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Which Chargers Player Needs a Big Game Against 49ers?

If you listened to the podcast I did with Steve last night (here it is), you heard me glance through my list of San Diego Chargers that need extended playing time (and some success) against the 49ers on Thursday night. I thought it made some sense to write that list down, along with some notes.

Seyi Ajirotutu - Tutu has been relatively quiet this preseason, which not many of us were expecting. He's dedicated himself to Special Teams as a way to make himself more valuable, but the coaching staff is going to feel a lot better about keeping him if he can show some of those receiver skills we saw last season in the final game. Going up against a poor SF secondary, it should not be a problem.

Corey Liuget - Not that he needs to impress, but Corey is still getting caught up and could use the work.

Kevin Bentley - With how bad Stepehn Cooper looked against the Cardinals, all "New Coop" needs to do is show that he can pick up the defense and cover some people. He'll get plenty of time to do so.

Star-divide

Shareece Wright - His draft spot says he makes the team, but a real good game will show the coaching staff that he's closer to ready than they think. That will mean more opportunity for him in his rookie season.

Marcus Gilchrist - He's the nickel corner and, like Liuget, could use as much work as possible before the games start to mean something.

Frank Summers - This one is somewhat selfish. If Summers does nothing, yet again, I'm going to be pretty pissed if he makes the team.

Donald Butler - Just like Liuget and Gilchrist, but playing a more complicated and more important position. He needs to work on his coverage skills, and he should get a chance.

Jonas Mouton - I made the point in last night's podcast that, if Mouton had been drafted where people expected him to be (4th round or later) rather than being a 2nd rounder, some people would be calling for him to be cut. He has been that quiet in the preseason. If he wants to be above Coop/New Coop on the depth chart, he needs a big game and at least one big play.

Darryl Gamble - Needs one more big game/play to make the team.

Larry English - He hasn't played a lot of football in the last year, but he's not Bob Sanders. He needs to prove that he's ready to take on the snaps they're going to give him in the regular season. Starting the season injured would not be good.

Marcus McNeill - Even if it's for a series, I'd love for Marcus to spend some time knocking off whatever rust has accumulated in the last few weeks. We saw against the Rams in 2010 that he needs that before returning to form.

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Based on what

we’ve seen so far, nothing from English (for 3 years now) and a vague, confused looking empty uniform from Mouton, I would not mind if they both got cut. There will be something out there after SUnday if you need another warm body or two at LB.

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Aug 31, 2011 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Yikes

Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.

by John Gennaro on Aug 31, 2011 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're crazy.

English at least gets the chance to show what he can do when he’s not injured before he’s labeled a bust. Mouton is a rookie coming off of the lockout who hasn’t even gotten chance one to show what he can do. Patience.

by classicmfk on Aug 31, 2011 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just completely asinine...

Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Aug 31, 2011 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha

Mouton has yet to even dress in a real game

Winning

by Foilhat on Aug 31, 2011 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow dude

I know English has been disappointing, but at least he can play the run, unlike some of our other OLBs. In any case how do you replace him? Some scrub off the street with zero upside?

Mouton is young and inexperienced, and hasn’t been getting the snaps because Butler needs to learn as much as possible, as quickly as possible. Who cuts a 2nd round pick before the season starts? Who would want to, based on a few weeks of preseason?

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Aug 31, 2011 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoops

Meant to reply to SDNatineinTX.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Aug 31, 2011 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Disappointing?

I am really not sure what games you saw where English was stopping the run, or doing anything else. I am not certain if his total number of tackles exceeds the number of games he has played in. This 1st round pick was as large a waste of a draft pick as CBD was. How soon we forget that when English was drafted, the universal UNIVERSAL reaction was “Who? Why?” The three year long effort for a wasted draft choice to try and prove how much smarter his GM is than everyone else’s GM (some of whom have actually built SB winning teams) should be declared over.

>>>>>>>>Who cuts a 2nd round pick before the season starts? <<<<<<<<<
A valid question. And if Mouton was a genuine 2nd rounder, and not a glorified 4th round pick, worth a valid answer, which “nobody cuts a 2nd round pick after 3 preseason starts.” Remember the reaction when Mouton was announced? "UNIVERSAL “Who? Why?”

What I find fascinating is that Clay Matthews was there for the taking in the 1st round of the 2009 draft and Casey Matthews would have still been there for us in the 3rd round this year. I have watched a couple of Eagles preseason games this year, and Casey does not look like he is trying to figure it out…

So here’s my question — who gets held accountable when one man’s arrogance makes him reach for players that he convinces himslef will work out better than the players that are ID’d by everyone else as being locks for future all-pro status.

