Ask Bolts From The Blue: A Fresh Start
by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 10:39 AM CDT
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PrintHello everyone. My name is John Gennaro. I am the Managing Editor of Bolts From The Blue and I have never been over here to AP before.
(please nod along)
I'm sure we will have plenty of time, over the next 6 days, to get to know each other and maybe even debate with each other a little bit. However, since we have no past to speak of....let's not speak of it. Sound good to everyone? Bygones=Bygones
Anyways, shoot me your Chargers-related questions in the comments below and I'll be around to answer them whenever I can.
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.
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I drafted my Fantasy team last night.
I have Phil Rivers, Malcom Floyd, Chargers Def and your stupid kicker.
Playing Fantasy Football this year is going to be like punching myself in the dick for 16 weeks.
I hate your stupid team. I’d tell you that on your blog but I got banned without any reason or excuse and I do pride myself on never trolling on any SBNation sites. Except here. I’ll call you a dick, but I’ll do it on our turf.
That all been said, like a Summers Eve shower, I’m prepared for a fresh start
by craig in calgary on Sep 7, 2010 10:45 AM CDT reply actions 17 recs
Hey, I didn’t ban you. That was someone else.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Drop the defense and pick up something else.
I’m thinking Miami and Atlanta are both available on the wire. I like Atlanta a lot this year. Their LDE was playing solidly against us (granted, a lot of that was doubt about O’Callahan). Beyond that, ATL has a favorable schedule for their defense. Also, I’m just not sold on that SD D.
...And as the roar of 80,000 red-clad great plains warriors fills the hallowed halls of Arrowhead, it will strike fear into the hearts of lesser men. For on that field, individual men toil for something greater than individual honors. They toil as brothers-in-arms, as 53 spirits striving towards a single purpose and driven by a single goal: The glory that comes with vanquishing your foes. They will achieve their birthright, they will be champions.
Honestly
The biggest reason I picked them is the uncertaintly around the rest of the AFC West’s offenses. I didn’t pick up a defense until the 14th round or something like that so I’ll probably just pick up defenses that have favorable matchups each week.
by craig in calgary on Sep 7, 2010 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
So are you impressed by the Charger players, or just feel they're in a crap division?
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
i somehow got lucky with the jets D AND houston D
Player who NEEDS to step up: Matt cassel
Breakout players: Belcher, Gilberry, Moeaki
Early prediction for offensive MVP: Jamaal Charles
Early prediction for defensive MVP: Tamba Hali
I too drafted rivers and will begin by punching myself in the dick while tailgating.
and Ryan Matthews. I usually not big on drafting starting rb and starting qb from the same team, but matthews slipped in a 8 team league so I pulled the trigger. I’m ok with it because matthews is my 3rd/flex rb.
by jakethesnake27 on Sep 11, 2010 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions
talking out of turn, thats a paddling
Can we be the AFC West Champions in 2010. You better believe it
The Chiefs offence will EXPLODE in 2010
by trentchiefsfan on Sep 12, 2010 3:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Qualcomm blows
Which genius picked intersecting rings over a spiraled ramp to get to the upper levels?
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
by HIV 2 Elway on Sep 7, 2010 10:47 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Totally agree.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
It was probably a committee.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
Hi John - Thanks for coming by
It doesn’t appear much from what i have seen that the Chargers are missing Vincent Jackson. I have seen some of the Chargers play in preseaon, what do you guys think about Floyd? What is your WR depth chart looking like?
WRs:
Malcom Floyd
Legedu Naanee
Patrick Crayton
Buster Davis
That’s it. Only 4 WRs were kept on the roster, probably because our #1 receiver is actually Gates and Randy McMichael and Kris Wilson can also play a little WR.
The Bolts have counter-acted the loss of VJ by changing their offensive philosophy. Instead of relying on the deep-pass and talented receivers, they’re relying on a balanced attack and short passes to guys with good hands like Gates, Floyd and Naanee. It’s going to look more like a Charlie Weis offense than anything.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
man, that Kris Wilson
sure is versatile. or is that not the ex-chief Kris Wilson?
Make sure you give The Hoff some love:
Here's to you Steve Hoffman
oh yea, the dreaded "V" word
so versatile you can’t ever find a position to actually start
Make sure you give The Hoff some love:
Here's to you Steve Hoffman
Aww it seems that even the NFL knows
about the past between these two blogs and graciously made the Monday Night game a showdown between them. That being said I do have a question for you;
Who’s departure is going to hurt you all the most this season? And maybe not so much departure as the case with Jackson and McNeill, who not being there on Monday Night is going to hurt the most?
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Who’s departure is going to hurt you all the most this season?
Jackson or Cromartie, because Antoine Cason is still somewhat unproven (so that could blow up in their faces) and because the team has admitted that there’s nobody on the roster with nearly as much talent as VJax by changing the offensive philosophy, whereas Brandyn Dombrowski has been solid in pass protection and is actually a better run-blocker than Marcus McNeill was in 2009.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
thanks
I saw this weekend briefly that “trade talks fell through” any insider info on whom they were trying to ship Jackson off to? My guess is still Seattle.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
No info
Seattle, St. Louis, Minnesota and Washington were all players. Could’ve been any of them.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Most underrated Tecmo player? I'll go with Marion Butts.
Dude is an unheralded beast.
Politics aside, Obama would of better been served, buying 5 "new" football teams.
I wouldn't know
Those days, I only played with Bo or Emmitt.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
i'll agree.
Butts broke 1000 yards in one full length game for me in season mode. i had to rest him the next game, for some reason, he was tired. he still ended the season with 6000 yards rushing.
How will Rivers adapt...
Without his Pro-bowl Left Tackle?
Number 1 WR?
Knowing that 3 WR Set’s won’t work as easy with us now that we have a decent Nickle CB?
Knowing that he won’t have that “comfort” completion in the middle to Gates as easily, with Berry now roaming the middle of the field?
One more question: Will your Linebackers be ok against our run game? They seem pretty beat up with Butler on IR and Merriman (not playing last time I heard).
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
Without his Pro-bowl Left Tackle?
Short, quick passes.
Number 1 WR?
Same as above, but I must point out that Jackson was really the #2 WR behind Gates. Also, don’t underestimate how talented Malcom Floyd and Legedu Naanee are.
Knowing that 3 WR Set’s won’t work as easy with us now that we have a decent Nickle CB?
The Chargers rarely ever use 3 WR sets anyways, usually going with 2 plus Gates. Can your nickel cover Gates?
Knowing that he won’t have that "comfort" completion in the middle to Gates as easily, with Berry now roaming the middle of the field?
This was an issue the team faced last year with Tyvon Branch in Oakland, who covered Gates better than anyone else I think I’ve ever seen. I think the Chargers are going to try to test the KC run defense to see if they can’t win the game on the ground before relying on passes to Gates.
One more question: Will your Linebackers be ok against our run game? They seem pretty beat up with Butler on IR and Merriman (not playing last time I heard).
Probably not. Merriman should play, he’s been sitting out to try to “rest” his achilles but hasn’t really practiced at all this year. Stephen Cooper looks better than he did in 2009, when he played the entire season injured, but the LB group as a whole is not great. The team will hope to stop the run more with the D line than the LBs.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Thanks
Arenas has speed but lacks the size to cover someone like Gates. So, It will probably go to Berry or Derrick Johnson (who plays good coverage).
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
Berry can cover Gates...
….I hope
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I was telling everyone....
Gates is THE fantasy tight end to pick up this year. He’s River’s #1 target for sure.
OU SUCKS!!!!!!
by TexasFight83 on Sep 9, 2010 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions
He’s been Rivers’ #1 target for Rivers’ entire career.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 9, 2010 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fantasy TE
If I were building a “real” team, I would probably target Gates. For fantasy he is way too rich for my blood. I have Visanthe Shiancoe on three different teams, Farve doesn’t have anyone else healthy enough to catch the ball. Way better value.
These two statements are different sides of the same coin.
Gates is THE fantasy tight end to pick up this year.
For fantasy he is way too rich for my blood.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 13, 2010 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you think you will blow us out again?
who on KCs roster scares you the most?
Thoughts on our 2010 draft class?
Chiefs Will
Yes
but that’s just my week 1 optimism. It all depends on if Matt Cassel can exorcise his SD demons or not.
who on KCs roster scares you the most?
