Chargers DVR: Chargers vs Dolphins

by Orz on Oct 4, 2011 10:39 AM PDT in Chargers DVR

The NFL.com edited highlights are a bit light on excitement this week. Click on through for:

Chad Henne's Injury on a busted play
VJ's acrobatic TD catch, and his long sideline tiptoe grab
A nifty screen to Ryan Mathews
Mike Tolbert's goal line LT impression

NFL.com also has Eric Weddle's second consecutive game icing pick and Marcus Gilchrist's first NFL interception.

Fortunately, SoCal residents can watch the game in it's entirety here.

In this chargersdotcom locker room reel, Takeo Spikes talks about first place in the AFC West, Mike Tolbert enjoys winning close games, Marcus Gilchrist exudes confidence, Randy McMichael likes to lead the league in stats other than raw yards, Ryan Mathews takes it one game at a time, Donald Butler lauds the run defense, Vincent Brown relaxes after getting his first catch out of the way, and Eric Weddle doesn't buy any Chargers hype.

There was a bizarre bit of officiating on the first Miami touchdown, they got the reviews perfectly backwards and incorrect (IMHO). On the first play, it looks like the Miami running back got in, but the review had him down by a knee at the 4 inch line. The second play was an awesome airborne collision stop by Takeo Spikes that looked like a fail whale, but was ruled a TD.

There was a lot of discussion about Jeromey Clary defending the honor of Marcus McNeill; ...well here it is.

Hopefully the two Larry English sacks were a sign of great things to come!

Just in case you can't get enough Takeo; here's a sack with a heads, shoulders, knees, and toes, knees, and toes sack dance.

Philip Rivers had two big runs for first downs in the game; this one showcases the baby giraffe in full effect.

We'll wrap it up with some podium bits from Norv on youth contributions, and Philip Rivers covering a number of rambling topics.

One last thing I'll point out, is that the NFL is considering adding an online streaming product for "All-22" coach's tape that shows all the players on the field. This link takes you to a survey on the subject. Below is a mockup of the sort of thing they are considering. (Hat tip to Doug Farrar of Shutdown Corner)

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Don't forget...Spikes started it, Butler finished it.

Great goal line stand, that didn’t stand.

Dielman on Rivers: "I've tried to get him to say s--- or f--- and all he'll ever do is say, 'Golly gee, I can't do that."

by Superduperboltman on Oct 4, 2011 10:44 AM PDT reply actions

Thank you Mr. Orz

One thing though, no VB reception?

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by Lmbs2slaghtr on Oct 4, 2011 10:51 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

Truthfully, it was in my notes and barely missed the cut. I did previously show walters first catch and linked to Gilchrist’s first pick this week. We’re definitely grinding a lot of big firsts out with our young contributors.

by Orz on Oct 4, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions

I also left off the play immediately preceding the Clary personal foul, where Tolbert had an opportunity to do some dancing similar to what led to the Patriots fumble – but he simply cut upfield into a tackler for a sure couple of yards.

by Orz on Oct 4, 2011 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions

Alright no biggie

I’m sure he will have 50 more by the end of the season.

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by Lmbs2slaghtr on Oct 4, 2011 11:10 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Clary kept McNeill from getting that penalty.

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by John Gennaro on Oct 4, 2011 11:07 AM PDT reply actions

i don't know

I think the Miami DL tripped over the ref’s feet. either that or Clary had some sort of super strength. It is a very strange play, especially because the ref who tripped the DL threw the flag…

oh well, fog of war and all that

by Stephen (shaynes41) on Oct 4, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions

That first English sack is amazing

He really abused the RT. Jake Long had more luck holding him off, but Larry kept fighting for the coverage sack. Both are great things to see.

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by John Gennaro on Oct 4, 2011 11:10 AM PDT reply actions

It was nice to see the speed and constant motor running, but Larry kind of got some luck too. In both cases, the QB sort of stepped up into English’s path after he bounced off his blocker. Its not like he was overpowering.

by BFDC on Oct 4, 2011 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions