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Chargers Defeat Redskins 23-20

The Chargers closed out the regular season with a hard-fought win over the Washington Redskins.  Rivers and the starters delivered a 10-0 lead to the reserves with three quarters left to play.  They did just enough to hold on.

The Redskins had outscored the Chargers reserves 20-6 when they gave the ball back up four points with 4:33 left to play.  Craig Davis returned a short kick off 22 yards to the San Diego 42.  From there Billy Volek marched the offense the remaining 58 yards for the go-ahead touchdown.  He did it by spreading the ball around.  Michael Bennett, Davis, Malcom Floyd and Mike Tolbert all touched the ball on the 12 play, nearly four minute long drive.

It was a closer game than it likely would have been had the Chargers had anything to play for, but San Diego showed a lot in this one.  Malcom Floyd had a career day both in yards and receptions.  Craig Davis looked like a player the Chargers can afford to rely on.  And the defensive reserves who initially looked over matched in the 2nd Quarter held Washington to only six points in the 2nd Half.

Most importantly, the Chargers suffered no major injuries.




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I'm sure I'm not the only one

But I winced every time Buster got hit, expecting him to not come back up. I realize he’s not that fragile, but it’s still a concern, heh.

by creanium on Jan 3, 2010 4:39 PM PST reply actions  

Not the only one...

Worse for me, was the fact we needed him the last 2 years, and everytime he caught it today, he acted like he was Bruce Willis in Unbreakeable, instead of Samuel L. Jackson. I’m glad he’s healthy and all, but it was pretty obvious he was performing for a new contract….

Besides that, Bolts win… and all is well. The end stat for the game was the cherry on top: 20+ points scored in 22 straight games. Awesome!

by TecateBoltsFan on Jan 3, 2010 9:12 PM PST up reply actions  

I’m glad he’s healthy and all, but it was pretty obvious he was performing for a new contract….

How exactly did you come to that conclusion?

Bolts from the Blue // "I have got to be the most boring GM in the league." - A.J. Smith
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate

by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 11:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Performing for a chance to get on the field is more like it.

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

by John Gennaro on Jan 4, 2010 12:41 AM PST up reply actions  

Yep

That was the look of a man who hadn’t been on the field in while, and was determined to make an impression on the coaches. I believe KO looked pretty determined out there as well.

by HuangDi on Jan 4, 2010 1:05 AM PST up reply actions  

Seriously!

Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.

by CaDuck on Jan 3, 2010 5:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Nice win

nice to keep the streak going, even though it felt like a preseason game… had a hard time staying awake. Also nice to see Denver lose.

by Jonny Dub on Jan 3, 2010 4:40 PM PST reply actions  

Denver got mauled

I lovrf that they lost to KC
If I owned the Chiefs I would request not to have to play a divisional opponent in week 17 next year seeing as how last year and this year they got blown out big time

by carneypower2005 on Jan 3, 2010 4:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Dude

Best regular season for the chargers ever!!!

Reppin SD (Z-G)

by BFTB_zach on Jan 3, 2010 4:41 PM PST reply actions  

Nope

Not by record at least 14-2

The one and only AzDuck

by Dude52089 on Jan 3, 2010 4:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Dude

U like that season better? this ones way better maaan!

Reppin SD (Z-G)

by BFTB_zach on Jan 3, 2010 4:44 PM PST up reply actions  

I agree.

This team is awesome.

What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of the cheerleaders!

by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Jan 3, 2010 7:50 PM PST up reply actions  

I like this season better

But you can’t say its the best regular season ever if regular season success is measured off the teams record.

The one and only AzDuck

by Dude52089 on Jan 4, 2010 8:32 AM PST up reply actions  

Well

in 2006 they didnt win freakin 11 games straight did they?

Reppin SD (Z-G)

by BFTB_zach on Jan 4, 2010 11:04 AM PST up reply actions  

No

But they did win ten straight.

"I aim to misbehave." - Mal Reynolds

by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 4, 2010 11:25 AM PST up reply actions  

That’s less than 11, isn’t it?

Bolts from the Blue // "I have got to be the most boring GM in the league." - A.J. Smith
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate

by Richard Wade on Jan 4, 2010 11:40 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm having trouble digesting this bit
He did it by spreading the ball around.

What did he spread it around like? Butter? Cream cheese? Nutella?

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 4:44 PM PST reply actions  

Those would be awesome nicknames for our 2nd stringers

“Butter” Davis. Malcolm Floyd can be Nutella. Tolbert is Jam/Jelly.

Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!

by Slyintine on Jan 3, 2010 4:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Nutella is good stuff.

Bolts from the Blue // "I have got to be the most boring GM in the league." - A.J. Smith
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate

by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 4:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Apparently

you find spreads hard to digest. Your sandwiches must be really dry…

by Chilango on Jan 3, 2010 5:17 PM PST up reply actions  

As long as the sandwich has no mayo...Its always great

Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.

by CaDuck on Jan 3, 2010 5:23 PM PST up reply actions  

You misunderstand

It’s hard to digest because it wasn’t compared to a food.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 5:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Sorry

you asked for it because while pointing out the bizarre food metaphorical language… you had to say digest. I mean, are you eating his words? Uh-oh hopefully you won’t be making me eat my words… at least give me some Nutella to put on them before I have to…

OK.

