The ability to win close games is a plus in my book.
Chargers @ Colts Pregame Thread (Wk 16)
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Originally posted by QSmokey View Post
But it *does* match your own particular narrative. So there is that.
My "narrative" has been... Injuries have been multiple and substantial. No other team has suffered as much from their injury situation as the Chargers this year. It is nearly impossible to evaluate coaches and GM given the number of injuries this year. Once we get healthier, we will begin winning more consistently. If we get to the playoffs (almost certain) we can beat/compete with any team... as we have already done so against Chiefs (even though we had substantial injuries). There are no dominant teams in the NFL this year. Trip to the Super Bowl can realistically happen.
Most of these "talking points" have come to fruition... still waiting on a couple. If they don't pan-out... I'm sure that I'll get bashed. I'm comfortable with that.
Currently, however, I get to brag a little. My scenario has played out... while others' scenarios have not. That's the nature of the game...
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Originally posted by Boltnut View Post
If you are implying that I leave my emotions out of my analysis... I will accept that.
My "narrative" has been... Injuries have been multiple and substantial. No other team has suffered as much from their injury situation as the Chargers this year. It is nearly impossible to evaluate coaches and GM given the number of injuries this year. Once we get healthier, we will begin winning more consistently. If we get to the playoffs (almost certain) we can beat/compete with any team... as we have already done so against Chiefs (even though we had substantial injuries). There are no dominant teams in the NFL this year. Trip to the Super Bowl can realistically happen.
Most of these "talking points" have come to fruition... still waiting on a couple. If they don't pan-out... I'm sure that I'll get bashed. I'm comfortable with that.
Currently, however, I get to brag a little. My scenario has played out... while others' scenarios have not. That's the nature of the game...THE YEAR OF THE FLIP!
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Originally posted by Boltnut View Post
If you are implying that I leave my emotions out of my analysis... I will accept that.
My "narrative" has been... Injuries have been multiple and substantial. No other team has suffered as much from their injury situation as the Chargers this year. It is nearly impossible to evaluate coaches and GM given the number of injuries this year. Once we get healthier, we will begin winning more consistently. If we get to the playoffs (almost certain) we can beat/compete with any team... as we have already done so against Chiefs (even though we had substantial injuries). There are no dominant teams in the NFL this year. Trip to the Super Bowl can realistically happen.
Most of these "talking points" have come to fruition... still waiting on a couple. If they don't pan-out... I'm sure that I'll get bashed. I'm comfortable with that.
Currently, however, I get to brag a little. My scenario has played out... while others' scenarios have not. That's the nature of the game...
And I don't think you'll be 'bashed' if your talking points don't come true. At least you shouldn't be. I've said this a million times: We all are just throwing our own opinions out there, which is what makes for a lively discussion board. Nobody, and I mean nobody, is correct all the time. And that's OK.
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Originally posted by Boltnut View Post
If you are implying that I leave my emotions out of my analysis... I will accept that.
My "narrative" has been... Injuries have been multiple and substantial. No other team has suffered as much from their injury situation as the Chargers this year. It is nearly impossible to evaluate coaches and GM given the number of injuries this year. Once we get healthier, we will begin winning more consistently. If we get to the playoffs (almost certain) we can beat/compete with any team... as we have already done so against Chiefs (even though we had substantial injuries). There are no dominant teams in the NFL this year. Trip to the Super Bowl can realistically happen.
Most of these "talking points" have come to fruition... still waiting on a couple. If they don't pan-out... I'm sure that I'll get bashed. I'm comfortable with that.
