San Diego Chargers Destroy Denver Broncos 35-14
by Richard Wade on Nov 22, 2010 9:04 PM PST
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Tonight the San Diego Chargers won by three scores and it wasn't even that close. After a brilliant opening drive by the Denver Broncos capped off by a 4-yard touchdown run by Knowshon Moreno, the Chargers offense went 3 and out. Things looked grim, but San Diego, led by four touchdown passes from Philip Rivers, would score the next 35 points before allowing a meaningless touchdown pass by Kyle Orton to Brandon Lloyd with less than 9 minutes left in the game.
Mike Tolbert ran for over 100 yards on 25 carries as Norv Turner called run after run from the middle of the 3rd quarter on icing the game and driving Zach Rosen insane. Tolbert had a very solid game aside from a terrible fumble that the Chargers luckily recovered. Charger fans should be willing to overlook that since he also caught a 28 yard pass from punter Mike Scifres on 4th and 14, a play that really swung momentum San Diego's way early in this game.
Patrick Crayton had two huge catch and runs. On the first, he went for 49 yards the last 10 of which he spent abusing Reynaldo Hill with a tremendous stiff arm. On the second, he took a short pass 40 yards to the end zone where he injured his left wrist when he landed awkwardly. He finished with 105 yards despite spending the 2nd half on the sideline in a sling.
The real story of the game, though, was the Chargers defense led by three sacks by Shaun Phillips who held a prolific Denver passing offense to 7 points through the game's first 51 minutes before becoming content to just let time run off the clock by allowing Denver to repeatedly connect on short underneath routes.
The end result is that San Diego moves into a tie for second place in the AFC West with Oakland at 5-5 and Denver is all but eliminated at 3-7 and all alone in last place. Charger fans will be and should be happy about this win, but they should also remember that Denver is a lousy football team and San Diego will face a very good Indianapolis Colts team next week on the road.
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Big games from Philip and from "backups"
Crayton was great and Tolbert reminded me of Natrone Means. I’m really starting to love this team.
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by matthewverygood on Nov 22, 2010 9:08 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
I'm all smiles.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 22, 2010 9:10 PM PST reply actions
I'm very interested to see how we fare against the Colts' defense next week.
This isn’t your standard Tondy Dungy never blitz Cover-2.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 22, 2010 9:12 PM PST reply actions
Same.
It’s a very different Colts defense.
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by Richard Wade on Nov 22, 2010 9:17 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed.
In addition to looking that tape of the Colts over the last few weeks, I’m thinking the Chargers may want to look at some game film from the Broncos of a few years ago and see what worked well against Larry Coyer’s defenses. He’s certainly not afraid to attack, but as we saw a couple of times this evening, you blitz Rivers at your own risk.
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by Jeff (sliderockmpc) on Nov 22, 2010 9:37 PM PST up reply actions
I think it's safe to say
Philip will be in the facility at 7-8am tomorrow morning watching Colts film.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 22, 2010 9:48 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
this.
oh what a great leader we have
Im from Canada, eh
by jordanmowbray on Nov 22, 2010 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
I'll be honest
I could kiss him right now, I was just staring at my jersey the rest of the day.
I am the anti-analyst.
by Madcat5 on Nov 23, 2010 2:12 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
The line for kissing Philip begins behind me
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by matthewverygood on Nov 23, 2010 11:15 AM PST up reply actions
I'll just sit way back here and wish him well, thanks.
I suppose I’d shake his hand.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Nov 23, 2010 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
I’m excited to try and watch those tiny Safeties cover Gates.
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by John Gennaro on Nov 23, 2010 8:44 AM PST up reply actions
If Gates plays, absolutely.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 23, 2010 8:51 AM PST up reply actions
How's about a game ball...
For Steve Crosby.
He’s been under fire, with plenty of people calling for his head, and his guys performed great tonight. Well done coach (and players).
by CABurrito on Nov 22, 2010 9:30 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Nice to cheer something the Teams pulled off for a change
When I saw Scifres pull up I thought oh shit! What a great pass! He showed some greta poise waiting for Tolbert to come clean.
That’s one good game nine bad ones by my count. Give me eight more good ones Crosby and we’ll call it even.
by Trendsearcher on Nov 23, 2010 10:16 AM PST up reply actions
Ten.
That’ll do it.
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by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Nov 23, 2010 2:18 PM PST up reply actions
This season, if you know what I mean.
An autumn Sunday,
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Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Nov 23, 2010 2:18 PM PST up reply actions
MVP : blind luck
Weddle’s deflection of that td pass was the kind of lucky play we had been missing out on all season and was really a game changer. As John said, that fumble recovery of tolberts fumble was at a critical time and also lucky. And SP showing up? Lucky!!