I’m done now.

by Chilango on Jan 3, 2010 8:16 PM PST up reply actions  

I think this win has to solidify

That the Chargers are the deepest team in the league. The Colts and Saints sat their starters today and lost and really didn’t even keep it close, and its not like the Redskins are any worse than the Bills and the Panthers.

 In AJ we trust.

by elemenohpee on Jan 3, 2010 4:52 PM PST reply actions  

I think the Redskins are better than the Bills

But worse than the Panthers. Panthers have Jonathan Stewart, a good passing D, and Matt Moore is slowly coming to his own.

Bills don’t really have anything except a good pass D. I would trust Matt Moore with a ball in his hands than Fitzpatrick.

Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!

by Slyintine on Jan 3, 2010 4:57 PM PST up reply actions  

hey

Fred Jackson ain’t bad

Aybar is a nowhere man, Sitting in his Nowhere Land, Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.

by princeton11loveshalos on Jan 3, 2010 5:04 PM PST up reply actions  

You can't put Jonathan Stewart and Fred Jackson on the same level

in terms of talent and dominance.

Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!

by Slyintine on Jan 3, 2010 5:11 PM PST up reply actions  

The Panthers are actually a pretty decent football team.

Bolts from the Blue // "I have got to be the most boring GM in the league." - A.J. Smith
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate

by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 4:59 PM PST up reply actions  

minus Delhomme

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

by John Gennaro on Jan 3, 2010 6:04 PM PST up reply actions  

I thought that was implied.

Bolts from the Blue // "I have got to be the most boring GM in the league." - A.J. Smith
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate

by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 6:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Ever since they got him out of the lineup

and John Fox stopped calling pass plays, the Panthers have been much better. I’ve no idea why it took them so long.

"I aim to misbehave." - Mal Reynolds

by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 6:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Nutella

On crepes….amazing

by NorthCountyBolt on Jan 3, 2010 5:04 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

broncos fail.

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by tonik on Jan 3, 2010 5:04 PM PST reply actions  

Got this off a post on yahoo sports...

Congrats Chargers fans! You deserved to win the AFC West Division, you are the best team in the AFC West. As for my Broncos, well, there is always next year. Once a donkey, always a donkey fan and I’ll wait to see what the off-season brings. Hopefully, a full-team lobotomy and some great players!! Peace…

This is a Bronco fan who has class

by carneypower2005 on Jan 3, 2010 5:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Likewise

Keep any Bronco heckling to yourself. I remember when the disappointing Chargers (late 90s) seasons as vivdly as last season. Never a good feeling.

Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!

by Slyintine on Jan 3, 2010 5:20 PM PST up reply actions  

i wasn't heckling.

just stating the obvious.

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and hypothesis can't define how I be droppin these
mockeries, lyrically perform armed robbery
Flee with the lottery, possibly they spotted me
Battle-scarred shogun, explosion when my pen hits
tremendous, ultra-violet shine blind forensics

by tonik on Jan 3, 2010 5:23 PM PST up reply actions  

since when did this place get so positive where any comment that is slightly negative gets flamed.

where i can’t state opinions. obviously i’m not cursing or blatantly bashing. there have been more posters calling broncos “donkeys” etc.

i didn’t know saying “fail” = classless.

wtf happened here? haha

I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies
and hypothesis can't define how I be droppin these
mockeries, lyrically perform armed robbery
Flee with the lottery, possibly they spotted me
Battle-scarred shogun, explosion when my pen hits
tremendous, ultra-violet shine blind forensics

by tonik on Jan 3, 2010 5:28 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm with u on this one

After everything that was done ie: trying to start something in pre game warm ups, mcdaniels saying he owns us….why can’t we poke a little fun looking at them collapse again? Just my opinion

by NorthCountyBolt on Jan 3, 2010 5:39 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

since when did this place get so positive where any comment that is slightly negative gets flamed.

It didn’t. Feel free to “heckle” the Broncos as long as you keep it clean.

Bolts from the Blue // "I have got to be the most boring GM in the league." - A.J. Smith
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate

by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 5:40 PM PST up reply actions  

awesome.

thanks.

I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies
and hypothesis can't define how I be droppin these
mockeries, lyrically perform armed robbery
Flee with the lottery, possibly they spotted me
Battle-scarred shogun, explosion when my pen hits
tremendous, ultra-violet shine blind forensics

by tonik on Jan 3, 2010 5:48 PM PST up reply actions  

but go ahead and avoid saying "fail" anyway

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 5:56 PM PST up reply actions  

haha

collapse?

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and hypothesis can't define how I be droppin these
mockeries, lyrically perform armed robbery
Flee with the lottery, possibly they spotted me
Battle-scarred shogun, explosion when my pen hits
tremendous, ultra-violet shine blind forensics

by tonik on Jan 3, 2010 5:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Unless you can work in a picture of a cat.

Bolts from the Blue // "I have got to be the most boring GM in the league." - A.J. Smith
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate

by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 5:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Bolts from the Blue // "I have got to be the most boring GM in the league." - A.J. Smith
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate

by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 6:00 PM PST up reply actions  

poor cat

i would hate life…

I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies
and hypothesis can't define how I be droppin these
mockeries, lyrically perform armed robbery
Flee with the lottery, possibly they spotted me
Battle-scarred shogun, explosion when my pen hits
tremendous, ultra-violet shine blind forensics

by tonik on Jan 3, 2010 6:01 PM PST up reply actions  

for someone with a pun hatred

I wouldn’t expect you to be perpetuating this drivel.

