The Usual Preseason "Is San Diego Better Than We Think?" Post

**Rain Man** · 08-26-2001, 11:35 AM

Just saw an interesting stat that said that San Diego led seven games last year going into the final three minutes. I suspect that most will agree that they have improved their talent base this year, but what will the outcome be? Another cellar-dweller year, a streak upward to mediocrity, or a New Orleans-style playoff surprise?

My money's on another cellar-dweller year, but maybe I'm just saying that out of habit.

keg in kc · 08-26-2001, 12:16 PM

5-11 to 7-9.

They may win some games early, but there's just too many holes.[list][*]They have the worst offensive line in the league[*]They have decent receivers but no real threat[*]Tomlinson missed several weeks of camp, which is nearly always a bad omen for a rookie back, and he's running behind the worst O-line in the game...[*]Junior Seau is still good, but he's not a one-man wrecking crew any longer -- age is catching up[*]The corners have upgraded...from awful to merely bad[/list]Just my opinion...

stevieray · 08-26-2001, 12:22 PM

Orlando Pace leveled him after the ruckus with Faulk.

Cannibal · 08-26-2001, 12:23 PM

I think they're a .500+ ball club.

They have a relatively easy schedule. Big time upgrade at the most important position on the field. They brought Norv to help get some semblence of on offense.

They may have a sorry O-line, but Flutie doesn't need an O-line he's going to run around and make plays anyway. If Tomlinson can give them a decent running game they should reach 8-8 or possibly better.

htismaqe · 08-26-2001, 12:29 PM

Orlando Pace is one dude I'd never want to meet in a dark alley...

KC Jones · 08-26-2001, 12:48 PM

The year they got Kramer and Harbaugh I though they were due to break out. That's the last time I ever pick the Chargers to due better. Until they actually get to a winning season, they're cellar dwellers in my mind.

milkman · 08-26-2001, 03:55 PM

I agree with just about every point Kyle made in post #1, although I think that the Patriots O-Line coud give the Bolts a run for their money as worst in the league.

I'm also hoping for his sake that the Chargers keep Tomlinson out of action until he is in true football shape.

Zebedee DuBois · 08-26-2001, 04:36 PM

I voted with the majority - an improved year (couldn't get worse), but not a "bottom to the top - cinderella story" year.

HC_Chief · 08-26-2001, 04:37 PM

/nod

The Pats OL is really bad.

San Diego will not be any good - but they'll still be at least 400% improved over <i>last</i> season's w/l record ;)

The midgiemullet does not strike fear in my heart

silveradoHD · 08-26-2001, 04:58 PM

I think they will be improved, you can't get much worse than 1-15, but they will be fighting to get out of the cellar. I think the Seahawks and the Chargers will be fighting for the fourth spot.:o

kcfan · 08-26-2001, 05:58 PM

They do not scare me at all. Our D should own them. I like Flutie's determination but he has no real weapons except for maybe Dwight.

splatbass · 08-26-2001, 07:49 PM

I watched the game last night and was really impressed with Flutie's play. I think they are going to be more of a threat than most people think, and could win 9 or 10 games this year.

Hydrae · 08-26-2001, 10:36 PM

Given the way they could not win the close games last year, I do expect them to improve much this year but not miraculously. I also feel that they may be the team to beat in about 3 years once Brees and Tomlinson have a chance to mature.

**alanm** · 08-26-2001, 10:46 PM

The only problem with that is in 3 yrs. they will probably be free agents shopping around for the highest bid.

Otter · 08-27-2001, 12:59 AM

Not good enough at too many areas at this point to do much better. They will be vastly improved however.

I'm not one to say I told you so but, I was the one of the 2-3 planeteers lobbying for Breese.

Just a reminder in case I'm right.

