Bolts From The Blue - Gameday Coverage: San Diego Chargers at Cleveland BrownsAn Unofficial Los Angeles Chargers Blog Created By The Fans, For The Fanshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/47753/btfb-fv.png2012-10-28T13:15:20-07:00http://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/rss/stream/33305592012-10-28T13:15:20-07:002012-10-28T13:15:20-07:00Chargers Lose to the Browns
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<p>The San Diego Chargers performed poorly in all three phases of the game and, deservedly, lost to the 2-6 Cleveland Browns.</p> <p><a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/boxscore?gid=20121028005" target="_blank">Box Score: Cleveland Browns 7, San Diego Chargers 6</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2012/10/28/3566934/nfl-week-eight-who-you-should-root-for" target="_blank">Use this as your open thread for Sunday's late games and Sunday Night Football</a></p>
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<p>That's it. I'm done. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">San Diego Chargers</a> may be 3-4, but they're 1-4 in their last 5 games and each of those four losses has come in embarrassing fashion.</p>
<p>I thought I'd never type these words on this site and seriously mean them, but Fire Norv. Fire everyone. Blow up everything. Bring in someone that can fix whatever is wrong with <span>Philip Rivers</span>, because that person is not Norv Turner. This organization, in it's current state, is ridden with cancer and dying quickly.</p>
<p>The loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a> showed a lack of maturity and an inability to defend the pass. The loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> just showed that they're a much better team than the Chargers are (remember how the Chargers' built that lead). The loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons">Falcons</a> showed the same.</p>
<p>This loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> shows that San Diego has almost nothing of value in the locker room. The Quarterback has the worse case of the yips that I've ever seen. The Running Back can't hold onto the football or pass-block, and everyone seems okay with letting him trying to figure it out using the methods that have not worked so far. The defense hasn't had a pass rush since 2007. The secondary is either too old, not deep enough or not talented enough, depending on which non-<span>Eric Weddle</span> player you're talking about.</p>
<p>The biggest problem? The team has no heart at all. They fight for nothing. They give up quickly. They get down on themselves at the first sign of trouble. They can't put anyone away (except for when <span>Jackie Battle</span> did exactly that against a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Titans</a> team that had no heart). The 2012 San Diego Chargers always seem to have the wrong play called and the wrong mindset for the situation that they're in. The players and coaches look very, very lost.</p>
<p>It's time for a chance. Assuming that Norv can take the same team that's lost 4 of the last 5 games and turn them into a playoff team is ridiculous. Is there another coach on the staff that could? Possibly, but you probably couldn't do worse right now. If A.J. Smith wants to continue to distance himself from Norv in hopes of keeping his job, this has to end right now.</p>
https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2012/10/28/3567738/san-diego-chargers-lose-to-cleveland-browns-7-6John Gennaro2012-10-28T11:34:18-07:002012-10-28T11:34:18-07:00Open Thread: Chargers at Browns, Second Half
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<p>The San Diego Chargers played a terrible half of football but, somehow, are only down 7-3 to the Cleveland Browns at halftime.</p> <p>What an embarrassing half of football that was for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">San Diego Chargers</a>. In Cleveland, dealing with the wintry elements, the offense and defense looked anything but impressive.</p>
<p><span>Philip Rivers</span> has been able to avoid turning the ball over, but that's mostly due to luck. He's thrown two deep passes that should've been intercepted. <span>Ryan Mathews</span> looked good at times, behind a weak offensive line performance, until fumbling the ball. Based on the performance of the two-minute offense at the end of the half (against Cleveland's "prevent defense), it's a good bet that you'll see a lot more <span>Ronnie Brown</span> and passing in the second half.</p>
<p><span>Trent Richardson</span> ran for 86 yards and a touchdown in the first half. <span>Brandon Weeden</span> avoided making mistakes, but hasn't made any plays either (despite no pass rush against him).</p>
<p>If the Chargers want to avoid a new "worst week in franchise history", they'll need to figure out their issues at halftime and come out looking like the better team.</p>
https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2012/10/28/3567336/open-thread-san-diego-chargers-at-cleveland-browns-second-halfJohn Gennaro2012-10-28T09:45:31-07:002012-10-28T09:45:31-07:00Open Thread: Chargers at Browns, First Half
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<p>The San Diego Chargers take on the Cleveland Browns in a critical Week 8 matchup.</p> <p><span style="line-height: 9px;">MUST. WIN. GAME.</span></p>
https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2012/10/28/3566540/open-thread-san-diego-chargers-at-cleveland-browns-first-halfJohn Gennaro2012-10-28T09:23:23-07:002012-10-28T09:23:23-07:00Inactives: San Diego Chargers at Cleveland Browns
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<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">San Diego Chargers</a></b></p>
<p><span>Eddie Royal</span><br><span>Antonio Garay</span><br><span>Shareece Wright</span><br><span>Curtis Brinkley</span><br><span>Brandon Taylor</span><br><span>Jonas Mouton</span><br><span>Ladarius Green</span></p>
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<p><b><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a></b></p>
<p><span>Owen Marecic</span><br><span>Tashaun Gipson</span><br>Brandon Jackson<br><span>Mohamed Massaquoi</span><br><span>Chris Ogbonnaya</span><br><span>Dimitri Patterson</span><br><span>Ahtyba Rubin</span><br><span>Jarrod Shaw</span></p>
https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2012/10/28/3566790/inactives-san-diego-chargers-at-cleveland-brownsJohn Gennaro2012-10-28T08:17:23-07:002012-10-28T08:17:23-07:00Could Weather Play A Factor?
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<p>It is expected to be cold, wet and windy in Cleveland for today's game between the Chargers and Browns. Will the Bolts be able to fight through the elements?</p> <p>It's officially Fall, meaning the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/san-diego-chargers">San Diego Chargers</a> get to once again challenge their reputation as a team that doesn't handle the wintry elements well.</p>
<p>The forecast for today's game in Cleveland is as follows:</p>
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<p><b>Temperature: </b>41 degrees F<br><b>Humidity: </b>90%<br><b>Wind: </b>23mph North<br><b>Chance of Rain: </b>100%</p>
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<p>It has already begun to rain there this morning, so expect a soggy field for both teams to play on. The 23mph wind is the biggest element, though. Those winds are strong enough to knock down most deep balls, so those plays may have to be completely removed from both playbooks. That's probably a good thing for the Chargers, who have been struggling on those passes anyway.</p>
<p>The temperature, mixed with it being wet, will not be fun. However, this will be a good indication of if cold weather will affect the team before they head into snowy matchups in Pittsburgh and New York later in the season.</p>
https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2012/10/28/3566434/could-weather-play-a-factor-in-the-chargers-browns-gameJohn Gennaro