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 6:07 PM PST up reply actions  

I don’t know why I do, but I love those stupid cats.

Bolts from the Blue // "I have got to be the most boring GM in the league." - A.J. Smith
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate

by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 6:40 PM PST up reply actions  

The cats can stay

but the fail has to go. It’s not adding anything to the cat, in fact I think it’s holding it back.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 6:40 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm beating the s out of this off-topic point, I know

but isn’t this better?

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 6:57 PM PST up reply actions  

or

fail…[to make the playoffs].

which comment seems nicer to you, that makes you happy inside?

I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies
and hypothesis can't define how I be droppin these
mockeries, lyrically perform armed robbery
Flee with the lottery, possibly they spotted me
Battle-scarred shogun, explosion when my pen hits
tremendous, ultra-violet shine blind forensics

by tonik on Jan 3, 2010 6:00 PM PST up reply actions  

something funny or original

anything but fail.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 6:08 PM PST up reply actions  

haha ok.

i could clear things with you before i post? what do you think?

I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies
and hypothesis can't define how I be droppin these
mockeries, lyrically perform armed robbery
Flee with the lottery, possibly they spotted me
Battle-scarred shogun, explosion when my pen hits
tremendous, ultra-violet shine blind forensics

by tonik on Jan 3, 2010 6:09 PM PST up reply actions  

anyways.

no hard feelings broham. =)

I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies
and hypothesis can't define how I be droppin these
mockeries, lyrically perform armed robbery
Flee with the lottery, possibly they spotted me
Battle-scarred shogun, explosion when my pen hits
tremendous, ultra-violet shine blind forensics

by tonik on Jan 3, 2010 6:10 PM PST up reply actions  

put it like this

Broncos fans think that’s funny. You’re better than them, right?

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 6:39 PM PST up reply actions  

rephrase

i dont know what you’re talking about

I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies
and hypothesis can't define how I be droppin these
mockeries, lyrically perform armed robbery
Flee with the lottery, possibly they spotted me
Battle-scarred shogun, explosion when my pen hits
tremendous, ultra-violet shine blind forensics

by tonik on Jan 3, 2010 6:57 PM PST up reply actions  

nevermind

fail is fail, that’s all you need to know.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 6:58 PM PST up reply actions  

We are the best team in the NFL

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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!!!"
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jan 3, 2010 9:10 PM PST up reply actions  

If we had a pass rush I would be salivating at hearing this news.

Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.

by CaDuck on Jan 3, 2010 5:24 PM PST up reply actions  

That's rough

Must be tough for the Pats to lose one of your biggest playmakers in a game that doesn’t really matter.

Best to hope he has a speedy recovery.

Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!

by Slyintine on Jan 3, 2010 5:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Not suprised to hear how severe it actually is.

It looked pretty bad…

Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.

by CaDuck on Jan 3, 2010 5:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Ouch. They got nailed by what we hoped to avoid (and did so successfully).

I hope Wes has a speedy recovery. I also hope that Sam Aiken can be covered more easily by Steve Gregory.

Banned from Arrowhead Pride... and Music City Miracles certainly don't like me very much, either.

"Ah act the way ah feel." --Elvis Presley

by StrangeBroP25 on Jan 3, 2010 6:15 PM PST up reply actions  

any thoughts on how Cincy will do tonight?

I think they’ll play for the 3rd seed since NE lost unless Jets pull a KC on them and start blowing them out

by carneypower2005 on Jan 3, 2010 5:19 PM PST reply actions  

They said Benson is out and Ochocinco pulled something during the pre-game warmups

I wouldn’t discount the Bengals. It’ll be low scoring, that’s for sure.

Angels 2010: We need a starting pitcher, not a kneeless hitter!

by Slyintine on Jan 3, 2010 5:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Never underestimate the Mark Sanchez blowing it factor,

So NYJ could easily lose 38-0

Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.

by CaDuck on Jan 3, 2010 5:25 PM PST up reply actions  

A game in which Travis Johnson AND Buster Davis were not hurt...

That is truly remarkable!!!

Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.

by CaDuck on Jan 3, 2010 5:26 PM PST reply actions  

haven't posted in a while

but. go bolts. thought we were screwed when 2-3. and proved the improbable pulling an 11 game win streak w/ a grip load of injuries. i remember when even the most hopeful were pulling for at least a wild card. and another broncos collapse = afc win.

biggest improvement = Defense.

I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies
and hypothesis can't define how I be droppin these
mockeries, lyrically perform armed robbery
Flee with the lottery, possibly they spotted me
Battle-scarred shogun, explosion when my pen hits
tremendous, ultra-violet shine blind forensics

by tonik on Jan 3, 2010 5:32 PM PST reply actions  

Jumped off the band wagon?

Who cares! Welcome back! Just make sure to buy tix for the next game, and be LOUD!

by TecateBoltsFan on Jan 3, 2010 9:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Almost Perfect

The win was great and keeps that winning feeling going, no injuries was the icing on top. The missing cherry is Cinci beating NYJ and putting NE in the Colts’ half for post-season.

by Rushmore on Jan 3, 2010 5:45 PM PST reply actions  

I think I’d almost rather play New England than Cincy.

