Stay Classy San Diego

carlos3652 · 09-28-2007, 01:34 PM

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32 Questions: Stay classy San Diego

By Michael Silver, Yahoo! Sports
September 25, 2007

Marty Schottenheimer is an optimist by nature, a man who largely has relied on the power of positive thinking in winning 200 regular-season games over 21 seasons. So it's not surprising that, as miserably as the team he coached to a 14-2 record in 2006 has looked thus far under his successor Norv Turner, Schottenheimer isn't giving up on the San Diego Chargers in 2007.

"I really think that they'll be OK," Schottenheimer said Tuesday from his home in Charlotte, N.C. "It's a good football team, and they've only played three games. The margin between winning and losing is so small; that's what makes the NFL so great. It's a long season, and I really do think they'll get it together."

I think Marty was holding laughter inside as he said this, mindful that the man who fired him, general manager A.J. Smith, is getting his comeuppance on a weekly basis. But if Schottenheimer truly is sincere in this belief, then like fictional San Diego newscaster Ron Burgundy, I must humbly suggest that we agree to disagree.

Right now, they're atrocious.

After watching the Chargers lose to the Packers I was prepared to drop them all the way to the bottom of this week's rankings – until I caught wind of the Saints on Monday night. Then we learned about Deuce McAllister's torn ACL in his good knee, and football in New Orleans officially become dismal.

"It's tough," said McAllister, who fought back so valiantly after suffering the same injury less than two years ago. "That's the most disappointing part of it, to know how hard it was to get back and that you have to go through it again."

The Saints get a bye this week and, unless something drastic happens, a bye-bye for the rest of '07.

1. New England Patriots: They seem angry, don't they?

2. Indianapolis Colts: Has anyone stopped to notice that the AFC South is no joke?

3. Dallas Cowboys: How many square feet will Tony Romo's Las Colinas mansion be?

4. Pittsburgh Steelers: What's not to like?

5. Tennessee Titans: I'll bet you didn't think they knew how to rock and roll, did you?

6. Baltimore Ravens: Is Kyle Boller becoming Kyle Baller?

7. Chicago Bears: Yo, Lovie, what took you so long?

8. Denver Broncos: Doesn't this seem like a typical Denver team – just good enough to get smoked in the playoffs?

9. Seattle Seahawks: Is this why you folks overpaid for Nate Burleson, and where has he been until now?

10. Houston Texans: Can we now admit they're legit?

11. Green Bay Packers: How great was it watching Brett Favre act like a nine-year-old kid after his game-winning touchdown pass, and can he please keep it up?

12. Jacksonville Jaguars: How can a team with two ultra-exciting halfbacks be so damned boring?

13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jon Gruden, why did I ever doubt you?

14. Cincinnati Bengals: Is there any way you can play some defense TODAY?

15. Washington Redskins: Who kidnapped Clinton Portis at the end of Sunday's game?

16. Arizona Cardinals: Hey, Cardinals fans – does Kurt Warner's 'package' get you aroused?

17. San Francisco 49ers: Guys, feeling a bit exposed after that trip to Steeltown?

18. New York Jets: Chad Pennington, how much do I love thee?

19. Carolina Panthers: OK, Panthers fans: Have you really thought this David Carr thing through?

20. Philadelphia Eagles: Hey haters – is Donovan's foot making you feel sore back there?

21. New York Giants: Can Plaxico Burress carry this team on his back, and how cool will that be if he does?

22. Minnesota Vikings: Why even bother trying to run against this team?

23. Detroit Lions: Who's dizzier, Jon Kitna or the Lions' defensive backs?

24. Oakland Raiders: How huge was that blocked field goal, and when did this team get some heart?

25. Kansas City Chiefs: Doesn't it look like Carl Peterson found himself one hell of a receiver (Dwayne Bowe) in the first round of last spring's draft?

26. Cleveland Browns: Will Derek Anderson be Kurt Warner or Kelly Holcomb?

27. Buffalo Bills: Can Cal and Stanford coexist in the same backfield, and will anybody notice?

28. Miami Dolphins: Hey, Cam, how many touchdowns has Ted Ginn's family scored this season?

29. St. Louis Rams: When they roll into Texas Stadium on Sunday without Steven Jackson, can we bear to watch?

30. Atlanta Falcons: Attention, ESPN programming geniuses – how about a town hall meeting to decide whether DeAngelo Hall officially has lost his mind?

31. San Diego Chargers: Hey LaDainian Tomlinson: If you and Philip Rivers were merely having a "competitive conversation" on the sidelines Sunday, is that what my wife and I were doing when I called her from a Las Vegas club late last night?

32. New Orleans Saints: Yo, Reggie, how about we just prescribe you some pain meds for the next three months?

Michael Silver covers the NFL for Yahoo! Sports. Send Michael a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast.

