Pittsburgh Steelers defeat San Diego Chargers 38-28
by John (obviousman) on Oct 4, 2009 8:41 PM PDT
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Well that was a polarizing loss, wasn't it? The typical mistakes were there: starting slow, not stopping the run, no effective offense until the 4th quarter. Just as everyone feared in the first half, the San Diego Chargers dug themselves too deep of a hole and ran out of time at the end as they tried to claw their way back.
The Pittsburgh Steelers played well at home. Ben Roethlisberger was efficient, Rashard Mendenhall was dominating (along with the entire Steelers' offensive line) and their defense completely shut down the Bolts' running game.
Thank you Antonio Gates, Philip Rivers, Jacob Hester and Chris Chambers, you guys kept us in the game. Thank you offensive line, you weren't terrible. Nate Kaeding, I think you've erased any weaknesses you had in your game. Everybody else was fairly useless tonight. Jamal Williams was sorely missed and will continue to be.
Continue the conversation in the comments. Try to stay optimistic, with a bye week to figure out what went wrong and then 3 games against division rivals. Remember that there are still 12 games to be played before we get to the playoffs, and a lot of great teams started off the season with glaring weaknesses. The Chargers have time to fix them. Let us hope they make the most of that time.
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I'm optimistic
I just wish we show up sooner
by Dude52089 on Oct 4, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Would love if we had a Defensive stop late
the 3rd and 19th doesn’t count
by Dude52089 on Oct 4, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jacob hester literally taking the ball away from the punt returner
by Dude52089 on Oct 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gates abusing the Steelers
Which started almost immediately after Collinsworth saying he talked with the Steelers and they said their main game plan was to stop 85.
Wisdom can not be cultivated through ignorance of information.
by Wonko on Oct 5, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sick of Norvy ball
Anyone notice Norv is turning into the complete antithesis to Marty Schott? Sure, Marty would run it down your throat and get ahead early, but make him play from behind and you can find him in the dictionary under “helpless.”
WHAT THE CRAP. Now we have Norvy who’s play calling is putting you behind early, but the fourth quarter play is so downright uncontested it’s sickening. I think i heard 2 million Steeler fans hurl after the third 4th quarter touchdown we put up.
Can i get a GRRRRRRRRR!!!!???
"There's a gleam, men! There's a gleam! Let's get that gleam!" - Marty Schottenheimer, never got his gleam.
by OPIAQ on Oct 4, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The steelers aren't the raiders,
The steelers actually could score when we put up the 21 points.
by Dude52089 on Oct 4, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this chargers team is in trouble
it seems like there could be a divide in the locker room, a few weeds can destroy a garden
by podpeople on Oct 4, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what a horrible display of run defense.
tackling sucks big time. whoever said steelers couldn’t run is eating his words right now. our DLine is too weak and was steamrolled all night. i don’t care if this game was against the steelers. we can win all division games and still lose to tough teams.
by tonik on Oct 4, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Problem wasn't tackling.
Our guys mostly did a good job wrapping up once they got there. But that was the only thing the D did right, and it wasn’t close to enough. The DL got blown away like they weren’t even there: it was absolutely horrid how bad they got beat. The secondary was out of position all night: Jammer looked like he was covering the invisible man. There were a few exceptions (the coverage sack that Boone got). The OL is also a problem: LaDainian is good to go, but McNeill and Dielman seem to have regressed even as Clary has improved. I’ll give Vasquez the benefit of the doubt, because Mooch is a career backup and he was mostly getting beat only on the inside. Will Dennis Norman be ready after the bye?
This DL really needs to improve, or Moreno and Buckhalter will be a problem. I hope they use the bye week very wisely. The secondary is ok, just had an off night. If we can get back our swagger on OR against the run, this team can go places. If we can do both, this is a championship team. Am I optimistic? Only guardedly. That’s a tall order, but there’s definitely a lot to like.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Oct 5, 2009 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I was actually surprised when I thought back on this game and realized the problem wasn’t tackling (not the case in the Contrell era). The main issue was the wide open receivers (I’m looking at you Cro) and the inability to for the LBs and DLs to get out of their blocks on run defense.
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by Wonko on Oct 5, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I want our defense to improve significantly!
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I told you to change your profile pic to a Steelers guy
You didn’t listen.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that that may upset the balance
I don’t know what to think anymore…The sadness on the fae of the seal pup is very representative of my emotions right now
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. This is CaDuck’s fault.
