Chargers D Owners (1 Viewer)

[tombonneau]

Had the Ravens D, thought I made a savvy move during their bye by acquiring SD D in a package trade last week. Oops.

Even though they have a great SOS according to FBG, I watched the KC game, they didn't look so hot. Plus with Merriman news along with losing their other OLB, I'm in full-fledged panic mode.

So are folks holding the fort? Looking to trade?

What are some good Ds to platoon them with?

 

[dawgtrails]

Had the Ravens D, thought I made a savvy move during their bye by acquiring SD D in a package trade last week. Oops.Even though they have a great SOS according to FBG, I watched the KC game, they didn't look so hot. Plus with Merriman news along with losing their other OLB, I'm in full-fledged panic mode.So are folks holding the fort? Looking to trade?What are some good Ds to platoon them with?

Im in the same situation.Lookin at Eagles and Bills defense to supplement I guess.Not good times

 

[HULLOBUDMAN]

I am looking at possibly picking up Giants D. Before tonight's game they were ranked 28th in our league and they have some good matchups coming up until Merriman is back and the D gets a little more healthy.

8 vs Buccaneers

9 vs Texans

10 vs Bears

11 at Jaguars

12 at Titans

13 vs Cowboys

14 at Panthers

15 vs Eagles

16 vs Saints

17 at Redskins

 

[joffer]

Chargers D Owners, What are you doing?

first this -----> :( then this ------> now a lot of this ------>

 

[tombonneau]

Nice call on Giants. They're sitting on my wire as well. Def. worth a look with that upcoming sked.

 

[BoltzNBrew]

I am looking at possibly picking up Giants D. Before tonight's game they were ranked 28th in our league and they have some good matchups coming up until Merriman is back and the D gets a little more healthy.8 vs Buccaneers 9 vs Texans 10 vs Bears 11 at Jaguars 12 at Titans 13 vs Cowboys 14 at Panthers 15 vs Eagles 16 vs Saints 17 at Redskins

I picked them up first thing this AM until this mess works itself out. They have the best schedule out of most WW Ds over the next few weeks.

 

[Tau837]

On the Giants, they are looking good tonight, but Arrington has a ruptured Achilles tendon and Osi left the game with an injury (not sure how severe).

On the Chargers, I have them in both of my leagues. I expect to be in the playoffs in both leagues for sure, at which point I think Merriman, Phillips, and Olshansky will all be back with a few games under their belts... so I think they'll be fine for me when I need them.

 

[jamil]

holding until i find out if Merriman's playing.

then i take it from there.

 

[HULLOBUDMAN]

On the Giants, they are looking good tonight, but Arrington has a ruptured Achilles tendon and Osi left the game with an injury (not sure how severe).On the Chargers, I have them in both of my leagues. I expect to be in the playoffs in both leagues for sure, at which point I think Merriman, Phillips, and Olshansky will all be back with a few games under their belts... so I think they'll be fine for me when I need them.

I agree to hold onto them but I also think you look to pickup a backup plan. I usually only hold 1 defense but I think I need a backup plan until I see how they preform with 7 starters out.

 

[Redmen62]

On the Giants, they are looking good tonight, but Arrington has a ruptured Achilles tendon and Osi left the game with an injury (not sure how severe).On the Chargers, I have them in both of my leagues. I expect to be in the playoffs in both leagues for sure, at which point I think Merriman, Phillips, and Olshansky will all be back with a few games under their belts... so I think they'll be fine for me when I need them.

I agree to hold onto them but I also think you look to pickup a backup plan. I usually only hold 1 defense but I think I need a backup plan until I see how they preform with 7 starters out.

I grabbed KC, at home vs. a suddenly ordinary Seahawks Offense this week. Oakland in the playoffs, if they can hold a roster spot until then.

 

[Golden Valley Vipers]

SD owner here... I'm 6-1 and the playoffs look very good for me. Normally I'd wait it out and play SD in the playoffs. Problem is Denver has been shuffled to the wire. DEN looks very good and they haven't even scored yet. Should be due. Have until tomorrow night to decide whether to jump ship or start bailin' water. Someone will pickup Den this week for sure though.

 

[tombonneau]

I'd be all over Den D regarless!

As far as SD, got some good news in that their one LB (forget name....) won't be missing as much time as expected, plus Merriman bought himself a few extra weeks.

This week vs. STL is not a great matchup, but following week @ home vs. CLE should be tasty. Depending on how they look, I might try to unload after the CLE game.

 

[Scorehoard]

Merriman drops his appeal now? Is he out wks 9-12 now? What's up?

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Holding them, but I picked up the GB D to play some matchups down the stretch.

 

[BigTex]

Holding them, but I picked up the GB D to play some matchups down the stretch.

Please, elaberate.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Holding them, but I picked up the GB D to play some matchups down the stretch.

Please, elaberate.

week 14 - at SFweek 15 - Home vs. Detroitweek 16 - Home vs. MinnesotaGB has more playmakers on D than you think - Kampman is a beast, and Barnett and Hawk are picking up their level of play. Woodson can be prone to lapses, but he's a big play guy, and KGB is no slouch either.