Jamaal Charles
Thoughts on our 2010 draft class?
Scary. Scary fast. I think Arenas was a bit of a reach, but McCluster scares the crap out of me. Eric Berry could be exactly what the defense needed. I think the roster will be one of the league’s best in 2011, and will have a very strong second half of 2010. Expecting the rookies to reach their potential in week 1 might be a bit much though.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Expecting the rookies to reach their potential in week 1 might be a bit much though.
Totally agree. I’d say by halftime at the earliest.
Eh, 7-9... To be revisited during the Bye week.
by ArrowSpread on Sep 7, 2010 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
That would be about 25 minutes too late to save your week.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 13, 2010 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
How is Arenas a reach?
I doubt your still going to think that after MNF.
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
~ last words of Francisco ("Pancho") Villa ~
I don’t think he’s a very good DB.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 10, 2010 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
It amazes me you judge that
on college play and limited pre-season action.
He was one of the best if not the best blitzing CB in college.
Let’s wait till the end of the season till you judge.
Jamaal Charles...Enough said.
He almost looks more like a short, scrappy safety to me, like a Blaine Bishop, perhaps.
But I haven’t been overly impressed with Arenas as a cover corner, just yet. And I remember thinking the same thing when I saw him in college. He got my attention from some of the hype he was getting, but didn’t look like a world-beater corner. He DID, however, look like he could make a heckuva safety or nickelback.
So far, all talk and action has him coming in on the nickel, and he can just jack up the 3rd WR and then look to tackle somebody in the backfield, or just come on the blitz, which he’s good at, but I can’t say I’d have much confidence seeing him lined up on the perimeter without some serious safety help overtop.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
This is my impression.
Today, I’m not scared of Berry or Arenas. Neither of them has encountered anything even remotely like Antonio Gates, but the odds that the reverse is true are low. Ask me again next year.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 13, 2010 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
What, among the Chargers' faithful
Are the biggest concerns about our upcoming game on the Chiefs’ side of things.
(ie: everyone knows VJ is concern, no starting LT, etc – but that’s all on the Chargers).
What do the Chargers feel they have to plan on stopping the Chiefs from doing to get the win?
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
Gates vs. Berry could very well be Gates vs. Branch, which led to two very scary games last year (both of which the Chargers probably would’ve lost if the QB was Gradkowski instead of Russell).
I think this game is similar to the game against the Eagles last year, where the Chargers game-plan was “If we can prevent big plays, we can win”. If they can keep McCluster and Charles (and Arenas) from breaking 50 yard TDs, I think they’re confident in their ability to stop Cassel and score on the Chiefs.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
That strategy can backfire.
Chiefs are more capable of dinkin’ and dunkin’ the length of the field, this year. The last couple of years, the Bolts just had to play soundly and the Chiefs would make enough unforced errors to hand ’em the win. I think this year will be quite a bit different.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
Last year was two blowouts. VJ, Floyd and Sproles ate your lunch and your O couldn't compensate.
But yeah, you guys were the reason we were 2-7 in games decided by a TD or less in 2008, rather than 0-9.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 13, 2010 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
If it wasn't for the rain
we would have paid you back with a blowout the other direction. Thank the weatherman for your false sense of hope
No
thank Charlie Weis for vanilla playcalling and Cassel for terrible passing…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 14, 2010 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Hello John
How many rushing yards do you think Jamaal Charles, Thomas Jones, Jackie Battle, and Dexter McCluster will run for agains the Chargers Defense?
A) > 100 yards
B) 101-150 yards
C) 151 – 200 yards
D) 201+
Who do you think will be the first intercept a Rivers pass?
A) Brandon Flowers
B) Brandon Carr
C) Kendrick Lewis
D) Eric “Fother Mucking” Berry
Who post the most sacks on Rivers?
A) Tamba Hali
B) Demorrio Williams
C) Andy Studebaker
D) Derrick Johnson
How many false starts / time outs will be committed / taken by the Chargers due to crowd noise?
How many rushing yards do you think Jamaal Charles, Thomas Jones, Jackie Battle, and Dexter McCluster will run for agains the Chargers Defense?
A) > 100 yards
B) 101-150 yards
C) 151 – 200 yards
D) 201+
Who do you think will be the first intercept a Rivers pass?
A) Brandon Flowers
B) Brandon Carr
C) Kendrick Lewis
D) Eric "Fother Mucking" Berry
E) None
Who post the most sacks on Rivers?
A) Tamba Hali
B) Demorrio Williams
C) Andy Studebaker
D) Derrick Johnson
How many false starts / time outs will be committed / taken by the Chargers due to crowd noise?
Less than 2. Throughout the Norv Turner era, this team has been known for it’s discipline and is consistently one of the least penalized teams in the league. With veterans like Hardwick and Dielman on the line, there won’t be many false starts.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Question Number Two is Wrong.
That was not an answer, try again.
I expect the time outs / false start to be 4-5 or more. This Chiefs Crowd that will be at MNF will be the loudest craziest place in all of america. the chiefs and their fans have been hungry for a prime time game, with a much improved team on paper, new o/d-cords and new attitude, they will be ready to go for the chargers.
Eric Berry for Rookie of the Year
2010 Kansas Chiefs Record Range of 8-8 to 10-6. Yes it's possible, Chiefs just have to perform and execute
by KC Nate on Sep 7, 2010 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
He said none
Because he couldn’t locate Andy Studebaker’s name anywhere!
by cpa913 on Sep 7, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I think that is unlikely.
The Chargers were very disciplined last year, and return no starting linemen who haven’t played extended stretches as NFL starters on the same team in the last year. Y’all can scream and yell all you want, and you’ll get maybe a single delay-of-game or something.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 13, 2010 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
No we didn't get the holding calls, even though y'all were holding on nearly every play
We’ll take the win, however!
You got 3-4 right...
…you hit on all of them but the “Less then 2”. Arrowhead is the LOUDEST place in all of the NFL. Can’t blame you though…most peeps underestimate just how loud it is in our house.
I have been to a number of games, and only once have a seen a team NOT be effected by the noise (Payton Manning and the Colts did a great job of playing even with all that racket…even though they still lost that game, it wasnt becasue of the crowd noise).
haha
divine grace with the flawless punctuation and multiple choice test. you MUST be a teacher!!
english teacher though… 1. A) <100yards **
Getting less then 100 yards is not an option...
because there is NO WAY the Chargers can stop what will be a "Top 5 in the NFL" rushing team like our Kansas City Chiefs from stuffing the ball down their throat.
I am not a teacher and I suck at writing, but I can use spell check. Math on the other hand IS my ‘strong’ suit.
Dont you wish you still had Marty?
I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave
No
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Marty>>>>>>>>>>>Scabface Norv Turner
I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave
by ArrowDread on Sep 7, 2010 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions 9 recs
You only say that because Marty didn't whip your bottom as consistently.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 13, 2010 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Whats Ryan Matthews ceiling this year?
1,400 and 10 touches?
by craig in calgary on Sep 7, 2010 11:20 AM CDT reply actions
Exactly
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
In my opinion
I think Ryan Matthews is way overrated. They act like he’s the next LT. He’d be lucky to see 1,400 yards much less 1,200. Might hit 1,000 if he’s lucky
Eric Berry for Rookie of the Year
2010 Kansas Chiefs Record Range of 8-8 to 10-6. Yes it's possible, Chiefs just have to perform and execute
I think Matthews is gonna be a stud
IMO they will try and succeed to prove that they don’t miss LT
I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.
- George Burns
I don't see it.
I don’t see all the hype on Matthews. I don’t see how he is gonna be the next LT.
Especially don’t see him rushing for 1,400 yards his rookie campaign. Not gonna happen, 1,000 if he’s good / lucky.
Eric Berry for Rookie of the Year
2010 Kansas Chiefs Record Range of 8-8 to 10-6. Yes it's possible, Chiefs just have to perform and execute
1400 yards is best case scenario
But he’s easily over 1k IMO
The guy is a beast. I like our running game better but that guy is going to be very good.
I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.
- George Burns
My dad lives out near Fresno and says Matthews is already a stud.
He is the kind of guy who can hurt anyone any time. Like our own illustrious JC, except he’s a bit bulkier.