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Nov 22, 2010 9:44 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Part luck and part skill for Weddle.
Lucky he threw his arm out in the path of the ball. But also skill to recover and get into position in time to be there. And Phillips is just a good linebacker, period. Pro bowl for that guy this year, no question.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 22, 2010 9:47 PM PST up reply actions
SP Pro-bowl?
He has the numbers, but most have them have come in two “blow-out” games (6 or his 9 sacks came vs Arz and Den). Now, part of the reason we blew out the broncos last night was because SP had an incredible game, but his sacks do seem to come in bunches and against weaker opponents (Like when Leslie O’Neil used to get 8 sacks as season against the Seahawks :-) ).
He is solid in run stopping and solid when asked to drop into coverage, but I don’t think he is a pro-bowl caliber pass rusher.
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Nov 23, 2010 8:32 AM PST up reply actions
Denver's passing offense and offensive line are anything but weak.
They’re among the best in the game. The guy is having an amazing year. There really isn’t any OLB outside of James Harrison in the AFC that’s playing as well as Phillips right now. Maybe Cameron Wake in Miami? Still, being in the top 3 means Pro Bowl.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 23, 2010 8:38 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Phillips
has been solid in every game, he made a critical fourth down stop against the Texans too. And in part these games are blowouts because he was playing great ball. Cason’s pick came from his pressure, and there is surely a Kyle Orton shaped divot in the Jack Murphy turf today. Also I would argue that sacks against Houston and Tennessee were not in the cards, outside contain on Foster and Johnson was his primary goal in those games. It looks to me like he has earned a trip to the Pro Bowl thus far. Sacks do tend to come in bunches (and at least one last night was just a bad blocking scheme or a blown assignment), but I think that is pretty true for most sack guys. He is playing well against the run, getting pressure on the QB and has looked excellent in coverage this year with 7 PDs and a pick. That’s a well rounded LB.
I was down on him in the offseason for not taking more responsibility for the stupid penalty against the Jets, but he is playing great.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 23, 2010 9:09 AM PST up reply actions
definitely playing solid this whole season, and had a great game against the Broncos
SP is well deserving of his accolades and has perhaps been the defensive MVP of this team for his consistent play.
But I think a pro-bowl OLB in a 3-4 defense is a consistent game changer. And SP is merely sporadically a game changer. I don’t think teams fear him nearly as much as they fear the OLBs from Indy and Pitt. Those guys have impact games week in and week out, like merriman did before his injuries. SP seems to have impact games when the matchups favor him, but half the teams out there can eliminate him with either a high quality OT or smart scheme.
He is consistently solid against the run, sets a good edge, is stout in short yardage, and provides good backside pursuit, and those things help you win games, but 3-4 OLBs don’t get to the pro-bowl for that. They get to the pro-bowl by providing consistent pressure.
I’m not even saying that there is anyone else I’d rather have, I’m just saying he isn’t consistently putting up the “glamor stats” an OLB needs to in order to be a pro-bowl OLB.
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Nov 23, 2010 9:23 AM PST up reply actions
the point is
the AFC will send 3 OLBs to the pro bowl. is SP one of the top 3 OLBs in the AFC or not? i think so.
at this point it is arguable
The AFC sacks leader board looks like this (and sacks are what get OLBs to the pro-bowl)
Wake – 10
Phillips – 9
Harrison – 9
Suggs – 8
Hali – 8
skip a few..
Woodley – 7
If Phillips can consistently get pressure over the next 6 weeks (which should translate into consistently getting sacks) he should make the pro-bowl. I’m just saying that he hasn’t consistently gotten pressure in the past so I wouldn’t expect him to consistently get pressure in the future. Look at these game logs:
Here is what consistent pressure looks like:
Freeney 2009
Dumervil 2009
Merriman 2006
Here is what inconsistent pressure looks like
Phillips 2010
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Nov 23, 2010 9:49 AM PST up reply actions
Phillips is inconsistent
He can’t beat double teams and that’s his weakness. And I’ve noticed when I do my analysis that he’s inconsistent. But he almost always capitalizes on an opportunity and not every player can do that like him.
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by Superduperboltman on Nov 23, 2010 10:10 AM PST up reply actions
Fair Enough
But you’re looking at guys that are straight ahead pass rushing specialists, Phillips has a wider variety of assignments. Sacks are great, but look at Harrison this year, he has sacks in 6/10 games, Phillips, 5/10 games. I think it’s a heroic argument to say Harrison shouldn’t go this year because his sacks come inconsistently. I have to admit I haven’t watched enough of the other candidates, but he has looked impressive compared to any of the LBs from the teams we have played.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 23, 2010 10:24 AM PST up reply actions
let me share something with you...
