Chargers overrated? - Page 2

**jjchieffan** · 08-05-2007, 11:22 AM

Am I the only one who thinks the Chargers are way overrated this year? Every site on the net, it seems like, has rhem as at least a top 5 team, despite the fact that they have an entirely new coaching staff, headed up by Norv Tuener. A coach who has done nothing as a head coach. Granted, the chargers have a very talented team, but Turner had plenty of talent available in washington, and he did nothing with it there. Plus, we all know how good Marty Schottenheimer was as a regular season coach. His teams always overachieved. You could add 2-3 wins at least to a teams total just by making him head coach. I say the offense, which is already Turners system, will do fine, but I just cant see the defense being as good. Heck they might turn into aa Dick Vermeil, all offense, no defense team.

**Skip Towne** · 08-05-2007, 12:11 PM

Just like K-State, they'll do alright for a year or two with the previous coach's talent onboard. Then they'll crash and burn.

**RealSNR** · 08-05-2007, 12:33 PM

Their coach sucks, but there's too much talent on that team to not do well this season. I'd give them a 90% chance of taking home the AFCW title again and being a strong contender in the playoffs. Probably around 10-12 wins during the regular season.

**Buck** · 08-05-2007, 01:57 PM

You dont think the Chargers are a top 5 team going into the season?

I can think of only 2 teams, and at most 4 who could possibly be above the Chargers.

1.Indy
2.New England
3.Broncos (maybe)
4.Saints (maybe)

I cant reasonably put the Chargers behind the Broncos or Saints, but I would understand if somehow someone did.

Brock · 08-05-2007, 02:14 PM

I don't know about overrated, but it's going to be tough for them to rebound from the colossal disaster of last year.

**penguinz** · 08-05-2007, 02:24 PM

Very overrated this season. They have good talent but they lack the coaching.

Brock · 08-05-2007, 02:27 PM

Also a completely new coaching staff doesn't help.

RustShack · 08-05-2007, 02:27 PM

They will still be good, don't get me wrong, but they wont be as good as they were last year. They lost pretty much thier whole coaching staff and that is going to hurt them alot.

**sd4chiefs** · 08-05-2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueballs

Got to get that stadium built
or move them to LA

As far as I know they are making zero progress in finding a city in San Diego County that will build the new stadium. They are talking to Oceanside and Chula Vista but there has been no knew developments in months. Their old stadium is starting to fall apart. I would bet that after this season is over the Chargers are going to start talking to other citys outside of the San Diego area and even outside the SoCal area. That would really suck for all the bandwagoning Charger Fans.

I have a bad feeling that the Chargers are going to kick ass and the Chiefs are going to get their ass kicked. I hope that I am wrong.

caffeinated_virus · 08-05-2007, 03:33 PM

We are no overrated.

In all seriousness, I understand the questions about our coaching staff. I have my own concerns as well. However, as someone posted earlier, we are loaded with talent on both sides of the ball, so it will be interesting to see what the coaches do to change things around and make us better.

Offensively, Norv Turner is already helping Rivers tremendously. Nobody questions Turners ability as a OC or developing young QB's, which is definitely helping Rivers. I think our offense is going to be top 3 with what we have.

We have a LOT of talent on offense. I have been fortunate to attend quite a few TC practices and we really are stacked. Our #1 pick, Craig Davis is really putting on a show and will likely start opposite Vincent Jackson. Davis has really impressed me with his quickness, ability to get open, fight off jams and catch the ball. He probabl has the best hands on the team or tied with Gates.

Rivers has been very sharp and accurate all through TC.
LT and Turner are a awesome 1, 2 punch at RB.
Gates, its Gates.

I think we are going to see the passing game opened up much more this year.

Our OL is intact. All the starters are returning. Dielman was crucial for us and we are extremely happy he is back.

Defense will have some questions. We have 2 new ILB. However, both have shown well lately.

Lots of competition at DB. Cromartie, our #1 draft pick last year has been lights out in TC so far, where he just dominates at times. Still young and raw, but the skill is their.

