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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Why all the hoopla over San Diego? They have question marks on D - they can't cover TEs, their pass rush is kinda mediocre, and for that matter too, they're missing like 3 OL.
I know they've been playing well, but this could hurt them when they play big boys competition in the playoffs.
Considering San Diego already IS in the divisionals, I don't understand your post.
The OP didn't mention anything about SD winning the game or anything like that.
I know - but was just pointing out that they're not exactly a dominant team like their record and everyone indicates.
IMHO - they're no different from the Vikings. Funny thing about this league is that when you win, no one cares about your weaknesses, it's only when you lose when they start jumping all over them. For example, the Vikings secondary hasn't been playing well all year. It's b/c of their recent losses that all of a sudden people are starting to notice.
Yes, it seems the media is going ga-ga, as the media will do, over the Chargers, and any hot team really, despite the problems you mention.Why all the hoopla over San Diego? They have question marks on D - they can't cover TEs, their pass rush is kinda mediocre, and for that matter too, they're missing like 3 OL.
I know they've been playing well, but this could hurt them when they play big boys competition in the playoffs.
And it will be a lot more difficult for the Chargers than '06/'07 because now the Patriots have Welker and Moss. And still the Patriots beat the Chargers! Brady is a God.I think it will also play out that way. This time around it will be a lot more difficult for NE with LT and Gates healthy and Rivers having established a better chemistry with Floyd and Jackson.
Yes, it seems the media is going ga-ga, as the media will do, over the Chargers, and any hot team really, despite the problems you mention.
I think it will also play out that way. This time around it will be a lot more difficult for NE with LT and Gates healthy and Rivers having established a better chemistry with Floyd and Jackson.
I think they are doing well and can be a factor in the playoffs. I agree with the poster though that they may be a bit overhyped right now. Some rankings, Peter King for example, have te Chargers as their #1 ranked NFL team right now. That, to me, is a bit high, especially when considering the Colts have won 14 out of 15. He had good points about the Chargers weaknesses too. As everyone knows, I am a Chargers fan. Still, objectively speaking I agree with him. That's not to say I don't think the Chargers can do well in the playoffs, I think they can. It's going to be a tough road though and it will be no surprise or shame if they lose to the Patriots in the divisional round. I don't see any team beating the Patriots in the Wild Card round at Gillette.They've won their last 10 in a row, no?
Plus, they blasted a hot Tennessee squad in Nasheville last week. I watched that game from beginning to end. I'm sold.
They have some holes. They're averaging 3.3 YPC running and their defense is allowing a higher QB rating than our seemingly sieve like pass defense. They're also being sacked on 5.3% of pass attempts whereas we are only sacked on 2.9%.They've won their last 10 in a row, no?
Plus, they blasted a hot Tennessee squad in Nasheville last week. I watched that game from beginning to end. I'm sold.
Now a breakdown of the Patriots now vs then...It's a different SD team now then 2006. Pluses and minuses on both sides....
Qb-Better now
RB- not as good now slightly, LT is not what he was however Sproles scares me to death
OL-not as good now
TE- better now
WR-better now
Dline- not as good
LB-not as good
Secondary- even IMO.
I think they are doing well and can be a factor in the playoffs. I agree with the poster though that they may be a bit overhyped right now. Some rankings, Peter King for example, have te Chargers as their #1 ranked NFL team right now. That, to me, is a bit high, especially when considering the Colts have won 14 out of 15. He had good points about the Chargers weaknesses too. As everyone knows, I am a Chargers fan. Still, objectively speaking I agree with him. That's not to say I don't think the Chargers can do well in the playoffs, I think they can. It's going to be a tough road though and it will be no surprise or shame if they lose to the Patriots in the divisional round. I don't see any team beating the Patriots in the Wild Card round at Gillette.
LOL. I know the feeling.F The chargers
Now a breakdown of the Patriots now vs then...
QB- Just this side of God.
RB- Same?
OLine- not as good?
TE- Same?
WR- Now, All Pros. Then, below average. Way, way better.
Defense overall- Not as good. Still pretty decent?
Question marks are there because I have not seen the Patriots play as much as I would like. The only evals I am certain of are TB and the WRs. I'd like to see a Patriots' fan's opinion of the Patriots now vs then.
I think they are doing well and can be a factor in the playoffs. I agree with the poster though that they may be a bit overhyped right now. Some rankings, Peter King for example, have te Chargers as their #1 ranked NFL team right now. That, to me, is a bit high, especially when considering the Colts have won 14 out of 15. He had good points about the Chargers weaknesses too. As everyone knows, I am a Chargers fan. Still, objectively speaking I agree with him. That's not to say I don't think the Chargers can do well in the playoffs, I think they can. It's going to be a tough road though and it will be no surprise or shame if they lose to the Patriots in the divisional round. I don't see any team beating the Patriots in the Wild Card round at Gillette.