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 4, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our defense was a huge dolt
Maybe other then phillips he actually made a couple plays
by Dude52089 on Oct 4, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3-4 defense = nose tackle
more losses to come.
by tonik on Oct 4, 2009 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for more 4 down lineman.
Our “NT” (and several were tried) just got obliterated, men against boys. I want to remain optimistic but how does one fix a 3-4 NT problem on week 4? Not sure how you scheme around that? Go to the 4-3 and take an athletic LB off the field I guess.
by Robo65 on Oct 4, 2009 9:56 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
i can't wait for the giants game....slash NOT.
they’re going to run the ball down our throats =(
by tonik on Oct 4, 2009 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop freaking out
but yeah this loss was completely on the defense. Jesus christ what a miserable game they played.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
who's freaking out. i'm more pissed than anything
by tonik on Oct 4, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well everyone in the bar
and about 4/5 of san diego fans are freaking im sure
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not me, Im just hanging out, watching TV
by podpeople on Oct 4, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but people on this blog
arent a good representation of san diego fans as a whole. you’ll hear the fire norv shit all this next 2 weeks.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We always start slow...
Norv will turn it around
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
that attitude is the problem
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last year he got it done when it counted...
He will this year as well
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we won the superbowl?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We made the playoffs!
God Damn it! We will make them again this season!
I am sorry we don’t win the superbowl every year…
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you
not like its norvs fault our team is perpetually injured.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you think the yankees or the patriots give a fuck if they make the playoffs? nope.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do the yankees or patriots care if they make the playoffs
Um yes….
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Pass that s**t over here, dude!
I need something to take my mind off the loss, and whatever you got, obviously it’s working.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Oct 5, 2009 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets not forget
this was against a decent team also.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
superbowl teams know how to win from the get go
by tonik on Oct 4, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks john madden
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about the several times a team hasn’t been great during the regular season, but then turned it on in the playoffs and won it all?
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 4, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would rather just start great and not have to play catchup or pray for a miracle of straight losses by a division rival
by tonik on Oct 4, 2009 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would rather all sorts of things. What we’re currently dealing with is a team that still has the potential to get to the playoffs, get hot and win it all. Is that probable? No, but no team right now can call a Super Bowl victory probable.
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 5, 2009 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im thinking of trying out as a running back for any team playing the Bolts right now
Guarenteed 150 yards, a few touchdowns, and 6 yards a carry. I hope our D gets going!
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"typical mistakes"
Your summary of the game spoke volumes. We keep making the same sorry a$$ mistakes every game. We’ve played the same way for the entire season. 2-2 sums up our team perfectly. If nothing changes, we’ll finish 8-8, again! Denver will NOT finish 4-8 or worse?!
It isn’t just coaching (which is terrible), but it’s the players too. I think winning the division last year somehow hurt this team, they think they can just turn it on whenever and be fine.
Anyone else see Rivers screaming at Cooper after our last TD to make a play, a single play, and they failed miserably.
btw, Cromartie can stay in Pittsburgh. No need for him to come home. Nice job spending the entire offseason getting jacked, but maybe you could have mixed in 15 minutes of film study, jackass. He embodies everything that’s wrong with this team.
by sirbud on Oct 4, 2009 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
If we want to make the next step
Show up for 60 mins, not just 2 quarters
by Dude52089 on Oct 4, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We just need to start a scrimmage 30 minutes before a game
So our team will be good by the time it actually starts
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
hard fought game...
much respect to the chargers from a steelers fan – your team caused many of our fans to really pucker up with visions of a week 4 encore to weeks 2 and 3. good luck to your team in your division. you stay classy san diego.
by SE7ENS on Oct 4, 2009 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just frustrating to see our team not show up until we are pretty much done for
Good game good luck this season
by Dude52089 on Oct 4, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh id rather you just talked shit.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its early man
long season to go…teams arent in midseason form yet…
by SE7ENS on Oct 4, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well aware
and i do thank you for you being civil and not gloating. just trying to vent ya know?
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s tough to gloat when you nearly blow a 28 point lead.
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 4, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are we done with Norv yet?
time to quit blaming anyone but him
"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."
Groucho Marx
by planetjeffy on Oct 4, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and so it begins
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God Damn it...