 

[BigTex]

Holding them, but I picked up the GB D to play some matchups down the stretch.

Please, elaberate.

week 14 - at SFweek 15 - Home vs. Detroitweek 16 - Home vs. MinnesotaGB has more playmakers on D than you think - Kampman is a beast, and Barnett and Hawk are picking up their level of play. Woodson can be prone to lapses, but he's a big play guy, and KGB is no slouch either.

Thanks, Sig

 

[tombonneau]

If you can get the Pats D, they would be a solid complement, but their price has prob. gone too far up the past few weeks.

I'm actually eyeing the Raiders.

 

[BigTex]

If you can get the Pats D, they would be a solid complement, but their price has prob. gone too far up the past few weeks.I'm actually eyeing the Raiders.

I picked NE up two weeks ago, their matchup this week makes me a little nervous. I'm looking to pick up the Raiders also.

 

[baronson]

i dropped SD as soon as the merriman news came out and snared the Giants and Vikings. i'm not looking back. actually facing the guy who picked up SD when i dropped them this week, but i'm still feeling strong with the GMen ready to decimate Houston (too bad i'm stuck playing Carr).

 

[Whiplash Inc.]

Picked up the Eagles off waivers. Will alternate them with the Chargers throughout the rest of the season, depending on the matchup.

 

[Gr00vus]

As of right now it is possible Phillips and Olshansky could be back this week, and it sounds like next week would be the latest they would return, as taken from this San Diego Tribune arcticle of which I'll quote the pertinent parts:

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Merriman is unlikely to win his appeal, and there's a chance a decision would not come until after the Bengals game. Should that happen, his suspension would not begin until Nov. 19 at Denver, making him ineligible to return until after the Dec. 10 rematch with the Broncos. No one connected with the Chargers wants Merriman to miss both games against the team with which San Diego is tied atop the AFC West.

Assuming he drops the appeal this week, Merriman would miss games against the Browns, Bengals, Broncos and Raiders. He would be eligible to play again Dec. 3 at Buffalo....

Schottenheimer also said Merriman's decision would not impact whether linebacker Shaun Phillips plays against Cleveland. Phillips missed Sunday's 38-24 victory over St. Louis – a game in which Merriman had three sacks – with a strained calf.

“They're two totally separate issues,” Schottenheimer said. “We've got a long season to play and the last thing we want to do is put any player in a position where he's being thrust back in there because of the numbers. We'll have to find a way to win in their absence.”

Phillips said yesterday he was feeling better and was hopeful of playing Sunday, although he hasn't tested his ability to “explode” off the line of scrimmage. Phillips said he's about 80 percent healthy, and he'd feel comfortable playing if he could get to 90 percent.

Another injured starter, defensive end Igor Olshansky, said he was “planning on playing” against Cleveland. Olshansky missed the past two games after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. He also missed one full game and all but three plays of another last month with a knee injury....

I'll assume Merriman will drop his appeal and miss the next 4 games. Those games are: Cleveland @Cincy @Denver Oakland. Of those four teams, only Cincy has a scary offense. The game in Denver will be tough, but the Denver offense isn't exactly frightening, especially considering their strength (running) is countered by the Charger D's strength (stopping the run). I can see sitting the Chargers against Cincy with Merriman out, but other than that I don't think you'd want to get too clever and stop playing them. Having Merriman out isn't ideal, but they should still perform well given the above matchups. And also remember when he does return he'll be playing with a chip on his shoulder - so I certainly wouldn't be dropping the Chargers D at this juncture.

 

[tietzjd]

have pitt's def. Been thinking about picking up SD def to hold on too. Now that they are on the wire.

 

[gman74]

what do you guyd think about gb against buffalo

 

[Lefty27]

SD DT owner here as well. I thought about the NYG DT, but waited a bit too long and lost out on them to another owner. In our league, the Sea DT was on the wire, so I picked them up. They seem to have a pretty good schedule ahead (or at least as good as any on the WW).

vs. Oak

vs. StL

@ SF

vs. GB

@ Den

@ Ari

SF

SD

weeks 14-16 (playoffs for most leagues)

 

[Gr00vus]

SD DT owner here as well. I thought about the NYG DT, but waited a bit too long and lost out on them to another owner. In our league, the Sea DT was on the wire, so I picked them up. They seem to have a pretty good schedule ahead (or at least as good as any on the WW).

vs. Oak

vs. StL

@ SF

vs. GB

@ Den

@ Ari

SF

SD

weeks 14-16 (playoffs for most leagues)

Their entire schedule looked good at the start of the season. Problem is, for whatever reason, they're not playing very well and giving up way too many points.Charger D > Seahawks D

Sincerely,

A bitter Seahawks D owner.

 

[Lefty27]

Their entire schedule looked good at the start of the season. Problem is, for whatever reason, they're not playing very well and giving up way too many points.Charger D > Seahawks DSincerely,A bitter Seahawks D owner.

Agreed. That is why the Sea D was on the waiver wire; however, they appeared to be the best available option to cover for the SD D while Phillips, Olaf and Merriman get back.