Harrison has been slow for a few reasons:
Since I’ve been doing a little film review of the Steelers, I’ve seen why he’s not getting sacks every game like he used to
1-with Keisel missing a few games, Harrison gets lots of doubles
2- against certain teams, they’ve run lots of 3 man rushes, with Harrison in coverage
3-Dick lebeau runs lots of “option” blitzes, and Harrison has dropped back a lot, unusually.
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by Superduperboltman on Nov 23, 2010 10:36 AM PST up reply actions
I've
only caught a few of their games, but that all sounds right.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 23, 2010 11:02 AM PST up reply actions
all true
My argument is really just that I don’t think SP is a “pro-bowl” OLB. A pro-bowl OLB has to put up consistent and somewhat gaudy sack numbers and some history doing the same doesn’t hurt either.
On the sack leader board above, I’m not sure I would take any of those OLBs over SP. SP is such a good well-rounded OLB and what he brings to the team outweighs a lot of those guys pass rush only focus. I think only Harrison is a complete OLB on the level of SP.
That being said, SP not consistently pressuring the QB and being able to win one on ones is a legitimate knock on him. And as much as we all love what SP brings to the field every Sunday, this lack of consistent pressure is a not-insignificant flaw.
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Nov 23, 2010 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
OK
Clearly you value the pressure more than I in evaluating him.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 23, 2010 1:52 PM PST up reply actions
FO Adjusted Sack Rate
for the whole defense is best in the league at 8.6%, the Bolts also have the highest sack total in the league at 32. That doesn’t go to consistency in games, but an interesting factoid at any rate.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 23, 2010 3:03 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Err
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 23, 2010 3:05 PM PST up reply actions
Not luck.
If you watch the replay, he was reading the dude’s eyes to find out where the ball was.
Blake Griffin.
It was his helmet making amends for that Steelers game back in the '08 playoffs.
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Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Nov 23, 2010 8:04 AM PST up reply actions
You guys think I'm crazy to call Weddle the best team player
He’s the HAT! You could say luck, but luck would be Weddle slipping and giving up, not chasing Lloyd, and Lloyd dropping the pass. Luck would be the ball smack Weddle in the back of the head. He chased down Lloyd, watched his read, and put his arm out. That’s all skill. Knowing how to read a receiver. Give him his props
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by Superduperboltman on Nov 23, 2010 8:06 AM PST up reply actions
come on
He didn’t give up on the play, I’ll give him that. He may have had some idea of where to put his arm based on watching the WR, but he was lucky that #1 the ball was way underthrown, and #2 the ball actually hit his arm, and #3 that the ball happened to get there at the same time he did (if he had been 1/2 a second earlier, he would have barrelled into the WR and it would have been PI)
I’m not saying Weddle is a bad player, just that that particular play was 95% lucky and it was a critical, game altering play.
And I’ll take it.
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Nov 23, 2010 8:23 AM PST up reply actions
Agree
Weddle was beat, if Orton doesn’t under throw that ball, it’s 7, it reminded me of Cason’s pick earlier in the season. And while he did get his arms in the way, the deflection was just good fortune, but the Chargers are a little bit due on that front. Napoleon supposedly said he would rather his generals be lucky than good. There was another play later in the game, where he was in great position to make a play on the ball, but he kept on the receiver instead. Still a great defensive effort against a good offense.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 23, 2010 8:45 AM PST up reply actions
Weddle was beat bad a couple times
both times Orton threw the ball poorly or Weddle would have had three tds against him in the game. Weddle has played well this season but it was not one of his better nights in coverage. Hopefully he will play better against the Colts or it could get ugly.
Kudos to the defense.
Denver may be a lousy team, but that’s a good passing offense with a good protecting offensive line, and the Chargers’ defense just ate them alive.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 22, 2010 9:49 PM PST reply actions
Definitely. They played one hell of a game.
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by Richard Wade on Nov 22, 2010 10:01 PM PST up reply actions
Didn't get to see much of the game other than the first quarter....
Holidays obligations and such. What time is the replay available on NFL.com?
i dont think they will replay it
they only replay blacked out games (to my knowledge) i do know that on demand (if you have it) runs a simplified 10 min version of the game later in the week
These pretzels are making me thirsty!
Weak...
