are we?More Like This
Sand covers my bottom, as we lay beside the lifeguard stand
We're making love, as your waves moving in and out, damping my sand
Seagulls crying out like lovers screams
Seaweed clinging to us in a passionate embrace, making me wonder is this a fantasy or a dream?
We are hot in the day, cooling down at night
When we are together, we are life
When we are separated, we become a desert and a flood
We need each other is this realty or is this love?
Have you discover what we may be?
One is the land the other is the sea
Out of the firesOut of the firesMore Like This
Softly the wind whispers across her ash covered face, as the smell of smoke penetrated deeper into her clothing, clutching tightly onto her makeshift weapon, which she held in her right hand, her left one in pain broken she thinks. The weapon was made from whatever she could find near her, which sadly wasn't much in the burnt out shell of her shattered dreams. But dreams were all she had at this moment, a slight shift in the wind bringer her mind back from the edge of despair, back to the ash covered floor where she was still kneeling upon, eyes closed tightly, for she was trying to reach deeper into her dreams, for a way through the jungle of her memories. Memories she was force into, remembering in order to save her friends.
The sound of rain pelting down upon the remaining flames were making snake like hisses, as the fire protest the wet droplets, giving aid to th
EndEndMore Like This
We are now upon the stomping grounds of killer clowns
Watching rabid monkeys dancing on TV
Jack and Jill went on killing spree
And here we are just you and me
Dropping empty shells
Screaming out go to hell
Still searching for that wishing well
Hearing deadly wails for man has finally fell
Whispers floating by upon the winds of tide
The hero has given the beast his final ride
As we walk together side by side
Until the howls echoes out and all run and hide
Sleep now children of the deep
For upon this world they have creep
Harvesting our livers so they may reap
Into hell we must leap
To save our souls from the meek
Our world ends this week
Come on now a new home we must seek
So do not cry and do not speak
For we shall die upon or feet
The death seekers we shall meet
And with our heads in our hands we shall greet
As our soulless bodies wander down the streets
We are home, we are home, we are home we will sing
As the death bells ring
We are to die come this spring
And no angels will tak
Do Not MisreadDo not misreadMore Like This
Asleep surrounded by thousands of evil deeds
Creatures that mislead
Floating in their own greed
As they harvest others so they can breed
Waiting to plant within you their seeds
Ripping forth like sticks of reeds
Mowing down species like filthy weeds
Slowly these humans will bleed
Souls crying out for a savory they all need
Will no one step forwards to lead?
So do not run away, for you might cause a stampede
For they have come to your world to feed
So go on ahead and plead
For you will fail and they will succeed
So raise your glasses and down your mead
The end is near so take heed
One will rise and they will recede
Just a dayJust a dayMore Like This
Outside the birds sing
Beside me you sigh
The skies are blue
But there are clouds coming through
The railroad tracks run by
Soundly asleep Ussy she be
My tea has grown cold
Cold as my feet
TV is blaring in the back ground
Good Morning is the sound
Dragons are asleep all round
Posters on both sides we see
The sun she wants to shine
Though Sam has predicted, she will go blind
Tap, tap tapping on the keyboards
Our fingers do fly
Flies buzzing our cups of cold waters
As they Vacation yet to die
Fall is now Autumn
While you all dance into Spring
Yeah nah you all say
Roses are red and this is our day
Riddles and RhythmsRiddles and RhythmsMore Like This
But does Death have the time?
Waves crashing over my head
Slamming into me leaving my mind feeling dead
Seagulls screaming out their song
Some days I am wishing life wasn't so damn long
Sand in my eyes and in between my toes
Water pouring out my mouth and my nose
Drowning in memories of you
While my skin turns an ashen blue
Bible pages blowing in the wind
Sinners are burning while the wicked win
Souls screaming out towards the sun
Screaming "Please save us someone"
A dark figure steps through the fires
Holding a scythe of bones sorting out the liars
Bringing forth the innocent ones through the ashen snows
To pass judgment or to fall insane wailing out their woes
"Oh great another bloody damn rhyme, really who the hell has time to write rhymes among the dead and dying?" her thoughts were on the riddle before her, though her eyes and ears were sharpen and open to the world around her. Beside her stood another group of souls huddling toget
Blue Ivy Violet Thank You!More Like This
Blue Ivy Violet Thank You!