Secondary is our biggest question mark IMHO. Time will tell.

Look forward to our games this year. Should be very tough, hard fought battles.

Cheers.

08-05-2007, 11:22 AM
jjchieffan Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highlandville, MO Casino cash: $72248	Chargers overrated? Am I the only one who thinks the Chargers are way overrated this year? Every site on the net, it seems like, has rhem as at least a top 5 team, despite the fact that they have an entirely new coaching staff, headed up by Norv Tuener. A coach who has done nothing as a head coach. Granted, the chargers have a very talented team, but Turner had plenty of talent available in washington, and he did nothing with it there. Plus, we all know how good Marty Schottenheimer was as a regular season coach. His teams always overachieved. You could add 2-3 wins at least to a teams total just by making him head coach. I say the offense, which is already Turners system, will do fine, but I just cant see the defense being as good. Heck they might turn into aa Dick Vermeil, all offense, no defense team.
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08-05-2007, 12:11 PM	#16
Skip Towne Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: T-Town Casino cash: $10004900	Just like K-State, they'll do alright for a year or two with the previous coach's talent onboard. Then they'll crash and burn.
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08-05-2007, 12:33 PM	#17
RealSNR Special Teams ACE!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Where the hell is SNR Casino cash: $-1334792	Their coach sucks, but there's too much talent on that team to not do well this season. I'd give them a 90% chance of taking home the AFCW title again and being a strong contender in the playoffs. Probably around 10-12 wins during the regular season.
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08-05-2007, 01:57 PM	#18
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $6170295	You dont think the Chargers are a top 5 team going into the season? I can think of only 2 teams, and at most 4 who could possibly be above the Chargers. 1.Indy 2.New England 3.Broncos (maybe) 4.Saints (maybe) I cant reasonably put the Chargers behind the Broncos or Saints, but I would understand if somehow someone did.
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08-05-2007, 02:14 PM	#19
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08-05-2007, 02:24 PM	#20
penguinz Supporter Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $797626	Very overrated this season. They have good talent but they lack the coaching. __________________
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08-05-2007, 02:27 PM	#21
Brock Say hello to my little friend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Larryville Casino cash: $9598422	Also a completely new coaching staff doesn't help.
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RustShack **** That Noise Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jack Trice Casino cash: $3116954	They will still be good, don't get me wrong, but they wont be as good as they were last year. They lost pretty much thier whole coaching staff and that is going to hurt them alot. __________________
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08-05-2007, 03:33 PM	#24
caffeinated_virus The one Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Everywhere. Casino cash: $10004900	We are no overrated. In all seriousness, I understand the questions about our coaching staff. I have my own concerns as well. However, as someone posted earlier, we are loaded with talent on both sides of the ball, so it will be interesting to see what the coaches do to change things around and make us better. Offensively, Norv Turner is already helping Rivers tremendously. Nobody questions Turners ability as a OC or developing young QB's, which is definitely helping Rivers. I think our offense is going to be top 3 with what we have. We have a LOT of talent on offense. I have been fortunate to attend quite a few TC practices and we really are stacked. Our #1 pick, Craig Davis is really putting on a show and will likely start opposite Vincent Jackson. Davis has really impressed me with his quickness, ability to get open, fight off jams and catch the ball. He probabl has the best hands on the team or tied with Gates. Rivers has been very sharp and accurate all through TC. LT and Turner are a awesome 1, 2 punch at RB. Gates, its Gates. I think we are going to see the passing game opened up much more this year. Our OL is intact. All the starters are returning. Dielman was crucial for us and we are extremely happy he is back. Defense will have some questions. We have 2 new ILB. However, both have shown well lately. Lots of competition at DB. Cromartie, our #1 draft pick last year has been lights out in TC so far, where he just dominates at times. Still young and raw, but the skill is their. Secondary is our biggest question mark IMHO. Time will tell. Look forward to our games this year. Should be very tough, hard fought battles. Cheers.
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