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ShowtimeSBMVP · 12-05-2011, 05:22 PM

It appears that for the second time in three games the Chargers will play an offensive lineman who has been with the team for just a few days.

This time, Jared Gaither is set to start at left tackle on Monday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He is expected to work there in place of Brandyn Dombrowski, who did not practice this week due to a foot injury. Dombrowski has started the past two games in place of Marcus McNeill, who was placed on injured reserve this week due to ongoing neck issues.

Gaither was claimed off waivers Wednesday and practiced for the first time with the Chargers on Thursday. He was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday.

Gaither is the third addition to the offensive line in three weeks. Tony Moll and Ike Ndukwe were signed prior to the team's Nov. 20 game at Chicago. Moll ended up playing 15 snaps against the Bears after Scott Mruczkowski suffered a concussion. Moll started at right guard last week against Denver.

The Chargers had also worked Tyronne Green at left tackle in practice but evidently feel better having Green at left guard. Green took over the starting job at left guard after Kris Dielman suffered a concussion Oct. 23 against the New York Jets that eventually landed him on injured reserve. But Green has missed the past two games with a hand injury.

Right guard Louis Vasquez also returns this week after missing two games due to an ankle injury.

aturnis · 12-05-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo's Pelini

BossChief and Aturnis have some explaining to do defending these bums all season

I am about at my tipping point Bo. **** you very much!

aturnis · 12-05-2011, 08:34 PM

BTW, nice Carl Winslow drop.

Titty Meat · 12-05-2011, 08:35 PM

I'm now convinced Ricky Stanzi might be Andy Dalton.

**BigMeatballDave** · 12-05-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Jason Babin became a Pro Bowl pass rusher and we set a record for rushing futility.

He became a free agent. Last I heard he didn't want to play in a 3-4.

aturnis · 12-05-2011, 11:30 PM

I admit, I overreacted about Gaither. He did have a few hold later on, but then again, his first start... Still upset, I bet he grades out well, and is 10x the tackle Richardson is...

O.city · 12-05-2011, 11:30 PM

I think it comes down to he wanted to play LT.

Deberg_1990 · 12-06-2011, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Gaither doesn't give up a sack, makes 4 pancake blocks that spring Matthews for 125 and Rivers throws for 400 and 3 TDs.

Bank on it.

wow, i guess i wasnt that far off the mark. Of course he played well.....only the Chiefs...

Demonpenz · 12-06-2011, 07:58 AM

He did pretty good and he knocked the DE out of the game. Pretty much all you can ask for out of a tackle.

**BigRichard** · 12-06-2011, 08:21 AM

I don't see how anyone can say this is on Pioli. Pioli signed him, Haley didn't play him. So as a GM, you let go of people that are not making an impact on the team. He wasn't making an impact because Haley wasn't playing him. This falls squarly on Haley.

evolve27 · 12-06-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Gaither doesn't give up a sack, makes 4 pancake blocks that spring Matthews for 125 and Rivers throws for 400 and 3 TDs.

Bank on it.

Damn good prediction

Nightfyre · 12-06-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRichard

I don't see how anyone can say this is on Pioli. Pioli signed him, Haley didn't play him. So as a GM, you let go of people that are not making an impact on the team. He wasn't making an impact because Haley wasn't playing him. This falls squarly on Haley.

Why the **** is chiefsplanet getting so bent out of shape out of some has-been tackle? Jesus.

**BigRichard** · 12-06-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Why the **** is chiefsplanet getting so bent out of shape out of some has-been tackle? Jesus.

Maybe it is because we have a glaring hole at RT and it looks like Gaither would have done much better at the position. It might also be that it seems like this staff doesn't seem to want to play the best player for the position for some ****ing reason.

sedated · 12-06-2011, 09:21 AM

he wasn't part of the "right 53"

dtrain · 12-06-2011, 09:26 AM

I didn't see the game how did Gaither play?

**BigRichard** · 12-06-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dtrain

I didn't see the game how did Gaither play?

From what I saw he played pretty well. I would like to know what his grade was. I don't even know where you go to get that.

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ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1246009	Gaither expected to start tonight for chargers It appears that for the second time in three games the Chargers will play an offensive lineman who has been with the team for just a few days. This time, Jared Gaither is set to start at left tackle on Monday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He is expected to work there in place of Brandyn Dombrowski, who did not practice this week due to a foot injury. Dombrowski has started the past two games in place of Marcus McNeill, who was placed on injured reserve this week due to ongoing neck issues. Gaither was claimed off waivers Wednesday and practiced for the first time with the Chargers on Thursday. He was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday. Gaither is the third addition to the offensive line in three weeks. Tony Moll and Ike Ndukwe were signed prior to the team's Nov. 20 game at Chicago. Moll ended up playing 15 snaps against the Bears after Scott Mruczkowski suffered a concussion. Moll started at right guard last week against Denver. The Chargers had also worked Tyronne Green at left tackle in practice but evidently feel better having Green at left guard. Green took over the starting job at left guard after Kris Dielman suffered a concussion Oct. 23 against the New York Jets that eventually landed him on injured reserve. But Green has missed the past two games with a hand injury. Right guard Louis Vasquez also returns this week after missing two games due to an ankle injury.
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