We lose to a good team and everybody freaks out…Long weeks ahead
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously
buncha chicken shit littles
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Season is 1/4 over
Big game in week 6, if we don’t do well there, then i am going chicken little
by Dude52089 on Oct 4, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Recced.
Gotta remember that one.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Oct 5, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude the steelers were 1-2 and lost to the BENGALS
had their starting RB out, had the lowest Rushing Offense in the NFL, not to mention their best defender.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesnt mean they arent a good team
or that their coaches stop being effective play callers. The patriots are able to plug in ANY RB into their scheme with success. With Pitts amazing OLine any RB would suffice.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That loss clearly woke them up...
For some reason the Bolts have not “awaken” from their sleep yet…They Will
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our offense
finally started picked on Troys replacement later in the game
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm seems like a coaching mistake to me.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so your plan is to
Fire Norv and buy out the remainder on an expensive contract all for going .500 4 games into the season, and replace him with who?
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is not a better coach
for the team we’ve built than Norv.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chip Kelly?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Bellotti is availible
He is a great coach
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chip Kelly! Haha!
It would be insanely funny to waqtch PR run the spread option!
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I know...
I know…He was one hell of an offensive coordinator!
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just pointing that out
because soulsd said we were built for norv, norv = one hell of an OC so kelly wasn’t that far-fetched id say
by Dude52089 on Oct 4, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kelly is as innovative as they come
But his offense would not work for The Bolts right now…
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
our offense works
always has.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
If you look at what oregon has had strength in its the option qbs who can throw as well as they can run
by Dude52089 on Oct 4, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am weeping tears of joy thinking of
Dennis Dixon right now…Sniff Sniff (While he played for UO of course)
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was the year they should of been in the national championship
by Dude52089 on Oct 4, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God Damn knees...
In god damn Arizona…
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HEY WATCH UR MOUTH SAD SEAL
Chance favors the prepared mind.......
by Gorditoe1 on Oct 4, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
About knees or Arizona?
They makew me sad when used together… :( Poor Dixon
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't aware he was available
even so… hes never run a good offense.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another thing
The steelers play much better at home, then on the road, say what you may but they are 9-1 or 9-2 at home over the last year.
by Dude52089 on Oct 4, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not that we lost
It’s how we lost. We got a lucky on the Hester TD, and lucky onside kick. Without those turnovers, it would more likely be 45-21.
by SJO on Oct 5, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We were also unlucky with Pittsburgh recovering both fumbles we forced and having an interception overturned by a ticky tack holding call.
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 5, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our TD's came late in trash time too
Their defence was laying back, without the breaks that game could have ended up a shut out if they focused.
by Trendsearcher on Oct 6, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With 4:30 left in the game we were down by one score. That’s not garbage time.
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 6, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We haven't scored on the opening drive in 19 games (Since 2006)
Who’s going to say we are prepared for our games?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i like how rivera was screaming at the defense.
and yet did nothing.
by tonik on Oct 4, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he needs a megaphone or something
To really get the message across
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cattle prod?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rifle?
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The D
I think the Chargers success and failure start and end with the D. The inability to get a stop on countless 3rd ands…(shades of last years playoff game in Pitt), put undue pressure on the O to get a TD EVERY TIME! Stupid mistakes made my Cro and Weddle just accentuate the inherent problem the Chargers have….no pressure. I think Cro made some big mistakes (and was flagged for them), but my big culprit is Weddle. Time after time he came up to the line for some run support and took horrible angles or just moved to the wrong spot and took himself completely out of plays, which in turn turned into huge rushing plays for Pitt. Totally unacceptable. Aside from Cro, I saw Jammer on a few plays where he just looked like he didn’t want to be out there. The D needs to get some passion, and play with it.
The O looked ok, and though it did look like they started a little late, in their defense they really didnt have the ball a whole hell of a lot in that first half.
There will be a ton of things to correct in the next coming weeks, but I think the most important thing is the D, and for them to play with a passion and with some reckless abandon. Learn how to beat the guy in front of you, otherwise, come January, we will all be watching the Broncos in the playoffs instead of the Chargers, and I for one do not even want to think about that.