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Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate

by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 5:45 PM PST up reply actions  

I definitely would

although in the 1st quarter Bengals players are dropping like flies, and they really miss Maualuga.

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

by John Gennaro on Jan 3, 2010 6:06 PM PST up reply actions  

No matter what happens in the game tonight

Baltimore will play at New England next week. I think that’s good, as one of those teams will be OUT.

I think I’d rather play the Jets, Texans, or Bengals actually — due to those teams’ lack of playoff experience.

But bring on the Patriots OR the Ravens, too/instead. I’m fine with any of it.

by jctess on Jan 3, 2010 6:12 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

I hope the Texans get in

I thought they were new and exciting when they joined the league, and then a clusterfart of bad personnel decisions (like David Carr) slammed them into the ground. They’ve never been my “other team” per se, but I’m happy to see them coming around.

Banned from Arrowhead Pride... and Music City Miracles certainly don't like me very much, either.

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by StrangeBroP25 on Jan 3, 2010 6:18 PM PST up reply actions  

David Carr was never their problem.

Their offensive line was

Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.

by CaDuck on Jan 3, 2010 6:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Carr made the line look worse by holding the ball too long.

Bolts from the Blue // "I have got to be the most boring GM in the league." - A.J. Smith
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate

by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 6:41 PM PST up reply actions  

With no welker i rather play New England also

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by Dude52089 on Jan 3, 2010 6:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Just Curious

what the odds were after we lost that game to Denver on Monday night. The odds for the Chargers to win the west and the odds the Broncos would at least make the playoffs. I remember hearing it here at the time.

by Jonny Dub on Jan 3, 2010 5:57 PM PST reply actions  

Odds of Broncos making the playoffs was something like 98%

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by John Gennaro on Jan 3, 2010 6:07 PM PST up reply actions  

first team ever

to go 6-0 and miss the playoffs.

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by justdave on Jan 3, 2010 7:25 PM PST up reply actions  

Not the first

I lived in DC when the Redskins did it in the late 70s. Still, it is sweet isn’t it?

by HuangDi on Jan 3, 2010 7:26 PM PST up reply actions  

hmm i must be mistaken

but yes, its quite sweet.

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by justdave on Jan 3, 2010 7:27 PM PST up reply actions  

You're only slightly mistaken, they're the third team to do it
With the loss, Denver was eliminated from playoff contention, becoming the third team in NFL history to start 6-0 and miss the postseason

by creanium on Jan 3, 2010 9:31 PM PST up reply actions  

The Vikings were the other team (besides the '78 'Skins)

to start 6-0 and miss the play-offs…. I think it was ’02 (but might have been ’03).

by jctess on Jan 3, 2010 9:41 PM PST up reply actions  

1978 Redskins team

6-0 then finished 8-8 and in 3rd place

by HuangDi on Jan 3, 2010 7:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Last year

They were the first team ever to have a 3 game lead with 3 games to go and miss the playoffs.

Broncos, setting records for FAIL. That one was for you, Ryan.

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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jan 3, 2010 9:12 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

actually...

they had a 4 game lead las year.
I remember San Diego was 4-8 and needed to win out and Denver to lose out for them to win it

by carneypower2005 on Jan 4, 2010 12:26 AM PST up reply actions  

Sam is correct.

When the Chargers were 4-8, the Broncos were 7-5. A three game lead. The Broncos and Chargers both won the following week, making them 5-8 and 8-5. Then the Broncos proceeded to lose their last three games of the season.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 4, 2010 9:55 AM PST up reply actions  

i should've bet on the chargers to make the superbowl

when they were 2-3. would’ve made some $$

I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies
and hypothesis can't define how I be droppin these
mockeries, lyrically perform armed robbery
Flee with the lottery, possibly they spotted me
Battle-scarred shogun, explosion when my pen hits
tremendous, ultra-violet shine blind forensics

by tonik on Jan 3, 2010 7:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Bring on New England...

…would be huge for the team 1) to serve up a cold plate of revenge to them for taking us out of the tournament in 2006 (in the same 2nd round game, at home, etc).

2) Rivers to have a chance to best Brady and Manning in the playoffs on his way to the SBowl to best Favre, Brees or Warner. What a statement for him. He lives for that kind of stuff.

And, I think our offense can pick apart their (NEngland’s) porous D easier than Cincy’s. Them not having Welker helps too. A bit more payback for them beating us in 2007 when our best offensive weapons were all hurt.

by shaaners on Jan 3, 2010 6:00 PM PST reply actions  

Who knows this

Whats the chances for LT not for this season to be his last?

Reppin SD (Z-G)

by BFTB_zach on Jan 3, 2010 6:04 PM PST reply actions  

for

The Chargers

Reppin SD (Z-G)

by BFTB_zach on Jan 3, 2010 6:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Depends on the postseason. If he plays really, really well but the team loses in the AFC Championship I could see him coming back for another year. Albeit, he’d probably have a reduced role. I think the most likely option is him retiring completely.

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

by John Gennaro on Jan 3, 2010 6:08 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

He'd have to take a HUGE pay-cut.

Hopefully he goes out with a victory … on February 7th!

