Week six for the San Diego Chargers started out with much optimism as they looked to pick up two games on their division rivals, The Denver Broncos. It was a very heated game as anyone watching could see. There was jawing going on between the Bolts and Denver before the game even started. The Bolts came out strong in the first quarter (excluding the first drive). The defense seemed to have woken up and was not letting Denver's highly praised offense get any points. LT was looking sharp for the Chargers as he was running like the LT of a few years ago. He was getting first downs and making plays. Even San Diego's offensive line was doing a good job protecting Rivers the first half. The Offense was driving the ball and the fans anticipated victory. The problem San Diego had the first half was SPECIAL TEAMS. We don't hear about the Chargers Special Teams unit doing a bad job, but tonight they gave Denver two touchdowns. One on a kickoff return and the other on a punt return. The Bolts go into half time ahead 20-17. The third quarter rolls around and San Diego's defense seems to have come out strong again, but a questionable PI by Ellison gives the Broncos a first down. The offense wasn't looking as good the second half because the Broncos cranked up the blitz and the O-line wasn't protecting Rivers. Then San Diego's defense starts to get picked apart by Orton and the game gets stressful when the Broncos take the lead. The defense started showing some of the same problems they had against Pittsburgh: they got lazy on pass coverage, there were too many penalties, and there was not enough pressure on the QB. Overall, the Broncos dominated the 2nd half of the game. Defense wasn't making the tackles again and gave up too many yards. The good news is, Nate Keading is a great field goal kicker. That said, one can never expect the kicker to win games. It is too stressful of a kick for anyone (especially when its a 55 yard attempt). The only way the Chargers will make playoffs this season is if they get on their winning streak immediately and don't lose another game, and hopefully the Broncos start losing. We will see what happens here the next couple of weeks. If not, maybe we will get the wild card pick, but I doubt it. I don't want to go into too much detail about the problems tonight because it is too soon and I am hurting inside right now, as is every San Diego fan. Well..."There's always next year." I am getting really tired of that phrase. I can only hope for a mental shift in San Diego that will make them perform to their highest potential. Goodnight San Diego, good luck falling asleep tonight. GO BOLTS!!!
Monday, October 19, 2009
A Sad Day in San Diego
Week six for the San Diego Chargers started out with much optimism as they looked to pick up two games on their division rivals, The Denver Broncos. It was a very heated game as anyone watching could see. There was jawing going on between the Bolts and Denver before the game even started. The Bolts came out strong in the first quarter (excluding the first drive). The defense seemed to have woken up and was not letting Denver's highly praised offense get any points. LT was looking sharp for the Chargers as he was running like the LT of a few years ago. He was getting first downs and making plays. Even San Diego's offensive line was doing a good job protecting Rivers the first half. The Offense was driving the ball and the fans anticipated victory. The problem San Diego had the first half was SPECIAL TEAMS. We don't hear about the Chargers Special Teams unit doing a bad job, but tonight they gave Denver two touchdowns. One on a kickoff return and the other on a punt return. The Bolts go into half time ahead 20-17. The third quarter rolls around and San Diego's defense seems to have come out strong again, but a questionable PI by Ellison gives the Broncos a first down. The offense wasn't looking as good the second half because the Broncos cranked up the blitz and the O-line wasn't protecting Rivers. Then San Diego's defense starts to get picked apart by Orton and the game gets stressful when the Broncos take the lead. The defense started showing some of the same problems they had against Pittsburgh: they got lazy on pass coverage, there were too many penalties, and there was not enough pressure on the QB. Overall, the Broncos dominated the 2nd half of the game. Defense wasn't making the tackles again and gave up too many yards. The good news is, Nate Keading is a great field goal kicker. That said, one can never expect the kicker to win games. It is too stressful of a kick for anyone (especially when its a 55 yard attempt). The only way the Chargers will make playoffs this season is if they get on their winning streak immediately and don't lose another game, and hopefully the Broncos start losing. We will see what happens here the next couple of weeks. If not, maybe we will get the wild card pick, but I doubt it. I don't want to go into too much detail about the problems tonight because it is too soon and I am hurting inside right now, as is every San Diego fan. Well..."There's always next year." I am getting really tired of that phrase. I can only hope for a mental shift in San Diego that will make them perform to their highest potential. Goodnight San Diego, good luck falling asleep tonight. GO BOLTS!!!
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Why San Diego??? why do you do this to your fans. I support you whole-heartedly every week and continue to disappoint. Get a grip fast!
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