popularwar
Perennial All-Pro
I like seeing a ton of threads about yesterday's win so, if possible, let's try to keep all the San Diego posts in one place. :)
I was looking over the Chargers' losses and they've really only lost to good teams:
Pittsburgh- They certainly started out stronger than they are now, I assume the Steelers won this by eating up the clock and dominating the line of scrimmage. That's what we need to do, run the ball and keep it out of LT's hands.
Philadelphia- They still had McNabb and Owens when this game took place. I don't know how they did it but the Eagles held Tomlinson on the ground, this was the game that broke the TD streak for LaDainian. I think our coaching staff will look at a lot of film from this game. Even without LT dominating, the Chargers only lost on a blocked kick returned for a TD so they were in it.
Dallas- Week 1. Antonio Gates didn't play so that had a lot to do with it, I'm sure. Also, if I recall correctly, Tomlinson only ran the ball something like twelve times.
Denver- Denver's been red-hot since week 2, after getting owned by Jason Taylor and company. This was actually a come-from-behind win for Denver, sparked by a late Champ Bailey INT. Gates had 80 yards in his first game of the season.
I'm not sure how you stop the Chargers' offense. LT can kill you just about any way possible and Brees has two reliable targets in Gates and McCardell. Their defense is solid at worst, led by Donnie Edwards and rookie Shaun Merriman. The secondary is fairly young, but plays well. This is just a good all-around team, we're going to need some big plays and key players. Zach and Traylor's return would make a big difference.
I was looking over the Chargers' losses and they've really only lost to good teams:
Pittsburgh- They certainly started out stronger than they are now, I assume the Steelers won this by eating up the clock and dominating the line of scrimmage. That's what we need to do, run the ball and keep it out of LT's hands.
Philadelphia- They still had McNabb and Owens when this game took place. I don't know how they did it but the Eagles held Tomlinson on the ground, this was the game that broke the TD streak for LaDainian. I think our coaching staff will look at a lot of film from this game. Even without LT dominating, the Chargers only lost on a blocked kick returned for a TD so they were in it.
Dallas- Week 1. Antonio Gates didn't play so that had a lot to do with it, I'm sure. Also, if I recall correctly, Tomlinson only ran the ball something like twelve times.
Denver- Denver's been red-hot since week 2, after getting owned by Jason Taylor and company. This was actually a come-from-behind win for Denver, sparked by a late Champ Bailey INT. Gates had 80 yards in his first game of the season.
I'm not sure how you stop the Chargers' offense. LT can kill you just about any way possible and Brees has two reliable targets in Gates and McCardell. Their defense is solid at worst, led by Donnie Edwards and rookie Shaun Merriman. The secondary is fairly young, but plays well. This is just a good all-around team, we're going to need some big plays and key players. Zach and Traylor's return would make a big difference.