Fortunately, we have different situation with the Bolts than the idiocy that has reigned in Oakland and Dallas for the last decade. (Didn’t mean to write a Russian novel.)

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Aug 31, 2011 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not going to argue tired points with you.

Regardless of your opinion of the guys, there are no good replacements for them available at price the team can afford. Deal with it. Your obsession with AJ’s ego sabotages your otherwise well-stated points.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Aug 31, 2011 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey not trying to argue

If English ever gets healthy enough to actually play, will he ever be anything more than a JAG? Maybe Mouton makes a difference, but he would have been there in another two rounds. I think we can actually get a healthy foot for less cap hit than English after the cuts this Sunday and a healthy foot would be an upgrade. ;-)

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Aug 31, 2011 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe Mouton makes a difference, but he would have been there in another two rounds.

And you know this… how, exactly? Got any winning lotto numbers you want to share?

Its funny, I remember when AJ was praised for picking Anthony Waters, because it was a steal to get a supposed “first round talent” in round 3. And what did Waters ever amount to?

Let’s at least give Mouton a chance to disappoint us like the “steal” Waters did.

by CABurrito on Aug 31, 2011 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

So here’s my question — who gets held accountable when one man’s arrogance makes him reach for players that he convinces himslef will work out better than the players that are ID’d by everyone else as being locks for future all-pro status.

The same guy who gets credit for putting together 5 playoff teams in 7 years and finding a bunch of pro bowlers and solid contributors off the scrap heap.

The draft is ALWAYS a gamble, no matter who you take or where. From what we’ve seen of this years draft class, Liuget is a stud, Glichrist has the makings of a solid DB in this league and Todman was a diamond in the rough. Even if Brown or Mouton never pan out (and I think they will) that’s good production from this draft class already.

by CABurrito on Aug 31, 2011 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Well said

>>>>and solid contributors off the scrap heap.<<<<

There’s a place to take gambles and certainly finding nuggets like Gates and VJ in 5th round or on the UDFA market is fantastic. The reaches for JAG’s in the first round or two is what really frosts me. Free up the cap space and get a pair of cheaper JAG’s for this season. Of course English actually has to play a down or tow to become a JAG.

North Texas REALLY needs a Rubio's franchise.

by SDNativeinTX on Aug 31, 2011 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

VJ

Was a 2nd round pick.

You know, like Mouton.

by CABurrito on Aug 31, 2011 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just jumping in to point out
when English was drafted, the universal UNIVERSAL reaction was "Who? Why?"

The word “universal” in this context means everyone, without exception, reacted this way. Clearly, this isn’t the case. I’m not necessarily taking exception with the points you’re making, but you undermine your own credibility with excessive hyperbole.

Are Marlon McCree and Antonio Cromartie the same person? Just askin'.

by QLFixBoy on Sep 1, 2011 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

Did you see KA says Summers will make the team?

"I promise you, we’re going to build a dictating, dominating, attacking defense. I’ve said it a million times. It’s not a slight on our offense, but we’re not going to win any world championship until we have that." - A.J. Smith

by njg425 on Aug 31, 2011 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

blew my mind.

He also had Gamble, Wallace, Bird (!!) and Goodman IN, with Tolzien, Washington, Walters and OG OUT.

by Orz on Aug 31, 2011 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

That list was really surprising

for the people you listed, Orz.

I know that KA has the inside scoop, but seriously? I don’t know how or why Summers makes the team. I like the guy, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t see the need for 2 FBs, especially with Tolbert there.

I’m also of the opinion, right now, that OG makes the team.

by Nohm on Aug 31, 2011 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah we would dump Ceasaire instead of OG

That cut is dumb to me. I want Summers to make the team though, just so John can get upset about how much of an overrated scrub he is. Only to have to recant after the Tank goes all beast mode on fools

Winning

by Foilhat on Aug 31, 2011 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

The word "apoplectic" comes to mind

Are Marlon McCree and Antonio Cromartie the same person? Just askin'.

by QLFixBoy on Sep 1, 2011 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

My biggest problem...

