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Until they are knocked off the perch, they are the team to beat. Let's see what happens this year. Like you, I do like our chances.Originally posted by Shock&Awe View PostComment
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One of their OGs retired in July too. Denzelle Good.Originally posted by Velo View PostIn 2013 in the 2nd to last game that Carr and Adams played together at Fresno State, they lost to San Jose State (my alma mater) 62-52. Carr got panicky late in the game and started pressing it to Adams. An SJSU LB picked off Carr trying to hit Adams over the middle and that sealed the game. It was devastating for Fresno State. The loss knocked them out of BCS rankings and bowl contention. That is my memory of Carr and Adams together in college. And I think Carr has been a panicky QB in his NFL career. Remember what Bosa said about him after the first game victory last season - Carr "gets shook" if he starts feeling pressure. When the Raiders needed Carr to throw a TD pass in the closing moments of the playoff game in Cincy last season, Carr threw an INT. (Contrast that to how big Herbert came up in the 4th Q of the Week 18 game. Herbert absolutely, positively had to throw 2 TD passes and convert a two-pointer in order to keep the Chargers in the game - and he did just that.)
The Raiders made some off-season splashes by acquiring Adams and signing Chandler Jones. But McDaniels neglected the OL. They are depending on OT Alex Leatherwood, the Raiders' 2021 first round pick (the next OT off the board after Slater :shifty
to play a major role on their OL this season. Leatherwood sucked as a rookie and he's sucking in the preseason. As Chargers fans, we are very aware of the pitfall of loading up with talent at the skill positions while neglecting the OL. If you can't protect the QB or open holes for the RB, it doesn't matter how good you are at QB/WR/RB/TE - the offense is going to struggle against defenses that dominate in the trenches. So I am not buying into the Raider hype, and I fully expect the Chargers' front four - with its new additions - to make life hell for Carr and the Raiders' offense Week 1.
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I think Carr should be practicing throwing the ball away.Originally posted by Velo View PostIn 2013 in the 2nd to last game that Carr and Adams played together at Fresno State, they lost to San Jose State (my alma mater) 62-52. Carr got panicky late in the game and started pressing it to Adams. An SJSU LB picked off Carr trying to hit Adams over the middle and that sealed the game. It was devastating for Fresno State. The loss knocked them out of BCS rankings and bowl contention. That is my memory of Carr and Adams together in college. And I think Carr has been a panicky QB in his NFL career. Remember what Bosa said about him after the first game victory last season - Carr "gets shook" if he starts feeling pressure. When the Raiders needed Carr to throw a TD pass in the closing moments of the playoff game in Cincy last season, Carr threw an INT. (Contrast that to how big Herbert came up in the 4th Q of the Week 18 game. Herbert absolutely, positively had to throw 2 TD passes and convert a two-pointer in order to keep the Chargers in the game - and he did just that.)
The Raiders made some off-season splashes by acquiring Adams and signing Chandler Jones. But McDaniels neglected the OL. They are depending on OT Alex Leatherwood, the Raiders' 2021 first round pick (the next OT off the board after Slater :shifty to play a major role on their OL this season. Leatherwood sucked as a rookie and he's sucking in the preseason. As Chargers fans, we are very aware of the pitfall of loading up with talent at the skill positions while neglecting the OL. If you can't protect the QB or open holes for the RB, it doesn't matter how good you are at QB/WR/RB/TE - the offense is going to struggle against defenses that dominate in the trenches. So I am not buying into the Raider hype, and I fully expect the Chargers' front four - with its new additions - to make life hell for Carr and the Raiders' offense Week 1.
What do you think?THE YEAR OF THE FLIP!Comment
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Going by that logic, the Rams are the team to beat for the Super Bowl and Storm Norton is the incumbent RT until he's sat down on his ass.Originally posted by richpjr View Post
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This is what it will take for the Chiefs to win:
Frank Clark turns back the clock and becomes a productive pass rusher, and George Karlaftis proves to be one of the best rookie pass rushers. Chris Jones is fantastic and Danny Shelton is an intriguing addition
Chiefs season depends on Clark, Karlaftis (the big stiff) and Danny Shelton......good luck to that!
It also depends on their receiving corp finding a replacement for Tyreek Hill......again, good luck!Comment
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Drake would fit so well in our offense. I'd take him as RB2 in a heartbeat over what we currently have.Originally posted by ghost View PostComment
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So when Josh “Joshy” McDaniels gets fired, who will Al Davis’s son hire to replace him:
1. Art Shell
2. Jon Gruden
3. Tom Cable
4. Al Davis
TGLike, how am I a traitor? Your team are traitors.Comment
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As long as it ain't Sean PaytonComment
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Mecole Hardmen has potential but is not Tyreek Hill. JSS (Juju Smith-Schuster) has regressed IMO. I don't think MVS (Marques Valdes-Scantling) is better than Jalen Guyton, Jalen Guyton is better than him.Originally posted by powderblueboy View Post
They have aging veterans on defense in Chris Jones and Frank Clark who aren't getting any younger. Mcduffie is a good pick I admit, but he'll have his struggles.
Edwards-Helaire will still give KC fans a headache.Comment
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