Blue moon shining bright haloing the heavens this very night
Ivy loving wrap around her heart locking it up to keep it safe
Violet hues bent into a bow that only comes with the rains gloomy glow
Top of the morning bottom of the lake in the evening we'll all have cake
Hats off dancing shoes on, she will entertain us all with a lovely song
Apple pie tea and snakes take us into your garden and from the well we shall drink
North of the mountain east of the moon do bake some sweets for we'll be over soon
Kick off your shoes pull off your gloves she sings like an angel while wearing white gloves
Yellow roses, green bean soap if you give us a clover we'll give you some hope
Oh stars that shine at night do you see her smilingly so, so bright
Until the sunlight comes we all shall dance and have some fun
RunningRunningMore Like This
She walks along the sandy shores
Slitting her wrist up on a clam
The salty sea water kisses her blood stain lips
As her blood drips upon the sand
Rising and falling with each wave
Until she's learns how to stand
Turning her back upon the sea
She heads into dry land
Wondering away from every memory of him
Running as far and fast as she can
A sea breeze chases her down the way
Realizing she cannot stay
Heart breaking, tears streaming down her face
Knowing years of memories just got toss away
Going faster trying to leave far behind this deadening pain
But sadly the world was turning slowly the other way
No matter how fast or how far she did roam
His memory still haunts her like taste of sea foam
Clutching her chest gasping for air
Screaming out inside her mind "God this just isn't fair"
Sand blowing over her, threating to devour her form within
But ever where she looks
Things were there reminding her of him
Racing towards the mountains
Clawing her way up a hill
But he was right th
Most PlacesMost PlacesMore Like This
Most places when you have rain
You have hopes of a rainbow
But not here you have rain
And all you have to look forward to
Are gray skies and more rain
In most places rain brings forth beautiful flowers
Not here it brings down trees and flooded streets
It's too rocky for much to grow
Most places rain means life like the deserts
It's rain is a gift from god
Bringer of life back form death
But not here rain keeps falling roads wash out
Mud slides into homes people are swept away
To be found by some poor hiker one day
Most places rain brings hope for a better world
Not here rain brings sorrow
That one might not see tomorrow
In Most places rain is joy
But not here for rain are my tears
Lil Dragon it was a good runLil Dragon it was a good runMore Like This
"Lil Dragon it was a good run" he sang out in his deep thundering voice, hair black against the fading light
She looks over at Blu Bird and replies "was it?" there was hurt in her eyes
He looks in her eyes seeing the anger there; he hated when they never give up and nods "yes you tried your best"
She steps closer looking up at him only distance between them "Did I?"
He sighs looking towards the sea, for she was the one who had the most power over him "Don't do this don't belittle what we have"
She follows his glaze toward the sea, hearing her rage, hearing her song, she knew she had him all along "You do by putting a label on it, an expiration date, friends don't have a time limit"
He ignores her words, the sea had him transfix again, she had been there from the beginning, what chance did lil dragon have who came in near the end "I just want it to end"
She looks at the sea and nods "I know" Clinching her hands into fist of angry, hate and rage
He sees this
One Day I Will MendOne Day I Will MendMore Like This
I sew up the hole you left in my heart
With spider web and an a poison dart
I staple shut the tear in my soul
With barbwire and a blacken fishing hook upon a pole
I pick up the shatter pieces of me
With bended rusty tweezers and a bloody sleeve
I bind myself back together
With rotted molded cow hide leather
I fill this emptiness inside me
With every disease, a rotted corpse and ten thousand fleas
I cool down this bitter heartache
With gasoline and a one eye snake
I mend me back up again
With hot pitch and acid filled adrenaline
I will have fixed me over time
With wicked sins and nursery rhythms
Begging youBegging youMore Like This
Can't you see you've left a hole in me?
Big enough to drive the moon through
I've beg you to stay in so many ways
I have nothing left to beg you
I'm at than end of my one way street
I had hope you would still want me
But I can no longer beg you to stay
It was you who walk way
Why do I have to beg?
Why do you just not want to be here too?
I can beg you until the end of time
But what good would it do
If you don't wish to be here with me then begging will never do
I can beg you until I turn 30 shades of blue
But if you don't wish to be here then what can I do?
I am through begging you stay
For if you had love me
You never would have gone away
But I am begging you anyways
Please stay
Yes but do you feel the mountain?Yes but do you feel the mountain?More Like This
Yes I know you see the mountain
But do you feel it?
Its strength its life time was it always there?
Or was it pushes up from below force to grow?
Was there pain from the presser to be?
As it was form and shape into the mountain it is today did it wonder why?
