Chargers at Raiders Pre-Game Discussion (Week 18)

[Riverwalk]

I’m in the rest as many starters as possible camp. They haven’t had a week off since the week 5 bye. We can’t afford another M Will disaster.

There is a real benefit in playing backups besides resting starters. They get valuable game time experience and you can see what they got if you need them for the playoffs.

Another factor is be careful what you wish for. If the Chargers play Houston and lose it will be a bigger failure than losing to Baltimore. Reverse is more rewarding.

Let’s kick LaMarr’s ass and revenge Jim’s earlier loss to John. Don’t be so fearful of Ravens. It’s unbecoming and shows no confidence in your team.

[Caslon]

Harbaugh has all but confirmed he’s playing his starters against the Raiders. For how long remains to be seen.

[Bolt-O]

Harbaugh has all but confirmed he’s playing his starters against the Raiders. For how long remains to be seen.

From the post-game celebration? That was before him knowing that he could be playing for nothing. I accept anything he does, but realistically, he should be planning for the worst case situation of having to play against the Ravens.

[ChargingBolts]

You think they would be cheaper if we wait till Saturday to see the results?
Could go up but could drop for desperate sellers.

If you want to go to the entire game the cheapest is usually the night before and then starts getting higher I've noticed for all tickets at all venues. Otherwise cheapest is after game starts if you're willing to miss the first quarter.

[ChargingBolts]

Yep got the deserving OROY at 13. There isn't a franchise QB at the top of this draft so no biggie. They're gonna have to get Cousins or Darnold if the Vikings move on. If TT is smart he'll try to pry JJ or Darnold loose from the Vikes.

I don't think Bowers wins OROY (AFC OROY yes), I think Jayden Daniel's wins OROY

[Formula 21]

Vikings have 76m of cap space. They have plenty of money to sign Darnold for one year. They can franchise him like you said. Personally, I think I only go at most two years on Darnold anyway.

As for the Raiders - they have the cap space to do something big for Darnold -- next two years, nobody has more combined space than the Raiders

Why would Darnold not insist on 5 years, $200 million plus?

[Formula 21]

It’s probably been noted, but if Cincy beats Pitt on Saturday night, and we beat the turds on Sunday, we get the #5 seed. Since I hate Pitt more than Cincy, I gotta root for Cincy in that game. Go Burro.

[sonorajim]

Harbaugh has all but confirmed he’s playing his starters against the Raiders. For how long remains to be seen.

Good observation. I'll support Jim's decision. If it were my call and #5 seed is off the table, a lot of the starters are getting rested. I think JH said play to win, not who would play.

[Formula 21]

I think I'd give up two first round and two second round picks for Bowers. The picks would be at the bottom of each round.

Not me. I’d be extremely upset at that. But I’d be happy if they could trade a lower pick for Michael Mayer. Or maybe swap our 2nd for their 3rd.

[LarryAW]

If the Chargers do not need to play Sunday, I like your list but would add Slater and Alt

Actually for Dobbins - I might play him for the reps to get back into shape

Gilman is a guy I would like to see play

If the Chargers do get the 5th seed - you can schedule a flight to Houston for the early game on Saturday in Wild card round

If you’re being cautious, Dobbins is the first guy you sit with his injury history. When he was hurt in the 2nd quarter against the Ravens, he had 6 carries for 40 yards. While he isn’t Henry, his absence greatly contributed to that loss. The passing game is more varied now than it was then. Hoping they’ve been building toward this level, and it continues into the playoffs.

[Bolts&noles]

If you’re being cautious, Dobbins is the first guy you sit with his injury history. When he was hurt in the 2nd quarter against the Ravens, he had 6 carries for 40 yards. While he isn’t Henry, his absence greatly contributed to that loss. The passing game is more varied now than it was then. Hoping they’ve been building toward this level, and it continues into the playoffs.

Ya,I would rest all the starters honestly if the game don't matter.

[sonorajim]

I’m in the rest as many starters as possible camp. They haven’t had a week off since the week 5 bye. We can’t afford another M Will disaster.

There is a real benefit in playing backups besides resting starters. They get valuable game time experience and you can see what they got if you need them for the playoffs.

Another factor is be careful what you wish for. If the Chargers play Houston and lose it will be a bigger failure than losing to Baltimore. Reverse is more rewarding.

Let’s kick LaMarr’s ass and revenge Jim’s earlier loss to John. Don’t be so fearful of Ravens. It’s unbecoming and shows no confidence in your team.

Speaking for myself, I don't fear the Ravens. Respect is the correct word. Likewise Houston.
Houston environment over Baltimore is an easy choice. More Chargers fans in the seats and very probably better weather.