Do or do not. There is no try.
by Clip Show on Oct 4, 2009 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So the Chargers still have never won a regular season game at ketchup field
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ITS NOT NORV"S FAULT
ITS THE DEFENSIVE PLAYERS FAULT but I just hope this become’s a day to forget for Most of the players on The D SIDE
by BFTB_zach on Oct 4, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont want them to forget this
I want them to learn, and for this to become a teachble moment and motivation for the D
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So to sum it up
Defense blew it, need to show up sooner, the sky is not falling, beat denver week 6, and break!
by Dude52089 on Oct 4, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the clear solution is
Charly Martin and Gartrell Johnson
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so do we give the giants
Andre johnson for gartrell johnson?
by Dude52089 on Oct 4, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Travis Johnson?
I wish we had Andre Johnson :)
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh shit. Cromartie is starting to tweet. He's getting fined tomorrow, no question.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whats he saying?
Formerly, thats a no-go.
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nahh. Don't want to get him in more trouble. I
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude
the official chargers twitter follows cro…its not secret.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He didn't really say anything bad at all.
John already got in trouble for posting his tweets lol.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since he already hates me....
I could careless who’s hating on me abt to tonight. I got to holding calls so what. They didn’t attack ne they attacked our Zone defense.
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 5, 2009 2:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cro needs to ride the bench
Shows how much he cares. So what? I’d bench him one week and if that didn’t get his attention, Id cut his butt or try and make a trade.
by irishlad on Oct 5, 2009 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care if it was zone defense
There still plenty of times he was beaten one-on-one. I’m starting to get fed up with this guys twitter comments. He is an absolute moron.
"He may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot but don't let that fool you. He really is an idiot" - Groucho Marx
by sdpads24 on Oct 5, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nickelback.
And every bit as annoying as that stupid pop band named after the only position he’s fit to play.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Oct 5, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's probably saying. i hate the peanuts on the plane
by tonik on Oct 4, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhhh, so the peanuts are the reason we cannot win the super bowl...
It makes so much sense now!
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is all Jeff Moorad's fault.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KT
needs to dumpster dive us some DLs
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dean should totally hire KT
try his hand in the NFL
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but theres a salary cap in NFL
and no diluted talent in minor leagues.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TRADE AWAY EVERYBODY N GET NOTHING IN RETURN YES
Chance favors the prepared mind.......
by Gorditoe1 on Oct 4, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thats a terrible idea
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For sure, I support that 100%
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THANKS SAD SEAL I KNEW YOUD SEE IT MY WAY
Chance favors the prepared mind.......
by Gorditoe1 on Oct 4, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh shit, Gordie's wasted.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
its taking everything in my power
to post coherently. Props to gorditoe for airing that shit out.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JUST A COUPLE OF TALL CANS.........I GOT TO GO TO THE ROUND TABLE IN THE MORNING
Chance favors the prepared mind.......
by Gorditoe1 on Oct 4, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you a knight at Camelot?
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he likes Pizza
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Youre King Arthur arent you.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ME AND ACEE R GOING TO SHARE A JOINT IN THE MORNING
Chance favors the prepared mind.......
by Gorditoe1 on Oct 4, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In that case, he is definitely going to Round Table for cheesy pizza
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WITH EXTRA CHEESE
Chance favors the prepared mind.......
by Gorditoe1 on Oct 4, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does round table still do the before 12 buffet?
if so ill join that circle.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should totally show up!
I’m behind you 100%
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 4, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT TEC, ILL GIVE U A SHOUT OUT
Chance favors the prepared mind.......
by Gorditoe1 on Oct 4, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW THE RAIDERS LOOK BETTER THEN US DEFENSIVELY, FUCK
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by Gorditoe1 on Oct 4, 2009 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least they have JaMarcus Russell
So we will always be better off than them!
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by CaDuck on Oct 4, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
U HAVE A POINT MY YOUNG PADIWAN
Chance favors the prepared mind.......
by Gorditoe1 on Oct 4, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 weeks in and no progress since the Raider game
Fire Norv! We have played like crap for 4 games and nothing has changed. Still have predictable play calling and poor preparation on both sides of the ball. And stop blaming injuries, good teams overcome that.
by Cory C on Oct 4, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome
we’ve lost to the Ravens and the Steelers. Chill homie.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if every good team were the colts
the chargers would be fine. that’s the only playoff caliber team they can beat.
by BORTZ on Oct 5, 2009 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IM DOWN WITH THAT....BRING IN DUNGY @ 6 MIL A YEAR
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by Gorditoe1 on Oct 4, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was not a close loss to a good team
This was an ass-kicking from an ok team, disguised by two lucky fumble recoveries and some TDs against a prevent defense. The offense was terrible for most of the game, and only got it going when the Steelers dropped into a prevent. The O didn’t cross midfield until 6 minutes were left in the third quarter. The finish was nice, but made irrelevant by how terrible they were for the first three quarters of the game.