…with not carrying 2 FBs is that if something happens to Hester you significantly have to change what we are planning on doing with the 2 back running game by moving Tolbert to FB. Or you flex blocking TEs into that position but that’s even worse.

by classicmfk on Sep 1, 2011 6:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t think summers has a chance

"Used to sit 36P until the Chargers started winning. Ill take V seating anyday"

by traceSD on Aug 31, 2011 4:07 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Does the ommission of Walters...

mean you think he has already shown enough to secure a spot on the team? I think Walters and Goodman need to show up AGAIN on Thursday to really solidify their spots in the crowded WR battle.

"Who do you think wiil the replacement for Jerry Jr. Cabarra or Frederson"

by Natrone Means Business on Aug 31, 2011 4:09 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

me too

I hope Walters has another big game and earns a spot on the roster. If he gets cut, wouldn’t surprise me if the pats grab him as Welkers replacement. Or the Chiefs, they need recievers.

by irishlad on Aug 31, 2011 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

summers

He won’t make the team…wth has he done? I hope English shows up this season, looks like wishful thinking to me so far

by john1 on Aug 31, 2011 4:15 PM PDT reply actions  

A brothers' tale for Omon, Nwagbuo

Wow, kinda of an interesting story over at ESPN “Outside the Lines.”
OG to meet his half-brother for first time ever when the Chargers play the 49ers tomorrow night.
Talk about some perspective. Wish them both the best of luck – on and off the field. Need a link?

by dashen87 on Aug 31, 2011 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Lifetime for men!

by BORTZ on Aug 31, 2011 7:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions   1 recs

Alright so I have heard some stories about a punter named Bennett

I tried to look him up on youtube and I couldn’t find anything… Apparently he was a punter who killed people? Hopefully someone here could elaborate or point me in the right direction? Thanks

"I promise you, we’re going to build a dictating, dominating, attacking defense. I’ve said it a million times. It’s not a slight on our offense, but we’re not going to win any world championship until we have that." - A.J. Smith

by njg425 on Aug 31, 2011 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

when did AJ say your quote

the quote you have as your tag line is really good, if it was recent. If it wasn’t its still cool but we know it didnt happen.

by bstew95 on Aug 31, 2011 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks! It was a few months ago. May maybe.

"I promise you, we’re going to build a dictating, dominating, attacking defense. I’ve said it a million times. It’s not a slight on our offense, but we’re not going to win any world championship until we have that." - A.J. Smith

by njg425 on Aug 31, 2011 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bennett was

a punter for the team in the 90s. He was from Australia, and his nickname was “Mate.” He had really long legs and a somewhat strange looking leg motion. It looked like he was in slow motion when he punted, but he beat the crap out of the ball. He was the punter on the NFL’s all-decade team for the 90s.

Can’t find a link right now, but I’m sure something is out there. I’ll post if I find one.

Are Marlon McCree and Antonio Cromartie the same person? Just askin'.

by QLFixBoy on Sep 1, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

Here's a pic

Are Marlon McCree and Antonio Cromartie the same person? Just askin'.

by QLFixBoy on Sep 1, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

He was...

The guy that taught Scifres how to get the ball to stop and check up like a golf ball hit off of a 9 iron.

He had a cannon for a leg.

by JYBaritone on Sep 1, 2011 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

Bennett killed people?
Apparently he was a punter who killed people?

As in punted really well? He did. Add he played professional Aussie rules before coming to the US.

You could kill someone while playing Aussie-rules ball I suppose. They could at least wear pants! The road rash alone might be deadly.

by Trendsearcher on Sep 1, 2011 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe killed means

knocked out cold. Bennett did that to a returner in his rookie season.

Are Marlon McCree and Antonio Cromartie the same person? Just askin'.

by QLFixBoy on Sep 1, 2011 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kevin Aceee 53 man

I’d rather see Carl Ihenacho instead of Bird. It does make sense to keep summers in if he’s that much of a good blocker. I actually like that Idea, chargers throw the ball a lot, but they need to have some success running the ball to keep defenses guessing. Well Chargers also need to focus on the run because they would like to keep their defense fresh and out of the field as much as possible. I still don’t see why Chargers won’t make a spot on offense for summers and Bryan (just in case anything happens to Crayton). I’d like to see two veterans in the LB corp over Bird and Gachkar. bstew95 you don’t remember when AJ said that? lol I don’t either. I just think njg425 wrote that line after he saw 2011 draft

by john1 on Aug 31, 2011 10:07 PM PDT reply actions  

It kinda bugs me that you would think I made it up soooooo...

link it’s the last line of the article

And if such an amazing run blocker and they need him for him that then that would be all he is good at and whenever he was in the game the other team would know it was a run so it really wouldn’t keep the defense guessing.