2010 Prediction: Chiefs go 10-6 and make playoffs
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by giftedchiefsfan on Sep 8, 2010 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
While at Chargers training camp this year, I ended up standing next to Peter King, who couldn’t stop raving about how much muscle Mathews had on him. He just kept saying “I’ve never seen a rookie walk into the league looking like that before. He looks like a player going into his 3rd season!” Mathews is RIPPED.
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yeah..you can do wonders with steroids
2010 Prediction: Chiefs go 10-6 and make playoffs
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by giftedchiefsfan on Sep 8, 2010 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Kidding aside...
I’ve heard nothing bad about Matthews. He also seems humble which is a great asset for an RB.
2010 Prediction: Chiefs go 10-6 and make playoffs
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by giftedchiefsfan on Sep 8, 2010 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
One of the nicest football players I’ve ever met. On a side note, his two favorite things to do away from the field are wake-boarding (he’s really good) and playing World of Warcraft. Not really a club guy. I love that.
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Not really a club guy.
Larry Johnson is appalled and does not approve this message.
Chiefs WILL!
by kabrink on Sep 8, 2010 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Is that Josh Looney in the back left?`
...And as the roar of 80,000 red-clad great plains warriors fills the hallowed halls of Arrowhead, it will strike fear into the hearts of lesser men. For on that field, individual men toil for something greater than individual honors. They toil as brothers-in-arms, as 53 spirits striving towards a single purpose and driven by a single goal: The glory that comes with vanquishing your foes. They will achieve their birthright, they will be champions.
extensive research
"The dirtier the sound the best I breathe, I tried to do it all for you and you didn't do anything for me"
Meeting Mathews
Yeah, my brother ran into him at the Holiday Inn down the road from the practice facility, gave him glowing reviews, and said he was surprised to see such humility from a Charger.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Sep 9, 2010 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
What did Matthews say to prove his humility?
“I am not worth a first round draft pick but I did stay a Holiday Inn Express last night.”
...And as the roar of 80,000 red-clad great plains warriors fills the hallowed halls of Arrowhead, it will strike fear into the hearts of lesser men. For on that field, individual men toil for something greater than individual honors. They toil as brothers-in-arms, as 53 spirits striving towards a single purpose and driven by a single goal: The glory that comes with vanquishing your foes. They will achieve their birthright, they will be champions.
by Sudden on Sep 9, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's not so much what he said,
but his approach to strangers and fans. According to my brother, Ryan’s interactions with fans are a lot like Eric Berry’s, very personable.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Sep 10, 2010 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions
D.McCluster did more reps or 225 than your boy Mathews
Just sayin.
Disclaimer: Comments above are not meant to be taken with a grain of salt.
Ben Tate and Lonyae Miller did more than both of them. What’s your point?
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by John Gennaro on Sep 9, 2010 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
That it's crazy
That a guy that weighs 170 pounds soaking wet can out-lift a guy that’s supposed to be a power back (not that Matthews doesn’t have speed; he does).
Also, I think he’s just teasing you a little. No need to get exercised, friend,
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
For the record....
Tomlinson – 18 reps
Mathews – 19 reps
McCluster – 20 reps
Sproles – 23 reps
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Hey, Sproles is strong too :)
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
So you're agreeing right?
Just trying to point out that McCluster is labeled a small guy who might not last the season, but he’s stronger than Mathews who is labeled a power back. Not to mention T.Jones eats RB’s like Mathews for breakfast :P I foresee Berry putting a pimp slap on Mathews, making him do the chicken walk to the sidelines crying for mommy.
Disclaimer: Comments above are not meant to be taken with a grain of salt.
Who would you rather be hit by at full speed?
Mathews or Sproles? You’re wrong about McCluster being ‘stronger.’ It’s easier to do more reps when you have shorter arms. Mathews is taller, so he’s probably has longer arms too. Short armed guys can do more reps because they don’t have to move the weight as far so they do less work. It’s physics. Work = Force x Distance. The force is gravity on the weight and the distance is the length of the arm. Times those together plus the number of reps and you get who can do more ‘work’. That’s why Sproles can do more reps, but Mathews would kick the living piss out of him in a real fight.
by SDreal on Sep 10, 2010 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
THIS
Not to mention, for RBs it’s much more about leg strength than arm strength. And as far as staying healthy, it’s more about your size absorbing their size than if your arms are stronger than theirs.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 10, 2010 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I know all these things
I just like messing around on here.
I like giving Chargers fans a hard time about Matthews, because I find it a tad odd that he’s been anointed as not only a potential OROY (very real possibility), but a guy that can rush for 1400 yards his rookie year (very doubtful)
He seems pretty good, but it’s not like he was running lights out this preseason. Seems a tad overhyped, especially with the expectations for his first year.
That said, he was a good pick for you guys and I’m sure he’ll end up a very good back.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
by MNchiefsfan on Sep 10, 2010 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
They brought in a good guy to keep HB up to full strength.
Just not too sure if they cured their O-Line issues.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
This Chargers fan is very confident in the run-blocking this year.
Dombrowski > McNeill, in run-blocking.
Dielman = Dielman.
Hardwick > Mruczkowski.
Vasquez came from a spread O, and has now had a year in the Chargers’ system. He was an OK run blocker last year; this year, he’ll be a beast.
Clary = better run-blocker than pass-protector, FWIW.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 13, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
If they plan to give him 250 carries and he averages 4.5...
… then he’ll get 275 carries, so he’ll end up with about 1250 yards. That’s all I think one can really hope for.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 13, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn SD having all those defense contractors
dropping physics knowledge like that. Its a good thing this ain’t a Raiders blog, they wouldn’t understand (might not even know what physics is).
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You are wrong my friend
Your calculation about work done proves nothing about strength of both the players. If you go by physics, Power = work/time and I can’t see where you have taken time into consideration? In our case, effort force is more important than the actual work done. Once you calculate that for each rep, you would know who has got more strength.
On another note, when it comes to real fights, speed and agility can counteract power anytime with quick calculative moves. So, if I were you..I wouldn’t bet on Mathews kicking Sproles for sure.
Whoa...
I was just playing around. That was some technical stuff :)
Nice.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
True, but...
…I was going with the only data available. They time the 40 and shuttle but not the lifts, obviously. You can’t make calculations with numbers you don’t have. Maybe next year someone can petition the league to time them. And then after that, they can measure the size of their Johnsons. That would settle the argument right there.
As for the fight...
I would make that argument based on Mathews’ mass and arm span. But who knows, maybe Sproles has mad skills we don’t know about. He runs like a ninja.
Golic picked him as his Rookie of the Year.
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something."
~ last words of Francisco ("Pancho") Villa ~
Why you frontin' on DSproles?
Dude was all set to come back to KC until you tagged him. Then you draft a RB to take away his touches. When will you recognize you got to keep feeding him?
I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave
When he starts taking advantage of the games where he gets the start.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
How do you think our secondary will match up against the SD receivers physically?
If I recall correctly, both Flowers and Arenas are like 5’9". I’m a little worried about that.
Floyd is 6’5"
Gates is 6’3"
Naanee is 6’2" (and kindof built like a TE)
Crayton is 6’0"
I think this was a big issue last season and it could be again.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Wasn't Naanee drafted as a TE/H-back?
Because of his size and build – Turner wanted to use him as a variable to fill at WR/TE. I can’t remember where I read/heard that. It looks like he’s a WR now, but he’s built like a TE… and strong.
by Ochophosphate on Sep 8, 2010 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
I don’t think he fit in real well as a TE/H-back. He might just not be a very good blocker. Either way, he was moved to WR and has the size of a TE (almost) and great downfield speed too.
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Beastly
If Antonio Garay wasn’t looking like a freaking Pro Bowl NT, Thomas would’ve won the job out of camp.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
We hope he sucks too
I mean, he automatically sucks because he’s in Denver. We just hope his play sucks.
by Ochophosphate on Sep 8, 2010 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Just to let everyone newer here at AP know what John is refering to in his main post
John Gennaro is "John “Obviousman”. He changed his name a few months ago to his real name just like Joel did last year from Primetime07. In a gesture of bygones being bygones I’ll leave it at that.
Yeah, let's just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field, boys! ...
so thats his name!
flag this post! :)
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Ah yes...
nothing like a good rivalry to get the blood flowing….its been a long 9 months
To make a bad day worse, spend it wishing for the impossible.