Feel him how he cries each day the sun rises
How he smiles laying there underneath a million stars
Feel his rage when the ground shakes
Take in his wisdom of a million years
Growing and being without any fears
Then man comes feel his curiosity
Feel his mood changing as man comes in rearranging
Cutting timber to build homes
Killing deer and bear to clothe his sinful nakedness and feed is rumbling bellies
Feel it when all this is too much and he blows up become a volcano
Feel the mountain not just look at it
Yes you see the sea but do you feel her?
Feel her raging as she slams into the shore
Wanting to reach the mountain and tame his rage
Knowing if he blows he'll make the earth shake and quake
And s
Spider QuiltsSpider QuiltsMore Like This
Do you know the way a lifetime becomes a haunting memory?
Ghostly nursery rhymes of lay me down to bleed
Sleeping under layers of sheets of dust
Wrap up in a spider quilt
While old lead paint cracks in peels away
Floating like feathers down upon the floor
In piles of mouse droppings
Along with something dead and now rotting
Life long gone form this place
Replace with a ghostly memory
Fading in the dust filled air like a forgotten disease
Breathing in the stale sun beams
Death slumbering in a corner
With cobwebs decorations above
Blowing in an unseen breeze
Only the echoes of a laugh
Stirring the dust of forgotten memoires
Invisible footsteps creaking up old wooden stairs
Looking through missing panes of dirty window glass
Outside at a world flashing on by
While inside there is a ghostly baby cry
Old abandon toys crack yellowing
Broken pieces of a child's dream
Toss away like trash no longer a treasure
But a piece of trash
No longer in the small hands
Of the on
Once A BeautyOnce A BeautyMore Like This
She wears her shame like a diamond ring
Her sins a strand of pearls
Lovers she had a great many
For she was no longer a little girl
Her lips tainted red from blood and gin
Scotch fills up her veins, it burns bitterly form within
Once she lay upon silk sheets, wearing satin night gowns
Now she lays up on the filth of discard card board dreams
While inside her head a little girl screams
Until she goes insane as youth flees her trembling reach
Outside a broken old woman sits in fading memories
Dusting cocaine up on her hollow cheek powder up her nose
Sunken black eyes of despair sucking on her woes
These are her reflections in a broken dirty mirror
Staring with death in her eyes back out at her
Falling down somewhere along life's path
Down into broken whiskey glass
Scars of love gone bad
Toss in a few years of abuse
Now living on alcohol and poorly whisper excuse
Beauty gone running off with her youth
A children verseA children verseMore Like This
Once a star shoots cross the night sky
A god riding up on a dragon's back
She was the color of the night
Speckles of white the stars up on her scales
They flew the heavens looking for a home
Landing upon a world of the unknown
The god looks to his lover in her dragon form
Kissing her upon the lips
The Dragona were born
They build a new race of god dragons
Until the night came alive
Wanting this powers form within
A child was born a girl of heavenly powers
The darkness crave his child and attack
The peaceful kingdom
But the child vanishes
As does this race
Of god dragons the Dragona
That rule over heavens grace.
Am IAm IMore Like This
Am I a caterpillar making a cocoon, will I emerge a beautiful butterfly soon?
Am I an Acorn a little crack, will I grow into a mighty oak, would other lives need me?
Am I a baby chick peeping out, while my fluff develop into feathers, but will I one day fly like an eagle or will I still be grounded?
Am I a piece of coal always under the pressures of the world, being push, pulled and let down with all this pressures will I become a Diamond worthy of thee?
Am I a tear falling down your face, when the sun comes out will I rise up and become a cloud will I turn into rain and pour down up on you then will you not be so blue?
Am I a spider spinning a web trapping the sadness that fills your head, devouring your pain like a fly then perhaps then you will never cry?
Am I a ghost a pass memory will I grow wings, will I sing, will I be more than I can be or will I just be dead lost along the way?
Am I a light that chases away your darkness, do I grow brighter stronger until one day I become
For a Love of a DragonFor the Love of a DragonMore Like This
"No please don't let go of me" He held onto the tips of Morver's hands he tries to pull his lover back up but it was no use the chains around Morver's body was weight him down. Zazy couldn't bare the idea he was about to lose his beloved Morver. If only he could change into his dragon form he could fly them both out of this but no Karayan had seen to that placing this amulet around Zazy's neck sealing his powers inside trapping him in this elf body no longer could he change back into his dragon form. Zazy was angry with himself for ever trusting the black dragon Karayan Morver had warn him about the evil dragon but Karayan had always been kind to Zazy so he found it hard to believe the older male dragon was bad. But of course Morver was right Karayan was only using him to get to Morver it seems they both had been lovers at one time but Morver broke it off when he found out Karayan was killing elf for sport.