… But it’s a long way until then…. No doubt two tough games to just get there, let alone the SB itself…. One step at a time…. ;)

by jctess on Jan 3, 2010 9:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah

My point was, especially without a CBA, this team is returning most (if not all) of it’s starters next season. If the Chargers come a play or two away, LT knows he only has one or two years left and wants nothing more than a SB ring so he might be willing to take that huge pay cut just to be a part of it. Have you seen how happy he’s been this year? That counts.

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by John Gennaro on Jan 4, 2010 12:45 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

oh yah

he seems really happy It would be great if we keep seeing that in da playoffs

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by BFTB_zach on Jan 4, 2010 11:05 AM PST up reply actions  

i hope he retires

after our superbowl win this year.

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by tonik on Jan 3, 2010 6:12 PM PST up reply actions  

got this off NFL.COM...

1. San Diego Chargers (13-3, No. 2 seed)
There might not be a hotter team in the league.

The Chargers have an offense that is every bit as explosive as the Colts’. Philip Rivers has played spectacularly, and is taking advantage of all of his highly talented weapons. They put pressure on every opponent by getting off to quick leads and making the other team one-dimensional.

If the Chargers have a weakness, it is the middle of their defense, which hasn’t been the same since losing tackle Jamal Williams at the beginning of the year to a season-ending torn triceps. Power running games can have success, but power running isn’t going to win in the playoffs. It takes dynamic passing attacks, and the Chargers have a good enough pass rush to deal with any that come their way.

The Colts should certainly fear the fact that the Chargers have bounced them from the playoffs in each of the last two years.

Fear factor: 8.5

Scariest team in the AFC=awesome :-)

by carneypower2005 on Jan 4, 2010 12:35 AM PST up reply actions  

The only fear is

What happens if we DONT’T get off to a quick lead…

by SJO on Jan 6, 2010 3:09 PM PST up reply actions  

Buster Davis

Looked extremely excited and pumped up today….. I guess that’s what being healthy and finally getting to play after watching your teammates kick butt all year will do to you. I liked what I saw from him. He didn’t try to do anything crazy returning kicks, and he’s actually a bit taller than I remembered. Definitely a nice player to have around next year for depth if we lose anybody this offseason.

by Dugout Dude on Jan 3, 2010 6:07 PM PST reply actions  

I kind of remember it being mentioned in training camp

but Buster bulked up a little bit since last season. Hopefully, on the margin, it helps him stay on the field and prevent nagging injuries.

by HuangDi on Jan 3, 2010 6:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Pretty sure Davis will be more than depth next year.

He’ll be the 4th WR, and my guess is he’ll return punts after Sproles leaves.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 6:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Unless, of course, the unthinkable happens and one of the Two Towers walks as an FA.

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by StrangeBroP25 on Jan 3, 2010 6:33 PM PST up reply actions  

I don't think both Jackson AND Floyd will be gone.

Both will stay, or one will leave. Jackson almost certainly will stay.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 6:44 PM PST up reply actions  

I doubt either would go

A team would have to give up a 1st and a 3rd. The guy I am worried about actually is Big Mac I really think a team would give up its 1st and 3rd for him. Hopefully he gets a long term deal first.

If one of the twin towers were to go, we wouldnt be in terrible shape though.

by AirNorval on Jan 3, 2010 8:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Acee has been saying for a while

that McNeill’s contract would be next in line after Rivers got his. Kind of goes hand in hand in a way. Don’t want a 2-bit LT protecting your $100 mil QB.

by HuangDi on Jan 3, 2010 8:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah

McNeill and Jackson will get real deals instead of one-year RFA deals.

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by John Gennaro on Jan 4, 2010 12:47 AM PST up reply actions  

I meant left tackle

I feel like a traitor for putting “2 bit” and LT in the same sentence. Shame on me.

by HuangDi on Jan 4, 2010 1:10 AM PST up reply actions  

Check Legs stats

He’s really our 4th receiver considering Gates is split wide in 4WR sets; although when Chambers was here they had a couple of guys playing the slot

by AirNorval on Jan 3, 2010 8:06 PM PST up reply actions  

I understand your line of thinking

but I don’t agree with it. Gates will be playing the same role on the team next year. There are a lot of plays that teams split TEs and RBs out wide, but in my mind that doesn’t make the player a WR.
Zach’s point was that Davis could play a bigger role on the team next season by moving into the 4th WR spot. “Legs” as you refer to him is in the third WR spot this season.
I am thinking that (hopefully) VJ, Floyd and “Legs” will be back next season (as will Gates) so to me if Davis does in fact have a role on next years team, and I am not convinced that he will, it would probably be behind “Legs” as the 4th WR.

by JeromeB on Jan 4, 2010 8:09 PM PST up reply actions  

Yep

If there’s no new CBA Buster is likely stuck behind Legs, Floyd, and Vjack again. Im not sure his offensive role could expand without an injury to one of the 3 aforementioned. He could return kicks and punts for sure.
I just consider Legs our fourth receiver because the Chargers use a ton of four wide on passing downs, and the far majority has both Gates and Legs in the slot.
So basically nearly everytime Legs comes on the field, Gates is split out with few exceptions.

