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Post by chargerfreak on Dec 17, 2021 8:47:42 GMT -7
Talent OR coaching??? Good grief, it's clearly both. On the coaching side, several examples from last night have already been mentioned but my favorite is letting Josh Kelley run the ball near the goal line. The fourth down attempts are absolutely wearing on me, especially when early in the game and a field goal is (almost) certain to get some points on the board. But lately the play calling hasn't burned me up like it did earlier in the season, so let's turn to the other side and review 'talent', or better yet- execution. If every catchable pass was held on to or not dropped or not bounced off a receiver's hands, chest or face... we would be winners. The opening drive had two end zone 'drops' from Mike Williams (who did NOT have a good enough game!) and Donald Parham (who no one is mentioning because of his injury, and prayers for his recovery!) Later there was a goal line drop by Cook. Keenan Allen not only had a pass bounce off his hands, he also threw a pass that bounced off the ground in front of a wide open Mike Williams that likely would've been a touchdown if it was well executed. The lack of execution by the talent is killing our chances to win. We squandered away this game and it is a shame because there were some very good positives observed on the coaching and the talent sides. But games are won and, in this case, lost as a team so those accolades are now moot. I'm so frustrated and disappointed today.We all are. I need to find a future sportsbook. We are already 10.5 point favorites in Houston but I need a place that will take the bet now. We will DISMANTLE Houston. Trust me.
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Post by afboltfan on Dec 17, 2021 8:51:46 GMT -7
We didn't lose because of Mike Williams. Never said we did (we did) ( we really didn't but I want to stir things up). You said everyone else played well and I asked you about 15.something million MW. His game blew. Bottom line. I agree, not 15 million worthy but if we would have gone for some field goals we would have likely won. I hope to sweet baby jesus that part of our 75 million in cap space is not short 15 million given to Mike Williams.
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Post by ohioboltfan on Dec 17, 2021 8:51:55 GMT -7
Talent OR coaching??? Good grief, it's clearly both. On the coaching side, several examples from last night have already been mentioned but my favorite is letting Josh Kelley run the ball near the goal line. The fourth down attempts are absolutely wearing on me, especially when early in the game and a field goal is (almost) certain to get some points on the board. But lately the play calling hasn't burned me up like it did earlier in the season, so let's turn to the other side and review 'talent', or better yet- execution. If every catchable pass was held on to or not dropped or not bounced off a receiver's hands, chest or face... we would be winners. The opening drive had two end zone 'drops' from Mike Williams (who did NOT have a good enough game!) and Donald Parham (who no one is mentioning because of his injury, and prayers for his recovery!) Later there was a goal line drop by Cook. Keenan Allen not only had a pass bounce off his hands, he also threw a pass that bounced off the ground in front of a wide open Mike Williams that likely would've been a touchdown if it was well executed. The lack of execution by the talent is killing our chances to win. We squandered away this game and it is a shame because there were some very good positives observed on the coaching and the talent sides. But games are won and, in this case, lost as a team so those accolades are now moot. I'm so frustrated and disappointed today.We all are. I need to find a future sportsbook. We are already 10.5 point favorites in Houston but I need a place that will take the bet now. We will DISMANTLE Houston. Trust me. No doubt we beat Houston after a tough loss and TEN days to prepare against one of the worst teams in the league! Crap- I think I just talked myself in to some doubt that we will win.
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Post by afboltfan on Dec 17, 2021 8:53:42 GMT -7
Talent OR coaching??? Good grief, it's clearly both. On the coaching side, several examples from last night have already been mentioned but my favorite is letting Josh Kelley run the ball near the goal line. The fourth down attempts are absolutely wearing on me, especially when early in the game and a field goal is (almost) certain to get some points on the board. But lately the play calling hasn't burned me up like it did earlier in the season, so let's turn to the other side and review 'talent', or better yet- execution. If every catchable pass was held on to or not dropped or not bounced off a receiver's hands, chest or face... we would be winners. The opening drive had two end zone 'drops' from Mike Williams (who did NOT have a good enough game!) and Donald Parham (who no one is mentioning because of his injury, and prayers for his recovery!) Later there was a goal line drop by Cook. Keenan Allen not only had a pass bounce off his hands, he also threw a pass that bounced off the ground in front of a wide open Mike Williams that likely would've been a touchdown if it was well executed. The lack of execution by the talent is killing our chances to win. We squandered away this game and it is a shame because there were some very good positives observed on the coaching and the talent sides. But games are won and, in this case, lost as a team so those accolades are now moot. I'm so frustrated and disappointed today. Awesome post! Makes you wonder exactly how hard Herbert actually throws...
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Post by chargerfreak on Dec 17, 2021 8:59:51 GMT -7
We all are. I need to find a future sportsbook. We are already 10.5 point favorites in Houston but I need a place that will take the bet now. We will DISMANTLE Houston. Trust me. No doubt we beat Houston after a tough loss and TEN days to prepare against one of the worst teams in the league! Crap- I think I just talked myself in to some doubt that we will win. HA. Barring covid, its a leadpipe lock we win.