Morver l
The Dragons have a planThe Dragons have a planMore Like This
Shark Tooth grabs Karayan's tail and tosses him across the healing chamber with it then leaping on Karayan's back biting his neck trying to pin him down as he holds Karayan's arms above his head wrapping his tail around Karayan's trying to keep him down.
Karayan growls and changes into his black dragon form trying to through Shark Tooth off him he kicks the Dragon still in his human form off him as he leaps out swing his tail around knocking it into a column by accident. He looks up to see Shark Tooth had also change into is dragons form and dives back down driving Karayan back across healing chamber floor leaving as huge trench they both collide into the wall shaking the chamber. They hear a cracking sound as a giant crack races up the wall across the ceiling stopping over top of Zazy and Rune in the healing pool the healers all scream and fled when the Icy cold water form above the chamber begins to pour into the chamber.
The First CurseMore Like This
The First Curse
"I am The First" he smiles as he brushes his long black bangs back off his eyes his eyes were beautiful they would change to the color the viewer loved the most he was always pleasing other. His beautiful long black hair was braided in a single braid down the middle of his back, his hair had blue and purple high lights, he was wearing light leather armor that you would find on a foot soldier but from a war fought thousands of years ago his brown boots scuffed and worn through. He was young and handsome perhaps 14 or 15 around 5'10 inches tall. With a dagger and sword up on his slim hips neither of great value nothing he had was of great value not even his own life. For The First was born up on the battle fields by the gods. In the first Great War between the gods, for years the battle rage on no one on either side had died in that time so a god decided to make The First so there would be a First one to die. In a flash of light blue smo
Dragons Tale: The Omen EggMore Like This
Dragons Tale: The Omen Egg
It was in the time of old when man was new, elves were the warriors and dragons ruled the world. The dragons were wise and magical creatures fair but firm then creatures from another plane came they broke through into this world coming up form far below the ground. They were much like the dragons except fiercer they had horns like demons not as wise as the dragons. But much darker they were Dramons but would later be known as dark dragons though their powers equally match those of the Dragons in the above world. Their magic and powers were only made to cause pain misery and finally death.
No one knows just why they came or how come they hated the dragons perhaps it was a tale so old that even the oldest of dragons had forgotten it perhaps when the world was new the two types of dragons battle and the dark dragons were force to live under ground or perhaps they were born form the darkness that lies in the ce
Can a God Curse be Broken?Can a God's Curse be broken?More Like This
Silver kicks his great black steed in the sides making him race faster, the horses old leather armor moving like ripples in the water over his tone muscle as he race across the battle field the war had yet to start. Silvers hair was longer but just as light brown as 12 years ago no long a young boy of 17 but a man the pass 12 years were long and hard but he miss The First and spent many long nights thinking about what he would do if ever they met again. He was determine not to fail, Sliver smiles as he presses The First body deeper into his chest, it had been 12 long years since that fated day when they first met when they became lovers under the great oak at the edge of the battle field. The First was a young solider about 14 he was made by the gods to be the first one to fall in battle the first one to die. Silver tried swallowing pass the lump in his throat remembering that day The First lea
FMA-Lets Play a GameLets playMore Like This
Simple statements can be the worst, simple questions eve more.
Edward Elric certainly believed this; well he did now as he lay on the floor, bottom up hands tied and exhaustion ripping through the muscles in his body like a knife as tears continuously dripped off his nose leaving his face to become hot and sticky.
Boy what a fun game, Envy croaked merrily with a wicked gleam.
Ed jerked hearing the swish of the cruel crop and feeling its sting thrash at his already red and bruised bottom, mm-En vy he humbly mumbled.
He could feel his sore tired legs shaking with pain, but Envy wouldnt stop or let him move from the uncomfortable position until he was tired of hearing Edward scream.
It seemed Envy wanted nothing out of him but his cries of pain.