The Chargers dont use 5WR sets, sometimes they motion to one with a back.

by AirNorval on Jan 4, 2010 10:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Well

The only way we will see the jets is if they win then beat the bengals in Cinci and the Ravens beat the Patriots or they beat the colts and we beat the patriots.

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by Dude52089 on Jan 3, 2010 6:38 PM PST up reply actions  

I know.

Just sayin’.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 6:44 PM PST up reply actions  

I think only Marty can lose to the Jets, anyway.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 6:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Let's hope.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 6:46 PM PST up reply actions  

I am getting mighty confident in this Bolts team

but I’m not making any crazy declarations…. yet.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 6:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Their Oline looks means

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 6:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Yup.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 6:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Carson Palmer is 1 of 10 for zero yards.

That’s an “ouch”.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 6:47 PM PST reply actions  

Their first 1st down was a penalty

I dunno what happened after that but they sure as hell didn’t score.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 6:51 PM PST up reply actions  

It's hard to tell if Cincy is really trying.

Their starters are in, but they’re getting run over, and their defense is usually better than this.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 6:49 PM PST reply actions  

24-0 Jets.

Even with 5 minutes left in the first half, I think that’s pretty much game.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 6:52 PM PST reply actions  

This game is over

I’d declare it

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by Dude52089 on Jan 3, 2010 6:53 PM PST up reply actions  

I really have a hard time believing the Bengals are doing their best to win.

Barring an upset, we’ll be getting the Pats in a couple weeks.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 6:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Agreed

I think the Bengals kinda packed this in when they went down. They get a home game at least

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by Dude52089 on Jan 3, 2010 6:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Yea too easy

Maybe they’re trying to lull them into a false sense of confidence for the potential rematch

by Rushmore on Jan 3, 2010 6:57 PM PST up reply actions  

I think one of Lewis and Zimmer's goals

Was to not show anything important to the Jets, and to get some idea of what New York will throw at them.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 7:10 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

I switched to NFL Network

From the game. I’d rather watch highlights than a bunch of self-congratulating New York fans.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 6:58 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Funny thing about these playoffs

Wild Card round has 3 repeat games with the only new one being Patriots vs. Baltimore, if only baltimore lost.

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by Dude52089 on Jan 3, 2010 6:57 PM PST reply actions  

Even that one isn't new.

Ravens played in New England earlier this year.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 7:00 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

So who else thinks

Ochocinco is a better name than D’Brickashaw?

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 6:58 PM PST reply actions  

I want Dan Patrick to read me bedtime stories.

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by Axion on Jan 3, 2010 7:05 PM PST reply actions  

Dan or Danica?

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 7:19 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Go Jets

Who knows for sure, but having Baltimore in as the #6 seed is good for the Chargers. That will be a good game in Boston. If Baltimore escapes, then they get to play Indy, which would be another pretty good game. If NE wins, then fine; They will be a little beat up, and besides, I’ve been looking forward to that one for 3 years.

by HuangDi on Jan 3, 2010 7:14 PM PST reply actions  

I'm a bit scared of their pass defense

Though Phil did a pretty good job in Week 2 with a shoddy offensive line.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 7:18 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

Good point

I was mostly thinking that it was one scenario that might let the Chargers host the AFC championship game. Obviously, if they got that far, Baltimore would be no pushover.

by HuangDi on Jan 3, 2010 7:20 PM PST up reply actions  

I could see a Chargers/Jets conference championship. The Bengals look too injured to beat them, and they’re a matchup nightmare for the Colts.

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by John Gennaro on Jan 4, 2010 1:01 AM PST up reply actions  

Their offense is just real, real bad though.

Their defense is great, but I just see Sanchez tossing up multiple picks and Indianapolis taking advantage.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 4, 2010 9:57 AM PST up reply actions  

I don't see it happening...

… but it would be an awesome irony if the Jets beat the Bengals and Colts, then lost the Championship here.

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by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Jan 4, 2010 11:25 PM PST up reply actions  

Another bit from today

The Bears won their last two games to finish at 7-9. Why does that matter, because Denver traded their own 2010 first round pick but own the Bears first rounder in 2010. A couple weeks ago, that looked like it could be a very high pick. Now it looks like it will be 10-12. Still a high pick, but not a premium pick

by DCB on Jan 3, 2010 7:16 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Two guys who I really feel sorry today for

Wes Welker and Pat White.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 7:20 PM PST via mobile reply actions   1 recs

Agree

Welker is a good guy. I hate to see guys go down like that. I want the NFL to be a sustainable league in terms of injuries. It doesn’t do the league any good when playmakers go down all over the place.

by HuangDi on Jan 3, 2010 7:23 PM PST up reply actions  

I was watching on TV when Pat White got hit

And I saw him drop and my first thought was “Oh my god, he just killed him”. He was motionless for a long time. It was very scary. To the credit of the Steelers players, they immediately started calling for medical attention.

I never cheer for anyone to get hurt. Charger or any other team. I enjoy a big hit like the next guy, but not one that could potentially end a players career or worse.

One thing I think we have all seen enough of is players kneeling on the field in prayer while the medical personnel attend to another player.

by DCB on Jan 3, 2010 7:48 PM PST up reply actions  

One thing I think we have all seen enough of is players kneeling on the field in prayer while the medical personnel attend to another player.

Yep. That’s how you know it’s bad.