I've had the same dream every night this week. I think it means that the spring season flopped and my subconscious has gone into reruns.
by chiefsandcigars on Sep 7, 2010 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Somebody call for us?
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
by TRSChief on Sep 10, 2010 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Impossible to predict
Too many changes since last year’s two blowouts. Mathews, Weis, Crennel, -Jackson, -McNeill, Berry, McCluster, etc.
Chargers by 10. Flat-out guess, though.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Washington seems like a perfect landing spot, but Seattle seems like the likeliest. I think it depends on how Moss and/or Mike Williams perform.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, if MN's in the mix, wouldn't VJ want the best shot at a championship?
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
I wasn’t asked where VJ would most want to go.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 12, 2010 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you have a guess on which team tried to sign VJ?
Other Arenas wish they could be like Arrowhead Stadium and when rivals think they are going to be fine on an island of Flowers, they will get hit by what feels like a Carr. Ultimately, they will never be able to eat a Berry ever again.
Answered above already
Seattle, St. Louis, Minnesota and Washington were all players. Could’ve been any of them.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
If you were the Chiefs, how would you attack the Chargers? How would you stop the Chargers?
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Cry Havoc! And let slip the Chiefs Defense of War!!!
We all have the right to our own opinions, its just that mine are right.
How would you attack the Chargers?
Runs to the outside.
How would you stop the Chargers?
8 in the box, and 2 guys on Gates. Pray the CBs can contain the WRs.
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Perfection
We can do that first part with McCluster and Charles.
If you can sack groceries, you can sack a QB... right?
The kool-aid is now Berry flavored.
Yep, and Flowers can be counted on to contain his guy
Carr… well, he’s big and physical so that should help against these type of receivers.
Should be fun to see what happens!
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
I would add
“How would you attack the chargers?
Have Javier run back for a TD on every punt and kickoff!
Chiefs WILL!
Thanks John, glad we are off on a better note this time.
And your answers have already been forwarded to the coaches. Thanks!
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by nateforchiefs on Sep 7, 2010 7:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
by John Gennaro: Chiefs likely will have 8 in the box a lot of the time, but better speed at safety than last meeting.
Basically, they can bring more guys from greater distances in the same timeframe. They can bring DIFFERENT guys. With Berry at S, they can be more courageous with the corner blitzes. And for all the AP jizz about Arenas blitzing off the corner, Flowers and Carr are BOTH perfectly capable of coming forward and wreaking havoc. They just didn’t have a safety who could take their man 1-on-1 for any span of time/distance. So I’d look for some corner blitzes from Berry’s side of the field.
We’ll see if it’s enough to foil the Charger offense. KC is still a little soft in pass rush from LOLB. It looks to be more of a changeup than a staple, from what I’ve seen in preseason. I can see this giving Studie a better shot at getting good pressure when he DOES attack. But if he just brings it every down, I fear the O-Line will take his measure and hold up pretty well.
"I ain't lyin' 'bout nothin'."
"Oh? So what exactly are you lying about?"
With the changing of your teams offensive philosophy...
do you believe that you will need to rely more on the running game? Last year Rivers was passing all over the field but with the loss of your LT and pretty stand-out WR and relying now more on Gates and the short passes, will there be more of a fear when Rivers has to go to the air if (and I say if right now..trying to be a realist) our D can shut down the run game?
There's no hope with dope...
do you believe that you will need to rely more on the running game?
Yes, but it’s more want than need. Norv loves to have a workhorse RB and Mathews looks like he can be one.
will there be more of a fear when Rivers has to go to the air if (and I say if right now..trying to be a realist) our D can shut down the run game?
Coming from a fan and speaking for the fanbase, we have all the trust in the world in Rivers. He doesn’t make mistakes.
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floatfloatfloat
Brandon Carr looks at watch
Vincent Jackson negotiates a new deal, bolts management says no
{still floating}
Jackson offer to catch ball for new deal, still no go
{still floating}
Jackson wins high jump contest between Floyd, the entire KC secondary and himself, still no
…time expires.
Week 7 ball thuds out of bounds… Rivers screams at ref demanding a pass interference call.
by Official Arrowhead Pride Parade on Sep 7, 2010 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
Rivers does have the weakest noodle of an arm I've ever seen in person.
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He fumbles when our d-ends get to him,
which is a big possibility with Tamba.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Sep 9, 2010 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
What do you think about the Chargers' infamous slow starts of of late?
Why have the Chargers started the past couple of seasons the way they have? Do you think that could happen again on MNF?
Chiefs Will
Some of it is legitimate. Really, 2007 is legitimate. But back then I think the biggest issue was that the locker room was still very torn between Marty guys and non-Marty guys. Also, take out the embarassing loss to the Chiefs in week 4 of that season and all of the other losses that year were to very good teams (I think they all went to the playoffs except for the 8-8 Vikings.
2008 can be blamed on Merriman. So much of the defense was riding on him and he disappeared after the first defensive play of the season. 2009, again, can be blamed on injuries as Tomlinson and half of the offensive line were injured in what seemed like a street brawl with the Raiders defensive line (led by Richard Seymour, who has a bit of history with the Chargers o-line).
Last year I blamed Norv for running a “soft” camp, and that may still be the case, but the biggest culprit really seems to be injuries, scheduling and luck. So yes, in terms of injuries and bad luck, it could certainly happen again. However, with a soft schedule (especially to start the season) I don’t expect it to happen again in 2010.
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That 2007 game was awesome
Was that the game that the crowd was chanting “MARTY MARTY MARTY”?
Hilight of an otherwise miserable season.
by craig in calgary on Sep 7, 2010 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes it was. What a miserable game.
Strangely enough, Tomlinson was still kindof good back then 20 carries, 132 yards, 2 TD. Rivers just wasn’t very good (0 TDs, 2 INTs).
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I was there...
…and nearly got into a fight with SD Fans that were effing with me. I fully plan to return the favor on Monday, maybe get them kicked out if I’m lucky. :)
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Sep 9, 2010 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Good points
But, if one player could tear the team apart in 08, it could certainly happen again. That’s what I’m hoping for anyway. Thanks for the answers.
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I just have one question – Eggs or Oatmeal?
Chris Carter: Have you seen Phillip Rivers scramble?
Ditka: I don’t know about this west coast stuff, brats and cheese…
How does Phillip Rivers have time to watch film, when he obviously has been spending most of his time in acting class?
Seriously, I love that commercial!
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i love that one too! hilarious
Eric Berry for Rookie of the Year
2010 Kansas Chiefs Record Range of 8-8 to 10-6. Yes it's possible, Chiefs just have to perform and execute
Umm...No
Dexter McCluster rookie of the year for all purpose yards
2010 Prediction: Chiefs go 10-6 and make playoffs
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by giftedchiefsfan on Sep 8, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Not that I doubt his speed/talent, I don’t think he’ll get enough touches for that. I think of McCluster, at least in his rookie season, as a Sproles-like player that you have to be aware of because he’ll touch the ball 5 times a game (outside of returns) and each time he’s a threat to take it deep.
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Nice restart, John, and welcome back
How does Matthews do in the hands department vs. LT? Is he capable of being the same threat on screens?
How do you see the breakdown on usage between Matthews and Sproles?
I saw you didn’t mention English in your LB summary, any comments on how he is doing this year? Did he disappoint last season, or were you satisfied with him?
If the Chargers lose this game, will you assume that having a non-combative exchange with AP could be the cause and return to form for the next one?
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Mathews had some drops of short passes early, he has been taking extra practice off the jugs and has looked sharper lately. He has wicked speed and power in screens, he gets a little over eager sometimes and runs over his blockers.
I would expect it to be about the same as LT/Sproles, Sproles will get a lot of third down/scat back type calls, but Mathews gets the bulk of the carries.
English has been largely a disappointment. There was talk of him getting one step faster because he got a fair number of hurries/hits, but few sacks. People were saying he looked faster in camp, but in preseason games he has largely been invisible. There have been rumors of an injury; but so far he ‘just a guy.’
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 7, 2010 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Hi John, appreciate the post -
Three questions:
1. Do you have any rookies starting?
2. What do think will be the final division standings this year?
3. Anything you’re curious about?
Thanks man!