"I promise you, we’re going to build a dictating, dominating, attacking defense. I’ve said it a million times. It’s not a slight on our offense, but we’re not going to win any world championship until we have that." - A.J. Smith

by njg425 on Aug 31, 2011 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not really

After all, VJ, Gates, and Floyd are still out there.

An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.

by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 1, 2011 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

If crayton goes down

It will be Vincent brown who takes over for him. Also I really like that ihenacho over bird and maybe even gamble. Plus his name puts him ahead

by Lmbs2slaghtr on Aug 31, 2011 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

why?

I haven’t seen Ihenacho do a damned thing.

by BORTZ on Sep 1, 2011 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

Honestly

I just love the name

by Lmbs2slaghtr on Sep 1, 2011 10:06 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Wow

You guys haven’t been watching the preseason at all. Jonas Mouton is tied 3rd among rookies in the league in tackles this preseason, he was also the one who caused the fumble in the Dallas game. You guys are talking down on a guy just because he hasn’t made any highlight reel plays. All you hope for in a middle linebacker is a guy who can shed blocks and make a sure tackle at the point of attack and Jonas Mouton has showed that ability. He is always around the ball and you guys are not acknowledging the fact that his main purpose going forward this year is contributing on special teams an area which was disastrous a year ago. So before you write off someone make sure your actually basing it on facts rather than your own bias opinions. FYI Casey Matthews has had 8 tackles despite playing more snaps

by Lawrence Akwaboah on Aug 31, 2011 11:35 PM PDT reply actions  

didn't Liuget cause that fumble?

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

"The Red Sox and Yankees are playing as I type but I don't know who's winning because I don't watch Arena League baseball." - the genius TTG

Destroying your facts with opinions

by justdave on Sep 1, 2011 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

that was the cardinals game

Dude clearly wrote “cowboys.”

by BORTZ on Sep 1, 2011 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions  

yeah which means I clearly didn't read it

(although now that I do it seems he clearly wrote “dallas” but po-tay-to po-tah-to)

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

"The Red Sox and Yankees are playing as I type but I don't know who's winning because I don't watch Arena League baseball." - the genius TTG

Destroying your facts with opinions

by justdave on Sep 1, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

You guys?

Just one guy. Most of us know that Mouton is learning a new position after a shortened offseason.

by BORTZ on Sep 1, 2011 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions  

No. All of us. If one of us isn't paying attention, none of us are. This is a team game.

Or something like that.

Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Sep 1, 2011 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

We need to run the ball more.

Are Marlon McCree and Antonio Cromartie the same person? Just askin'.

by QLFixBoy on Sep 1, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

I think just about everybody agrees with you

It’s just one guy that was down on him.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Sep 1, 2011 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

I agree with Lawrence

Jonas Mouton played well during the Cowboys game… he forced a fumble and made some tackles. I always see him around the ball or at least making assisted tackles… I like the pick and no matter what people say AJ is good at drafting. Sure he has some bad picks… but think about the picks/trades that have worked out for us. People need to stop clowning on him because that’s not what being a Chargers fan is all about. We should love our team and personnel no matter what… this draft class has been legit so far. It’s just the preseason and people are making judgements way too fast. AJ made a splash in free agency also… which he never does so obviously he is improving.

And Frank Summers most likely will make the team… people dont realize that the Chargers scouting team has kept an eye on him since his college days. Norv loves him… as much as people want to think their football analysts I think Norv knows what he’s doing. Id rather use Summers for short yardage downs that Hester. Its a matter of physics

by David Conrique on Sep 1, 2011 7:48 AM PDT reply actions  

you are all about the "Norv loves him!!" angle with Summers.

i am curious as to where you get this info.

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

"The Red Sox and Yankees are playing as I type but I don't know who's winning because I don't watch Arena League baseball." - the genius TTG

Destroying your facts with opinions

by justdave on Sep 1, 2011 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

Here's some evidence... I'll keep collecting more.

SUMMERS LIMITED: Fullback Frank Summers caught the attention of players and coaches early in camp with his physicality and 5-foot-10, 255-pound frame.

Drafted by Pittsburgh in 2009, Summers started the first two games at fullback for the Steelers before an injury put him on IR. He spent last season on the practice squad in Pittsburgh before signing with San Diego, hoping to finally get another chance at an NFL game.