Wish we had dvr here, but that’s one more technological innovation that eludes the parents. I’ll have to find it on demand somehow. Thanks for the heads up.
Don't they replay the best four games of the week?
Though I must say, if I weren’t a Chargers fan, this game would have been a dog.
An autumn Sunday,
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by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Nov 23, 2010 8:05 AM PST up reply actions
i have rewind on nfl
not sure if you are talking about that or “replay” where they re-air games on NFL network
for rewind on nfl.com, you get the monday night game at midnight on tuesday night
Indeed
Crayton broke the game open, and I think he might be might be more dangerous than Sproles on the screen pass.
KA tweets that he’s having a scan in the morning and Turner hopes it is a sprain.
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dorky fantasy question
next week we are supposed to VJ, Floyd, Nanee (?) and Gates (?), correct? I see Crayton getting squeezed, or do you think that he has been the one guy the PR has been able to have on the field all season keeps him getting his looks?
I think Gates is done for the year
They just haven’t said it yet. How do you run with a torn tendon/muscle in your foot? I can only imagine not very well. Surely they can bring in other guys that can play better than a one-legged Gates?
If not… Dang! Gates is even better than I thought he was! And I thought he was pretty good already.
by Trendsearcher on Nov 23, 2010 10:22 AM PST up reply actions
It's plantar fasciitis.
Usually it’s a strain or pull, and the threatment is to surgically sever it the rest of the way. The fact that Gates tore it completely means he skipped a step. It’s a 4 week injury that rest will heal. He’ll be back.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 23, 2010 10:26 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Man
on the replay it sure looked like a bone couldn’t flex that far, hope I’m wrong.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 23, 2010 6:56 AM PST up reply actions
On the replay, where Rivers ran down to congratulate him, it looked like he was rotating his wrist around a little bit. So I don’t think it’s a break or dislocation.
Yeah they already said dislocation.
MRI will determine the severity.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 23, 2010 10:02 AM PST up reply actions
Nice!
I shouted myself hoarse on those plays of his. When was the last time we had a great YAC receiver? I love the stiff arms, I can’t really think of another WR that does that, Ward maybe?
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 23, 2010 10:26 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
i think it was only a couple years ago
that the UT was calling VJ vincent YACson. i think it’s a combination of having a physical receiver in that #2 spot and the routes that norv has him running that get us that guy. when VJ made the transition to the deep threat it kinda went away for awhile.
VJ?
He’s physical, has that height edge and is great in run blocking, but I never think of him as a YAC receiver.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 23, 2010 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
maybe it was just a string of good receptions back in 2007
but i distinctly remember the nickname because i thought it was dumb
So who's healthy for Sunday?
Floyd tweaked his hammy, Naanee’s hammy is iffy, Gates is questionable, McMichael tweaked his hammy last night, Kris Wilson was out last night, Mathews is questionable..
So we’re left with VJ, Ajirotutu, and Kelley Washington at WR. Sperry at TE. Tolbert and Sproles at RB. Am I forgetting anyone?
Kaeding
Manhood still suspect.
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by The Land Of Real Beer on Nov 23, 2010 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
Yes
His groin is still tender.
6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.
That was fast.
btw
I really liked the kick off plan of kicking it to the slow upback and then tackling him. Seemed to work out pretty well with most Bronco starting drives around the 30.
I also think we should be going for it on 4th down when we are between the 45 and the 30 instead of punting or FG. Keep the kickers off the field!
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Nov 23, 2010 11:05 AM PST up reply actions
haha are you sure that was planned?
and not just kaeding kicking short
my guess is
either naanee or floyd end up going. or should i say my hope?
also
where did you read that floyd tweaked his hammy again?
Ace.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 23, 2010 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
Norv
said it tightened up early in the game.
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by The Land Of Real Beer on Nov 23, 2010 10:50 AM PST up reply actions
it could be the dreaded Hamate bone
as all Padres fans remember w TGJr.
I popped it a while back, takes FOREVER to get better. and the way he fell is EXACTLY how i popped it.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 23, 2010 1:30 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Sweet win
Daddy has a new pair of shoes with that easy spread coverage.
I presume the D wasn’t on the field yet for the first Denver drive. Need to look at that.
Best sign was that the whole team stepped up and didn’t leave it all for PR17
Maintain the focus, gentlemen. Playing a real football team this weekend.
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by The Land Of Real Beer on Nov 23, 2010 6:51 AM PST reply actions
Notes on the game and more...