Awe what pipsqueak? Cant be tired already, I havent broken a sweat and youre still able to move, so why not speed it up a notch a few more cri
The Last Dragon Abyss is bornThe Last Dragon...Abyss is bornMore Like This
Cookies fever broker later that night Abyss left his egg his essence walk around getting food for Cookie he pulled a chair up next to her bed he had made a broth out of the juices from the lamb and some vegetables the framer had he cradle the small girls head in his arm as he slowly spoon feed her the broth talking soothingly to her. " Hey Cookie I want you to try and drink this for me please" he held it to her lips and tilting the spoon as she pink lips parted just a little for him. He lean down and genteelly gave her a kiss tasting the lamb upon her lips how his heart hurt for his love for her was great but she was a pure bread dragon he was a half breed his father the monster that single handily wipe out the dragons he would never be good enough for the last dragon never and his heartache over this .. he fed her some more broth then put the soup away he lean down to kiss her forehead to see if she was stil
The Last Dragon Turning of theThe Last Dragon ..Turning the pageMore Like This
It was a couple days later that Cookie emerge from the small lair she had slip into twice day before when she had witness that monster in blood stain Gold armor pierce the beautiful lady of the house chest with that foul Spear just the sight of that spear had made her tremble it had been the whispers form the black egg that stead her heart enough to lay witness to the horrible deeds of the Golden night she watch as Lady Velvet fell back wards off over the cliff dropping three Rock Troll eggs on the ground where the broke apart . Funny she wonders why she was carrying Rock Troll eggs to begin with but there it was that colored red again washing down her beautiful light blue gown .. once she had loved the color red when she was at the big home of the beautiful Lady Velvets she was given a red thing to eat in the garden surrounded by red things that smell so sweet . But that was before she was
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Propane Tank Pig
I saw this propane tank pig planter at a local craft fair last summer.
I did not buy one at the time because my DH said he could "probably" make me one...
They were selling for $80.
btw... I still don't have one of my own, so I may be buying myself one this summer!
Now I can see a use for those propane bottles sitting in my scrap pile. Sometimes all it takes is a picture and the "Why didn't I think of that" thoughts start running wild. I just never saw a planter. Thanks for the picture
I made a fountain from a propane tank, the other parts: an industrial security lamp shade, a floor lamp base, some scrap tubing, an aquarium pump, and a brass dolphin from a desk ornament.
BTW, I used to hear that refrain all the time when I was trying to sell my creations at the fles markets. "Save your money, I can make you one of those for next to nothing." Or something similar. I just smiled knowing even if they could make one and save money - it wouldn't happen.
There all kinds of products you could use to join metal, it all depends on piece and how the end product is used. I have used Portland cement, bondo, solder, and different epoxies to join metal to metal, metal to glass, metal to wood, and metal to plastic. If one product doesn't work I try something else. BTW, the dolphin fountain has no welded pieces.
That fountain is really neat, and if I didn't know it, I never would have guessed the base was a gas tank. Very creative! I think I see a different kind of birdbath coming to my yard this summer. The heavy base would be just right to balance it. Thanks for the picture!
The guy at the craft fair had made some really beautiful iron sculptures. He had some sunflowers that were over 6 feet tall, and had also made a divider panel with a very intricate floral design that was just beautiful. He definately had some talent with the welder!
sherri, do you have any other pictures? I'm always interested in what's out there. You could email them to me at firstname.lastname@example.com
A 6' sunflower sounds neat. I'm planning a Giant Saquaro Cactus from rebar and some sort of cement mix. At 8' it would be extremely heavy.
Sorry but I do not. I thought the pig was cute, and took the picture to 'remind' my husband of his project, which hasn't worked so far. :0)
The artist is here every summer though, so I will keep your request in mind and see if I can get pictures later on. They have the craft fair on the holidays here - Memorial Day, 4th of July & Labor Day. He really does some beautiful work!
I emailed my friend who does metal art for shows and asked him about cutting on a propane tank. Here is what he said, Please take HEEED..
DO NOT cut on a propane tank. There is no safe way. Go to a place that sells air conditioning supplies. They have what is called freon. I use the 30 lb. freon 22 tanks. They are safe. Just make sure there is a hole in the soft plug. Also, places that sell party supplies have helium for blowing up balloons. same type of tank, only smaller and come in a bunch of bright colors. Again punch a hole in the soft plug. Do not rely on the valve being open. Helium will not explode from heat , but it is a gas and will expand with heat. About 8 yrs. ago, I was cutting on a propane tank with my band saw. I had water running into it for about 30 min. Valve was out. I turned my back and was walking away and it blew. Cost a bunch to fix my saw and replace a window. I was lucky I was turned away when it went. Pig pots like that are hot right now. That is not a propane tank on the pig. Propane tanks do not have seams.
I make propane tank pigs and 10foot tall flowers from ironing boards, also metal people, terminator, jewelry, anything metal really. I'm going to be selling my art at the haliburton art show this summer in haliburton july 22nd, 23rd, and 24th.


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Ok you have answered some of my questions but the one that remains about the blower motor is..I have two wires a red and a black(black being ground)the red one is disconnected(these wires come from the blower motor)Are these the correct wires from the blower motor and where does the red hook up?Is it to go to the relay..If I hook up the red directly to the battery it operates on high speed only,so I know it works but wonder if it needs to go into the relay from the blower??
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