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San Diego would have WORKED the Colts today (1 Viewer)
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sad but trueSteelers and Colts both took a few years to knock the paper champions label and get to the big one hopefully next year will be the Chargers turn
parasaurolophus
Footballguy
i was waiting for this thread. I dont really know what i think would have happened. I really think marty coached himself out of a win against NE, and I guess I am not convinced he wouldnt have done the same today.
tommyGunZ
Footballguy
i'm sure your bucs will make another run in 2038 and salvage the half century for Tampa sports fans.tough break. just pop in that "Best of San Diego Playoffs Success Stories" DVD and you'll be aight. lots of good padres and chargers moments on there, I'm sure.
Really? I thought it was the terrible ball security and key drops that lost the Chargers the game. Really, what impressed me most about the Colts today was their fight. New England kept taking back the lead with big plays, especially on special teams, but the Colts kept coming right back, never letting New England break their will. The Colts displayed the sort of mental toughness that they have not had in previous years, and it was that edge that put them over the top. San Diego will learn how to be that tough too, and when they do, they'll get their shot at the title.
radballs
Footballguy
I don't disagree TG. As a Raiders fan, it pains me to say that the best team in the league has been pulling out butt splinters for the last week. Chargers should have won it all but lots of things can happen over the course of one game that deemphasize a particular team's strengths. I guess that is what some call luck.
parasaurolophus
Footballguy
You could also argue that mental mistakes like penalties, a stupid challenge, a silly 4th down attempt, lack of courage to run one more play, poor play calling, and bad adjustments played a huge part.
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
The best team does not win the Super Bowl in most years. See Pittsburgh 2004, Indianapolis 2005, and San Diego 2006. At least in 2004 the second best team won it all, but in 2005 and 2006 teams that weren't even in the top three won the SB.
Very ironic, I think, that Pittsburgh and Indy both have incredible, historic years (most wins in AFC history, highest QB rating in NFL history) and don't win the SB, but win it the next year with inferior teams.
(Yes, I know Indy hasn't beaten Chicago yet). Maybe next year is the Chargers' year ).
Very ironic, I think, that Pittsburgh and Indy both have incredible, historic years (most wins in AFC history, highest QB rating in NFL history) and don't win the SB, but win it the next year with inferior teams.
(Yes, I know Indy hasn't beaten Chicago yet). Maybe next year is the Chargers' year
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Most say the best Steeler team in the 70s also did not win it all. I think it was the 76 team that got blown out by the Raiders in the playoffs.Look at how the ended the year. This is game-by-game:The best team does not win the Super Bowl in most years. See Pittsburgh 2004, Indianapolis 2005, and San Diego 2006. At least in 2004 the second best team won it all, but in 2005 and 2006 teams that weren't even in the top three won the SB.
Very ironic, I think, that Pittsburgh and Indy both have incredible, historic years (most wins in AFC history, highest QB rating in NFL history) and don't win the SB, but win it the next year with inferior teams.
(Yes, I know Indy hasn't beaten Chicago yet). Maybe next year is the Chargers' year).
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit1976.htm
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They ended the season with 5 shutouts in their last 8 games. In two of the others they gave up just 3 points. That's insane. They beat the Colts 40-14 and then got blown out 24-7 by the Raiders in the AFC title game.
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
Hey look, I'm wrong lots of times. And NFL games can go either way, and a team like the Bears shouldn't lose more than 7 out of 10 times even against the very best team in the NFL.But I don't think the SB is even close. Indy wins by at least 2 TDs, and it could be much worse. The NFC was 24-40 against the AFC. Chicago was 2-2 against the AFC. Indy was 3-1 against the NFC. The AFC is world's better than the NFC, and Chicago hasn't looked like the Chicago of early this season in a long time. I wasn't very impressed with either of their wins, and today the Saints played terribly but were still in it in the third.
It might not be a popular opinion (although I doubt it's too much in the minority), but I'd guess Indy's up by 17 or so in the third. What do you think?
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
Was that the game they had no RBs in?Most say the best Steeler team in the 70s also did not win it all. I think it was the 76 team that got blown out by the Raiders in the playoffs.Look at how the ended the year. This is game-by-game:The best team does not win the Super Bowl in most years. See Pittsburgh 2004, Indianapolis 2005, and San Diego 2006. At least in 2004 the second best team won it all, but in 2005 and 2006 teams that weren't even in the top three won the SB.
Very ironic, I think, that Pittsburgh and Indy both have incredible, historic years (most wins in AFC history, highest QB rating in NFL history) and don't win the SB, but win it the next year with inferior teams.
(Yes, I know Indy hasn't beaten Chicago yet). Maybe next year is the Chargers' year
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit1976.htm
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They ended the season with 5 shutouts in their last 8 games. In two of the others they gave up just 3 points. That's insane. They beat the Colts 40-14 and then got blown out 24-7 by the Raiders in the AFC title game.