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by chiefsfan62 on Sep 7, 2010 3:11 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
1. Do you have any rookies starting?
Some first-year starters, but no rookies. That should change by the end of the season though, as Darrell Stuckey and Cam Thomas were drafted to start right away.
2. What do think will be the final division standings this year?
Chargers
Chiefs
Raiders
Broncos
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Crap
Yes, Mathews.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for the post John
Just two questions:
Hows Stuckey doing?
Where is the best place for a Chiefs fan (and his wife) to watch the game in San Diego?
Thanks,
I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.
- George Burns
im not John
and dont know if the place is still open but Kansas City BBQ in downtown SD is pretty Chief friendly.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Yeah
I live up North so I was trying to stay north of the 8.
I heard Seau’s may be a little brutal
I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.
- George Burns
yeah dont go there
try the Hooters in Oceanside, its an official “Eagles” Hooters but Ive caught a few Chiefs games there in the past.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
not sure the wifey is down with that
thanks though
I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.
- George Burns
haha yeah well then
almost any sports bar around there should have something going on. I used to drift around alot to a bunch of different ones that would show the game. Can’t get to comfortable in one place because you do constantly have to deal with drunk Charger and Raiders fans and that is not cool.
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
it'd be one thing it it was me and some friends
But its just me and the wife
I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.
- George Burns
Yup its still there
at least it was last november when i was out there with my girlfriend.
Don't blame me, I voted for content of character.
by paratrooper on Sep 11, 2010 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions
D St. in Encinitas
It’s a Charger friendly place, but no one there will give you a hard time. Actually, Yogi’s in Cardiff always seems to have fans from everywhere. At the least, you won’t stick out like a sore thumb. Get there early, though. It gets packed.
I have heard of Yogi's before
That may be a winner, thanks. I’m in CV so its close
I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.
- George Burns
I think Oggi's won the vote
I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.
- George Burns
Hows Stuckey doing?
Terribly, actually. He had an okay game in week 4 of the preseason, but it seemed like the time he missed in training camp due to injury really slowed him down. He looked lost whenever he got on the field.
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Funny, there was a SD reporter on 810 radio yesterday saying they (SD Coaches) loved him and was going to play a huge part this year.
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by teabaggingexper on Sep 8, 2010 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
They do, and he will, but heading into camp the starting SS job was his to lose and he lost it….so he’s not living up to expectations thusfar. With that being said, he’s a great kid and still has all the potential that they drafted him for….he just fell behind with his injuries in camp and hasn’t caught up just yet. He’ll be the starter by mid-season and they hope he’ll be here for a long time.
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hey john g
did u get my e-mail last word with j-man
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53 man cut.
Who surprised you most getting cut last week and who would you like to see keep playing, even if it is for someone else?
Seyi Ajirotutu is probably the answer for both, and I’m happy the Chargers were able to get him to stick around on the practice squad. It’s probably a little early to say “the next Vincent Jackson”, but Seyi had a tremendous preseason and has the size and strength to be a very good WR in this league.
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What worries you most about the Chargers this year?
broken sun clocks a dog's ass every twice and again --- Crooow
The front 7 on defense. Like last year, it’s a collection of mostly over-the-hill veterans that will be rotated in, in the hopes that fresh legs will let them revive the talent they once had. Cooper, Merriman, the entire D-line outside of Cam Thomas…..they’re all questionable for one reason or another, and that means that they have the potential to be really bad.
On the bright side, they were awful last year and the Chargers finished 13-3.
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Another year in the system will help
I think it’s a good sign that Cam Thomas couldn’t just walk in and take away the NT spot. At least I hope that says more about Garay developing than it does about Cam Thomas. The Chargers, for the most part, held their own on defense near the end of the year.
Okay I have another question
seeing as how Kansas City may be facing a few blackouts this year, do you think if San Diego is struggling you are all going to face a few blackouts?
The picture is a Chiefs pumpkin, yeah that is right a Chiefs pumpkin.
Yes
I have my money on two this season.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for coming by and thanks for being very civil to everyone.
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Please read our community rules, netiquette rules before commenting.
No problem
Although….it’s still only Tuesday….
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Does the matchup of Tamba Hali vs. Brandyn Dombrowski scare you at all? Also how about the thought that Gates might actually get covered this time around with our improved secondary?
Hopefully
Gates is on Pre-rinse cycle.
Smacked by Vrabel
Smacked by Belcher inside the 5 yard allowed
Arenas pulls on his Jock and then
When the ball is in the air about to reach Antonio Gates fingertips……
Eric Berry seperates Antonios shoes from his socks :)
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by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 7, 2010 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Does the matchup of Tamba Hali vs. Brandyn Dombrowski scare you at all?
Not currently. If it’s the problem, Hester/Wilson/McMichael/Dielman will be called in for help. Yes, they might take away one of the receiving options on the field, but I think the Chargers’ depth on offense is better than the Chiefs’ depth on defense, so I believe they’ll still be able to move the ball down the field.
With that being said, Dombrowski is really good.
Also how about the thought that Gates might actually get covered this time around with our improved secondary?
It’s not as if Gates only does well against bad secondaries. As a matter of fact, in the first KC/SD matchup last season he had 5 catches for 55 yards and 0 TDs in a 37-7 victory. Gates value isn’t in the stats he puts up, but in the fact that he is seemingly uncoverable on 3rd down. Not just by bad secondaries, by almost all secondaries.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
You are underestimating the hell out of Tamba Hali
I am hoping your coaching staff is doing the same.
by Nick Britt on Sep 10, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
How so?
I didn’t estimate him at all. I said if it’s a problem we’ll send help. The Chargers, and their QB, are so good at getting the ball out quickly that they haven’t really been dominated by any one pass-rusher based simply on ability (Richard Seymour dominated the line last year after knocking 2 guys out with dirty plays).
Just because I said I trust in my team’s ability to handle elite pass-rushers doesn’t mean I underestimate Hali’s ability.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 10, 2010 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess I'd be more worried
Perhaps part of the reason you’ve handled elite pass rushers well was your Pro Bowl LT?
I like the confidence though, and you’re right, Rivers gets rid of the ball quickly enough that it makes sense to be confident about protecting him.
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by MNchiefsfan on Sep 10, 2010 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I always look at Brady and Manning, who never get hit, and ask “Where is their Pro Bowl LT?”
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by John Gennaro on Sep 11, 2010 3:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's very true
I wouldn’t put Rivers in their league though. He’s a notch below those guys, who are the class of the NFL (along with Brees).
Rivers is very, very good. But he’s not those guys. Manning and Brady have both won SB’s with teams that had less talent than the Chargers.
I’d put Rivers in that “2nd tier” of elites with Rodgers and Favre.
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by MNchiefsfan on Sep 11, 2010 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Basically, what I was saying is that the teams with the best QBs in the league don’t typically have big-name, big-money LTs. It’s the teams with young, mediocre QBs that seem to (Baltimore, Miami, San Francisco, Cleveland, etc.).
I don’t want to get into another argument with someone about whether or not Rivers belongs in the 1st or 2nd tier. That’s just, like, your opinion, man.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 11, 2010 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder why you'd get into that argument a lot...
Could it be that no one outside of SD considers Rivers a member of that group?
I got what you were saying. My rebuttal is that Rivers isn’t the QB those guys are, and thus he may need a big time LT a little more than they do.
But hey, I could be wrong. I am a lot, so this wouldn’t be the first time.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
Rivers has a better career PR than either of them.
He’s also never given up more than 2 picks in a game.
Oh, and McNeill wasn’t all that. He was great in ‘06 and mostly pretty good last year. But Rivers doesn’t need him to succeed.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 13, 2010 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Guesses:
Chargers 12-4
Chiefs 8-8
Raiders 8-8
Broncos 6-10
Honestly, I’m more worried about the Raiders in 2010…..but that has a lot to do with the fact that our team rarely walks out of games with them without a handful of serious injuries.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
6-10
wow understable but save this if DENVER gets by w3-6 2-2 denver couild be 9-7 and 10-6 if SD does rest players for a 2 seed in the playoffs if KC wins this will be a 4 team war with noone doing better than 10-6 if denver start 4-2 watch out because w 14-17 couild be easy if HOU and SD are allready in the playoffs
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
It's Denver.
