Los Angeles Chargers

[dmbmuskie]

Originally Posted by justinandimcool

Cmon man. We were one 3rd and 10 stop away from winning. Next year we'll be in the same spot and we'll win it this time. LT isn't even in his prime yet.

LT will never have a better season than he did this year. I actually think it would be smart to lessen his load.

[justinandimcool]

Originally Posted by 1eyed_jack

woah woah woah, not in his prime? he'll be in his seventh season next year. what's the average career for a running back? 5 or 6?

Okay you got me

IN his prime.

[RJ2kWJ]

Phillip. LT. Antonio G. Antonio C. Shawne. Turner.

Reasons enough you will be right back in it again.

[VanHorneDog]

Originally Posted by dmbmuskie

As someone who suffered through all sorts of home playoff failures in Pittsburgh, you guys are much better positioned to bounce back from this loss than the Steelers ever were.

fare enough. but at least you had super bowl wins before those woes recently.

[dmbmuskie]

Originally Posted by VanHorneDog

fare enough. but at least you had super bowl wins before those woes recently.

The last Super Bowl from the Noll era was 2 years before I was born. It's nice to throw out there against Patriots fans because the Steelers won 4 in the same run, but other than that they don't mean much to me.

[1eyed_jack]

turner needs a chance to start

[VanHorneDog]

Originally Posted by RJ2kWJ

Phillip. LT. Antonio G. Antonio C. Shawne. Turner.

Reasons enough you will be right back in it again.

turner is an unrestricted free agent. he is gone.

[dmbmuskie]

Originally Posted by 1eyed_jack

turner needs a chance to start

You cannot be serious. I think he needs more touches, but only to keep LT fresh. LT took a lot of extra hits this year in pursuit of the TD record and trying to be NFL rushing leader, when the games were in hand.

[dmbmuskie]

Originally Posted by VanHorneDog

turner is an unrestricted free agent. he is gone.

He'll be a restricted free agent. If you put the top tender up for him, you'll keep him or get a first round draft pick.

[Patsfan39]

Played Martyball once again.

[PhishFleck41]

What happened at the end of the game? Some patriot players were trying to tell LT "good game, etc." and there was almost a fight. LT wanted none of it.

[jaking1185]

That was a shame to see a good team go down and Marty's curse to continue. They should be just about as good next year though, so there is hope.

[1eyed_jack]

Originally Posted by dmbmuskie

You cannot be serious. I think he needs more touches, but only to keep LT fresh. LT took a lot of extra hits this year in pursuit of the TD record and trying to be NFL rushing leader, when the games were in hand.

i've seen turner play since high school, he went to a high school that was in the same conference as mine.
he's much better now

[malarks26]

Originally Posted by jaking1185

That was a shame to see a good team go down and Marty's curse to continue. They should be just about as good next year though, so there is hope.

Yup, I think it's gotten to the point where the Marty ball curse is the issue.

[malarks26]

Originally Posted by PhishFleck41

What happened at the end of the game? Some patriot players were trying to tell LT "good game, etc." and there was almost a fight. LT wanted none of it.

I think LT was pissed about the way the Pats were celebrating on the field after the missed Kaeding FG, but I could be wrong.

[dmbmuskie]

Originally Posted by 1eyed_jack

i've seen turner play since high school, he went to a high school that was in the same conference as mine.
he's much better now

Do you really think he should start over LT? I think he could be a starter a lot of places, but he's not LT.

[1eyed_jack]

Originally Posted by dmbmuskie

Do you really think he should start over LT? I think he could be a starter a lot of places, but he's not LT.

oh no way should he start over LT. but i think he could start for some teams

[dmbmuskie]

Originally Posted by 1eyed_jack

oh no way should he start over LT. but i think he could start for some teams

Definitely, I'm sure someone will throw big money at him in unrestricted free agency. I just cannot see someone giving up a draft pick in order to get him this year, but I could be wrong.

[jeffrey13]

Turner will be gone, but the Chargers should get a first round via unrestricted free agency. They need to sign Edwards and get a receiver that can catch.

As for the game, the worst desicion by the chargers was on the last drive after LT gets 6 on 1st down, they threw the ball twice in a row. Should have played Martyball and picked up that 1st down, chewed up some clock and drove for a score. Easier said than done I know, but I really think 2 runs by any of there backs could have gotten the first down. From there on, the clock would have been under 2. why have the mvp of the league and not use him at the most crucial time of the game? marty let his offensive coordinator call the end of the game when he should have.

[SteelerMan]

Originally Posted by malarks26

I think LT was pissed about the way the Pats were celebrating on the field after the missed Kaeding FG, but I could be wrong.

Yeah, I figured the same. He was just frustrated. I don't blame him.

[GinaNMU]

Just wanted to pop in and say sorry for the loss, guys. That's a tough, tough loss after the killer season y'all had.

And also, not to be a bitch at all, but my GOD...as a Bears fan whose team is still in it, it's kind of a relief seeing you guys out of the race.

But awesome season. Have to admit I thought they'd take it.

[malarks26]

Originally Posted by SteelerMan

Yeah, I figured the same. He was just frustrated. I don't blame him.

Yeah, but at some point you have to take a step back and say to yourself that it's just a game. He should have been a better sport and congratulated the guys he knew on the Pats on the field after the game IMO.

[justinandimcool]

Originally Posted by GinaNMU

Just wanted to pop in and say sorry for the loss, guys. That's a tough, tough loss after the killer season y'all had.

And also, not to be a bitch at all, but my GOD...as a Bears fan whose team is still in it, it's kind of a relief seeing you guys out of the race.

But awesome season. Have to admit I thought they'd take it.

Meanie

[tedies]

I would have been pissed if i was LT, had a good game and to lose like that would get to anyone

[GinaNMU]

Originally Posted by justinandimcool

Meanie

Awww I'm sorry baby.

Maybe you'll root for the Bears now? Or at least be happy for me if they win some more??

[malarks26]

Originally Posted by tedies

I would have been pissed if i was LT, had a good game and to lose like that would get to anyone

I agree, it is human nature I guess.

[justinandimcool]

Originally Posted by GinaNMU

Awww I'm sorry baby.

Maybe you'll root for the Bears now? Or at least be happy for me if they win some more??

I'll be happy for you, but ya know, Reggie Bush...USC....eh...hard to root for you guys.

[dmbmuskie]

Originally Posted by malarks26

Yeah, but at some point you have to take a step back and say to yourself that it's just a game. He should have been a better sport and congratulated the guys he knew on the Pats on the field after the game IMO.

That's bullshit.

[justinandimcool]

Originally Posted by dmbmuskie

That's bullshit.

In most cases it's not, but with LT it is. He was just frustrated and there's nothing wrong with it. He's one of the most humble men in the game. He celebrates touchdowns by shaking his hands with his teammates. No dancing around and that stuff. If I were an MVP and my season ended the way it did, I'd be angry.

[Tneckrox]

I donno if this has been said, but there's one huge reason why san diego lost. On the 3rd and 13 when brady fumbled into the hands of his own guys making it liek 4th and 15 and the unecessary roughness penalty made it 1st down...that set up a field goal to make it like 14-13....it turned out to be huge. they would've punted without that penalty.