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Post by lazylightning on Jan 26, 2021 11:25:05 GMT -7
I just saw someone say we have the youngest coaching staff in the league. Good thing or too inexperienced? Glass half full or half empty? Young Herbert gave ole Reid a lesson on week #2. Had the defense & special teams showed up, it would have been a win.
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Post by sonorajim on Jan 26, 2021 11:45:00 GMT -7
Special Teams Coordinator / Asst HC George Stewart had 32 years in the NFL. We should have been one of the Best STs in the NFL if years of experience is a major factor in winning. Give me insight, innovation and enthusiasm for better or worse.
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Post by afboltfan on Jan 26, 2021 11:52:16 GMT -7
Stewart worked for some legendary coaches like Holtz and Knoll... Sounds like its time for him to hang it up.
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Post by moekid on Jan 26, 2021 12:55:50 GMT -7
With few exceptions, there’s a reason the parable of the old bull and young bull is told. It's all a fun discussion, and then guess what ? We went young and new and nothing is changing that. I’ll say this, the Chargers are doing something they’ve never done before so it will be interesting to see how it works out
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Post by chargerfreak on Jan 27, 2021 3:02:03 GMT -7
I just saw someone say we have the youngest coaching staff in the league. Good thing or too inexperienced? Glass half full or half empty? Young Herbert gave ole Reid a lesson on week #2. Had the defense & special teams showed up, it would have been a win. I heard a guy on the radio yesterday with a good take. Its good because I had already thought of it. I'll share it with you guys: Do you understand how good KC is ? They have been winning in the regular season with vanilla playbook, 3/4 effort, vanilla playing. They know how good they are, and turn it on when they have to. The radio guy said you are watching an NBA dynasty for the first time in the NFL. I'm not convinced at all they are the first to do it. But I have heard plenty of talky talk that it doesn't work that way in the NFL. You cannot just throw a switch and be on like that. I've never agreed with that. I know KC does it.
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Post by afboltfan on Jan 27, 2021 7:10:43 GMT -7
Glass half full or half empty? Young Herbert gave ole Reid a lesson on week #2. Had the defense & special teams showed up, it would have been a win. I heard a guy on the radio yesterday with a good take. Its good because I had already thought of it. I'll share it with you guys: Do you understand how good KC is ? They have been winning in the regular season with vanilla playbook, 3/4 effort, vanilla playing. They know how good they are, and turn it on when they have to. The radio guy said you are watching an NBA dynasty for the first time in the NFL. I'm not convinced at all they are the first to do it. But I have heard plenty of talky talk that it doesn't work that way in the NFL. You cannot just throw a switch and be on like that. I've never agreed with that. I know KC does it. First time? I've watched the Patriots dynasty most of my adult life. Back 2 back titles isn't exactly new but it is a rare accomplishment. It seems really difficult, especially in today's NFL to keep that much talent on one team. I don't see KC as a dynasty, although I could be totally wrong.... I just see them as a really well balanced and talented team, which also happens to have a great coaching staff.
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Post by chargerfreak on Jan 27, 2021 7:44:48 GMT -7
I heard a guy on the radio yesterday with a good take. Its good because I had already thought of it. I'll share it with you guys: Do you understand how good KC is ? They have been winning in the regular season with vanilla playbook, 3/4 effort, vanilla playing. They know how good they are, and turn it on when they have to. The radio guy said you are watching an NBA dynasty for the first time in the NFL. I'm not convinced at all they are the first to do it. But I have heard plenty of talky talk that it doesn't work that way in the NFL. You cannot just throw a switch and be on like that. I've never agreed with that. I know KC does it. First time? I've watched the Patriots dynasty most of my adult life. Back 2 back titles isn't exactly new but it is a rare accomplishment. It seems really difficult, especially in today's NFL to keep that much talent on one team. I don't see KC as a dynasty, although I could be totally wrong.... I just see them as a really well balanced and talented team, which also happens to have a great coaching staff. no no. You are missing the point. New England was full out every game. That's the difference. He noted NBA teams that would have a great first half of a season, play .500 ball the second half. Then just go destroy face in the playoffs. Golden State was one such example. For when you wonder how in the hell did we drag KC into overtime ?? You now have the answer. A game we still lost by the way. Do you think we would have played KC last week into overtime ? Playing a red hot tough Buffalo team, KC put up 38 points like they wanted to. Buffalo went up 9-0 early. Pffffffffffffttttttttt. 9-0. Yeah, watch this. Zip Pow Boom.
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Post by afboltfan on Jan 27, 2021 8:24:12 GMT -7
First time? I've watched the Patriots dynasty most of my adult life. Back 2 back titles isn't exactly new but it is a rare accomplishment. It seems really difficult, especially in today's NFL to keep that much talent on one team. I don't see KC as a dynasty, although I could be totally wrong.... I just see them as a really well balanced and talented team, which also happens to have a great coaching staff. no no. You are missing the point. New England was full out every game. That's the difference. He noted NBA teams that would have a great first half of a season, play .500 ball the second half. Then just go destroy face in the playoffs. Golden State was one such example. For when you wonder how in the hell did we drag KC into overtime ?? You now have the answer. A game we still lost by the way. Do you think we would have played KC last week into overtime ? Playing a red hot tough Buffalo team, KC put up 38 points like they wanted to. Buffalo went up 9-0 early. Pffffffffffffttttttttt. 9-0. Yeah, watch this. Zip Pow Boom. Ahhh ok I got what you're putting down here... I can agree with that, whether it is intentional or not, KC can def seem to come back at will. They are very good at what several teams in the NFL are not good at (to include us!), which is making halftime adjustments. What's crazy to me is how dangerous KC's offense was WITHOUT Mahomes...
