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Post by moekid on Nov 22, 2021 0:35:47 GMT -7
Not sure what to make out of that game. Very exciting game to be at. Huge Steeler contingent and they’re as obnoxious as Patriot and Raider fans. Been a tough home schedule with teams like the Cowboys, Steelers and Pats. Not fun being so completely outnumbered. And I don’t feel all that comfortable with drunks invading our home turf and not really being good natured.
as for the game, Herbert was historically awesome with his legs and arm. Big ups to him. Ekeler was also outstanding as was Keenan. MW had some targets early, then disappeared, only to reappear with the game winner.
we did the usual Charger. Things to give a game away after being up 27-10z. The blocked punt gave them new life and we almost held but for the PI on 4th down. From my seats looked close and you let that go on 4th down. But the refs weren’t our friends.
the INT bounced off Heyward and he should not have been in the game at that point. He punched Herbert in the stomach and that’s an automatic ejection. I expect a big fine coming his way.
on defense better against the run but I can’t for the life of me understand why Staley doesn’t bring pressure. Bosa is t getting hone and Derwin is the invisible man. These are the 2 “superstars” we have on defense and neither impacts the game. Bosa had a late sack but otherwise his plays were in coverage. Huge issue for us. Kyzir White looked good but not Murray and not Tranquil. Our defensive genius isn’t getting the best out of his players.
finally, the penalties were lopsided against us. Staley said we were being held in his presser but no calls and the Chargers had several big games negated by penalties.
Great win but big time questions remain
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Post by NYBOLTFAN1 on Nov 22, 2021 5:23:15 GMT -7
A one and done playoff team if they get a wildcard, but I do like Herbert, kids a star.
Also, concerning the Steelers. You can really see how a well coached team can perform when missing most of their really good players.
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Post by chargerfreak on Nov 22, 2021 6:25:51 GMT -7
A one and done playoff team if they get a wildcard, but I do like Herbert, kids a star. Also, concerning the Steelers. You can really see how a well coached team can perform when missing most of their really good players. We can see how they lose ?
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Post by totallybolted on Nov 22, 2021 6:28:44 GMT -7
MEH. Its a win vs the home team PITT. I'll take it. the bolts are 1/2 out of first place.. MEH is what this team is. I’ve been around too long to think this anything more than a middling roster. maybe. I think its a little better than that. I get that probably isn't enough to go deep. But one can hope. That is what i will do until until we know were it ends up.
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Post by ohioboltfan on Nov 22, 2021 7:08:39 GMT -7
Here’s Herbert getting socked I'm so glad you posted this. When I saw this live last night I was livid and am still in disbelief that Heyward wasn't ejected. And I don't buy his excuses that I read in his post game comments. Even the refs were asked about this post-game, and they were dumbfounded as usual.
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Post by joemcrugby on Nov 22, 2021 8:44:24 GMT -7
That was a WILD game at SoFi!! 😝
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Post by NYBOLTFAN1 on Nov 22, 2021 8:53:56 GMT -7
A one and done playoff team if they get a wildcard, but I do like Herbert, kids a star. Also, concerning the Steelers. You can really see how a well coached team can perform when missing most of their really good players. We can see how they lose ? They could have very easily won that game. Let's put this into perspective.. If that was the Patriots with Bill B running the show, it would have been 41-3 and over in the 3rd quarter. Instead, a well coached Steeler team missing many good players almost beat the healthy, full strength Chargers. A win is a win, I get it. But the Chargers as always have work to do.
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Post by moekid on Nov 22, 2021 8:56:38 GMT -7
We can see how they lose ? They could have very easily won that game. Let's put this into perspective.. If that was the Patriots with Bill B running the show, it would have been 41-3 and over in the 3rd quarter. Instead, a well coached Steeler team missing many good players almost beat the healthy, full strength Chargers. A win is a win, I get it. But the Chargers as always have work to do. Full strength? Our entire staring DL save Bosa was out of that game and our starting CB went out midway. We are also missing 2/5 of our OL starters. Against MN we were missing both starting CBS and safety along with others.
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Post by frozendisc on Nov 22, 2021 9:51:27 GMT -7
Really entertaining game.....Herbert looked as advertised, in command and comfortable, difficult to believe he is so young. It is just a nuance, but it seemed as if the play calling embraced what the identity of this Charger roster is...on both sides of the ball. If they make the PO's, nobody will want to play them, as it is always a crap shoot when playing a club that can score like this club can.
I thought throwing a punch was automatic ejection in football, is it not?
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Post by moekid on Nov 22, 2021 10:02:33 GMT -7
Really entertaining game.....Herbert looked as advertised, in command and comfortable, difficult to believe he is so young. It is just a nuance, but it seemed as if the play calling embraced what the identity of this Charger roster is...on both sides of the ball. If they make the PO's, nobody will want to play them, as it is always a crap shoot when playing a club that can score like this club can. I thought throwing a punch was automatic ejection in football, is it not? Should be an automatic ejection. Refs grossly favored the Steelers last night
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Post by sonorajim on Nov 22, 2021 11:33:09 GMT -7
That was a WILD game at SoFi!! 😝 Truly! The 4th looked like one of those typical go into the 4th with a good lead and lose the game games...but No! That was as exciting a Chargers finish as I recall in years. That will fill the seats if we get a rep for a dogfight at the end with a W.
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Post by frozendisc on Nov 22, 2021 11:41:08 GMT -7
That was a WILD game at SoFi!! 😝 Truly! The 4th looked like one of those typical go into the 4th with a good lead and lose the game games...but No! That was as exciting a Chargers finish as I recall in years. That will fill the seats if we get a rep for a dogfight at the end with a W.
The seats looked pretty much all filled, and quite the game for those fans to have enjoyed, eh
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Post by sonorajim on Nov 22, 2021 11:48:54 GMT -7
MEH is what this team is. I’ve been around too long to think this anything more than a middling roster. maybe. I think its a little better than that. I get that probably isn't enough to go deep. But one can hope. That is what i will do until until we know were it ends up. Agreed. We have some talent, enough to do some damage in the playoffs - "IF". If we're fairly healthy and if Staley & Co's concepts gain traction in all units. I believe Coach is training a team for the postseason.
This is still a young, growing team. We won't know if he got it right or how right until it's over.
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Post by sonorajim on Nov 22, 2021 11:53:45 GMT -7
Truly! The 4th looked like one of those typical go into the 4th with a good lead and lose the game games...but No! That was as exciting a Chargers finish as I recall in years. That will fill the seats if we get a rep for a dogfight at the end with a W.
The seats looked pretty much all filled, and quite the game for those fans to have enjoyed, eh I should have said "with LA Chargers Fans" but Yeah! Hell of a show!
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Post by joemcrugby on Nov 22, 2021 12:04:38 GMT -7
This is a pretty good succinct description of the game by Daniel Popper: _____ The Chargers carried a 27-10 lead into the final quarter, and it appeared as though they would coast to an easy victory. The offense was humming. The defense had held Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense in check. Then the game took four shots of tequila and went off the rails. The two teams scored 41 points. There was a blocked punt, an interception that deflected off a player’s helmet, a failed fourth-and-1 attempt, a 36-yard Justin Herbert scramble that ended with Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward delivering a forearm to the Chargers quarterback’s stomach and, finally, a 53-yard Mike Williams touchdown that gave Los Angeles the lead for good. theathletic.com/2970959/2021/11/22/we-were-ready-for-it-with-another-4th-quarter-comeback-chargers-top-steelers/
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