I must say regardless of the caliber of team we played this week like a TEAM. I believe this is the best team since the 14-2 season. We have an ground attack, we have an air attack and our defensive players controlled their gaps and made the plays in front of them on the field. There are no major super stars on defense and I love how Burrnette leads and how jammer is playing. I really must applaud Crayton for stepping up these past weeks. His ability to create seperation and yards after catch has been tremendous. Kaeding kicking off is scary oh to be kicking the ball out of the endzone and have the opposing team start at the 20 would be nice everyonce and a while… but the special teams did well… All of AJ’s additions are doing their jobs and he truly is a good GM. What is next for the Chargers? I dont know. A win next week would be huge, is Indy looking to avenge their losses of recent history of course, is Peyton a better qb than Rivers I think not. Will we start Gates, Naannee, Jackson, floydd, and have all 3 running backs healty I think so. Really when you think about all the weapons now it is mind boggling.. who does their defense double team? will the run open up even more? My advice do what you have to do to beat Indy RUN THE BALL AND THE CLOCK KEEP PEYTON OFF THE FIELD, DEFENSE BLITZ EVERYDOWN GET PEYTON ON THE GROUND. Today is a good day!
Well...
not a blitz EVERY down, Manning is too good and will make you pay if you don’t get there – maybe not every time but enough times to hurt.
But yeah, more selective blitzing and give SP the laser sight in this mood.
Key to winning – no turnovers.
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by The Land Of Real Beer on Nov 23, 2010 7:58 AM PST up reply actions
Against the Colts, a run-heavy gameplan isn't a bad idea.
Rush defense is their weakness, so a smart thing would be to exploit that to the best of your ability. Especially if we get Mathews back.
If not for the STs, this IS the best team we’ve had since 2006.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Nov 23, 2010 8:15 AM PST up reply actions
I don't disagree..
Against the Colts, a run-heavy gameplan isn’t a bad idea.
…against the Colts. Plus I like it when PR’s big throws are less expected by the D.
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by The Land Of Real Beer on Nov 23, 2010 9:06 AM PST up reply actions
8.3
Broncos third down conversion percentage.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Nov 23, 2010 7:55 AM PST reply actions
Credit Ron
for perfect playcalling. I don’t think I’ll have to do any “bad Playcall” breakdowns in my analysis this week.
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by Superduperboltman on Nov 23, 2010 8:07 AM PST up reply actions
Got a nickname for Weddle
Now that his helmet keeps getting into the action, I think we should call him Oddjob.
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by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Nov 23, 2010 8:09 AM PST reply actions
Please explain.
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by Richard Wade on Nov 23, 2010 8:18 AM PST up reply actions
Meant to hit reply *grrrr*...
See below…
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I know who Oddjob is.
I was asking him to explain when Weddle’s helmet got into the action.
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by Richard Wade on Nov 23, 2010 8:36 AM PST up reply actions
i think the confusion comes from
one of the announcers last night saying that the defense of the deep lloyd pass last night went off weddle’s helmet and not his hand. the announcer was wrong though.
Wait
An ESPN announcer was wrong about somrthing?
STOP THE PRESSES
6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.
That was fast.
haha seriously
just like all that love for orton after the first drive of the game. funny how it didn’t last.
Oddjob was a James Bond villain
who was known for his unique “hat”:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oddjob#Oddjob
Good one, NeoBolt… :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Hmmm
Oddjob was a James Bond villain
who was known for his unique "hat":
Was his hat a Pro bowler?
I’m here all week.
'Special' Teams means those guys ride in a big orange bus, right?
It's NEVER a shrimp on the barbie. It's not even a shrimp.
by The Land Of Real Beer on Nov 23, 2010 10:05 AM PST up reply actions
But Weddle IS the HAT
I already gave him that title.
He’s
Always
There
practically every play, he runs up to it to assist or contain.
The sports team from my geographical area is superior to the sports team from your geographical area and will emerge victorious due to its very superiority.
by Superduperboltman on Nov 23, 2010 10:09 AM PST reply actions
We call
one of my mates Death And Taxes.
He never goes away.
'Special' Teams means those guys ride in a big orange bus, right?
It's NEVER a shrimp on the barbie. It's not even a shrimp.
by The Land Of Real Beer on Nov 23, 2010 10:14 AM PST up reply actions
Rivers
is the effin man. I remember Favre would make no name Green Bay receivers good. In Brady’s early years, he would do the same. Rivers is doing the same thing now. When Jamarcus Russell got cut, he complained afterwards that he didn’t have the receivers to play better. Rivers is showing that a good QB can make any WR be a contributor.
5-5. 3 game win streak. The run has started!
"A man has got to have a code." -Bunk, Season 1; Omar, Season 4.
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