No idea. Was before my time.Was that the game they had no RBs in?Most say the best Steeler team in the 70s also did not win it all. I think it was the 76 team that got blown out by the Raiders in the playoffs.Look at how the ended the year. This is game-by-game:The best team does not win the Super Bowl in most years. See Pittsburgh 2004, Indianapolis 2005, and San Diego 2006. At least in 2004 the second best team won it all, but in 2005 and 2006 teams that weren't even in the top three won the SB.
Very ironic, I think, that Pittsburgh and Indy both have incredible, historic years (most wins in AFC history, highest QB rating in NFL history) and don't win the SB, but win it the next year with inferior teams.
(Yes, I know Indy hasn't beaten Chicago yet). Maybe next year is the Chargers' year
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit1976.htm
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They ended the season with 5 shutouts in their last 8 games. In two of the others they gave up just 3 points. That's insane. They beat the Colts 40-14 and then got blown out 24-7 by the Raiders in the AFC title game.
Buttmonkey
Footballguy
If San Diego coudln't beat the Patriots, no way they beat the Colts. It's a team game and San Diego just isn't a smart team - notice how the Indy player went to the ground after intercepting Brady's pass - what happened last week when San Diego intercepted on fourth down no less, FUMBLE - gave it right back to the Pats. Football 101 tells us that if you muff a punt, don't try and pick it up with defenders close by, just cover it up - yet the San Diego kick returner trys and make up for his mistake and basically gives the game away.
It's all a team game; shoulda, woulda, coulda, yeah yeah yeah - no way San Diego wins with basically a good defense and a novice QB. LT is the man, but he wouldn't have been enough. Stop crying and come back next year and prove it (good luck - this was there one chance with home field).
It's all a team game; shoulda, woulda, coulda, yeah yeah yeah - no way San Diego wins with basically a good defense and a novice QB. LT is the man, but he wouldn't have been enough. Stop crying and come back next year and prove it (good luck - this was there one chance with home field).
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
Yes, that was the game I was thinking of.No idea. Was before my time.Was that the game they had no RBs in?Most say the best Steeler team in the 70s also did not win it all. I think it was the 76 team that got blown out by the Raiders in the playoffs.Look at how the ended the year. This is game-by-game:The best team does not win the Super Bowl in most years. See Pittsburgh 2004, Indianapolis 2005, and San Diego 2006. At least in 2004 the second best team won it all, but in 2005 and 2006 teams that weren't even in the top three won the SB.
Very ironic, I think, that Pittsburgh and Indy both have incredible, historic years (most wins in AFC history, highest QB rating in NFL history) and don't win the SB, but win it the next year with inferior teams.
(Yes, I know Indy hasn't beaten Chicago yet). Maybe next year is the Chargers' year
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit1976.htm
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They ended the season with 5 shutouts in their last 8 games. In two of the others they gave up just 3 points. That's insane. They beat the Colts 40-14 and then got blown out 24-7 by the Raiders in the AFC title game.
Pittsburgh had two 1,000 yard runners in 1976, but neither of them played against the Raiders. http://profootballhof.com/hall/story.jsp?story_id=2088
radballs
Footballguy
I agree with just about all of your points. I think the Colts smoke 'em by 3 TDs or more. No debate here.
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
San Diego would have WORKED the Colts today... 
... and won last week...
... and won XLI...
... if they had kept Drew Brees.
... and won last week...
... and won XLI...
... if they had kept Drew Brees.
yep he sure was clutch against the BearsSan Diego would have WORKED the Colts today...
Whiplash Inc.
Footballguy
Shoulda...
Coulda...
Woulda...
But didn't...
Coulda...
Woulda...
But didn't...
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bullitt
Footballguy
Big Steel is right, the Chargers cast Brees aside, he would have made the difference in their loss to the Pats.yep he sure was clutch against the BearsSan Diego would have WORKED the Colts today...
SofaKings
Footballguy
It's just karma coming back to haunt them.Big Steel is right, the Chargers cast Brees aside, he would have made the difference in their loss to the Pats.yep he sure was clutch against the BearsSan Diego would have WORKED the Colts today...
... and won last week...
... and won XLI...
... if they had kept Drew Brees.
Spartans Rule
Footballguy
San Diego DIDN'T beat the Patriots. It's silly to say they COULDN'T beat the Patriots. I'd say if you play that game 100 times, San Diego wins more than half of them. Unfortunately for the Chargers, they only get to play it once, and they made many stupid mistakes.San Diego would have been a nightmare matchup for Indianapolis. As improved as the Colts run defense has been in the playoffs, it is unlikely they would have been able to deal with Tomlinson. The Chargers would likely have been able to execute a similar gameplan to what the Steelers did last year against Indy - keep Manning out of rhythm by minimizing his possessions and blitzing the hell out of him.
