LB Matt Wilhelm (All-American, National Champion, Super Bowl Champion, OSU HOF)

[Brutus1]

Pizza-face is just a shitty coach.

 

[OCBucksFan]

always nice to hear norv turner throw one of his own players under the bus. what has that guy ever done without jimmy johnson?

While I think he spoke out of line and didn't need to say that, I will add that he got the Chargers to the AFC championship game last year.

Pizza-face is just a shitty coach.

If anyone knows shitty coaches, it would have to be a Raiders fan.

 

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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Dobbins to play more
Another lineup change has partially occurred and will likely continue to evolve.
Tim Dobbins played more than he ever has at inside linebacker with Matt Wilhelm healthy. And he appeared to play so superbly that it seemed he was in there more than the 23 plays that he was.
?It was actually quiet,? Dobbins said of his experience being so ?tuned in? Sunday in Denver that he couldn't even hear the crowd.
He was where he needed to be and made more than a couple of standout plays.
Now the Chargers are going to use him even more.
?We're going to give Tim a chance to play,? said coach Norv Turner.
Turner declined to say whether Dobbins would start over Wilhelm, but he indicated changes are in the works.
Dobbins is practicing more with the first team this week than last, and it is certainly possible if Dobbins keeps playing soundly that he eventually would replace Wilhelm.
While Wilhelm continues to seem tentative, Dobbins takes hits to blockers. Always a striker and built perfectly (6 feet 1, 246 pounds) for an inside linebacker, Dobbins attributes his improvement to increased study.

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[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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With his job in doubt, Chargers linebacker Wilhelm steps up

Kevin Acee (Contact)
Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Matt Wilhelm hits Brett Favre in the third quarter Monday at Qualcomm Stadium.
Sean M. Haffey/Union-Tribune


Matt Wilhelm is too honest, too much of a linebacker to not acknowledge what he almost let slip away.
After his best performance of the season Monday night against the Jets, Wilhelm acknowledged he stepped up his game as the shadow of Tim Dobbins threatened to engulf Wilhelm's playing time.
"It drives me," Wilhelm said. "The biggest thing is it's almost like I got complacent being the starter. I never realized until it came that there was heat from behind, from Tim."
Dobbins and Wilhelm rotated series Monday, as the evolution of the "Mac" linebacker position continued for the Chargers.

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[Joe56]

Matt's a great player and one of the strongest returning starters for the Bolts. I think he either led or was near the top in tackles for us last year.

Turner is...Turner. I'm not nearly convinced he's a long term answer at coach. And throwing Matt like he did is lame, the D is struggling w/o Merriman,period.

 

[Buckskin86]

Wilhelm making a greater impact under Rivera's simplified system
By Kevin Acee
Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Matt Wilhelm is playing better seemingly every game since he lost his starting job, right up until what was probably his best game of the season Sunday.

?It all stems from the leader,? Wilhelm said, referring to new defensive coordinator Ron Rivera. ?A lot has changed. You're seeing some of the difference in us as players.?

Wilhelm was replaced in the starting lineup at inside linebacker by Tim Dobbins on Oct. 12 after a couple games in which Dobbins' playing time had gradually increased. Wilhelm was not making plays, was sometimes caught out of position and was getting knocked backward.

He was, in essence, the poster boy for a disappointing defense.

Over the past three weeks, though, Wilhelm has been more aggressive and physical. He acknowledges that but says it is not that he is a changed man. He is simply more comfortable.

?It's simpler,? Wilhelm said of the defense under Rivera. ?Things are broken down. We have a full understanding of the situations we're in. (Aggressiveness) comes with the simplicity.?

Wilhelm played almost 30 snaps Sunday, slightly more than he has been recently and about two-thirds what he was playing as a starter. Most of his plays came in the first half, as Rivera substituted according to situations and to keep players fresh.

?Has it been easy? No,? Wilhelm said. ?Would I love to still be starting? Of course. I can be the guy who bitches and complains and they say, 'All right, black sheep, you're out of here next year.' Or I can be productive and play within myself and do the best I can, because ultimately it comes down to wins and losses. If we win, whether I play one or 60 plays, everyone has a smile.?

Wilhelm making a greater impact under Rivera's simplified system

 

[Buckskin86]

Cutler is a punk?
By Kevin Acee
Wednesday December 24, 2008


During my turn guest-hosting yesterday on XX 1090, Matt Wilhelm came on the show, and I suggested at the start of the interview, "Jay Cutler is a punk, isn't he?"

