Applewhite & Mruczkowski return to practice. Cesaire, Cooper, Johnson, Merriman & Phillips still sidelined -- ka
Five of the starting "front seven" on defense are still not healthy. Is there any way we could spin this into a good thing?
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No, it's not a f&*#ing good thing
Why is it taking so long for Johnson to get healthy? If he’s never going to get better they should just cut him.
I’m tired of even thinking about Cesaire as part of our defense. This guy is toast and yet we have no one better. That is so sad.
Can someone please help our Merriman? Can we offer a reward to get him fixed?
I’m going to live in la-la land with Cooper and Phillips and pretend that they are really okay and this is just a mistake.
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by Wonko on Oct 12, 2009 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it's funny that, apparently, Johnson is what we've pinned our hopes on for the defensive line.
Acee has reported repeatedly that AJ’s answer to addressing the D-Line was the acquisition of Johnson. Still not feeling depressed enough? He’s also reported that whatever “help” AJ is reportedly pursuing is not on the defensive line, and that what we have is what we get.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by maestro876 on Oct 12, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's called desperation.
It’s funny how the Bingham injury caused so much of it. He goes down and Cesaire and Williams’ health become really important. They go down and it’s desperation time.
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by Wonko on Oct 12, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I realize that.
I mean, I didn’t expect much of anything out of Johnson, given his history and what we paid for him.
I just think it’s amusing that when we ask what’s going to be done about the D-line, the Chargers (through Acee) point to Johnson and say “he’s it”.
I guess we can read into that and say that AJ et al have realized that nothing short of significant overhaul is going to fix the defense, so they aren’t going to overpay in a trade for a guy like Shaun Rogers and compromise the future.
Implicit in that assumption is that this is no longer a “push” year, and that our chances to win a championship this year are dependent on the (not real good) chances of our current roster carrying us through.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by maestro876 on Oct 12, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to think
Rogers simply isn’t available. And I’d have to agree that there’s no silver bullet trade that’ll make this team a championship contender.
That being said, given all the team’s problems even if they lose both games to the Broncos and go to New Jersey and lose (our three toughest games remaining, right?), this ragtag team has still has a chance in the other 9. 11-5 could get you somewhere (although they’ve already sacrificed tie-breakers to Pit and Bal, sigh).
I guess what I’m saying is that if A.J. is assessing that, I’d agree. I wouldn’t be happy about it if I were him, but I’d give us a puncher’s chance. So, basically, you’re in that middle ground where you’re trying to better your chances in those games while at the same time leaving yourself the ammo to fix the D next season.
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by Wonko on Oct 12, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know the solution to our woes.
It’s being reported that the Raiders are in full panic-mode, and are putting every player that isn’t young with upside on the trading block.
Let’s call Al Davis and offer him a 4th round pick plus Buster Davis for Richard Seymour. Just show him Buster’s 40 time and he’ll fall over himself to make the deal!
Greg Maddux for manager.
by maestro876 on Oct 12, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I wonder how much we pay for the 2 wins a year.
On the one hand, a pair of gimmes isn’t a bad thing, but on the other hand, the worst horse-trader in the world won’t trade with us, you know?
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Oct 12, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget the Eagles
I have a feeling they’re going to end the season with the best record in the league. They’re really good now and unstoppable if their defense gets a little healthier.
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 12, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that living in Philly has infiltrated and messed with your brain!
Eagles are a very good team, but not the BEST record kind of great
A much needed bye week; and two whole weeks to focus the inner hatred of UW even moreso than normal.
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by CaDuck on Oct 12, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're quite good
I think they’re better than the Broncos and just about on par with NYG, except much more dangerous.
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 12, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
I remain adamant that the Eagles will not have the best record come season’s end. I do concede that they are a very good team that will go deep in the playoffs
A much needed bye week; and two whole weeks to focus the inner hatred of UW even moreso than normal.
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by CaDuck on Oct 12, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You may be right
if only because they play the Giants twice.
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 13, 2009 2:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a home game
Not sure if that matters, but it makes it easier for the Chargers in my brain. And sometimes the Eagles kind of take weeks off, I guess I’m hoping for that.
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by Wonko on Oct 12, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
The Chargers have to hope the Eagles take a week off, because if they’re on they’re game they’re really good. Homefield for the Bolts certainly helps
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 12, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think enough of a big deal was made of Cesaire missing all of training camp. They acted like Week 1 would come around and he’d be fine to jump right in. It was foolish at best.
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 12, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, we don't play until Monday so we have an extra day to rest up?
Maybe the Donkies will catch the injury bug from us?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 12, 2009 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we send some H1N1 their way?
Oh wait, I forgot, that barely gets you sick. Stupid media hype.
Can we send the real flu their way?
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by Wonko on Oct 12, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should we give them blankets laced with smallpox?
Damn they eradicated that too.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 12, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hookers laced with...
Oh wait, that’s cruel, I don’t want to subject any women to Brandon Marshall.
