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[Lone Bolt]

I just wanted to take a moment-- 10/17ths of the way into the regular season-- to give a shout out to a particular Charger.

When the preseason concluded at the end of August, who (in their 'right mind') envisioned that Scott Matlock would be seeing so much of the field, from so many different position groups?!?

Back at that time, my hope for Matlock was that-- in addition to meriting rotational snaps on the D-line, he'd also earn the role of fullback on 3rd and Short, or 4th and Short situations. And of course, plenty of action on special teams units.

Matlock has done all of that, and considerably more. He gets far more snaps at fullback than I ever imagined he would, because... he's not just the 'short yardage guy'. If the Bolts have a fullback on the field, it's usually Matlock. That means he's earned the trust of the coaching staff not just as a run blocker, but as a pass blocker, too.

On J.K. Dobbins' win-sealing TD run, Matlock owned his man on his blocking assignment. He's been conspicuous by his presence when good things happen on the field for the Chargers. One example-- I've noticed that even when Matlock isn't the one getting the sack, or the tackle, he's nevertheless RIGHT THERE around the ball and helping to disrupt offensive traffic.

Not saying he's been perfect, but-- JFC!!!-- He just keeps improving, and making fewer mistakes as he goes.

Pretty much every NFL team-- good OR bad-- has its stars. The difference between the mediocre teams and the outstanding teams often has a lot to do with getting significant contributions from Day 3 draft picks (like Matlock), and UDFAs. Here's to the Bolts finding more Matlocks! <hoists beverage of choice>

Anybody out there have access to Matlock's snap count stats? Please post them!

Its a cool story, for sure...if he continues to improve, and does what he does for several years of Harbaughs tenure, consistently...he wont be soon forgotten...and might just be my next jersey!

[jamrock]

I just wanted to take a moment-- 10/17ths of the way into the regular season-- to give a shout out to a particular Charger.

When the preseason concluded at the end of August, who (in their 'right mind') envisioned that Scott Matlock would be seeing so much of the field, from so many different position groups?!?

Back at that time, my hope for Matlock was that-- in addition to meriting rotational snaps on the D-line, he'd also earn the role of fullback on 3rd and Short, or 4th and Short situations. And of course, plenty of action on special teams units.

Matlock has done all of that, and considerably more. He gets far more snaps at fullback than I ever imagined he would, because... he's not just the 'short yardage guy'. If the Bolts have a fullback on the field, it's usually Matlock. That means he's earned the trust of the coaching staff not just as a run blocker, but as a pass blocker, too.

On J.K. Dobbins' win-sealing TD run, Matlock owned his man on his blocking assignment. He's been conspicuous by his presence when good things happen on the field for the Chargers. One example-- I've noticed that even when Matlock isn't the one getting the sack, or the tackle, he's nevertheless RIGHT THERE around the ball and helping to disrupt offensive traffic.

Not saying he's been perfect, but-- JFC!!!-- He just keeps improving, and making fewer mistakes as he goes.

Pretty much every NFL team-- good OR bad-- has its stars. The difference between the mediocre teams and the outstanding teams often has a lot to do with getting significant contributions from Day 3 draft picks (like Matlock), and UDFAs. Here's to the Bolts finding more Matlocks! <hoists beverage of choice>

Anybody out there have access to Matlock's snap count stats? Please post them!

This is what good coaches do. Get the most out of players and probably more than Matlock even envisioned for himself. When he was drafted he had the famous quote, "I'm here to take souls". The staff saw something in this kid and to his credit he's put in the work to develop.

[Topcat]

I just wanted to take a moment-- 10/17ths of the way into the regular season-- to give a shout out to a particular Charger.

When the preseason concluded at the end of August, who (in their 'right mind') envisioned that Scott Matlock would be seeing so much of the field, from so many different position groups?!?

Back at that time, my hope for Matlock was that-- in addition to meriting rotational snaps on the D-line, he'd also earn the role of fullback on 3rd and Short, or 4th and Short situations. And of course, plenty of action on special teams units.

Matlock has done all of that, and considerably more. He gets far more snaps at fullback than I ever imagined he would, because... he's not just the 'short yardage guy'. If the Bolts have a fullback on the field, it's usually Matlock. That means he's earned the trust of the coaching staff not just as a run blocker, but as a pass blocker, too.