What makes you think they can rest players? Besides, they’ll be going for a 24-0 Dec/Jan regular season record.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 13, 2010 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
if sd
allready had a 2-6 seed locked up norv wouild put his backups in after the first q
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
This was more entertaining when Obviousman was here.
Eh, 7-9... To be revisited during the Bye week.
Lots of time left in the week. You haven’t even heard the best part about the week yet.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I know what the best part of *next* week will be, though.
Beginning it (late) on Monday night with a divisional win over the Chargers.
by JacinB on Sep 8, 2010 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
There was talk among the national media
that after LT left there were comments made by Chargers players basically about what a distraction he had been and that he thought he was bigger than the team. Do you think that LT’s departure this year could be addition by subtraction in the same way 2.7’s was last year for KC?
The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made. ~ Groucho Marx
Do you think that LT’s departure this year could be addition by subtraction in the same way 2.7’s was last year for KC?
Yes, but considering where the team was and the potential they have this season, it’s even more like a Tiki Barber situation.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't recall Tiki being considered a problem until after he left
and bad-mouthed his coach. I don’t recall anyone calling him a locker room problem. Or was this a reference that you think you’re going to win the Super Bowl this year?
The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made. ~ Groucho Marx
Yup
and, like LT, nobody was saying anything about him until after he left out of respect. There was just quite rumors that he was unhappy and being a nuisance.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 8, 2010 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Prediction KC31-SD28
I think that SD will win the division. I don’t think the Chiefs will make the playoffs. Matthews is going to be a stud. Berry will be the first of the listed to get a pick (perhaps not in the MNF game) but I KC will be undefeated going into Indy…and SD will have to cry about another early round playoff bounce. (see early 90’s cheifs blogs)
Ok first off this has to be a fake post
1. there are no charger fans
2. do I need a 2?
this will be a close game regardless, anyone giving you a lot of points…take that bet since it will be very very close.
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
by SDChief on Sep 8, 2010 9:58 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Who's backin' up Rivers?
Because he will likely go down like our own Brodie Croyle with bruised ribs, a dislocated shoulder, and ruptured eardrums.
D. Williams, Andy Studebaker, Derrick Johnson, Tamba Hali, J. Belcher, and 78,000+ will be aiming to destroy everything San Diego knows about Philip Rivers…
And I was forced to draft Ryan Mathews on NFL Fantasy Football and I fill like I am punched in the “sugar lumps” every time I see him touch the ball…I hope to trade him away but he might be worthless as far as trade value after the K.C. game…
few questions
1. i know its early but do you think ryan matthews can be close to what LT did?
2. How bad do you hate the jets?
3. who do you think gives the chargers the best run for their money in the afc west?
4. who is someone we should watch out for on your defense? cromartie left the team, shawn merriman hasn’t been there much and has been hurt. So who would you consider us to watch out for?
5. do you really think norv turner can win a super bowl with the chargers?
Player who NEEDS to step up: Matt cassel
Breakout players: Belcher, Gilberry, Moeaki
Early prediction for offensive MVP: Jamaal Charles
Early prediction for defensive MVP: Tamba Hali
1. i know its early but do you think ryan matthews can be close to what LT did?
I don’t think anyone will replicate his career, because the NFL is a different place these days. I think over the next few years, he could put up the numbers of an “average” LT year, but will probably never break those records LT did.
2. How bad do you hate the jets?
Honestly, as much as I hate our AFC West rivals.
3. who do you think gives the chargers the best run for their money in the afc west?
I wouldn’t be shocked if it were the Chiefs, but I will go with the Raiders for now. That team seemed to be one good QB away from being good last year.
4. who is someone we should watch out for on your defense? cromartie left the team, shawn merriman hasn’t been there much and has been hurt. So who would you consider us to watch out for?
It would not surprise me if Cason turned into a better CB than Cromartie, so I guess watch out for him. Eric Weddle, even though you guys know about him already, seems to be ready to make the jump from “really solid” to “one of the league’s most dangerous players”….so keep an eye out for him.
5. do you really think norv turner can win a super bowl with the chargers?
Yes.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 8, 2010 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Norv
Has three division titles in three years, three playoff wins (which is three more than Marty had during his tenure in SD) and went 13-3 last year with a number of injuries on defense. 13-3 is the equal of any Chiefs team ever in the regular season. Norv managed to beat the Chiefs last year by a combined score of 80-21. If Norv is so bad at coaching, what does that say about the Chiefs’ coaches? Certainly Charger fans were disappointed in the playoffs last season, but a lot of great coaches have knocked on the door a long time before busting it down, including Cowher and Dungy.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 9, 2010 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Don't bother
You’re not going to convince them.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 9, 2010 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
If Norv is so bad at coaching, what does that say about the Chiefs’ coaches?
You’re arguing a point that was never made. The question was whether or not you believe Norv can win a Super Bowl, not whether or not he is a good coach.
If someone asks you if you want extra mayonnaise you have to say yes, cus that's part of it.
-Jared Allen
Delusional
is what John was called. Are you really going to argue A) that doesn’t imply Norv is a bad coach and B) that a good coach with a great team can’t win the Super Bowl?
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 9, 2010 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Opinions Are Not Answering This Questions
We’ll actually have to wait and see. My opinion is that Charger fans will see that Norv is not the guy to take their team all the way for this reason:
Chargers will most likely win the AFC West (no surprise there, if they don’t well then surprise), at some point in the post season there’s going to be 4th down and FG range and Norv is going to send Nate Kaeding out to put points up, and Nate will choke and miss (again, no surprise there). Now I know he is a good regular season kicker but he is not the guy anyone wants on their team when it really matters. So until Norv brings in a clutch kicker, the Chargers are the chokers. Until proven otherwise.
by Spiderwomn69 on Sep 9, 2010 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
No
John was was asked for his opinion, ‘Do you really think.’ I don’t mind folks having other opinions; but to call somebody delusional for believing a 13-3 coach might just be able to win a Super Bowl seemed over the top.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 9, 2010 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah you hold on to that dream.
As a Chiefs fan visit our 90’s and see all the success and realize some coaches are just cursed. And there are many 13-3 head coaches that many believe will never win a super bowl… Wade Phillips, Norv Turner, Shotty, Lovie Smith, how bout Holmgren with the Seahawks, Andy Reid? These are all highly successful good coaches that have had 13-3 seasons or better and most of them consistently good seasons that are missing the one element to get to the SB…. Luck.
Now i would put the Chargers as one of the 6 best teams in the AFC along with the: Jets, Colts, Bengals, Texans, and Ravens. I don’t know that they can get lucky enough to beat 3 of those teams as well as the NFC champion and get to the super bowl.
You can draft defensive line to stop a player at the line.
You can draft linebackers to stop a player 3-4 yards down the field.
Or you can draft a safety to tackle him 15 yards down the field.
I'll take the first two any day.
by ChiefsfanJon on Sep 9, 2010 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not to mention Don Coryell
But there are also Cowher’s and Dungy’s; and after all, what real fan is going to answer any other way. There is no doubt that the Super Bowl is a hard road and winning three or four in a row against the best is going to be tough sledding for whoever makes the playoffs.
Anyway, should be a great game Monday, here’s to hoping for no injuries.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 9, 2010 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
should be a great game.
I’m really, really hoping that Rivers ego takes over and he doesn’t let Matthews destroy us. If i were the Chargers i would shove the ball right down our throat for an entire game. Run right up the middle and really only pass with PA. I don’t think Rivers would be happy with a 20 pass attempt game though.
Chiefs go 7-9 this year and 3-3 in the division.
We have a top 5 rushing attack and a bottom 10 pass attack. Charles and Bowe in the Pro Bowl.
We have a top 5 pass defense and a bottom 10 rush defense. Hali, Flowers, and Berry to the Pro Bowl.
I'm dying to see
Mathews in a regular season game. He looked great in preseason. I’m more than a little worried about McCluster & Charles, our defense has over pursued some in the preseason. I also don’t like Arenas on returns, particularly now that Kassim Osgood has left us. The play calls come from Norv, but there was a ‘transmission’ issue during the preseason where Rivers called a QB sneak for a TD.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 9, 2010 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I've always hated Rivers and not because he destroys the Chiefs
He just comes across as a huge prick. A show off type personality and i don’t want my QB with that image. Charles, McCluster, and Arenas are our weapons and are explosive. I think they account for an average of 12 points a game the question is where are we going to get the other points we need to win.