He was on track to get a long look before straining a muscle in his leg, which forced him to miss the first two preseason games as well as significant practice time.

"It’s probably one of the most disappointing things for me because I really believe he’s got an opportunity to help us," Turner said. "He tried to practice (Wednesday) and he’s still limited. Hopefully he won’t have a setback, tomorrow he’ll feel better, and he’ll be able to do more so he can play in the game (against Arizona)."

by David Conrique on Sep 1, 2011 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

this says to me that Norv is bummed the guy can't play.

which is what he would say if ANYONE is injured and the press asked about him.

Still looking for a quote to prove that Norv loves this guy so much he is un-cuttable.

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

"The Red Sox and Yankees are playing as I type but I don't know who's winning because I don't watch Arena League baseball." - the genius TTG

Destroying your facts with opinions

by justdave on Sep 1, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

So much he is un-cuttable? Where did that come from?

That’s irrelevant and holds no ground in this discussion. Did I ever mention the words un-cuttable? I dont even think Norv has mentions those words about any new player.

Believing someone has the opportunity to help the team means one thing… opportunity to be ON the team and help out during the season. So you clearly lost this one bud… get over yourself. You are just one of those guys that loves to argue to make yourself feel better… you asked for an example of Norv praising Summers and I gave you that.
Move one. Keep it pushin.

by David Conrique on Sep 1, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd be careful

borderline personal attacks. Don’t want to get banned.

6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.

That was fast.

by SD FTW on Sep 1, 2011 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

And we don't want to ban anyone, so please go easy on the personal attacks everybody.

Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Sep 1, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

sigh. no i asked for an example to prove that "norv loves him"

that’s all. im done though. thanks.

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

"The Red Sox and Yankees are playing as I type but I don't know who's winning because I don't watch Arena League baseball." - the genius TTG

Destroying your facts with opinions

by justdave on Sep 1, 2011 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Norv was quoted somewhere early saying that he liked Summers. I don't recall where any more.

Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Sep 1, 2011 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

Heres some more

Notes: Fullback Frank Summers, through no fault of his own, has been one of the biggest disappointments of camp. Summers looked like an unstoppable force who could work himself onto the roster with his blocking ability and perhaps by being a short-yardage back. But a hamstring injury sidelined him for three weeks, and he just got back on the field this week and lasted a full practice for the first time on Thursday. Time is running out for him to make a crowded backfield.

by David Conrique on Sep 1, 2011 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

does that say that Norv loves him?

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

"The Red Sox and Yankees are playing as I type but I don't know who's winning because I don't watch Arena League baseball." - the genius TTG

Destroying your facts with opinions

by justdave on Sep 1, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

"We should love our team and personnel no matter what…"

I refuse to love Ryan Leaf.

"Who do you think wiil the replacement for Jerry Jr. Cabarra or Frederson"

by Natrone Means Business on Sep 1, 2011 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

Or Marlon McCree

Are Marlon McCree and Antonio Cromartie the same person? Just askin'.

by QLFixBoy on Sep 1, 2011 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

THIS!

"Who do you think wiil the replacement for Jerry Jr. Cabarra or Frederson"

by Natrone Means Business on Sep 1, 2011 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

Right up until he refused to fall down with that pick...

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Sep 1, 2011 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

He screwed up on that play

but at least he did it making a play. If his coverage sucked on that play and his man scored, or if he had gotten run over for the game clinching td, I would be more upset. He made the pick didn’t fall down and a fluke play happened, I can handle that.

McCree hit hard and made plays.

by JeromeB on Sep 1, 2011 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not disagreeing with you

Just sayin’. I think that play is the main reason people don’t like him.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Sep 1, 2011 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's like San Diego's version

of Bill Buckner.

Are Marlon McCree and Antonio Cromartie the same person? Just askin'.

by QLFixBoy on Sep 1, 2011 7:49 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions  

and some more...

Summer falls again

The Chargers scouting department seemed excited to add running back Frank Summers on offense and special teams. The third-year pro had a great start to camp, but has been hurt with a calf for most of camp. He re-injured his leg Tuesday, again limiting a player the Chargers had high hopes for.

by David Conrique on Sep 1, 2011 9:03 AM PDT reply actions  

[citation needed]

"Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." - Justin Halpern

Gaslamp Ball Wiki - All you need to know about Gaslamp Ball, its members, and all the inside jokes
Bolts from the Blue

by creanium on Sep 1, 2011 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

and even more...

