Welcome Eric Kendricks LB

[Maniaque 6]

This is what gets me. If the Chargers had been the ones with the pick-6, you'd be singing the praises of the defense coming up big when it counts. But when it's against the Chargers, it's "flukey". Kinda erodes some of your credibility.

You clearly need to rewatch that play !

[Boltnut]

This is what gets me. If the Chargers had been the ones with the pick-6, you'd be singing the praises of the defense coming up big when it counts. But when it's against the Chargers, it's "flukey". Kinda erodes some of your credibility.

Absolutely not. When was the last time the Chargers had a pick-6...? That's about as flukey as it gets.
Same goes for the McCree interception and fumble.
Now you're just making stuff up to fit your narrative.

[sonorajim]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8E_zMLCRNg

LOL!

[sonorajim]

LOL. The Jags played us twice and outscored us in the second half of those 2 games something like 40+ - 3.

As for the others, the NFL is an any given Sunday league. You can say the Chiefs barely squeaked by us or accept that it’s what they do with the game on the line. And ignore that we barely squeaked by such powerhouses as the Broncos, Cards and Titans

When you say WE, that doesn't include include a healthy Herbert in any losses, among many other starters depending on the game.
To be fair, 2022 is not a viable yardstick for measuring the 2023 Chargers team.
Yeah, but, but, but, etc.

[Lefty2SLO]

This is what gets me. If the Chargers had been the ones with the pick-6, you'd be singing the praises of the defense coming up big when it counts. But when it's against the Chargers, it's "flukey". Kinda erodes some of your credibility.

Yeah - supporting your position is fine, even stretching the truth a bit (we all do it) is acceptable, just don't go off the deep end . . . . . . . use some common sense.

[Boltnut]

That was week 2.
Super Bowls are not won in week 2.

The Chief's got better over the course of the year.
The Charger's under Staley haven't demonstrated that quality yet.
Sure, they fattened up against a competition that went a collective 1 - 20 (?) the last 6 weeks:
and then, the stinker against Jacksonville.

The year before that they went 4 - 1 out of the gate.

Yet, they barely got by us again in Week 11... with numerous players out... Slater, Bosa, MW, Austin Johnson.
Imagine if the Chiefs were missing significant players... Kelce, OBJ, Chris Jones.
Oh wait, we don't have to imagine... just re-watch SBLV. They got trounced by TB... 31-9.

[QSmokey]

Yeah - supporting your position is fine, even stretching the truth a bit (we all do it) is acceptable, just don't go off the deep end . . . . . . . use some common sense.

"Going off the deep end"? You're starting to wear thin on me Lefty. Common sense my ass. Care to explain? Did the "flukey" interception bounce off someone's helmet, pop up in the air, ricochet off the back of Ekeler's heel, into the shocked hands of the KC defender (who was totally out of position)? Who then took it 99 yards for the TD? Now, THAT would be "flukey". The defender made a fucking play. Something that we, as a team, fail to do all too often. Particularly this 'vaunted' Staley defense.

In fact, even such plays as the brain dead fumble by McCree in the NE playoff game back in 2004 wasn't 'flukey'. It was a dumb play by our guy, and a good, head's up play by the NE wide receiver, who punched the ball out. Nothing "flukey" about that at all. Unfortunate as hell, for sure. But not flukey.

Pollyannas - and now you, unfortunately, Lefty - are a crackup. LOL!

[QSmokey]

I really like this team, especially now when they are taking a shot at greatness. HC that coached the #1 defense 3 years ago, OC that coached the #1 offense 2 years ago. Elite QB, very good OL, WRs, 2 Very good Edge, good DL, ILB, Elite SS, very good CBs. Very good STs.
WE aren't perfect but we're pretty damn good and have gotten better W-L each year with Staley. I can't wait to get through the draft, start OTAs. We get to see them coming together, especially Moore's offense.

LOL! LOL! LOL! 9-8 and 10-7 teams and the word "greatness" is an oxymoron. That sentence was way funnier than Boltnut's video.

[QSmokey]

Absolutely not. When was the last time the Chargers had a pick-6...? That's about as flukey as it gets.
Same goes for the McCree interception and fumble.
Now you're just making stuff up to fit your narrative.

Exactly. When *was* the last time they made a game-changing play against a superior foe? Great question. See also my response to Lefty, above, for more about 'flukey' plays.

[QSmokey]

Yet, they barely got by us again in Week 11... with numerous players out... Slater, Bosa, MW, Austin Johnson.
Imagine if the Chiefs were missing significant players... Kelce, OBJ, Chris Jones.
Oh wait, we don't have to imagine... just re-watch SBLV. They got trounced by TB... 31-9.

The tired, old Injury Excuse, making the rounds again...and again...and again. I'm sure we would have won the SB, going away, if not for the injuries. 6-0 against the AFC West, as well. LOL! LOL! LOL!

[jamrock]

Absolutely not. When was the last time the Chargers had a pick-6...? That's about as flukey as it gets.
Same goes for the McCree interception and fumble.
Now you're just making stuff up to fit your narrative.

Callahan had one last season. Davis had one the year before. It’s not that unusual

[jamrock]

When you say WE, that doesn't include include a healthy Herbert in any losses, among many other starters depending on the game.
To be fair, 2022 is not a viable yardstick for measuring the 2023 Chargers team.
Yeah, but, but, but, etc.

Yet you keep comparing it to say we’re headed upwards. Guess when it suits you it’s ok but not when it doesn’t