The Chargers were outgained by 250 yards! They averaged a yard and a half less per play and ran 26 fewer plays than the Steelers.
by benrb on Oct 4, 2009 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
legit analysis
thanks for posting something thoughtful rather than “norv sucks”.
Time of possession splits were the most frustrating.
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by soulSD on Oct 4, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if the Dolphins didnt lose their starting QB last week, chances are we lose that game as well.
by podpeople on Oct 4, 2009 10:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Dolphins...
…lost their starting QB because the Chargers D knocked him out of the game.
by Rocket Surgery on Oct 4, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I just don't understand...
…how those pittsburgh wide receivers were so constantly wide open. Like, REALLY wide open on every passing down.
by BoltDaddy on Oct 4, 2009 10:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zone defense coupled with no pass rush.
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by Richard Wade on Oct 5, 2009 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's simply physics
This brand of charger “D” is hard to watch and one we have been consistantly witnessing the evolution of since the second half of our AFC championship game against the Pats. I lay the blame squarely on the shoulders of the wanna be meglomaniac AJ Smith and the Spanos family. Gregory, Cooper, Weddle, Hart, Do bbins, Barnett and the D line (with the exception) of Jamal are undersized and or their talent overevaluated. A collection undrafted free agents,overachievers, and “character guys”. It is the culmination of a GM who focuses to much on the “steal” or “sleeper” pick or signing. It’s the character guy rather than the most physical or talented available. When I heard Dawkins went to Denver, I thought “Damn”. When we didn’t
draft Maualuga, I thought “What”. AJ must be convinced that less is more. Unfortunatly
this doesnt hold true in the sport of football. The ills of last year were addressed by AJ drafting an undersized defensive end from the MAC and the signing of a backup linebacker. Not enough!!! This brand of charger “D” is the result of AJ Smiths karma and poor evaluations of talent
by RamCharger on Oct 4, 2009 11:28 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I have a hard time seeing Dungy ever wanting to coach for the Spanoses or A.J. Smith.
Not sure what situation would intrigue him. Perhaps the Vikings (he was a college QB at Minnesota).
Was scanning the Web and here is some of the first stuff that can be found online.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/12312194
by cucamonga on Oct 5, 2009 12:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Solutions
1. Run 4-3 on running downs (with martin and Ogemdi Nwagbuo at T) like when we knew pit would run the ball at us.
2. Demote cro to nickelback for a week or 2 until he learns his lesson. He needs to watch film and just be more disciplined
3. less gimicky play calling at the beginning of games
Quit saying we need to fire norv. This one was all on the defense. You can’t expect for the offense to put up more than 21pts every week
by myn on Oct 5, 2009 12:44 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Who would the DEs be? Merriman and Phillips? What happens to Castillo?
What gimmicky play calling? If anything I find the play-calling to be too vanilla early in the game.
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 5, 2009 2:32 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
agreed
good points, but please consider this. a 49er team, which nobody expects to win much, came within a miracle pass of beating this years SB champs, in thier house. by doing two things well…
1. playing (good) defense.
2. running the football.
the plan was working until the vikings rookie reciever, made two plays. kick off returned for a touchdown, and a great catch, to win the game with 4 secoonds left on the clock. the 9ner’s Head coach put togther a game plan to give his team the best chance to win. most importantly, he took enough pressure off his QB, so he didn’t feel he had to win the game.
the steelers did 2 things well tonight
1.played defense.
2. ran the football
the chargers did the opposite. result steeler’s win.
my point, i don’t know who to blame, and quite frankly i don’t care. you win as a team, and you lose as one. coaches included. i DO NOT like Norv, he has a had a losing record on every team he has coached. but he is my teams coach, and i’m willing to put aside my dislike in favor of helping this team win a SB. however, i don’t consider “panic mode” to be voicing ones concerns, even only if it’s 4 games into the season. because at some point your going to run out of games to say “relax still plenty of football left to play”.
over the last four games, reguardless of who we played, or our health, we have struggled against not so good teams and barely won. and struggled against okay to some what good teams, and lost. if that is a pattern we could be headed for an 8-8 season.