Frustrating summer

Fullback Frank Summer has dressed and joined his teammates on the field for practice the past two days, trying to get back in the race for a roster spot that seemed a good bet to be his earlier this month. But he has had to call it a day early both practices, as his hamstring is still giving him trouble.

by David Conrique on Sep 1, 2011 9:05 AM PDT reply actions  

[citation needed]

"Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." - Justin Halpern

Gaslamp Ball Wiki - All you need to know about Gaslamp Ball, its members, and all the inside jokes
Bolts from the Blue

by creanium on Sep 1, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

lol heres more... nuff said

The Chargers signed him to a futures contract after the season. Summers was one of the most physical players during the first two full-pads practices.

"Early there are always guys that jump out and grab your attention and Frank’s one of those guys. I think he’s caught everyone’s attention; coaches and players," Head Coach Norv Turner said. "So he’s off to a great start."

by David Conrique on Sep 1, 2011 9:14 AM PDT reply actions  

[citation needed]

"Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." - Justin Halpern

Gaslamp Ball Wiki - All you need to know about Gaslamp Ball, its members, and all the inside jokes
Bolts from the Blue

by creanium on Sep 1, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

that is the first time Norv has said anything positive about his play in anything you're referenced

everything else is anonymous comments or “i am bummed he’s hurt”

so NOT “nuff said”

more like, “more needs to be said”

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

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Destroying your facts with opinions

by justdave on Sep 1, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

I havent seen much of Mouton either...

Hope he turns it on soon…

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 Sep 1, 2011 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

TWSS

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by creanium on Sep 1, 2011 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

twss?

I’m not good with those

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 Sep 1, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's what she said

6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.

That was fast.

by SD FTW on Sep 1, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's both an explanation and a comment!

6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.

That was fast.

by SD FTW on Sep 1, 2011 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah...

I remember now.
There should be a guide or something somewhere…

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 Sep 1, 2011 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

There is

Right here.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Sep 1, 2011 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Between the hours of 5am and 3pm (PST)

I am at work, with an agressive internet filter. I can’t even get on certain news websites. One of the blocked websites is urbandictionary

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 Sep 1, 2011 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

There's a BFTB Wiki

Here’s a more work-friendly website for you

"Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." - Justin Halpern

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Bolts from the Blue

by creanium on Sep 1, 2011 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was going to post that

But TWSS isn’t on it, so it kind of misses the point. I would add it if I knew what I was doing with a Wiki.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Sep 1, 2011 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

It does now

And it also has IJALA as well.

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by creanium on Sep 1, 2011 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can relate

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Sep 1, 2011 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

B-

Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Sep 1, 2011 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

D+

Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Sep 1, 2011 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Could somebody please start a Summers Fan Post

so Dave and David can carry on their debate in peace.

by JeromeB on Sep 1, 2011 2:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Lets not poke the hornets nest

I don’t think anything good would come out of that debate.

6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.

That was fast.

by SD FTW on Sep 1, 2011 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Keep debating there are no rules against it (that I know of)

I enjoy it when a couple people get a little fired up. I was just joking around with my comment.

Have a good time at the game.

by JeromeB on Sep 1, 2011 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pretty sure that's not a rule.

We don’t recommend debating Wonko, though.

Bolts from the Blue // "I eat cereal out of a giant novelty wine glass because it makes me feel fancy." - Britney Wade
Bloody Elbow // "I think we're poking fun at Leland's 'boner.'" - Michael Fagan

by Richard Wade on Sep 1, 2011 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

Debate is great, as long as it’s constructive and mildly informed. It’s the personal attacks that get dangerous.

6/10/2010 - Tra Thomas signs with the Chargers
8/21/2010 - Tra Thomas retires.

That was fast.

by SD FTW on Sep 1, 2011 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha debate is fine

i actually enjoy it quite a lot. as long as it stays about football :)

no harm no foul no offense taken.

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

"The Red Sox and Yankees are playing as I type but I don't know who's winning because I don't watch Arena League baseball." - the genius TTG

Destroying your facts with opinions

by justdave on Sep 1, 2011 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gilchrist and Tutu are the winners here

Summers was terrible. Butler and Liuget did what they’ve been doing all preseason. Gamble looked OK. Bentley and Wright each had a good play or two but didn’t impress much. Mouton was hurt on the first play, I think. English and McNeill out.

"Were such things here as we do speak about?
Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Sep 1, 2011 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

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