View Poll Results: How Will San Diego Fare This Year?
Another Year, another powder blue disaster - 4-12 or worse	6	10.34%
"Brees"ing toward mediocrity - 5-11 to 7-9	38	65.52%
A Bolt to .500 - 8-8 to 9-7	13	22.41%
Charge toward the playoffs - 10-6 or Better	1	1.72%
Voters: 58. You may not vote on this poll

08-26-2001, 11:35 AM
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-462449 VARSITY	The Usual Preseason "Is San Diego Better Than We Think?" Post Just saw an interesting stat that said that San Diego led seven games last year going into the final three minutes. I suspect that most will agree that they have improved their talent base this year, but what will the outcome be? Another cellar-dweller year, a streak upward to mediocrity, or a New Orleans-style playoff surprise? My money's on another cellar-dweller year, but maybe I'm just saying that out of habit.
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08-26-2001, 12:16 PM	#2
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	5-11 to 7-9. They may win some games early, but there's just too many holes.[list][]They have the worst offensive line in the league[]They have decent receivers but no real threat[]Tomlinson missed several weeks of camp, which is nearly always a bad omen for a rookie back, and he's running behind the worst O-line in the game...[]Junior Seau is still good, but he's not a one-man wrecking crew any longer -- age is catching up[*]The corners have upgraded...from awful to merely bad[/list]Just my opinion...
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08-26-2001, 12:22 PM	#3
stevieray Most things I worry about… Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Under Pressure Casino cash: $-1104727	Orlando Pace leveled him after the ruckus with Faulk.
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08-26-2001, 12:23 PM	#4
Cannibal Better to burn out... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bible Thumping Country Casino cash: $10010618	I think they're a .500+ ball club. They have a relatively easy schedule. Big time upgrade at the most important position on the field. They brought Norv to help get some semblence of on offense. They may have a sorry O-line, but Flutie doesn't need an O-line he's going to run around and make plays anyway. If Tomlinson can give them a decent running game they should reach 8-8 or possibly better.
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08-26-2001, 12:29 PM	#5
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8179900	Orlando Pace is one dude I'd never want to meet in a dark alley...
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08-26-2001, 12:48 PM	#6
KC Jones Genious Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $10012761	The year they got Kramer and Harbaugh I though they were due to break out. That's the last time I ever pick the Chargers to due better. Until they actually get to a winning season, they're cellar dwellers in my mind. __________________ re-sign: to sign again resign: to withdraw from employment
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08-26-2001, 03:55 PM	#7
milkman Dumbass! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Leading the Marty bashing Casino cash: $10029395	I agree with just about every point Kyle made in post #1, although I think that the Patriots O-Line coud give the Bolts a run for their money as worst in the league. I'm also hoping for his sake that the Chargers keep Tomlinson out of action until he is in true football shape. __________________
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08-26-2001, 04:36 PM	#8
Zebedee DuBois Veteran Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: floating in a tin can Casino cash: $-1654801	I voted with the majority - an improved year (couldn't get worse), but not a "bottom to the top - cinderella story" year. __________________ What am I even doing here?
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08-26-2001, 04:37 PM	#9
HC_Chief That's just f***in' stupid Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: suburbia Casino cash: $3687107	/nod The Pats OL is really bad. San Diego will not be any good - but they'll still be at least 400% improved over <i>last</i> season's w/l record ;) The midgiemullet does not strike fear in my heart __________________ "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here, this is the war room!"
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08-26-2001, 04:58 PM	#10
silveradoHD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: kansas Casino cash: $10004900	I think they will be improved, you can't get much worse than 1-15, but they will be fighting to get out of the cellar. I think the Seahawks and the Chargers will be fighting for the fourth spot.:o
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08-26-2001, 05:58 PM	#11
kcfan Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	They do not scare me at all. Our D should own them. I like Flutie's determination but he has no real weapons except for maybe Dwight. __________________ kctuck
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08-26-2001, 07:49 PM	#12
splatbass MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Casino cash: $5810560	I watched the game last night and was really impressed with Flutie's play. I think they are going to be more of a threat than most people think, and could win 9 or 10 games this year.
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08-26-2001, 10:36 PM	#13
Hydrae MVP Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Newport, Or Casino cash: $-973000	Given the way they could not win the close games last year, I do expect them to improve much this year but not miraculously. I also feel that they may be the team to beat in about 3 years once Brees and Tomlinson have a chance to mature. __________________ My 2024 Adopt-A-Chief: Rashee Rice
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08-26-2001, 10:46 PM	#14
alanm Feeling Victorian Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Nebraska/Wyoming/Colorado Casino cash: $-113564	The only problem with that is in 3 yrs. they will probably be free agents shopping around for the highest bid.
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