| Stephen
Cooper
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Chargers Quotebook
LaDainian Tomlinson, Malcom Floyd, Philip Rivers and others talk about Sunday's win
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Nov 23, 2009 |
Matchups to Watch: Chargers vs. Raiders 
These five matchups, one in each phase of the game, will make all the difference Sunday
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Oct 30, 2009 |
Chargers Hope to Make Up Ground vs. Broncos
The Chargers are determined to dig out of yet another early-season hole
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Oct 14, 2009 |
Game Primer: Sunday Night's Key Matchups
In a game of matchups, these five will decide the outcome of Sunday's game
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Oct 4, 2009 |
Behind Enemy Lines: Chargers vs. Raiders II
Our Scout.com experts break down Monday's matchup between the Chargers and Raiders
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Sep 13, 2009 |
Positional Analysis: Inside Linebacker
Stephen Cooper is a rising star, but how will the rotation shake out next to him? We have the skinny
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May 12, 2009 |
The Four Pillars: Part III
SDBoltReport.com examines the most important players on San Diego's roster in this new feature
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Feb 26, 2009 |
Live in Mobile: Rivera Talks of Battles at LB
San Diego's defensive coordinator talks to SDBoltReport.com about the competition at inside 'backer
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Jan 20, 2009 |
Five to Watch: Chargers vs. Colts
Samantha Fillerup profiles five players to watch in this week's Chargers-Colts game
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Jan 3, 2009 |
Bolts Play with House Cards, Hope Colts Fold
There will be several examples of strength vs. strength as the Bolts host the Colts
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Jan 1, 2009 |
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Cooper was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent on April 28th, 2003. He signed a five-year extension prior to the 2006 season.
2007
As a first year starter, Cooper led the Chargers in total tackles (108) and in postseason tackles (30). He flourished under the direction of inside linebackers coach Ron Rivera formerly with the Chicago Bears. Cooper also registered a pair of sacks and two interceptions.
2006
Started four games and finished with career highs in tackles (53) and sacks (2.5). Cooper also played some outside linebacker when that spot was thinned by injuries.
2005
Started two games and finished with 39 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
2004
Cooper saw action in every game and his role increased with the team. He netted 41 tackles on the year with one fumble recovery.
2003
Cooper got more and more playing time as the season wore on. Initially just a special teams player, Cooper made some plays in pass coverage and got his first interception of his career -- off Brett Favre. He also recorded a sack as a rookie.
College
Four year starter who led the team in tackles every season since his sophomore campaign. All-Conference and All-America selection last year, named Atlantic Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Totaled 121/21/9.5/3/4. All-Conference as a junior, sharing honors as A-Ten Defensive Player of the Year with numbers of 95/18/5/2/4. |
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