I was joking. I mean, I think Jay Cutler is arrogant and off-putting, but I was totally joking and never expected a response. I was saying it for a laugh. I had suggested the same thing in an earlier interview with Clinton Hart.

But Wilhelm, who is a great interview, took my suggestion and ran.

"He is a punk," Wilhelm said. "I'm just not a huge fan of his."

Wilhelm compared Philip Rivers and Jay Cutler, saying both were leaders and wanted to win badly.

"But Jay Cutler," Wilhelm said, "he and Tony Gonzalez are the biggest crybabies in the league."

"Cutler is a punk? " by Chargers Blog

 

[Buckskin86]

Despite losing his starting job, Elyria Catholic grad Wilhelm still plans to make a difference on the Chargers? defense
Scott Petrak | The Chronicle-Telegram

Matt Wilhelm could?ve sulked. He could?ve whined. He could?ve gone through the motions, played out the string and collected his millions.
That?s not his style.

Despite losing his starting job at inside linebacker for the San Diego Chargers, Wilhelm chose a team-first attitude and to keep working hard.
?It?s tough. I wish it could be different,? Wilhelm, a graduate of Elyria Catholic and Ohio State, said Thursday by phone. ?But my role defensively is on the up and up. I see myself having a future here, as do the coaches.

?I do a lot of self-motivation to keep me level-headed. I want to be part of the reason that helps my team win, not something that brings it down.?
Wilhelm has seen more playing time lately, mostly in the nickel package. He helped hold Peyton Manning to 17 points in San Diego?s first-round playoff win last week and will be counted on again today in Pittsburgh.

?The nickel package is a mainstay of our defense,? he said. ?I?ve taken the role and it?s continued to expand. I?m just doing what I?m asked to do.?

The Chargers were 2-3 and the defense was struggling when Wilhelm was benched in favor of Tim Dobbins on Oct. 12. Wilhelm had become a full-time starter for the first time in 2007 and expected to play a prominent role this year as the Chargers were a preseason favorite to win the AFC.

But his production dropped from 144 tackles (second on the team), three interceptions, a sack and four tackles for loss in 2007 to 50 tackles and an interception this season.

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[Buckskin86]

Holmes defends Wilhelm
By Kevin Acee
Thursday January 29, 2009

Matt Wilhelm took a lot of heat in San Diego for the high five he gave Santonio Holmes after Holmes' 67-yard punt return for a touchdown in the divisional round of the playoffs.

"That was just some Buckeye love," Holmes said Thursday before the Steelers practiced at the University of South Florida. "He shook his head like, 'Why'd you have to do it against us?' "

Holmes and Wilhelm played together at Ohio State.

"Holmes defends Wilhelm" by Chargers Blog

 

[AJHawkfan]

Wow. Doesn't sound like Wilhelm has many fans in SD......

 

[Buckskin86]

Wilhelm blog fraud

By Kevin Acee


Posted: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday March 11, 2009


In the midst of covering the waning hours of the LT drama, I got an e-mail from XX's Marty Caswell containing a link to an interview with Chargers linebacker Matt Wilhelm.

Here it is: www.thenflforum.com/vbulletin...d.php?t=105707

When you think the link is legitimate, it is an amazing read.

In the "interview," Wilhelm was asked about Denver quarterback Jay Cutler, and Wilhelm's answers are vulgar and provocative.

You may remember that Wilhelm in December called Cutler a punk, so it was not entirely out of the realm of possibility that he would let his guard down.

But the excessive profanity was unlike Wilhelm and then, late in the rambling interview, Wilhelm refers to his two-year-old daughter.

And, um, Wilhelm doesn't have a daughter. His only child, a son, just turned one.

When I called Wilhelm this afternoon, he sounded more amused than anything.

"It's crazy to me what people will do -- that they would do that," he said.

Wilhelm's agent did call NFL Security about the site on which the "interview" appears, and the Chargers have looked into shutting down a thread on the "interview" that is on their fan forum.

