Giants @ Chargers Pregame Discussion (wk 14)

[jamrock]

The worst thing about this game is there are only 4 games after it. I wait all year for the season to get here and it's over in a blink of an eye.

Time flies big fella but we’re in it in December and that’s pretty pretty good

[Panamamike]

Prior to Fitzpatrick getting injured, I didn’t know anything about Heineke. The Bolts D made him famous. I think that’s why we’re a little shook :lol:

I guess you missed last year's playoff game when he damn near beat Tampa Bay?

[Xenos]

Ryan Hunter

He wasn’t elevated from PS for this game.

[Guest]

With Keenan out, this should be the perfect game to gauge Palmer’s progress/readiness.

No matter how it goes, I’m predicting some lively post-game exchanges withGuest

We will need 3 WRs at times, so both Guyton and Palmer should be playing.

The deep passing game is even more important in this game as the ability to have explosive scoring is one thing that separates the two teams.

A couple of drives featuring big plays, a couple of sustained drives and a FG should put us beyond what the Giants can accomplish as they have not scored 30 points this season.

However, if we spend too much time sucking away the clock with prolonged drives that may or may not produce points, that will serve to keep the Giants in the game, which would be unwise in my view.

[Guest]

The worst thing about this game is there are only 4 games after it. I wait all year for the season to get here and it's over in a blink of an eye.

Hopefully, the season is only a little more than half way finished for us.

We just need a ticket to the dance. There is not anyone that we cannot beat.

[Bolt Dude]

Hopefully, the season is only a little more than half way finished for us.

We just need a ticket to the dance. There is not anyone that we cannot beat.

It’s not always the best team, but the hottest team that wins the super bowl. Last year Tampa was 7-5 before hitting their stride.

[Hadl2Alworth]

The worst thing about this game is there are only 4 games after it. I wait all year for the season to get here and it's over in a blink of an eye.

But three of them are division games. It'll seem like an extra week between them with the anticipation. Right?

I know what you mean though.

[Caslon]

Palmer likely to play more than a few snaps this game as per usual. Probably hasn’t had that many days of reps. Great timing having the Giants to add to his experience. The TE’s will probably see more passes their way than Palmer will. Don’t count out Herbert and Guyton’s chemistry, it’s pretty solid at times.

Other teams rumored to be taking extra precautions to prevent losing players to COVID. Chargers better also. COVID is affecting this season more that last, weird. This is the year Covid could influence SB entry AND outcome.

PS. Not meant to be discussion about Covid other than NFL players and teams impacted by it.

[Velo]

Prior to Fitzpatrick getting injured, I didn’t know anything about Heineke. The Bolts D made him famous. I think that’s why we’re a little shook :lol:

Heinicke owes the Chargers. He beat the Raiders last week, a deflating loss for Vegas that leaves them hanging by a thread for the playoffs, which may provide extra motivation for the Raiders when they face the Chiefs tomorrow.

[Boltgang74]

Palmer likely to play more than a few snaps this game as per usual. Probably hasn’t had that many days of reps. Great timing having the Giants to add to his experience. The TE’s will probably see more passes their way than Palmer will. Don’t count out Herbert and Guyton’s chemistry, it’s pretty solid at times.

Other teams rumored to be taking extra precautions to prevent losing players to COVID. Chargers better also. COVID is affecting this season more that last, weird. Less mask mandates at stores, restaurant seating restrictions relaxed, etc. This is the year Covid could influence SB entry AND outcome.

Masks got Jack to do with it.Cmon man.

[Caslon]

Masks got Jack to do with it.Cmon man.

See? OK, I’m editing out part of my last post to prevent further discussion like this along that line. I do reiterate that some teams are rumored to be taking additional steps. Not sure if the Chargers are among those organizations rumored to be doing so.

[dmac_bolt]

My take on Palmer is that he's not really ready to step up and have a breakout game, so I don't see them trying to force it on him. I could be wrong and I hope I am. But some players just take a bit longer to grasp the game. Again, I look at Vincent Jackson. He was a 2nd round pick and had massive talent. But we didn't see it right away. Even without Allen (who by the way was ready as soon as he put on a Chargers jersey and was a rookie standout), Herbert is going to have enough horses on the field to power the offense to beat the Giants and won't necessarily need Palmer to be KA.

VJ took until mid-year 3 and it was really his full year 4 he emerged as a star. Palmer is in his 12th game, year 1.