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by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 8:02 PM PST up reply actions  

was at the game

people all stayed until the end, and stayed pretty loud for the B Team. impressive.

one thing. seeing KO in person makes his special teams dominance all the more apparent. that guy is a complete beast. on that last kickoff he knifed through the entire Redskins unit untouched, took on their wedge on his own, and drilled the returner for a great stop.

he is a freak of nature.

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by justdave on Jan 3, 2010 7:29 PM PST reply actions  

KO made a damn nice catch

on the sidelines that was (correctly) ruled out of bounds. Volek threw high, KO went up for it, got nailed, held on, and kept his feet in play. Too bad his elbow touched down before his right foot.

by HuangDi on Jan 3, 2010 7:34 PM PST up reply actions  

yeah i saw that

that was a hell of a catch, but from where i was sitting i couldnt get a good view of the scoreboard during the replay to see if it was a catch or not.

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by justdave on Jan 3, 2010 7:35 PM PST up reply actions  

He just missed getting his right foot down.

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by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 8:02 PM PST up reply actions  

the Bungles look so bad in this game

i don’t care if this week doesn’t matter to them, i don’t see how you recover from a thrashing this bad.

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by justdave on Jan 3, 2010 7:37 PM PST reply actions  

A lot of teams have looked bad heading into the playoffs

Philly, Arizona, New Orleans, even Indy.

I’ve never been a fan of “Oh we can just turn it on next week”. Losing is one thing, but it seems like a lot of these teams can’t even execute a play. I would think that would be concerning.

by DCB on Jan 3, 2010 7:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Which is why Peyton will win the MVP this year

Look at how bad Indy is without him in there throwing the ball and calling the shots.

by creanium on Jan 3, 2010 8:04 PM PST up reply actions  

I agree, but...

Manning wasn’t the only guy sitting.

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by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 8:36 PM PST up reply actions  

If you take Peyton off that team

They are maybe 4-12. They are totally lost without him.

As much as I like Rivers, that is why Peyton has to be MVP. With him, they could have been undefeated. Without him, they are looking at a top 5 pick

by DCB on Jan 3, 2010 8:39 PM PST up reply actions  

4-12 is an exaggeration. Sorgi is better than Painter.

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by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 11:37 PM PST up reply actions  

I think the Colts MIGHT have lost one or both those games anyway

But we’ll never know….

When Manning left the game against the Jets, they were only up 15-10. Hard to bet against Manning, but the Jets D is good.

Manning and the Colts (obviously) looked horrible in the snow at Buffalo. Even with their 1st team in there, they’re not at all a good bad-weather team.

On the other hand, they might have even won both while pulling Manning (and others) even if Sorgi had played. Painter was just awful.

by jctess on Jan 7, 2010 11:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Wow. The Bengals are getting clobbered.

Even though Sanchez only has a rating of 60.2, completing 50% of his passes for 60+ yards. The Bengals have to be embarrassed, regardless of who’s playing.

by HuangDi on Jan 3, 2010 8:06 PM PST reply actions  

Meh.

Team A runs the ball really well.

Team B doesn’t care if they win but really doesn’t want to get hurt.

Outcome: blowout.

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by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Jan 4, 2010 11:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Just watched the postgme press conference

and as much as I like seeing Philip and LT as usual, I would like to see Billy and Buster get their moment. I am more interested in their impressions.

by Chilango on Jan 3, 2010 8:12 PM PST reply actions  

Jets are in.

And they totally don’t belong. Acting like the two teams they beat were actually trying to win.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 8:26 PM PST reply actions  

their defense is scary...

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by justdave on Jan 3, 2010 8:33 PM PST up reply actions  

But stopping the Jets offense is no big secret.

Pile everyone in the box. Stop the run. Make the guy with the low passer rating beat you. Hell, you could probably put all 11 in the box, and just rely on dropped passes.

by HuangDi on Jan 3, 2010 8:40 PM PST up reply actions  

The Bungles

stacked the box and still got ran over

by AirNorval on Jan 3, 2010 8:56 PM PST up reply actions  

They belong more than teams like the Steelers and Broncos. Houston has an argument, I guess.

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by Richard Wade on Jan 3, 2010 8:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Glad the Steelers didn't make it.

They are like Kryptonite to the Chargers.

by HuangDi on Jan 3, 2010 8:42 PM PST up reply actions  

My point

is just that they beat teams that were better than them who decided not to try and really win the game.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 8:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes, I agree with that

But, all those other teams should have taken care of business earlier. Denver lost to Oakland and KC. Pittsburgh melted down in the 4th quarter various times. The Texans had that big losing streak in the middle of the season.

You can’t be 9-7 and hope to make the playoffs. You have to go out and make your own destiny

by DCB on Jan 3, 2010 8:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Pittsburgh's a better team than the Jets

Same record, but the Jets easily would’ve lost last week if the Colts didn’t put in Painter…. Jets defense is good, but the Bengals offense isn’t. How the Steelers lost to the Chiefs, Raiders, AND the Browns is a mystery … and RIDICULOUS….. But they did, and so in a way they deserve to be going home…. But I’m not sure the Jets really deserve to be going instead…. The Ravens are 9-7, too, but they lost some really close games to good teams…. I think they’re deserving…. The Texans were rightfully on the bubble….

by jctess on Jan 3, 2010 9:54 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm revising part of my opinion ...

