wow. Surprising move for AJ if true.
Not really, he is afraid of his job and desperate to try and save Rivers status and perception (and thus his own).Makes perfect sense.
Rivers can have a top OLine, Tomlinson, Gates and a damn good defense and yet it wasnt his fault. It was the fault of average WRs.
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:badposting:The above is nonsense. Rivers has had a tough season, but neither he nor A.J.'s jobs are in jeopardy in any way.
Stick to Steelers info please, you don't know what you're talking about here.
I've been pretty solid and consistent on PR all along.
He does have a top Oline.
He does have L-freakin-T.
He does have Gates.
He does have a serious defense.
And yet people want to blame it on the average WR corp.
And I've been to the charger boards and to say there wasnt/isnt very serious grumblings about AJ and his job is flatly incorrect.
So because some fans are complaining on a message board that means A.J. and/or Rivers' job is in jeopardy? You've got to be joking right?
And I don't know what you've been saying about Rivers solidly and consistently, but I doubt it's been worth listening to and has pretty much been solidly and consistently wrong, if what you've come up with so far is any indication.
His offensive line hasn't been playing well for most of the season, and besides Gates and Tomlinson, nobody's getting open much for him - I expected more out of the receivers they had, but they haven't given it.
Let me spell it out for you:
This trade was not the act of a desperate man. This trade was the act of a man who really believes this team has a shot at contending for a title this year. They thought Buster Davis would be the deep threat going into this season, or at least wanted to see if he could be. Obviously Davis isn't ready yet, so they trade for Chambers to fill a need, similarly how they traded for McCardell a couple of years ago. I'm thinking A.J. is thinking he basically just spent the compensation pick they'll be getting for Turner next year, so the 2nd rounder isn't a huge loss as there aren't going to be tons of open spots for the roster next year anyway.
Chambers will help spread the field and open things up more for Rivers, Gates and Tomlinson - they benefit the most from this. Whether he catches all the balls thrown is way is somewhat irrelevant (it would be nice if he could though), opposing safeties will have to respect his speed regardless. It's a good deal for the team as it takes the pressure off Davis and allows him to develop while still providing the speed they need right now. Also it helps Rivers because the outside receivers have not been getting open enough. A big part of the reason he's been forcing things is that he hasn't had anywhere to go with the ball except Gates and Tomlinson. That fumble he had against KC which went the other way for 6 was a perfect example, he had time but nobody got open and he held to ball too long waiting. The other guys aren't getting great separation and haven't demonstrated the ability to make plays consistently. Bringing in the vet Chambers who can get separation should help Rivers quite a bit. Hopefully it also means they'll stop running that useless reverse to Davis.
Jacksonville and Tennesee say hello, among others.
Jacksonville and Tennesee say hello, among others.
If anything, it will help the other Chargers because Chambers is an upgrade over their current starter opposite VJax, so the offense should be more productive and score more TDs.
!!! This is exactly what the Chargers are thinking as well! The offence as a whole benefits, period!
Good point. Chambers>>>>Parker/Buster. Equals better passing game.Now if they can only go get a cover corner........