The peanut gallery has spoken!!!
by gatesoftds on Oct 5, 2009 2:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
already callin minnesota super bowl champs? well, crown their asses!
and greg lewis caught the TD pass. he’s not a rookie.
by BORTZ on Oct 5, 2009 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for correction.
but as far as crownig them, the sports world wants to. or brady, or manning…..
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by gatesoftds on Oct 5, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I totally agree
After we lose to the broncos in a couple of weeks, the season will be un-officially over. But, AJ will just sit back while rome burns. Ego is killing this team. AJ’s ego not to fire norv in the off season and hire a good coach and deans ego not to fire norv. And to those of you who say it’s still early, they haven’t shown any inprovement. Every week s.o.s. soft zone coverage, no pass rush even when they blitz, can’t stop the run or make tackles and the offense sputters untill they are two scores or more behind. Woo hoo, we beat the 1-3 raiders (luck) and the dolphins wow, impressive. NOT.
by irishlad on Oct 5, 2009 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a hard time blaming an offensive minded head coach for the failings of the defense.
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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 5, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly
I don’t think Norv does much defensively, Ron Rivera is pretty much calling plays and setting that defense up.
by Dude52089 on Oct 5, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets be clear
Norv is the HEAD coach. Ron is the defensive coordinator. and it was Norv’s call to bring Ron in, and AJ’s choice of Cortrell. like it or not, when you win your a genius, when you lose, you’re the goat. it comes with the job.
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by gatesoftds on Oct 5, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
defense
the only reason the chargers lost the game was the defense could keep pitts offense off the field and especially when it counted in the fourth quarter plus the defense kept making stupid mistakes the only way our bolts is going to do anything is improvement on d the offense is the shit except for their running game but that will get better hopefully before trade deadline they do something
chargersbear
by daddbear on Oct 5, 2009 4:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to win the game when you give up 38 points
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 5, 2009 4:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone look at the game film?
The steelers receivers were open all night, did they not look at the games and prepare for this? When they put the 3 wing recivers on oneside our D always left someone open. They have used this in the past, why didn’t the D have an answer for it?
A real lack of a game plan shows, not really prepared to contest the steelers tendencies.
Oh yea Parker was out so they can’t run. so we don’t need to worry about that so we will concentrate on the passing game.
I am very frustrated with the lack of preperation on the D side.
by bambi19 on Oct 5, 2009 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your team has a lot of heart. Pleasure chatting with you guys in the last week. Good luck going forward, maybe we’ll see you again.
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by steelguy99 on Oct 5, 2009 6:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good game guys
I wouldn’t jump into traffic yet, your team is very good. I am not sure why you didn’t look at Sproles more. He looked explosive on returns and I thought he was going to break one the entire game. I feel like at this point, he is definitely more terrifying than Tomlinson.
Good luck in the rest of the season, it only week 4.
" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.
by Johnny_S on Oct 5, 2009 8:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sproles is a great change of pace back
He can’t carry the full load
by Dude52089 on Oct 5, 2009 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't mean the full load
But he had 0 carries and only got maybe 3 looks out of the backfield. I was surprised at his seeming absence from your game plan (besides returns).
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by Johnny_S on Oct 5, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got behind early
T.O.P in the first half was abysmal, i don’t know what it was but when you run 20ish plays in the first half and consistently are down you can’t really go short and run. I’m sure you would of seen more but as i said kinda hard to throw him in there.
by Dude52089 on Oct 5, 2009 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
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by Johnny_S on Oct 5, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's obvious this Chargers team lacks discipline.
This is a problem from the top down, and is simply an extension of the coaching—or lack thereof—from this team. Let’s face it, Norv Turner has never in his tenure instilled any sense of hard nose discipline in this team, and that’s why we continue to be mired in mediocrity. Player wise, we have all the talent in the world. We should do well, but don’t. And it’s the same problems year after year. Soft start. Can’t stop the run. Lack of original play calling. Etc. If you look at other teams that don’t have the talent we do i.e. San Francisco and Denver, it’s the coaching and sense of discipline that has them winning games. The Chargers could be there; but never will be with Norv at the helm. That’s the sad fact, plain and simple.
