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San Diego Chargers Defeat Miami Dolphins 23-13

Whew, so that was a bit of a whirlwind.  Because of a prior engagement, I was only able to see the first quarter and the fourth quarter (plus the end of the third) live.  I'll completely re-watch the game before posting the Bolts & Dolts tomorrow.

Based on what I saw, I was right.  The defense did just enough and the offense could not be matched by Miami.  The offensive line looked terrible, but Philip Rivers took what shots he could and made huge throws downfield when he could.

I heard the Steelers again lost to an inferior opponent in the Bengals.  It seems they're really struggling without Troy Polamalu.  If he's out against the Chargers next week, Norv's crew will have a chance at eventually getting to 6-1.  That'll put the team in a good spot when players like LaDainian Tomlinson and Nick Hardwick are getting healthy again.

So, BFTB faithful, what did you think of the game?  Who belongs on Bolts & Dolts tomorrow?




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somethin special was gonna happen. They’re shaking the slowness part out and they had the swagger that they needed. Aside from the redzone issues almost everyone stepped up and had a vast improvement after that fumble.

Rivers 92million Quarterback to me and some might agree is the most complete Quarterback in the NFL right now. and he takes all the sacks and bounces right back up like he just got a little scrape on hisknee… brushes his shoulders off and Makes plays! Of course it also breathes on his Marriages w/ Jackson, Floyd and Gates oh yeah let me throw in Naanee in that mix.

Anyone know where Hart or Cromartie jolted off too??? swear they were starting…

Sleep well all…

***MZ LANZ***

by ChargersWitch on Sep 27, 2009 5:28 PM PDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Rivers IS the best in the NFL

but he needs a run game.

The freaking SAINTS have a run game.

by fwedo on Sep 27, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

will take the win

But, if Pennington stays healthy, we may have lost
Decent showing by D
I wish Norv would run less predictably; more draws
Red Zone is a mess; seems like an area we could easily improve; better, more imaginative play calls

by jayman66 on Sep 27, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They called two plays in the red zone that should have netted touchdowns, but Rivers overthrew one and underthrew the other.

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 Sep 27, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i hope you are right

I don’t have my DVR going, so could not look for open players, but the dismal success rate in the last two games is worrisome. So, the plays have been good but PR is messing up? Not been his history, so why suddenly now?

It is a consistent knock on Turner; not finishing drives. I hope it goes away, but we easily win the Baltimore game if 1 of the 3 FG is a TD. Then we would have been kicking a short to medium FG to win at the end instead of getting stuffed at the end.

Miami kept this close despite not having a great running game in the second half and playing a much inferior replacement QB. We’re 2-0 against teams with bad QB’s (in this game for the second half) and 0-1 against competent QB’s. Steelers will not let us win if we do a lot of inside the 10 FGs.

by jayman66 on Sep 27, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The trouble in the red zone

has to do with the defense knowing we cannot run the ball and dedicating 7-8 guys to zone coverage.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 28, 2009 2:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly. The line can’t run block with Vasquez and Hardwick both out and the receivers can’t get open against 8 guys in coverage. That’s not the fault of the playcalling.

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 Sep 28, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dolphins lost that game

more than we can claim to have won it. Had we beat the Ravens I would have called that game a real win. The o-line is going to get $92PR hurt before midseason.

by Robo65 on Sep 27, 2009 5:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

One Bolt and one Dolt, just for your consideration

BOLTS: Eric Weddle. He was all over the field (7 tackles I think) and without that pick-six we still could’ve lost. By the playoffs last year I was calling for this to be his breakout, Pro-Bowl-caliber year, and I just might be right.

DOLTS: The officiating crew. Holy smokes, it was like the Baltimore game redux; I counted two uncalled delay-of-game penalties, two uncalled DPIs, and at least 3 uncalled holds on Jake Long alone.

"Everything I say, is calculated, appropriated, written and arranged in Feng Shui."

--Gnarls Barkley, "Feng Shui"

by StrangeBroP25 on Sep 27, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

good game guys

see u down the road

okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule

by j-man on Sep 27, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rec'd

and a belated “Welcome to BFTB” (sorry, I’ve been ill)

Nailed it all around. The only thing the offense has to be careful of is the defense knowing that it’s a pass when Sproles is in or a run when Bennett is in.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 27, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed and rec'd.

