Week two has come and gone and this is starting to look like last year. Another slow start out of the gate for the Bolts who curiously find themselves behind the Raiders - Again! At least this week we did not hear the snapping of ligaments at quite the same rate as last week...
One more thing - at the bottom of each blog post is a link where you can add your comments. I guess all you Powder Blues must agree with everything I say in this blog because not one of you yellow bellied poor excuses for loyal team supporters has written a word in the defense of your team. Oh, I forgot, your team has no defense....
What Happened to Defense in the NFL?
Take a look at some of the NFL's top teams - SD, Philly, Dallas, and Indy. Between them they have given up an average of 322 yards per game and 25 points per game. LAME! These numbers would be better were it not for San Diego's pathetic defense. In years past I would predict that all of these teams could score their way out of this problem like the Rams used to, but I just don't see it happening. Mark my words, if these teams don't get their D together they will not go far this year!
Did Ed Hochuli Cost the Bolts the Game?
As the recipient of the infamous "Tuck Rule" in the 2002 AFC Divisional Playoff game, we Raider fans can feel your pain out there in Chargerland. Sometimes you get screwed by the refs! But as I have had 6 years to process that snowy game in Foxboro, I have come to understand that the refs can never be given sole blame for a loss. Yes, their actions contribute to the game and in extreme cases like Sunday less informed people might even say that they are the sole blame, but they would be wrong. Here's why Denver won in order of importance.
1. San Diego gave up 31 points in the first half - nice work! Ranked 31st in the league in defense now! These morons cough up an AVERAGE of 5.4 yards per carry and an AVERAGE of nearly 300 yards passing per game. When you suck that bad, don't go blaming the refs
2. San Diego could not stop the Doncos when they needed to. As you may recall, the first interception that Dolt homers claim was not gave Denver the ball at the 29 yard line. The defense then gave up gains of 8, 9, and 10 yards IN A ROW to put Denver at the goal line where they scored. If you had some defense perhaps you could have limited this to a field goal and you would have won the game. By the way, the league has reviewed this call and found that the call on the field would have stood even if the cameras were working so this is a stupid argument for Charger fans to keep talking about.
3. After taking the lead with 4:22 left in the game, Kaeding took advantage of the altitude with another touchback (good game for him for once). The pathetic defense allowed Denver to march ALL THE WAY down the field to be in position to take advantage of Hochuli's error. Hmm, if you were to stop them at any point along the way, its game over. Instead, after one incomplete pass Denver was able to run off plays of 8, 12, 8, 13, 19, and 13 yards - ALL BEFORE The TWO MINUTE WARNING! This is bad defense - don't blame the refs.
4. San Diego could not stop Denver after the infamous call near the end of the game. It was 3rd and goal from the 10 and they scored TWICE in three plays. Hello? Did that last play look at all familiar to you? Looked a lot like the blown coverage up the middle by short d-backs again. If I am game planning the bolts at the goal line I send a tall guy to stand right under the goal posts and its a lock. Again, LAME - don't blame the refs.
I will say that after looking inept and pathetic on offense as well, Rivers actually looked pretty good. Too bad - he could turn into the greatest show on turf like the late 90's Rams and still lose with this defense.
How About Them Raiders??
After looking like shit last week, the Raiders battered the inept KC Chiefs like a red headed stepchild. Using 3 runners, the SIlver and Black put up 300 yards of rushing - the most in many years. McFadden had a coming out party that will be remembered by the Raider Nation for some time. Jamarcus showed that he is indeed a rookie, but with a running game like this - #2 in the league by the way - he will find it an easier way to get his game going. If only Ryan Leaf had such support when he came into the league....
Nnamdi Asomugha was freaking awesome - this guy is a pro bowler for sure. You can bet that nobody is going to be throwing his way for some time...
Ok, OK the Chiefs are bad - really bad. But after losing to each and every AFC West team for years, the Raiders have now beaten the hated Chiefs twice in a row! On the 28th of September, the Raiders face the Chargers to test this running offense against the Powder Blue defense. If the Raiders secondary can step it up, this might not be the blowout that many predict.
LT is a Pussy
There. I said it. It looked like he was getting a friggin pedicure on the sidelines. I am sorry, but after watching him pout during the AFC Fucking Championship game last year, then sit out the entire preseason only to hobble his way around in week one and basically bail on week 2, this is getting old. We saw more of this in soup commercials than in the game - LAME! His toe hurts? What next - roids? Most guys that hobble off but want to play do what men do and go to the locker room where they get shot full of cortisone and other substances that allow them to finish the game and/or season. Is LT such a man - nope. He is now wasting a roster spot and while Sproles did pretty well, that little guy is going to get squished if they go to him as an every down back. As I seemingly correctly stated earlier this year - he is done! Too bad Turner is gone - I bet Spanos is enjoying the fact that he has room on his salary cap, but he won't enjoy losing again and again.
Beers
Good neighbor Pat came across a friggin fantastic IPA from a little brewery in Petaluma called Lagunitas Brewing Company. Unlike many IPAs, this beer was not so bitter that it turned your face inside out. It went very well with football last Sunday, but since the Raiders won and the Bolts lost, everything tasted good! We also had some of their Maximus and it was a bit more robust. For those of you that compare pretty much any beer to Stone beers, these are nearly as flavorful but much less intense, so if you want a great beer and are not quite worthy of Arrogant Bastard, look for Lagunitas.
http://www.lagunitas.com
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