Patriots at Chargers Pregame Discussion (wk 8)

[UglyTruth]

This is good to hear.

If they can just avoid the Browns, Titans, Bills & Ravens in the playoffs, they'll go deep.

I’ve said this as well. These are the only teams that Chargers would have lot of trouble with, others I think are all beatable.

[Bolt-O]

[powderblueboy]

Belichick has a losing record as a HC when Tom Brady isn't his starting QB.
Let me be clear.
Belichick is a Loser without Brady.
Loo ooo ooo Zer!

Anthony Lynn has a winning record as a head coach; and we know who is the better head coach.

[Critty]

Anthony Lynn has a winning record as a head coach; and we know who is the better head coach.

We know who had the much better QB.
And better offensive line too.
And also more reliable kicker.
The players who actually play the game have the biggest impact on the outcome.
And how bad were the Bills, Jets and Dolphins all those years with horrible QB play for those teams. That division was a cakewalk to postseason.

Belichick has his chance to prove he can consistently win without Brady. I think he will need his QB to become a top 10 QB because it's a QB driven league. If Mac Jones never becomes a top 10 QB then Belichick won't be the difference maker for Patriots. He will just be a 9-8 or 8-9 team every year.

His record is 63-75 without Brady.
Does he ever get to above .500 without Brady?
I'm going to say no, no he doesn't.

[chargeroo]

We know who had the much better QB.
And better offensive line too.
And also more reliable kicker.
The players who actually play the game have the biggest impact on the outcome.
And how bad were the Bills, Jets and Dolphins all those years with horrible QB play for those teams. That division was a cakewalk to postseason.

Belichick has his chance to prove he can consistently win without Brady. I think he will need his QB to become a top 10 QB because it's a QB driven league. If Mac Jones never becomes a top 10 QB then Belichick won't be the difference maker for Patriots. He will just be a 9-8 or 8-9 team every year.

His record is 63-75 without Brady.
Does he ever get to above .500 without Brady?
I'm going to say no, no he doesn't.

So you don't put much stock in the HC?

[CivilBolt]

McD will probably call a lot of short quick and screen passes to neutralize Bosa on this game. It won’t be pretty.

[Heatmiser]

I agree with that. It will challenge the two high shell as well and limits the benefits of all the coverage disguises. The McDaniels passing game is really a running game based on very short throws. Chargers need to step up on defense and play the run better and disrupt the timing of the dink and dunk routes the Patriots use. Chargers' defense is predicated on forcing the offense to methodically and patiently go down the field. Patriots offense is predicate on doing just that.


TG

[Bolt4Knob]

If we play deep coverage against the McDaniels' short, safe pass and run system, we just might do it again.

Lynn, Pagano, McCoy and Bradley might be coaching on Sunday but they will not be coaching the Chargers . And anything the team might have done in the past - means nothing, This is Brandon Effing STaleys team and he is going to do a better job of preparing this team than those guys.

Not that the loss to the Ravens was good - but if they use it correctly as a somewhat wake up call - the patriots are in for a long day

[Formula 21]

Bobby Beathard signed Shawn Lee and Ruben Davis in the offseason of the Super Bowl.
Beathard could find quality defensive tackles in his sleep.

Loved those guys.

[21&500]

Lynn, Pagano, McCoy and Bradley might be coaching on Sunday but they will not be coaching the Chargers . And anything the team might have done in the past - means nothing, This is Brandon Effing STaleys team and he is going to do a better job of preparing this team than those guys.

Not that the loss to the Ravens was good - but if they use it correctly as a somewhat wake up call - the patriots are in for a long day

Could you imagine the arrogance and lack of awareness our guys would have had they escaped with a narrow victory?
truly believe this is a blessing in disguise
Non division road loss, oh well. Growing and learning.

[Classic]

Chargers haven't played a complete game all season. This would be great time to do so.

[21&500]

I’ve said this as well. These are the only teams that Chargers would have lot of trouble with, others I think are all beatable.

Common theme is the physicality these teams play with.
I trust our starters but not our depth.
Hope Staley has a genius backup plan if some of our key, physical guys go down.