Who’s still on the RB market, particularly as UDFA’s? At this point I would mortgage a kidney for even a moderately powerful back (this is pie-in-the-sky, but I think Chambers for Jonathan Stewart would be the greatest coup in trade history).

Several instances today I was practically ready to run up to AJ’s box, break down the door, and kick him straight in the ass for waiving Gartrell Johnson.

(Totally unrelated: I didn’t get a “welcome to BTFB”… :-P)

"Everything I say, is calculated, appropriated, written and arranged in Feng Shui."

--Gnarls Barkley, "Feng Shui"

by StrangeBroP25 on Sep 27, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WELCOME

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 27, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you sir!

"Everything I say, is calculated, appropriated, written and arranged in Feng Shui."

--Gnarls Barkley, "Feng Shui"

by StrangeBroP25 on Sep 27, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome to BFTB

I thought I gave it to you a while back and complimented your signature as well. Perhaps not.

If the Panthers traded Jonathan Stewart (a player on the ride on a cheap contract) for Chris Chambers (a player on the decline making HUGE money), it’d be so lopsided the Commissioner would have to stop it from going through.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 28, 2009 2:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

J STEW!

If the Chargers were to acquire him, I would cry tears of joy! The Chargers would go 15-1! And My boy J-Stew would be dominating on the west coast again! If only…MCD and I would be the happiest Ducks/Chargers fans on earth!

Formerly, thats a no-go.

Yes, that is "the quarterback of the future" for WSU better known as Jeff Tuel. If only he knows what he now has coming to him...

by CaDuck on Sep 28, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would give my left arm for Stewart

But we’d have to give up a hell of a lot more than Chambers, sadly.

by gman87 on Sep 28, 2009 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would be worth it!

Give Carolina anything except P.R! J-Stew!!!

Formerly, thats a no-go.

Yes, that is "the quarterback of the future" for WSU better known as Jeff Tuel. If only he knows what he now has coming to him...

by CaDuck on Sep 28, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I never recieved a welcome either ;(

(TEARS) Damn Tec I thought you were my ace boon coon…….as for John I thought we were better than that,I thought we made a connection…..

Chance favors the prepared mind.......

by Gorditoe1 on Sep 28, 2009 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

PR is much more clutch.

Ben has a much better OL.

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 27, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The OL comment is debatable

Ours is rough right now, but Ben has to run for his life plenty.

If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!

Robert Hunter

by Buck Melanoma on Sep 28, 2009 3:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 28, 2009 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is quite frustrating that a reciever always ends up WIDE OPEN for him

when he does that crap!

Formerly, thats a no-go.

Yes, that is "the quarterback of the future" for WSU better known as Jeff Tuel. If only he knows what he now has coming to him...

by CaDuck on Sep 28, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another reason why he's not that great a quarterback.

He holds on to the ball too long and generates too many negative plays.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 28, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Roethlisberger running for his life is entirely due to his holding onto the ball way too long. He gets very solid protection.

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 Sep 28, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ty

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 28, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

kudos to weddle

I have blasted weddle in the past, so I will give him a big thumbs up for todays game. But, the O line still scares me to death. Rivers is just one sack away from being out for who knows how long. Volek has looked good when he’s played. Who’s more clutch, ben or phillip? I’d have to say ben based on past performances although phillip is close. But, ben is a big boy and can take the pounding better than rivers. Since the steelers lost today, they will probably be out for blood next week. And, we have never won a regular season game in Pittsburgh. If troy is still out, that should help a little. It wouldn’t surprise me if LT sits out another week to give his ankle time to heal. After all, they have the bye the following week. Sure hope it gives players a chance to get healthy.

by irishlad on Sep 27, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just watched some of the game on DVR

Defensive Bolts: Kevin Burnett (Led Team with 9 Tackles 1 sack), Eric Weddle (6 Tackles, INT TD), Hat Tips to Nwabugo, Boone(deflected pass in red zone), English, and Cesaire.