— it’s possible the Jets might have found a way to win against Indy anyway, even if painter hadn’t been in: NY was fighting for its playoff life.

Still think that if the Steelers and Jets played 10 times, Pittsburgh would win at least 6, if not 7 of those games.

I guess we’ll see what the Jets are made of in the playoffs.

by jctess on Jan 8, 2010 12:16 AM PST up reply actions  

No one really has an argument if you took care of business it wouldn’t get to this point.

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by Dude52089 on Jan 4, 2010 8:36 AM PST up reply actions  

Anyone else think Turner should be coach of the year?

Especially since Caldwell and Peyton have lost their luster the last few weeks, seems like a real possibility.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 8:49 PM PST reply actions  

I figured with the late winning streak that Eric Mangini would be a lock for Coach of the Year, narrowly beating out Jim Zorn

by DCB on Jan 3, 2010 8:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Seriously...

I think Coach Turner deserves strong consideration. Considering the Chargers lost arguably their most important defensive player in the first game, not to mention all the other injuries. And, most people considered this team dead in the water at 2-3. To come back and be 13-3, to win at New York, at Dallas, at Denver (when Denver was still considered a contender) to beat Philly and Cincy, it is a very strong case.

Who else will get consideration this year? McCarthy in Green Bay perhaps, Marvin Lewis in Cincy, Payton in New Orleans. But since no one pulled a “worst to first”, it could be Norv’s year

by DCB on Jan 3, 2010 8:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Sean Peyton pulled a worst to first

When you play the Rams Lions and Redskins this year or next year you know you have a 4th place schedule.

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by Dude52089 on Jan 4, 2010 8:38 AM PST up reply actions  

Worst to First, maybe...

… but the same record change.

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by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Jan 4, 2010 11:32 PM PST up reply actions  

For what it's worth

In the pre-game show this morning on Fox, Terry Bradshaw gave out his “Terry Awards” and gave Turner the AFC Coach of the Year award.

by creanium on Jan 3, 2010 9:05 PM PST up reply actions  

Personally, I'd be scared of facing the Jets

Considering they seem most capable of stopping the Phillip Rivers show, and they can run the ball down the Charger’s throats. In the playoffs, they scare me more then any of the other contenders, except the Colts.

by DanTails on Jan 3, 2010 8:54 PM PST reply actions  

this

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by justdave on Jan 3, 2010 8:55 PM PST up reply actions  

since thier the last seed

they would have to beat 2 other teams before they would face us in san diego, thats the only way we would play them

by AirNorval on Jan 3, 2010 9:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Actually they're the 5th seed.

So if the Jets and Ravens both win, we’d play the Jets in our first game.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 9:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh hmm so the Bungles are the 4th seed then I guess

what about if the pats win and the jets win, then we would play the pats right? and the jets would go to indy.

by AirNorval on Jan 3, 2010 9:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes.

Colts play lowest remaining seed. Chargers play the highest remaining seed.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jan 3, 2010 9:15 PM PST up reply actions  

If you get ahead of the Jets though

Sanchez has to throw the ball, and he can be an interception machine. So they line up Revis on Jackson. You can still attack them downfield with Gates, Floyd and Nanee.

Be careful about judging the Jets by how they looked tonight. They are a 7-7 team that then had two teams lay down against them. As Bill Parcells said “You are what you are”.

by DCB on Jan 3, 2010 9:01 PM PST up reply actions  

teams with strong defenses and strong rushing attacks play well in January

the Jets are that. not saying we can’t beat them, i just wouldn’t want to play them right now.

i can see a feasible path that has them winning a game against us, something i can’t really see from a New England, for example.

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by justdave on Jan 3, 2010 9:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Getting ahead of them is no easy task

Hence the “Number 1 defense in the NFL” and all

by DanTails on Jan 3, 2010 10:02 PM PST up reply actions  

There is no secondary that can handle the Chargers

I don’t care how good they are, it’s just not plausibly feasible. The PR Machine has just rolled right on over many of the best secondaries in the League. The only ways to beat the Chargers are 1) get lucky in a freak game, or 2) score vast gobs of points.

What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of the cheerleaders!

by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Jan 4, 2010 11:36 PM PST up reply actions  

3 playoff rematchs of todays game

thats kinda strange the way that ended up, I cant imagine that has happened before. I’ll be interesting to see the teams go at each other a second time

by AirNorval on Jan 3, 2010 9:17 PM PST reply actions  

Great Chargers scub game!!!!!!!!!!!

Did not see the game but, B Davis and, Volik had a good game. Swept the NFC East. I fear no one now.

Go Bolts……………………

by iliketowinallthetime on Jan 3, 2010 10:05 PM PST reply actions  

Okay did anyone....?

Did anyone else think Mike Tolbert dance looked a lot like Homer SImpson dancing…very nice rendition

by bo_shilo on Jan 3, 2010 11:01 PM PST reply actions  

I saw it. It was funny.

Tolbert is built like a bowling ball, so I always get a kick out of him making fleet moves on would-be tacklers (or in this case, dancing in the end zone). He reminds me of Natrone Means in that way. Not so much the running style, but the build, and the deft cuts (for a big guy).

by HuangDi on Jan 4, 2010 1:18 AM PST up reply actions  

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