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by Wonko on Oct 12, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Well said Wonko!
Maybe we can send them OchoCinco and Terrell Owens too…Then there would be a ridiculously selfish reciever look-at-me histeria extravaganza in Denver. Even more than there already is. Imagine the post-game interviews, they would all say “I dont get the dam ball enough! Thats why we lose! I am gods gift to football” times 3!!!
A much needed bye week; and two whole weeks to focus the inner hatred of UW even moreso than normal.
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by CaDuck on Oct 12, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care about look at me selfish receivers
That’s media-created-whatever that you can take or leave, it doesn’t bother me either way. Brandon Marshall is something different all together. He’s a giant human with an anger problem and he takes it out on women. The only reason he is allowed to walk among the rest of us is because his girlfriends kept refusing/were-too-scared to press charges.
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by Wonko on Oct 12, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
How about...
some itchin powder in those hidious uniforms…
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by ChargersWitch on Oct 12, 2009 6:14 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
We're totally boned.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by maestro876 on Oct 12, 2009 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If we lose on Monday
“We’re totally boned” becomes my signature.
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 12, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Rec'd.
I will remember this and hold you to it.
If photo-sigs were allowed, I’d make you put in a picture of Bender too.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by maestro876 on Oct 12, 2009 4:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Merriman and Johnson should be practicing soon.
“Chargers not practicing today: OLB Shawne Merriman (groin), OLB Shaun Phillips (calf), ILB Stephen Cooper (knee) and DT Travis Johnson (groin). Merriman and Johnson did rehab work on a side field.”
by Natrone Bomb on Oct 12, 2009 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Meh
I don’t know how much that means. Cesaire did work on the side field every day of training camp.
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 12, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that code for "damaged goods"/ trade bait?
The peanut gallery has spoken!!!
by gatesoftds on Oct 12, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
trade bait?
There’s a severe lack of depth on the defensive line. Trading away the guys that are there wouldn’t be very smart.
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 13, 2009 2:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
niether is paying a lot of money.
for an injury proned, free agent, that’s supposed to be the answer for the loss of JW.
The peanut gallery has spoken!!!
by gatesoftds on Oct 13, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
?
Do you mean Travis Johnson? He wasn’t a free agent and I don’t think he’s making a ton of money.
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 14, 2009 5:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sadly
he is probably making more than all the BFTB members combined.
If I agreed with you, we would both be wrong
by Diesel85 on Oct 14, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
then he should be easy to get rid of.
i usaully send things back that are broken
The peanut gallery has spoken!!!
by gatesoftds on Oct 14, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ChargersWitch?
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 13, 2009 2:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Three small adjustments
Are all we need on defense.
Have Cason and Cromartie on the field at the same time all the time to increase team speed.
Play 4 down lineman to help shore the up the middle run “D”. This means 1 or 2 of the “two seans” plays with their hand on thé ground. Rotation will keep them fresh.
Play 3 linebackers sending Barnett and Cooper further outside and putting runstoppers Dobbins or Siler in thé middle, thé outside linebackers will be in better position to cover those tightends and provide desperately needed outside run support. Not to mention additional blitz angles and options.
by RamCharger on Oct 12, 2009 11:21 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
They will not be switching to a 4-3 defense
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 13, 2009 2:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that will take like another 4 years
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by tonik on Oct 13, 2009 2:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
they are already playing a 4-3 defense.
The peanut gallery has spoken!!!
by gatesoftds on Oct 13, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The defense has generally been less effective with four down linemen this year.
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by Richard Wade on Oct 13, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Richard...
it was ineffective in 08’ with 3 down linemen. i think the problem is simply much more deeper than switchng allignments. and that should be (obvious) by now. 4-3 or 3-4 try either one, but it won’t matter. from what i’ve seen on tape they seem to be trying to get the players to play within a boxed scheme. and they’ve never done that until Wade left. he alwyas seem to adjust his schemes to the players abilities, and it worked. as well in dallas.
The peanut gallery has spoken!!!
by gatesoftds on Oct 13, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re ineffective in most sets right now. I’m just pointing out that they’ve been at their worst playing with four down linemen.
Bolts from the Blue // "Game over." - Jamal Williams
Bloody Elbow // "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - H.L. Mencken
by Richard Wade on Oct 13, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
got that the first time you said it.
i was pointing out ineffective in either, is still horrbile. less or more it dosen’t matter. below good is still below good. and without jamal, they are using more 4 man down alignments. which just magnifies the bigger problem.
The peanut gallery has spoken!!!
by gatesoftds on Oct 14, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we lose on monday...
I’ll be pissed but no way am I giving up on the Chargers. Wild Card still a possibility and this San Diego team is battle tested play-off wise which is exactly what the current Broncos aren’t. This Chargers team has shown the last 2 years they have no quit and I’ll be damned if anybody turns their back on them this early in the season.
by Harsh_619 on Oct 13, 2009 12:19 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
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