by Abit on Oct 5, 2009 8:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The fat lady is warming up
The chargers flat out stink. I think a high school team could run against our defense. (slight exageration) Looks to me like denver wins the division this year. The boltz will be lucky to get a wild card. Denvers defense has given up 26 total points over four games. We give that up almost every week. And, our offense doesn’t bshow up till the second half. Gates droppedan easy catch in the first half and so did someone else. I can’t remember if it was nanee or manamaluna. Wide open right in their hands and they bobble it and drop it. Good thing troy didn’t play those probably would have been picks. I don’t see this team being better than8-8, and 6-10 is entirely possible. I can only hope the dean spanos listens to nick canepa and fires the entire coaching staff and AJ as well. Back to the old drawing board. Time to re-build.
by irishlad on Oct 5, 2009 8:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Denver's offense doesn't show up until the second half, either
I think the Denver game will be closer than you might expect. As bad as they looked last night, SD isn’t the Raiders or the Browns. As much as I hope otherwise, I don’t expect Denver’s offense to consistently start clicking until after their week 7 bye.
by CoastalBronco on Oct 5, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
anemic offenses
Dallas was their best competition and even tony romo couldn’t hit wide open recievers, threw at champ bailey, I am sorry but looking at what denver has done, i give them some credit but i can’t give them all the credit.
by Dude52089 on Oct 5, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man in middle on both sides. That's all we need.
Best tight end in the game. Top-notch QB. Superior WR squad. RB worth his salt. Schmoe who can play Center in a pinch.
Above average linebackers. Really good secondary, except last night. DEs who are better than they look. Nobody to stand between them and suck it up.
What’s to be done? Whatever it is, the Chargers have already done it, in personnel terms. Sorry. Maybe a trade could be in the works, but it would only be a good deal if it gets us a DT who can get us a ring. Rogers? He’s not worth what Cleveland would want. Maybe a couple more weeks and Vaughn Martin will come along a bit more, but last night wasn’t encouraging. Nwagbuo is not big enough. On offense, it’s possible Norman could be gotten ready to start by the Denver game, no? Mooch is not the answer.
Special teams are great. I’m not nearly so down on Norv, but I hope he notices that our O didn’t do anything until we stopped wasting downs trying to run the ball. This team will only have a good running game if we can force the opposition into all-the-time pass D.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Oct 5, 2009 10:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They came out of the gates throwing on the first three plays of the game. On their second drive, they called two running plays and three passing plays. Six of their next seven plays were passes. Did you watch the game?
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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 5, 2009 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really good secondary, except last night.
Not their best performance. But they’re not bad. It’s seriously not a personnel problem, at least not in the secondary. Maybe it’s time to give the other A.C. a chance at corner, though: Cromartie is not physical enough and has not taken his own failures to heart (instead, he’s been taking them to Hart).
All I can say is: we wouldn’t be worried about it if we could trust our noseguard or our OL. If the Chargers can stop the run, they can turn any game into a shootout, and they can win any shootout. If the Chargers can run the ball, they can stay in the game early and have an easier time coming back. But until one of those two problems is solved, this is a .500 team.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Oct 5, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"really good secondary"
This has been repeated since Cro’s spectacular rookie season. I just don’t see it. Jammer is more than solid, Weddle comes and goes a bit, Hart can only play run defense, and Cromartie can’t stop pointing at other players. The DL is an issue because of injuries, the DBs are in issue because of personnel.
by CoastalBronco on Oct 5, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's potential
Weddle and Cromartie flash great potential, as does Cason. That’s why we sometimes get fooled into thinking they’re really that good.
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 5, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chargers are soft
All I really have to say. Just a really soft team.
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by Padres_Hobo on Oct 5, 2009 10:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to argue that
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by John (obviousman) on Oct 5, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm over it.
Focused on Denver and BYU in two weeks! Donkey’s lose their next game to the Patsies and we crush the Donks on MNF. We’re 3-2 and they’re 4-2. Go on to the playoffs from there.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 5, 2009 11:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
It was a horrible game but it is only 1 game and last i checked i thought people were ok with 2-2 at the bye?
by Dude52089 on Oct 5, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it isn't the record that's concerning
it’s the performance. Last night was the first time in a couple of years that I haven’t seen the Chargers “rise to the challenge.” I’m really worried about the DL. I wonder if Nunnely is missed more than expected.
by CoastalBronco on Oct 5, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
they didn't rise to the occasion,
Until the 4th quarter when the game was already out of contention, the team shows signs they just can’t put it on the field for the full 60. Hopefully they do something because you do kinda get fed up with it after a while.
by Dude52089 on Oct 5, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man oh man...