09-28-2007, 01:34 PM	Topic Starter
carlos3652 El Diablo Join Date: Dec 2004 Casino cash: $1626679	Stay Classy San Diego Hopefully not a Repost 32 Questions: Stay classy San Diego By Michael Silver, Yahoo! Sports September 25, 2007 Marty Schottenheimer is an optimist by nature, a man who largely has relied on the power of positive thinking in winning 200 regular-season games over 21 seasons. So it's not surprising that, as miserably as the team he coached to a 14-2 record in 2006 has looked thus far under his successor Norv Turner, Schottenheimer isn't giving up on the San Diego Chargers in 2007. "I really think that they'll be OK," Schottenheimer said Tuesday from his home in Charlotte, N.C. "It's a good football team, and they've only played three games. The margin between winning and losing is so small; that's what makes the NFL so great. It's a long season, and I really do think they'll get it together." I think Marty was holding laughter inside as he said this, mindful that the man who fired him, general manager A.J. Smith, is getting his comeuppance on a weekly basis. But if Schottenheimer truly is sincere in this belief, then like fictional San Diego newscaster Ron Burgundy, I must humbly suggest that we agree to disagree. Right now, they're atrocious. After watching the Chargers lose to the Packers I was prepared to drop them all the way to the bottom of this week's rankings – until I caught wind of the Saints on Monday night. Then we learned about Deuce McAllister's torn ACL in his good knee, and football in New Orleans officially become dismal. "It's tough," said McAllister, who fought back so valiantly after suffering the same injury less than two years ago. "That's the most disappointing part of it, to know how hard it was to get back and that you have to go through it again." The Saints get a bye this week and, unless something drastic happens, a bye-bye for the rest of '07. 1. New England Patriots: They seem angry, don't they? 2. Indianapolis Colts: Has anyone stopped to notice that the AFC South is no joke? 3. Dallas Cowboys: How many square feet will Tony Romo's Las Colinas mansion be? 4. Pittsburgh Steelers: What's not to like? 5. Tennessee Titans: I'll bet you didn't think they knew how to rock and roll, did you? 6. Baltimore Ravens: Is Kyle Boller becoming Kyle Baller? 7. Chicago Bears: Yo, Lovie, what took you so long? 8. Denver Broncos: Doesn't this seem like a typical Denver team – just good enough to get smoked in the playoffs? 9. Seattle Seahawks: Is this why you folks overpaid for Nate Burleson, and where has he been until now? 10. Houston Texans: Can we now admit they're legit? 11. Green Bay Packers: How great was it watching Brett Favre act like a nine-year-old kid after his game-winning touchdown pass, and can he please keep it up? 12. Jacksonville Jaguars: How can a team with two ultra-exciting halfbacks be so damned boring? 13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jon Gruden, why did I ever doubt you? 14. Cincinnati Bengals: Is there any way you can play some defense TODAY? 15. Washington Redskins: Who kidnapped Clinton Portis at the end of Sunday's game? 16. Arizona Cardinals: Hey, Cardinals fans – does Kurt Warner's 'package' get you aroused? 17. San Francisco 49ers: Guys, feeling a bit exposed after that trip to Steeltown? 18. New York Jets: Chad Pennington, how much do I love thee? 19. Carolina Panthers: OK, Panthers fans: Have you really thought this David Carr thing through? 20. Philadelphia Eagles: Hey haters – is Donovan's foot making you feel sore back there? 21. New York Giants: Can Plaxico Burress carry this team on his back, and how cool will that be if he does? 22. Minnesota Vikings: Why even bother trying to run against this team? 23. Detroit Lions: Who's dizzier, Jon Kitna or the Lions' defensive backs? 24. Oakland Raiders: How huge was that blocked field goal, and when did this team get some heart? 25. Kansas City Chiefs: Doesn't it look like Carl Peterson found himself one hell of a receiver (Dwayne Bowe) in the first round of last spring's draft? 26. Cleveland Browns: Will Derek Anderson be Kurt Warner or Kelly Holcomb? 27. Buffalo Bills: Can Cal and Stanford coexist in the same backfield, and will anybody notice? 28. Miami Dolphins: Hey, Cam, how many touchdowns has Ted Ginn's family scored this season? 29. St. Louis Rams: When they roll into Texas Stadium on Sunday without Steven Jackson, can we bear to watch? 30. Atlanta Falcons: Attention, ESPN programming geniuses – how about a town hall meeting to decide whether DeAngelo Hall officially has lost his mind? 31. San Diego Chargers: Hey LaDainian Tomlinson: If you and Philip Rivers were merely having a "competitive conversation" on the sidelines Sunday, is that what my wife and I were doing when I called her from a Las Vegas club late last night? 32. New Orleans Saints: Yo, Reggie, how about we just prescribe you some pain meds for the next three months? Michael Silver covers the NFL for Yahoo! Sports. Send Michael a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast.
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