Currently, however, I get to brag a little. My scenario has played out... while others' scenarios have not. That's the nature of the game...
on offense Herbert’s injury impacted his play greatly. That is pretty clear as we get back to seeing him look more like 2021 Herbert. Having said that, the offensive side of the ball has looked pretty underwhelming even now when we have our guys back healthy. I still hold out hope that they will click on all cylinders and not rely on late game heroics. You can’t bank on that.
the biggest change for this Charger team is that they don’t beat themselves. Penalties are down, fgs are made and we are getting some breaks. That’s a refreshing g change
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Originally posted by jamrock View Post
The problem with this narrative is that defense was relatively healthy during the time that the team struggled and suffered a couple of blow outs. They are less healthy now than at any point this season yet played their two best defensive games in the last two weeks. It seems that the players only defense meetings and dinners have really helped the club on that side of the ball.
on offense Herbert’s injury impacted his play greatly. That is pretty clear as we get back to seeing him look more like 2021 Herbert. Having said that, the offensive side of the ball has looked pretty underwhelming even now when we have our guys back healthy. I still hold out hope that they will click on all cylinders and not rely on late game heroics. You can’t bank on that.
the biggest change for this Charger team is that they don’t beat themselves. Penalties are down, fgs are made and we are getting some breaks. That’s a refreshing g change
That everyone is now back, save Slater; but you can't expect to have 100% of your starters available at this point in the season.
That one should now expect 30+ points as being the new offensive norm: even Critty ratcheted up my expectations earlier today predicting a 51 point Charger offensive outburst tonight.
This is Boltnut's position.
Good point about not beating themselves: A Lynn's white whale.
Can only think of the game in K.C. where they lost it by turnover.
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Originally posted by powderblueboy View Post
I think what Boltnut is saying is that we can only now, over the next 4 games, evaluate Joe Lombardi competently.
That everyone is now back, save Slater; but you can't expect to have 100% of your starters available at this point in the season.
That one should now expect 30+ points as being the new offensive norm: even Critty ratcheted up my expectations earlier today predicting a 51 point Charger offensive outburst tonight.
This is Boltnut's position.
with Lombo's offense admirably controlling TOP and field position as their primary concern,
effectively giving the D breathers.
Not certain: something to do with modern football.
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Originally posted by powderblueboy View Post
I think what Boltnut is saying is that we can only now, over the next 4 games, evaluate Joe Lombardi competently.
That everyone is now back, save Slater; but you can't expect to have 100% of your starters available at this point in the season.
That one should now expect 30+ points as being the new offensive norm: even Critty ratcheted up my expectations earlier today predicting a 51 point Charger offensive outburst tonight.
This is Boltnut's position.
Good point about not beating themselves: A Lynn's white whale.
Can only think of the game in K.C. where they lost it by turnover.
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Originally posted by jamrock View Post
If that is Boltnut’s position I disagree and it hasn’t looked stellar the past 2 weeks even with everyone back. The Rams put up 51 points with all second stringers and some 3rd and 4th stringers on offense. They beat Denver so badly they couldn’t wait to fire Hackett. McVay is known for his offense and playcalling. I do t think Lombardi is
a) Herbert was still dealing with the rib problem the last two games.
b) the offensive line needed time to mesh: finally together again, the last two games have been like preseason.
c) their offensive weapons are finally playing together and there also existed a transition period towards getting their timing down with Herbert
d) Lombo needs to figure out how to use his full arsenal: he's getting there.
I'll think of something else soon to tack on.
But, 30 + point games from here on out,
or the TOP kings of football.
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At the hotel, getting ready to walk over...already ran into about a half dozen Charger families or groups...lol, Colts fans are telling us they hope we win and improve their draft position!Adopted Bolt: Kimani Vidal RB
Final prediction: Latham OT, Colson LB, Sainristil CB,Rice WR, Zinter OG, Nourzad OC, MacLachlan TE, Vidal RB, Lovett DT
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Originally posted by sonorajim View Post
Not speaking for rich- I have no breaking point. Nothing about winning embarrasses me. We could go 17-0 like that and I would be insane with joy.
F all you 31+ tards!
ps: Merry dayafter Christmas!
it is a question of revising one's expectations about that 'deep' run in the playoffs.
Next time you feel comfortable calling others 'retards' here,
I'll gladly respond in kind.
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