Orton, Broncos allowing San Diego back in race - AFC West - ESPN
Orton needs to find his early-season rhythm by that game. Orton was intercepted three times Monday night after throwing just one interception in the first seven games. The first two interceptions (one was returned for a score) Monday led to Pittsburgh points and the final interception ended the game.
Orton had been so patient and instinctive early in the season. Last week and on Monday night, he was throwing into traffic, overthrowing targets and passing off of his back foot. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Orton had a passer rating of zero in the fourth quarter.
Essentially, he looked like the mediocre quarterback he was with the Bears, not the early-season MVP candidate he had been this season.
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John (obviousman)
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Anyone else notice this?
No huddle seems to work pretty damn well against the Denver D.
Norv, are you listening?
If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!
Robert Hunter
by Buck Melanoma on Nov 10, 2009 5:14 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Part of the reason for that probably had to do with Ty Law being on the field so much even though he barely knows the defense. It’ll be less effective as weeks go on.
However, getting a ton of pressure on Kyle Orton seems to make him much less effective.
"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock
by John (obviousman) on Nov 10, 2009 5:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm also thinking that the age of the secondary will wear on them as the season progresses.
Although I asked Roman Oben on twitter and he told me he didn’t think so.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Nov 10, 2009 7:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I mean Jim Trotter
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
Representing the San Diego State University Aztecs, home of the 2009 College Cheerleading National Champions in the all women's division.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Nov 10, 2009 8:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They're still remarkably healthy.
If (when?) that catches up to them, it’ll hurt them. It may have already started, as they’re without their right tackle and the Steelers got a lot of pressure from that side.
Watching, Ron Rivera?
We're boned.
by maestro876 on Nov 10, 2009 8:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How do you mix up Oben and Trotter?
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 Nov 10, 2009 10:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They're like twins!
"Football is a physical sport, sometimes you have a disagreement on what's going on, and you have a discussion about it." Kris Dielman
by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 10, 2009 12:19 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Champ
sure got lit up last night.
"Football is a physical sport, sometimes you have a disagreement on what's going on, and you have a discussion about it." Kris Dielman
by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 10, 2009 9:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just like the last couple years
when Rivers would work him over relentlessly.
We're boned.
by maestro876 on Nov 10, 2009 10:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Ravens did the same thing
And that was before Law.
If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!
Robert Hunter
by Buck Melanoma on Nov 10, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's something interesting.
If the Chargers and Broncos both win next week, and the Chargers then beat the Broncos, the two teams will be near mirror images of each other.
Each will be 7-3.
Each will have lost to the Ravens and Steelers.
Each will have 1 division loss (though at 4-1, the Chargers will have a better win % than the Broncos at 2-1).
We're boned.
by maestro876 on Nov 10, 2009 8:51 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
and then we are less boned?
Chargers = Aztecs
We have proof.
by Dude52089 on Nov 10, 2009 9:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Should be a good game in 2 weeks
Hopefully the chargers can come out on top.
Chargers = Aztecs
We have proof.
by Dude52089 on Nov 10, 2009 9:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Know what sucks?
This week’s game vs. Philly won’t be on local TV for us in SoCal outside the San Diego market.
We're boned.
by maestro876 on Nov 10, 2009 10:14 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
What's Fox showing instead?
Wisdom can not be cultivated through ignorance of information.
by Wonko on Nov 10, 2009 3:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
San Diego is favoured at -3.
Maybe vegas is looking at how bad Philly played in their last visit to the west coast against Oakland.
Hopefully they’re right. They stole one in New York, maybe they can steal another one at home
by Freddyd on Nov 10, 2009 10:17 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Jeff Feagles.
Botched snap
Chargers = Aztecs
We have proof.
by Dude52089 on Nov 10, 2009 10:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's essentially a pick 'em.
With San Diego’s 3 points coming from home field advantage.
We're boned.
by maestro876 on Nov 10, 2009 10:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Chargers really need to start winning games at home.
3-1 on the road.
2-2 at home.
Winning road games is great, but you gotta take care of your home field.
We're boned.
by maestro876 on Nov 10, 2009 10:21 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Weren't they something like 20-4 at home before this year?
by Freddyd on Nov 10, 2009 10:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
The Chargers have been very good at home the last few years.
This year’s stats have more to do with the quality of teams they’ve played. Their two home losses are to teams who were, at the time, undefeated, and currently have a 10-6 record. Two of their three road wins are against teams with a combine 3 wins total.
We're boned.
by maestro876 on Nov 10, 2009 10:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Last week was their first win against a winning team too
by Freddyd on Nov 10, 2009 10:47 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sure.
They weren’t playing well the first 5 games of the season. They’re playing better now. Whether that continues remains to be seen.
We're boned.
by maestro876 on Nov 10, 2009 10:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Denver hasnt really won against a real great team....
I dont call the Bengals game a complete game or even the Patriots game complete. Bengals was freakishly lucky game and well Patriots vs Patriots basically. the rest were just eh aside divisional games say the least is always competitve and it aint like they had any blown away games. Its time for payback… so 2weeks its on. Anyone going to sundays game?
"It dont matter if you win or lose your still a loser... said the Chargers Fan"
by ChargersWitch on Nov 10, 2009 12:35 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
What's a "complete game"?
"Really, I'm a high-motor guy. Tough, hard-nosed, a hard runner, can make you miss at times. And just competitive. I love to play the game and I bring that energy to my team. So, we'll see how that goes." - Knowshon Moreno
Knowshon Moreno=ROY
by stedtfeld on Nov 10, 2009 2:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh about Jammer
Acee wrote in his mailbag today that Quentin is fine.
Collective sigh of relief.
We're boned.
by maestro876 on Nov 10, 2009 11:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
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by John (obviousman) on Nov 10, 2009 12:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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