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Originally Posted by SunnySide
Have we talked at all about the Chargers?
is Derwin James healthy? is Keenan Allen still a weapon? Hunter Henry is gone. Leno or Cosmi vs Bosa doesnt look good on paper.
Dont they have a new coach named Duece Staley? Is that the RB from the eagles? No way he flew up the coaching charts that fast.
Were over here playing with our new toys, dreaming of what if scenarios ... meanwhile we are underdogs in our season opener.
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I think we are now 1 point favorites.
There isn't much to talk about with the Chargers, not because there aren't a lot of great questions, but because everything about them is new.
New HC (Brandon-not Deuce- Staley 1yr DC for the Rams last year, no clue how he will be as a HC, but he is the latest media tagged wunderkind) - his key line to me that makes me think he might not work out, is he said his joint practices are as hard as the preseason games. Sorry, but an entirely new OLine needs game action in my opinion, not scripted or limited joint practices.
His first NFL coaching gig was in 2017 as the Linebackers Coach for the Chicago Bears. 3 years total NFL coaching experience, and Eric Bieniemy could not land a HC job.
Bosa will have his moments, but hopefully Chase and Sweat could prep our line somewhat.
Derwin James return is the biggest factor for their defense. Our offense will have to be better than in the preseason, but I think we can mix it up at all 3 levels with Fitzpatrick, AG, Thomas, Brown and of course McClauren.
Finally Herbert - he was the about
the 10th best passer under pressure (I think Fitz was 2nd?) but not under pressure he was actually worse.
Great test for both teams. We both finished 7-9, but 7-9 in the NFC East was not the same as 7-9 in the AFC West.