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Post by chargerfreak on Dec 17, 2021 9:07:51 GMT -7
Never said we did (we did) ( we really didn't but I want to stir things up). You said everyone else played well and I asked you about 15.something million MW. His game blew. Bottom line. I agree, not 15 million worthy but if we would have gone for some field goals we would have likely won. I hope to sweet baby jesus that part of our 75 million in cap space is not short 15 million given to Mike Williams. I'll give you one: I think RB Jackson played a good game.
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Post by frozendisc on Dec 17, 2021 9:17:51 GMT -7
Talent OR coaching??? Good grief, it's clearly both. On the coaching side, several examples from last night have already been mentioned but my favorite is letting Josh Kelley run the ball near the goal line. The fourth down attempts are absolutely wearing on me, especially when early in the game and a field goal is (almost) certain to get some points on the board. But lately the play calling hasn't burned me up like it did earlier in the season, so let's turn to the other side and review 'talent', or better yet- execution. If every catchable pass was held on to or not dropped or not bounced off a receiver's hands, chest or face... we would be winners. The opening drive had two end zone 'drops' from Mike Williams (who did NOT have a good enough game!) and Donald Parham (who no one is mentioning because of his injury, and prayers for his recovery!) Later there was a goal line drop by Cook. Keenan Allen not only had a pass bounce off his hands, he also threw a pass that bounced off the ground in front of a wide open Mike Williams that likely would've been a touchdown if it was well executed. The lack of execution by the talent is killing our chances to win. We squandered away this game and it is a shame because there were some very good positives observed on the coaching and the talent sides. But games are won and, in this case, lost as a team so those accolades are now moot. I'm so frustrated and disappointed today. The middle paragraph is perfect example of why KC is overrated..... Chargers make those plays, it is a blowout game.
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Post by moekid on Dec 17, 2021 9:28:25 GMT -7
None of our “star” players had big games. MW, Keenan, James, Bosa, etc. JJ was our best player. Palmer had a great catch. Herbert was a bit off all night, MW and Cook had some bad drops, James became a cheerleader after a few quarters, Bosa made one play all night.
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Post by afboltfan on Dec 17, 2021 11:22:03 GMT -7
I agree, not 15 million worthy but if we would have gone for some field goals we would have likely won. I hope to sweet baby jesus that part of our 75 million in cap space is not short 15 million given to Mike Williams. I'll give you one: I think RB Jackson played a good game. Yet we used Joshua freaking Kelley at the goal line... wtf...
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Post by cthommes on Dec 17, 2021 11:29:34 GMT -7
I'll give you one: I think RB Jackson played a good game. Yet we used Joshua freaking Kelley at the goal line... wtf... Yeah that one was a head scratcher for sure. |
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Post by chargerfreak on Dec 17, 2021 11:46:10 GMT -7
I know I am just being bitter today, but darn ol' Anthony Lynn had a ton of one score losses. No one said, but I like the "mindset".
It's same ol' same ol' until I see differently.
Any hour now I'll be posting " Just win out now baby !" Just not this hour....
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Post by sonorajim on Dec 17, 2021 12:05:36 GMT -7
Has anyone mentioned that Pipkins had a good game?
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Post by chargerfreak on Dec 17, 2021 12:19:42 GMT -7
Has anyone mentioned that Pipkins had a good game? Has anyone mentioned they had someone else wearing Pipkins jersey.
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Post by lazylightning on Dec 17, 2021 15:00:53 GMT -7
I know I am just being bitter today, but darn ol' Anthony Lynn had a ton of one score losses. No one said, but I like the "mindset". It's same ol' same ol' until I see differently. Any hour now I'll be posting " Just win out now baby !" Just not this hour.... I see it differently. Staley keeps his foot on the gas even to the team's detriment. Lynn never had that mentality and no one liked Lynn's mindset. It is not the same 'ol same 'ol I said it before, I think Staley is relying on analytics to overcome his lack of experience. Hopefully he learns and has a more nuanced approach going forward.
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Post by moekid on Dec 17, 2021 18:06:57 GMT -7
I know I am just being bitter today, but darn ol' Anthony Lynn had a ton of one score losses. No one said, but I like the "mindset". It's same ol' same ol' until I see differently. Any hour now I'll be posting " Just win out now baby !" Just not this hour.... Me too. #stillbitter I don’t care about all the happy crap around Staley’s different approach. All that matters is w’s and l’s. This was a hard L. Hard to watch and hard to take. So many unrealized opportunities. And a complete defensive breakdown in the 4th and OT. We started poorly and finished poorly. Last season with Lynn we also lost in oT at home to KC. Whoop de doo |
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