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Postmortem

I mostly saw score updates at the airport during the game, but based on that I'm guessing that this was the best looking thing about the game:

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First lets give full credit to the Dolphins; after going 1-15 last year they have hung L's on two good teams in their last two outings.  I really expected this Charger team to be able to move against their secondary; but this is clearly a different group from last years gang who couldn't pass straight.

From the score I can believe that the defense looked credible, but Rivers and the offense were totally stymied.  Beyond that I expect there was a lack of intensity in the first half, and a final attempt to make up for it in the second half that came up short against a Miami squad that in the end wanted it more.  The up side of this Bolts team is that it definitely has the talent to win; the down side is that it doesn't appear to match the will and desire of opposing teams. 

On deck is a good litmus game for the Bolts.  The Patriots are without quarterback Tom Brady, but they have still managed to go 2-1.  With Denver winning this week, the Chargers are once again going to need help to win the division; perhaps even to make the playoffs.  Right now the difference between the Chargers and Denver is that desire to finish the close games; the Broncos didn't destroy Tampa Bay, but made the plays at the end of the game to put it away.  The Chargers have not made those plays against the Panthers, Denver or the Dolphins.  I still love this team and the talent on it, but they have to show that killer instinct if they want to make their mark in this league.

 

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That looked like a Parcells football team. Their offensive line punched us in the mouth repeatedly and just looked hungrier. Their defensive line did the same thing. This is why our running game sucked and why their running game dominated the game. It’s also why Pennington had all day to throw.

That’s why we lost.

by John (obviousman) on Oct 6, 2008 8:47 AM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bingo.

They won at the line of scrimmage all throughout the game. It was ugly.

by Richard Wade on Oct 6, 2008 10:57 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't forget how...

The won it with their secondary playing well and deflecting passes.

Oh, and their patient running backs finding holes.

Oh, and their disciplined receivers sitting between zones for accurate Pennington passes.

I’m pretty sure the only thing that went right for the Chargers was the special teams play.

Homer: Ohhhh, The Denver Broncos.
Marge: Whats wrong with the Denver Broncos?
Homer: Marge you just don't understand football.

by Wonko on Oct 6, 2008 11:18 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep

We are REALLY good at punting.

People the world over have always been more impressed by the power of our example than by the example of our power.

by sdsuaztec4 on Oct 6, 2008 12:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HA

We're gonna dazzle you with our super play.

by soulSD on Oct 6, 2008 2:44 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I knew that there were going to be some bumps in the road

but not this early and often. I still have faith in this team, after all we’ve lost three games by a total of 12 points, but they have got to finish these games.
We all know this team could be 5-0, easily.
It looks like they thought every game was going to be handed to them and then all of a sudden in the fourth quarter… “sh*t, we’re losing , we better put up 25 points, quick.”
At 2-3, they have to realize that half-assing it for three quarters = another stupid loss.

by The Kipper on Oct 6, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I guarantee you they never thought that games would be handed to them

These guys work hard and are playing hard. But they are making mistakes and they are playing sloppy. They stink. Sometimes the offense can make big plays and apply the deodorant. The talent currently doesn’t translate to skill. And the injuries make it worse. This team plays like an 8-8 team. Geez. I sound like Canepa. I’m going to bed.

Homer: Ohhhh, The Denver Broncos.
Marge: Whats wrong with the Denver Broncos?
Homer: Marge you just don't understand football.

by Wonko on Oct 7, 2008 12:22 AM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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