Chiefs go 7-9 this year and 3-3 in the division.
We have a top 5 rushing attack and a bottom 10 pass attack. Charles and Bowe in the Pro Bowl.
We have a top 5 pass defense and a bottom 10 rush defense. Hali, Flowers, and Berry to the Pro Bowl.
Everybody hates Rivers
except Charger fans. He’s passionate about the game and that may make him overly demonstrative. Back in 07 went out with his ACL basically gone for the Championship game and played the whole game, as a fan I gotta love a guy like that. Also the defense has been pretty suspect at times, he never says a word about it; he only talks about what he might have done better. I understand why opposing fans don’t like him, but he’s a solid guy from where I sit.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 9, 2010 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
oh yeah his passion is unmatched
He is intense and he knows the game. But its just something snobby almost holier than though about him that i just can’t stand.
Chiefs go 7-9 this year and 3-3 in the division.
We have a top 5 rushing attack and a bottom 10 pass attack. Charles and Bowe in the Pro Bowl.
We have a top 5 pass defense and a bottom 10 rush defense. Hali, Flowers, and Berry to the Pro Bowl.
by ChiefsfanJon on Sep 10, 2010 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions
I guess I don't get that
The other thing I like about him, even though it was stupid, after a Sproles fumble in preseason, he avoided a blocker and lowered the boom on the Dallas safety who was running it back for the easy score. This is a guy that drives a mini van, somehow snobby isn’t the right adjective…
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 10, 2010 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Shouting match
The shouting match between him and Cutler made me want to vomit. No other NFL QB acts as juvenile as those two on the field at the same time.
Old argument.
One of my best friends (and fellow chiefs fan) always have this argument about what Rivers acts like (sometimes) vs. how good he is. My buddy always picks Rivers for his fantasy team and I always ridicule him and curse under my breath as he puts up tons of points. Not saying he is a bad QB just he rates higher than Rapelesburger on my love to trash talk list.
I know
That was my point, we are arguing opinions, we will have to wait and see what the truth will actually be, which is will Norv Turner win a superbowl with the Chargers.
Calling John delusional is an opinion which right now is strongly weighted by the fact that Norv has not done it yet. You’ve had the talent for years but you’re team is notorious in the post season. Norv Turner has not even brought your team to the superbowl, so to say it is delusional to think he will bring your team to the superbowl and win is a stretch right now. A big one. If I said Todd haley is a good coach and will bring this team a superbowl win, you’d think I was delusional, and you are entitled to that, but we are all allowed to drink the koolaid. BTW, I do think Haley is a good coach but I don’t think he brings this team this to the big one, this year, just so you know.
Marty
I’m not saying Norv is a bad coach, I have never liked him, but never said he was bad. Having mad that statement, he is still coaching a team Marty built and that is one thing he did exceedingly well is build teams. I think he would be a great player scouting/personnel guy. I think the farther you get away from Marty’s team the closer you get to the Chiefs 3 or 4 years post Marty.
by Chewyadg on Sep 10, 2010 6:32 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well
In terms of personnel this is AJs team. Marty had very little to do with the drafting, and in fact he hated AJ and would avoid even talking to him. You could claim he developed the players, but of the starters from 2006 on offense it looks like 4/11 or about a third are from Marty’s time. On defense it is the same, 4/11.
But more importantly, this offense is radically different from what Marty ran in 06; then we had two weapons, LT and Gates. The development of Rivers and the receivers I think you have to credit to Norv, and it is Norv’s passing attack that wins games for the Chargers. Sometimes the defense helps out, but not so much; and last year was three years out from Marty and the team was as successful in the regular season as it was under Marty. Marty was just what was needed to turn this team around, and I’ll always appreciate his bringing the Bolts back from the depths of the AFC West, but he was a bit like Nate Kaeding, in the playoffs he got the yips.
When Herm left, the Chiefs were in dire need of a rebuild, was there a big draft Marty contingent here?
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 10, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
What are you smoking?
Herm took over Dick Vermeil’s aging team. Marty’s players were long gone. As much as I wish we still had Derrick Thomas and Neil Smith. Marty was a very good coach. For you to say that he had nothing do with draft picks is simply revisionist history. You score no points, and may God have mercy on your sole!
Your not reading
what I wrote. The Chiefs needed rebuilding, you claim Marty was good at that, now you would also have him as a draft wizard, why didn’t you all call for Marty back after Herm was fired?
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 12, 2010 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Some did.
…very few and far between mind you, but some did. Most folks had the good sense to realize that player selection wasn’t his best suit. The ones who didn’t sometimes talked of him having a Parcells-type role here. Talk about a round peg in a square hole…
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 12, 2010 1:25 AM CDT up reply actions
That's Fair
I really do think he was a great coach for the Bolts; it just struck me funny that so many here seem to think Charger fans ought to be pining for him, but weren’t really calling for him when the Chiefs needed a rebuild.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 12, 2010 1:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Don’t forget: Norv coached Oakland. To a lot of people, coaching in Oakland post-Gruden basically puts the kiss of death on your coaching skills.
Is that fair? No. (See Ryan, Rob). But it puts a stank on that doesn’t wash away…
Turner’s an offensive God. Look at the work his brother Ron did(n’t) do with Cutler in CHI last year, or Orton in years’ past, compared to what Norval’s gotten done in San Diego.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 12, 2010 1:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Agree
Early they were talking about some three tight end sets. It’s interesting because with McMichael, Gates and Wilson, they are all good receivers. The notion of three tight ends that might be blocking or going out for passes sounded like something Norv might turn into something special, but we didn’t see anything preseason. I’m wondering if they will break it out or if it was all smoke.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 12, 2010 2:05 AM CDT up reply actions
New Start?
Speaking for myself only, I always hated the Donkeys worse than the Chargers, but that’s a family feud thing for me. My desire to destroy and embarrass the Chargers in recent history has had more to do with your comments (i.e., j-man comments here all the time without being disrespectful — you could learn from him) in OUR blog, than the team itself. So, since we’re talking new start here, I guess I’m game, though I need an answer to a question first…
My question is, regardless of game situations & outcomes, will you promise not to come on our blog during the game with pissy-ass comments about the game, as you’ve done in the past? I’m going to go out on a limb and suggest that those have had a serious impact on your credibility around here.
As a moderator for a community, I believe that you’re held to a bit higher standard, like it or not. I, for my part, will be holding you to that…
will you promise not to come on our blog during the game with pissy-ass comments about the game, as you’ve done in the past?
When I did that, it was a direct response to way I was treated in the days leading up to the game. Also, it was a direct response to you guys talking down the Chargers all week like they were one of the league’s worst. Was it childish? Absolutely, but it’s not as if I did it without provocation.
With that being said, I’ve been delighted with the way this thread has gone and will keep myself away from AP should I be in a position to gloat. In all honesty, AP is one of my favorite SBN blogs and I visit it often (albeit, quietly). I am a little bitter about the fact that I was raked over the coals for being confident about the Chargers chances before a couple of 30 point victories, but again…..fresh start.
So yes, as long as we’re all playing nice, I will have no reason to be a dick.
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by John Gennaro on Sep 9, 2010 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I am a little bitter about the fact that I was raked over the coals for being confident about the Chargers chances before a couple of 30 point victories, but again…..fresh start.
Get your facts straight — that’s a 30 point victory and a 29 point victory. Not a couple of 30 point victories.
I kid :)
by Joel Thorman on Sep 10, 2010 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Remember 2008?
When lucky plays gave the Dolts 2 one point victories?
Well carma is about to come back and bite them on those. Last year was an abiration.
What are the percentages and why
I believe this game is 50/50 toss up on who wins.
+ for the Chiefs
Home field and opening MNF
Almost no good film on the chiefs defense or offense
Multiple running options
Special-teams play
- for the Chiefs
Matt still needs to prove he can be a better than average QB
Defense will take one or two SD drives to settle in and for Romeo to dial in
WR’s need to prove alot and not drop the ball this year
D-line needs to play Monday like they did in the latter part of the pre-season
What are your percentages for the game and the main reasons + or – for the Chargers and the Chiefs?
3:1 in favor of Chargers
50/50 the Chiefs aren’t forced to stack the box.
If not, then 50/50 they can get pressure.