Dolts: Nobody really sticks out in my mind which is a good thing. Merriman stop getting hurt you jerk.

Offensive Bolts: PR17, Malcom Floyd, Vincent Jackson Antonio Gates

Dolts: Chris Chambers 0 Catches, Not really a dolt but I wish Norv would even out Sproles’ and Bennett’s carries until LT gets back, you know what is going to happen when one of them is in; plus with a late lead you can’t run out the clock by running Darren Sproles up the middle. We need a bigger back to grind out the clock and let Sproles do his thing in space.

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 27, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm adding a new thing to my bolts and dolts

Bolt of the game on offense and Defense.

Bolt of the Game (Offense): PR17
Bolt of the Game (Defense): Kevin Burnett

(Not gonna do dolts gonna stay positive but I welcome others to do so.)

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 27, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone hear about other injuries besides Merriman and PR17?

Nwagebo came out early I think but I heard he was fine.

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Sep 27, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The notes after the game said no new injuries to report, but mentioned Merriman’s groin as the reason he came out of the game.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 28, 2009 2:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i figured it out

Norv, in his press conference, stated “they are a big pass play team”. that’s why they are having so many problems in the redzone. anything under 20 yards, and he doesn’t know what to do. as far as the run goes ,he’s got one call,“run it up the middle”. as i watched the game darren seemed very irritated with that call. even bennett bounced outside, because there was nothing there.

all the positive vibes were killing me, so i thought i’d let the air out of the room.

peace out

by gatesoftds on Sep 27, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Call me crazy

but Vincent Jackson is the best receiver in the NFL. Better than Fitzgerald

by Stephen (shaynes41) on Sep 27, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

i wouldnt go that far

but he is definetely on his way. he has so much potential and i love how he gets better every game.

i hope they lock him up.

by cameronm on Sep 27, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

before this year, i would agree

but I can’t imagine anyone doing any more. He consistently beats double and triple coverage, great body control, goes and gets the ball. Everything. who is better?

by Stephen (shaynes41) on Sep 27, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's about even at this point

If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!

Robert Hunter

by Buck Melanoma on Sep 28, 2009 3:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jackson is certainly driving his stock up

Nice to see him succeed. Maybe his price tag is getting higher than AJ can pay…

Who is gonna cost more next year Sproles or VJ?

by Trendsearcher on Sep 28, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

VJ

because they’re not going to pay Sproles. This is proving that his value is as a kick returner and not a future starting RB. Kick return specialists don’t make much.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 28, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe it was McNeill.

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 Sep 27, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, McNeill

He was on the ground before the play hardly started to develop.

If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!

Robert Hunter

by Buck Melanoma on Sep 28, 2009 3:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh......

San Diego red zone field goals! San Diego field goals, field!

by BORTZ on Sep 27, 2009 8:18 PM PDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

razzle dazzle

last week I suggested a little rassle dazzle, half back pass and such, obviousman talked it down, this week they do it and we get a score yes it was a QB run but it was something different than #43 up the middle.
Do it some more e.g. reverses, please we need td’s not fg’s.

by bambi19 on Sep 28, 2009 6:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I talked it down a play to use on the final drive of the game.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Sep 28, 2009 6:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya

but I said forget about the last play and think of the 4 red zone failures last week

by bambi19 on Sep 28, 2009 7:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Vincent Jackson underrated

Everytime I watch him he makes about 3-5 huge plays of 25+ yards. The guy is a true No. 1 WR and will be considered a top 10 WR by years end.
www.SportsMumboJumbo.com

by EricFeld on Sep 27, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Weddle's going to be a very good safety.

Also, I want to again point out what good games Castillo and Clary had. They are really stepping it up and doing everything they can to make up for our injuries on both sides of the line. Castillo in particular is really living up to his contract, finally.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 27, 2009 11:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you

Castillo has had 2 good games in a row now. Glad to see that he’s taking his game to the next level. He was moving well & provided quite a bit of QB pressure.

English is also starting to look like he’s “getting it”.

If the thunder don't get ya then the lightning will!!

Robert Hunter

by Buck Melanoma on Sep 28, 2009 4:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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