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Post by chargerfreak on Jan 27, 2021 9:04:53 GMT -7
no no. You are missing the point. New England was full out every game. That's the difference. He noted NBA teams that would have a great first half of a season, play .500 ball the second half. Then just go destroy face in the playoffs. Golden State was one such example. For when you wonder how in the hell did we drag KC into overtime ?? You now have the answer. A game we still lost by the way. Do you think we would have played KC last week into overtime ? Playing a red hot tough Buffalo team, KC put up 38 points like they wanted to. Buffalo went up 9-0 early. Pffffffffffffttttttttt. 9-0. Yeah, watch this. Zip Pow Boom. Ahhh ok I got what you're putting down here... I can agree with that, whether it is intentional or not, KC can def seem to come back at will. They are very good at what several teams in the NFL are not good at (to include us!), which is making halftime adjustments. What's crazy to me is how dangerous KC's offense was WITHOUT Mahomes... QB Henne is getting a lot of accolades for a gutsy playoff performance.
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Post by frozendisc on Jan 27, 2021 9:29:46 GMT -7
Ahhh ok I got what you're putting down here... I can agree with that, whether it is intentional or not, KC can def seem to come back at will. They are very good at what several teams in the NFL are not good at (to include us!), which is making halftime adjustments. What's crazy to me is how dangerous KC's offense was WITHOUT Mahomes... QB Henne is getting a lot of accolades for a gutsy playoff performance. Henne's play is a one off.......nobody is confusing Henne with Herbert.
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Post by lazylightning on Jan 27, 2021 9:45:02 GMT -7
Glass half full or half empty? Young Herbert gave ole Reid a lesson on week #2. Had the defense & special teams showed up, it would have been a win. I heard a guy on the radio yesterday with a good take. Its good because I had already thought of it. I'll share it with you guys: Do you understand how good KC is ? They have been winning in the regular season with vanilla playbook, 3/4 effort, vanilla playing. They know how good they are, and turn it on when they have to. The radio guy said you are watching an NBA dynasty for the first time in the NFL. I'm not convinced at all they are the first to do it. But I have heard plenty of talky talk that it doesn't work that way in the NFL. You cannot just throw a switch and be on like that. I've never agreed with that. I know KC does it. Do players/coaches take it easy against weaker teams, some do. It's called a trap game where they get caught or make a come back. Granted the great teams can get out of a big hole. KC does it now, Chargers have done it too. It doesn't make either a Dynasty. Like AF said, New England was a dynasty. KC has a long way to go. My point was old vs new or experience vs innovation can go either way. Old does not always beat new and experienced does not always beat innovation. The old bull new bull parable always forgets about the other bull who is taking care of business while the old/new bulls debate.
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Post by moekid on Jan 27, 2021 10:01:18 GMT -7
“It’s good because I already thought of it”.
PoTD/W and Y
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Post by moekid on Jan 27, 2021 10:09:23 GMT -7
What makes KC special is Mahomes, Kelce and Hill. If GS is the analogy it was Steph, Klay and Draymond. Durant for a sec. question is how long can that trio keep it up. If Kelce and/or Hill slow down can they be replaced?
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Post by chargerfreak on Jan 27, 2021 10:19:31 GMT -7
“It’s good because I already thought of it”. PoTD/W and Y Not too many people would have caught that. You, sir, are a genius.
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Post by chargerfreak on Jan 27, 2021 10:20:45 GMT -7
I heard a guy on the radio yesterday with a good take. Its good because I had already thought of it. I'll share it with you guys: Do you understand how good KC is ? They have been winning in the regular season with vanilla playbook, 3/4 effort, vanilla playing. They know how good they are, and turn it on when they have to. The radio guy said you are watching an NBA dynasty for the first time in the NFL. I'm not convinced at all they are the first to do it. But I have heard plenty of talky talk that it doesn't work that way in the NFL. You cannot just throw a switch and be on like that. I've never agreed with that. I know KC does it. Do players/coaches take it easy against weaker teams, some do. It's called a trap game where they get caught or make a come back. Granted the great teams can get out of a big hole. KC does it now, Chargers have done it too. It doesn't make either a Dynasty. Like AF said, New England was a dynasty. KC has a long way to go. My point was old vs new or experience vs innovation can go either way. Old does not always beat new and experienced does not always beat innovation. The old bull new bull parable always forgets about the other bull who is taking care of business while the old/new bulls debate. He wasn't saying they are a dynasty. He is showing what an NBA dynasty does, now being done by an NFL team.
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