If so, then 70/30 Chiefs.
50% x 50% x 70% = 17.5%
Round in favor of home team, pad a little for a lack of game film.
An autumn Sunday,
Perched in front of the big screen,
Beer in white knuckles.
by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Sep 13, 2010 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Bolts = underachievers
I believe the window is closing on the bolts. The Chiefs and Raiders will play better football. The only question there is left…
How far do you think SD will slide this season?
I think the Chargers win 9 or 10 games.
Pro Bowlers2010- J Charles, J Arenas, D Johnson, B Flowers & E Berry
by 25 in Charge on Sep 9, 2010 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
11 or 12
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by John Gennaro on Sep 10, 2010 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
What do you think now that it's Tuesday, the day after????
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle............victorious. ~Vince Lombardi
Will Shawne Merriman return to his old form?
Or is “Lights Out” basically done for good? Is there a sense of urgency from him this year after last year’s stinkbomb of a season? How many sacks do you think he’ll get this year?
by KennyGregoryRockThaCradle on Sep 9, 2010 9:14 PM CDT reply actions
Will Shawne Merriman return to his old form? Or is "Lights Out" basically done for good?
No one knows at this point what type of production we’ll see from Shawne this year. He didn’t play one snap the entire preseason, and showed up late to TC. Your guess is as good as mine really.
Is there a sense of urgency from him this year after last year’s stinkbomb of a season?
There definitely is a sense of urgency. The guy has 4 sacks in the last 2 seasons. Personally I’m a little concerned about our pass defense this year. Shawne playing at a high level would definitely alleviate some of those concerns. If he struggles, the defense as a whole could struggle to stop the pass. If he has an awesome year this team could be unstoppable. So yeah I hope he returns to form A.S.A.P.
How many sacks do you think he’ll get this year?
10 or more is what I’m hoping for, but again, your guess is as good as mine on what type of production he’ll have in 2010.
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by SoCalBoltFan on Sep 10, 2010 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Also just to add to the question about "is there a sense of urgency"
Shawne will be a UFA after this year, which means he’ll be free to sign with the highest bidding team. This season alone is going to determine the size of his next contract and is pretty much the most important season of his entire career.
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by SoCalBoltFan on Sep 10, 2010 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Guess if he has any production left in him
It’ll come out this year.
It’ll definitely be interesting to keep tabs on this as the season goes on.
Chiefs - back in the playoffs in 2011.
The interesting thing is
on a per snap basis, he was very good sack wise. His problem was he couldn’t stay on the field for many snaps. This year he already has the Achilles problem that dogged him last year, so it doesn’t look good.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 10, 2010 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
He's
the same age as DeMarcus Ware; and less partisan folks might be willing to consider the acl surgery as part of the equation, but ok…
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 11, 2010 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Steroids Work
I won’t argue that.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 12, 2010 1:22 AM CDT up reply actions
The whole SD defense hasn't had the same attitude since Wade took his one-gap 34 to Big D.
Granted, we’ve been decimated by the Chargers in the recent past, but as you and John have said above, that had a lot to do with the offense (and even special teams). The D doesn’t scare me any longer, as an opposing fan…
Am I missing something key here? Or has there been a major scheme/emphasis switch with Cottrell and then with Rivera?
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-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 12, 2010 1:30 AM CDT up reply actions
The Defense
doesn’t scare anybody. Cottrell switched it to more of a ‘bend don’t break’ scheme where the LBs dropped into coverage more and blitzed less. It led to slow start in ’07, but seemed to be working out as they led the league in turnovers that year. In 2008 it was a disaster, totally passive with little pass rush and the secondary just getting eaten alive in zone coverage, that was the year Merriman was gone. Rivera took over mid-year in 08 and has brought more pressure, but mostly through blitzing safeties, corners and MLBs.
Merriman was really the straw that stirred the drink, and after the Titans took him down in the playoffs he has not been the same and of course he missed the entire ’08 season. Without that OLB pressure, Rivera has been scheming and blitzing to bring heat and done reasonably well. The defense performed better, but never like it did under Wade.
We picked up Larry English at OLB to try and remedy that, but he has largely been disappointing. The other thing that happened was a slow deterioration in Jamal Williams. His knees were always worrisome, but they started affecting his play more and more. When he went down at the start of ’09, the Chargers were picking people off the street and practice squads to fill the gaps; but the 3-4 really thrives off that big NT that demands the double team. We also lost DLinemen Ryon Bingham to injury in ’09 and Igor Olshansky to free agency. They give up yards on the ground and through the air, but generally the offense is good enough to overcome it in 09.
This year is interesting. Cam Thomas has looked good for a rookie, and they came up with Antonio Garay off the Jets practice squad who has played amazingly well. We have a rotation of Thomas, Ogemdi Nwagbo and Garay at NT. On the Ends we have Jacques Cesaire, who is really a glorified backup and Luis Castillo who flashes at times, but hasn’t lived up to his first couple years. The backups are good with Ex-Chief Boone and Travis Johnson. They gave up huge yards on the ground early last season, but after they got a rotation going became much better.
Preseason has been feast or famine, they looked terrific against the Cowboys and Bears but seemed to get pushed around by the better Olines on the 49ers and Saints. The secondary looks to be solid, but the safety apart from Weddle is the weakest link. Cason and Jammer look solid if not spectacular. They seem a bit more suspect against power runs and the tackling at times has been abysmal. It’s something that might develop, but the jury is still out.
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by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 12, 2010 1:58 AM CDT up reply actions
People on AP still wish Cam Thomas was in Red and Gold...
That was a nice pickup. Got to hand it to your a-hole GM: He knows what he’s doing as far as scouting goes, and how to get it done…
I’d noticed that it wasn’t the same scheme at all the last few years, and this sheds a lot of light on it. Thanks for the update…
Everyone keeps talking about this Garay. What’s his game? Pressure? Is he a drain-plug (like Thomas)? I know that Jamal W was the key for the Charger defense for a long, long time.
"You've only got 10 fingers to stick in the dike. Is there a breaking point that pushes you over the edge?...Where's the limit?"
-Marty Schottenheimer
by go_saleaumua on Sep 12, 2010 2:21 AM CDT up reply actions
I was thinking Thomas
would go in the second round. I was really disappointed they gave up our 2nd rounder to get Mathews, but when they got Thomas anyway I was thinking AJ was a genius again…
Garay comes from a wrestling background; he has looked really solid at plugging the middle against the run. There were even a few passing plays where the pocket collapsed from the middle and it’s been a long time since I saw that.
During the off season we kept hearing about how high the Chargers were on this guy; coming off the practice squad I was pretty doubtful, but he really held his ground against some good first team defenses. The proof is in the regular season, the Chiefs running game will be a good litmus test. He’s no Jamal, but so far looks much better than anything the Chargers have had since Jamal got injured.
"Football is a physical sport, sometimes you have a disagreement on what's going on, and you have a discussion about it." Kris Dielman
by Brian (DaBolts) on Sep 13, 2010 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Final question
Did anyone on BoltsFromTheBlue see this sort of result coming?
Keller is currently re-learning how to speak in complete sentences... 808NaNz808 on Arrowhead Pride
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 14, 2010 2:07 PM CDT reply actions
yeah
richard wade john 2 in commard
okay i have cerebral palsy arthris and chronic fatigue as well i have a great life and loveing folks some days are better than other days i got a make-a-wish in 2001 and saw my favorite team the broncos it was the trip of a lifetime i wish everyone couild have gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that okay but i bleed organ and bule for my mnr fans but i bleed orange and blue denver will rise again resident broncos fan for every blog resident broncos for stampede bule thanks shvd98z24 real name jeremy woodard nettleton high class of 02 yes i am a raider
I don't think Mr. Gennaro will come back to this thread to tip his hat.
He’s in way too much pain right now. Let’s respect the man while he’s in mourning. Ok gang?
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle............victorious. ~Vince Lombardi
I had that feeling...
12 times last season.
Keller is currently re-learning how to speak in complete sentences... 808NaNz808 on Arrowhead Pride
"Because one of the great minds of the 21st century is raising glow-in-the-dark fish and weaving serapes..." -Leonard Hofstadter from The Big Bang Theory
For all the crap we give Wil Wheaton, he can still tackle better than Asante Samuel...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Sep 14, 2010 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
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