I have to disagree. It's not the best team in week 13, but the best team in the playoffs. I'd have to say Indi is the best team I've seen play in the playoffs. NE played a much better game today than agaainst SD, and still lost. Indy was great today. NO way do the Chargers beat them, even if they take that game up 10 notche from what they showed against the Pats. The BCS format best team doesn't always win. But, the best team on the field always wins. That's the joy of a playoff system. The games are settled on the field, so the opinions about who is/was the best are left out of the discussion. Teams have a chance to prove who is the best in the playoffs. SD, this year, and many teams in the pas, lost in that opportunity.The best team does not win the Super Bowl in most years. See Pittsburgh 2004, Indianapolis 2005, and San Diego 2006. At least in 2004 the second best team won it all, but in 2005 and 2006 teams that weren't even in the top three won the SB.Very ironic, I think, that Pittsburgh and Indy both have incredible, historic years (most wins in AFC history, highest QB rating in NFL history) and don't win the SB, but win it the next year with inferior teams.(Yes, I know Indy hasn't beaten Chicago yet). Maybe next year is the Chargers' year
I have to disagree. It's not the best team in week 13, but the best team in the playoffs. I'd have to say Indi is the best team I've seen play in the playoffs. NE played a much better game today than agaainst SD, and still lost. Indy was great today. NO way do the Chargers beat them, even if they take that game up 10 notche from what they showed against the Pats.
Said very well.....
Said very well.....
nerangers
Footballguy
Still sounds like sour grapes. If you want to live hypotheticals, go play it on your XBox. If that game is played in New England, then the Patriots win, right? Sorry, the game is played how the cards are dealt, and we have to live with it. The Colts were fired up...I think they win that game no matter where it was played.
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marinolives13
Footballguy
San Diego would have WORKED the Colts today...... if they had kept Drew Brees.
PatsWillWin
Footballguy
Chargers would've lost tonight too. The reason being is that they are the stupidest and least disciplined team in tthe league that has no idea how to play and conduct themselves in a playoff game. Stupid penalties, stupid plays, and stupid coaching calls got them bounced - there's no reason to think the wouldn't have been stupid last night.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Pretty stupid to only give Dillon 7 carries and Maroney 8 carries with a big lead.
ThisGuy
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See how I've always looked at it is the BEST team finds a way to not lose. It works like this, the best team wins the game. If the other team was so good, they would have won the game. The Colts were "better" than the Pats for a few years but had nothing to show for it. Therefore, the Pats were the best team. The Colts finally beat the Pats and now they are the best team.
Whoever wins the SB will be the best team.
Whoever wins the SB will be the best team.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
A fluke play is recovering your own fumble in the end zone. Extending drives because of jackass personal fouls and not being aware that it's 4th down when the ball is coming at you are not flukes. Those are mental break downs. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge SD fan and I think I was more hurt that SD lost than Seattle. But calling the reasons SD lost "fluke plays" is completely inaccurate. The Bolts did it to themselves.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
And NE lost. He's not saying NE played smarter than SD would've. He's got a point. I see no reason the players would've been more disciplined this week than last. Especiallyif they had won despite all their lapses.
Jagerbomber
Footballguy
Can't wait
Man are the Chargers fans still whining? I know it was a tough way to lose but it's over guys. Focus on next season.I'm not 100% sure Brees would have made the difference but if Marty was dumb enough to keep the ball out of Tomlinson's hands, I would have felt happier if Brees was behind center if I was a Bolts fan.
DanFouts
Footballguy
Ditkaless Wonders
Footballguy
I am not convinced the two best teams will be meeting in the Superbowl. That said I think that is often true, and that is what I love about the one and done format. It creates a crucible. It brings pressure to bear and allows for great emotion, great triumph and heartbreaking defeat. In the end though I have never seen an unworthy champion.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
It IS sour grapes. If San Diego is the best team then they have to prove it on the field when it counts. Saying they would have beat the Colts this week when they didn't beat the Patriots last week is meaningless.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Yeah, and if your mother had ####, she would be a man. But she is not. And the Chargers couldn't beat the Patriots at home last week, so what they might have done to the Colts yesterday really doesn't mean a lot.
Edit: The 't' word to describe the lower part of a man's genitals is censored? Why? That is not a bad word. It is the actual word for that part of the male anatomy.
Edit: The 't' word to describe the lower part of a man's genitals is censored? Why? That is not a bad word. It is the actual word for that part of the male anatomy.
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Capella
Footballguy
here's a shirt to cry on.Definitely sour grapes - I'll be the first to admit it.
Gr00vus
Footballguy
:X We've got the right QB now and for the future. If anyone folded under pressure it was Brees yesterday (which he also did on several occasions with the Chargers), Rivers held up just fine.The currently uninformed will understand this in the years to come.And GB TGunz for theJagerbomber said:
- the best team won yesterday, just like the best team won a week ago.
E-A-G-L-E-S
Footballguy
I'm still upset like Gunz and the rest of the Bolts fans are, b/c the Chargers blew the game for themselves. I think they would have beat the Colts but they did not get that chance and they have no one to blame but themselves. The Colts earned their Super Bowl trip and deserve it That being said the Chargers have a window of opportunity here in the next few years just like the Colts did...it is just up to them to seize that opportunity and I have confidence that Rivers is a QB who can accomplish this.
Homers usually attempt to hide it. Bless you for being so obvious. Enjoy the offseason.
