Chargers release dates of open Training Camp practices

With Training Camp just over a month away Authentic Virgil Green Jersey , the Chargers have released the schedule of practices that are open to the public. Some key dates here are: August 4th is the Chargers’ Blue/White intrasquad scrimmage, August 22nd/23rd are joint practices with the New Orleans Saints.More details can be found here, the highlights are that they have expanded the standing room area in front of the bleachers, and an expanded “interactive fan zone.” They have also added a picnic area which will be open before, during, and slightly after practice. It looks like the Chargers are trying to make the practice experience more than just watching Geno Smith throw hospital balls over the middle while you wait to try and get autographs after practice. Like in years past, a few of the staff from BFTB will be heading out for a few practices, so if any of you want to come watch practice with us, stay tuned to our twitter feeds for the dates we will be at practice.Melvin Gordon: Philip Rivers Can Play as Long as Tom Brady In an interview Youth Caleb Sturgis Jersey , of sorts, with TMZ Sports, Chargers RB Melvin Gordon let loose an off-the-cuff remark that will probably be repeated a few times through this and future years.Melvin Gordon:It is an interesting take on the debate, though Gordon appears to insinuate that top-tier QBs can last longer than running backs because they take less violent hits.His comments show a remarkable trust and pride in his current QB.It wasn’t long ago that retirement rumors were swirling after some disappointing seasons.While Rivers never mentioned retirement directly, he did credit those rumors as being his motivation for stellar 2016 and 2017 campaigns. Philip Rivers clearly has a lot left in the tank, but age 45 is asking a lot of the signal caller.A key point in his comment would be ‘as long as their arm’s working,’ because even quarterbacks begin a quick and ugly decline once they reach the 4-decade mark.In the end, in true Melvin Gordon fashion, his comments seem less about the state of quarterback resiliency Jahleel Addae Jersey , and more about the beatings that he feels he takes in his own position.He’s not wrong- the career of a RB is roughly half of that of an average qauarterback.According to Statista, average career lengths in the NFL:Quarterbacks**4.44Cornerbacks**2.94Wide receivers**2.81Running backs**2.57Time will tell if Philip Rivers is able to challenge any of Tom Brady’s many records, though he does have one or two already notched on his belt.Each year, when Hall of Fame discussion heats up about Rivers, people are split on his chances.If he’s still playing at a high level at age 45, the debate is officially over!-Jason “GOATell It On the Mountain” Michaels