There were so many things to criticize, be happy about, and be upset about. But I’m sure I don’t just speak for myself when I say that when LT cut left when he got that handoff and stiff armed that CB to the ground, I got ecstatic. I know, I know, it was a five yard run. But we’ve all been waiting to see him do SOMETHING positive during the regular season, and seeing that gave me alot of hope.
by ChargersFanT.I.D. on Oct 5, 2009 11:19 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
too bad we were playing from behind all night so he couldn't do anything
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 5, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I also say....
That The Chargers have the best punter in the NFL?
by ChargersFanT.I.D. on Oct 5, 2009 11:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Have you been waiting for me?....
DAMN! Those 3td’s shoulda been in the 1st quarter!!! Can someone explain why we dont use those 2minute drills often?? Maybe thats what they gotta do more often instead of being a 4th quarter scoring team or a 2nd half scoring team!!!!! Boy dont we all miss the Field Goals at this point!!!
Alright lemme hear it!!!! Im ready…
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by ChargersWitch on Oct 5, 2009 11:31 AM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
you're taking this witch thing way too seriously
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 5, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats what you think...
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by ChargersWitch on Oct 5, 2009 11:52 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
im tryna be supportive...
cmon, im hella pissed bout last night to n its 2weeks worth on dwelling bout this game… thats like waiting for Christmas. Just tryna have fun w/ it. plus its quiet here @work n its drivin me crazy!
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by ChargersWitch on Oct 5, 2009 12:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that what work does,
Drive you crazy?
by Dude52089 on Oct 5, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drives me crazy after a loss most definitly
cause then the vibes at work arent as good… But i’ll manage
The Official WITCH of the SAN DIEGO CHARGERS!
by ChargersWitch on Oct 6, 2009 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cool nickname AND signature girl you fuckin rock,remember tec just has a crush on ya ok :)
Chance favors the prepared mind.......
by Gorditoe1 on Oct 6, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marcus McNeil..
Has already given up more sacks in four games then he did all of last year. I know we are throwing the football a lot but he is seriously disappointing me.
by Harsh_619 on Oct 5, 2009 12:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Marcus is the best one
of our line I thought he held up well against a super steelers team
by BFTB_zach on Oct 5, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Clary’s been the best this season. Vasquez looked really good last night. Dielman has been sloppy and Marcus has been getting beat.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John (obviousman) on Oct 5, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One one of Marcus' sacks Philip had to set up
… and Marcus’ guy was able to slide laterally to get the sack. Nothing he could have done. Marcus’ guy, but really a pressure sack.
He’s lost a few battles, but he’s at left tackle. I think he’s doing well if he can win the battle 95% of the time. Overall I’m only seeing 1 to 2 busted plays a game and most of that is situational like above or the pocket colapses and he’s got no where to move his feet to.
by Trendsearcher on Oct 5, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John (obviousman) on Oct 5, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to start with the bomb squad
Seriously. The only time the Steelers had any trouble was when they were given too many studs to cover (and on special teams). Rivers should be given way more liberty to go downfield right out the gate. They started to do that this week, and it didn’t really work this time right at the beginning, but I think there’s something there.
They really need to whop the Broncos for me to see this as a playoff team. 12-4 is still possible, but only if they shore everything up right now, and they’ll really need such a record: I don’t see them winning in Pittsburgh or Baltimore in January.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Oct 5, 2009 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
pitt and balitmore in january...now that's a scary thought.
you can’t just throw the ball anywhere you want. need that good homefield.
by tonik on Oct 5, 2009 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Random Stat
Chargers Leaders in Tackles for Stops:
1. Cooper, ILB (14)
2. Burnett, ILB (9)
3. Dobbins, ILB (8)
4. Nwagbuo, DT (8)
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 5, 2009 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
in a way thats good
its only at the second level now. Before, itr was Weddle who was the leading tackler.
If I agreed with you, we would both be wrong
by Diesel85 on Oct 5, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dobbins was everywhere
I guess they thought he’d help against the run
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John (obviousman) on Oct 5, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Half of his season total was from Sunday night.
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 5, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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