"Wilhelm blog fraud" by Chargers Blog

 

[Buckskin86]

Looking for Mo

Kevin Burnett worked mostly with the third team in the Chargers'base defense but did take a few snaps with the first team. Burnett, who as a free agent signed a two-year deal with almost $5 million guaranteed, was with the first team when the defense was in sub packages.
Burnett being on the field on passing downs is almost a given come September. Whether it will be he, Tim Dobbins or Matt Wilhelm at ?Mo? linebacker in the base defense remains to be seen.
?We have to find out if he's an every-down player,? defensive coordinator Ron Rivera said. ?And we have to find out if other guys are every-down players.?

Ex-Aztec Dombrowski moves to front of line

 

[Buckskin86]

Another school benefits from Chargers Champions
Casey Pearce
Posted May 28, 2009

a a Chargers linebacker Matt Wilhelm was on hand at Hilltop Elementary School in Chula Vista Thursday as the school celebrated the opening of a new fitness area. The exercise equipment was built thanks to a $28,000 Chargers Champions fitness grant

Chargers linebacker Matt Wilhelm was on hand Thursday to cut the ribbon at the new fitness center. He also spoke to the students about the importance of nutrition and physical activity.

?It?s so important for kids to get away from the video games and get outside,? said Wilhelm. ?It?s about having fun, making friends and keeping your body healthy. Hopefully this new equipment will help these kids do that.?

Wilhelm also answered several questions from the students and helped them break in the new equipment. Through ?Wilhelm?s Tackle It Now Foundation,? the seven-year veteran regularly visits schools to encourage students to maintain healthy lifestyles. Wilhelm is grateful for the opportunity to give back.

?As players, we appreciate the support that we?ve received over the years and giving back is the least we can do to show that to the people of San Diego,? Wilhelm said.

Another school benefits from Chargers Champions

 

[ScriptOhio]

Matt isn't setting the NFL on fire; however, he is compiling a pretty solid NFL career.

Matt Wilhelm: Career Stats

Salary: USATODAY.com

:osu:

 

[Buckskin86]

Linebacker Wilhelm released
By Kevin Acee
July 24, 2009

The Chargers have released linebacker Matt Wilhelm, a six-year veteran of the team and the NFL.

"I want to give him an opportunity (to sign with another team)," General Manager A.J. Smith said.

"This is more about the signing of Kevin Burnett than it is Matt Wilhelm," Smith added. "If Kevin Burnett had chosen another team, Matt Wilhelm would be the linebacker for the Chargers in 2009."

Burnett signed with the Chargers as a free agent during the offseason.

Wilhelm was a fourth-round pick out of Ohio State by the Chargers in 2003.

"Linebacker Wilhelm released" by Chargers Blog

Chargers release Wilhelm
Casey Pearce
Posted Jul 24, 2009

Linebacker Matt Wilhelm, a fourth-round draft choice of the Chargers in 2003, was released Friday.

“We appreciate Matt’s effort and hard work over the past six years,” Head Coach Norv Turner said. “We like our depth at inside linebacker, so we decided to make this move now to allow Matt a chance to land with another team.”

Wilhelm was a reserve and key special teams player for the first four years of his career before he became a starter in 2007. In 2008, Wilhelm split time with Tim Dobbins.

The Chargers recently signed Kevin Burnett, a veteran free agent formerly with the Dallas Cowboys, to compete at the position. Dobbins and Burnett are the leading candidates to start alongside fellow inside linebacker Stephen Cooper.

Rookies and select veterans will be on the field Monday morning for the first training camp practice. The entire squad will be on the field together for the first time on Friday, July 31.

http://www.chargers.com/news/article-1/chargers-release-wilhelm/c2eeaca9-7f85-4cff-8068-4ce4526469a4

Chargers cut Matt Wilhelm
Posted by Mike Florio on July 24, 2009
The San Diego Chargers have released veteran linebacker Matt Wilhelm.

The team announced the move earlier this afternoon.

The six-year veteran, a third-round pick in 2003, started 14 games in 2007. Last year, he appeared in every game and started the first five of the season before being pulled from the starting lineup. He started two games later in the year.

Tim Dobbins, who replaced Wilhelm in the starting lineup last year, will now apparently have the full-time job.

Per NFLPA records, WIlhelm was due to earn a base salary of $2 million in 2009, $2.5 million in 2010, and $3 million in 2011.

As a vested veteran, he instantly becomes an unrestricted free agent.

One obvious possible landing spot would be Dallas, given that former Chargers defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is the head coach of the Cowboys.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/07/24/chargers-cut-matt-wilhelm/