On J.K. Dobbins' win-sealing TD run, Matlock owned his man on his blocking assignment. He's been conspicuous by his presence when good things happen on the field for the Chargers. One example-- I've noticed that even when Matlock isn't the one getting the sack, or the tackle, he's nevertheless RIGHT THERE around the ball and helping to disrupt offensive traffic.

Not saying he's been perfect, but-- JFC!!!-- He just keeps improving, and making fewer mistakes as he goes.

Pretty much every NFL team-- good OR bad-- has its stars. The difference between the mediocre teams and the outstanding teams often has a lot to do with getting significant contributions from Day 3 draft picks (like Matlock), and UDFAs. Here's to the Bolts finding more Matlocks! <hoists beverage of choice>

Anybody out there have access to Matlock's snap count stats? Please post them!

^ This...that's Matlock (yellow) moving quickly from his upback position in the I and sealing off Trey Hendrickson to help spring Dobbins on that TD run...and as mentioned earlier, Pip (blue) blocking TWO guys...and there's Zion sealing off the inside blocking his man out...a lot to like on this play...hat tip to Roman for great play design, and to the players for excellent execution...

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[jubei]

Bengals are a powderpuff defense against the run. Pipkins needs more than this one game to prove himself.

The Bengals allow 146 rushing yards per game, the fifth-most in the NFL. They have struggled to bring down ball carriers, allowing over 3.3 yards after contact per attempt per Next Gen Stats.

Chargers had 155 yards rushing for the game. A smiggen better than average.

hard to please you eh? nothing is ever good enough? And if we win the SB by scoring only 9 points?

[Topcat]

hard to please you eh? nothing is ever good enough? And if we win the SB by scoring only 9 points?

Reminds me of when one of my sons was in a 6th grade class...schools are always chanting this mantra of raising test scores, and back then, they used the STAR test...the teacher was ranting about how she wanted the students to do their best on the upcoming test...a girl raised her hand and said, "last year I got a perfect 600 on the test"...the teacher replied, "there's ALWAYS room for improvement!!!"

[Velo]

Anybody out there have access to Matlock's snap count stats? Please post them!

Per Pro Football Reference, his 2024 snap counts through 10 games are:

Offense 214/35%
Defense 85/13%
ST 143/52%

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MatlSc00.htm

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

Per Pro Football Reference, his 2024 snap counts through 10 games are:

Offense 214/35%
Defense 85/13%
ST 143/52%

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MatlSc00.htm

Interesting, to say the least! Matlock has more than twice as many snaps on offense as he does on defense.

[Riverwalk]

Reminds me of when one of my sons was in a 6th grade class...schools are always chanting this mantra of raising test scores, and back then, they used the STAR test...the teacher was ranting about how she wanted the students to do their best on the upcoming test...a girl raised her hand and said, "last year I got a perfect 600 on the test"...the teacher replied, "there's ALWAYS room for improvement!!!"

A Steeler, Chief, and Cardinal player were seen laughing at a bar. When asked what was so funny, they said, "Charger fans think their team is perfect"

[Formula 21]

This is how Trey Pipkins responded to splitting time with Jamaree Salyer. Competitors welcome!

https://x.com/tdu_chargers/status/18...4BrrXe6U-h5bEA

I love it when the O line comes together.

[jubei]

A Steeler, Chief, and Cardinal player were seen laughing at a bar. When asked what was so funny, they said, "Charger fans think their team is perfect"

now you're just makin shit up...come'on man! why even be on this board if you cant be happy the team is probably gonna make the POs. super bowl or bust I suppose...and will still complain. I should just stop replying.

[FoutsFan]

now you're just makin shit up...come'on man! why even be on this board if you cant be happy the team is probably gonna make the POs. super bowl or bust I suppose...and will still complain. I should just stop replying.

Its cryin time over on his Raiders board. Has to come here to try and troll us Chargers fans who are enjoying the 7-3 record in the first year of a "rebuild/reload"

[jubei]

Its cryin time over on his Raiders board. Has to come here to try and troll us Chargers fans who are enjoying the 7-3 record in the first year of a "rebuild/reload"

well there's always next year for the raiturds