And congratulations to the Miami Dolphins who escaped the possible infamy of being the first team ever to finish 0-16 with an overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens, 22-16. The Ravens….. couldn’t have happened to a more deserving team and a more deserving head coach.
Back to the Chargers, though…. can’t recall a more bizarre year for our Bolts. After starting 1-3, it looked as if the “continuity” justification of hiring Norv Turner was an abject failure. Combine, though, weak conference competition with the defacto offensive coordinator, Turner, finally pushing the “easy button” in games early and often with L.T. ...and defensive coordinator Ted Cotrell coming around to the apparently heretofore unknown fact that Shawne Merriman and Shaun Philips are pretty good at getting to the QB and, voila…. An 8-2 run, a 9-5 record overall, a division championship and most importantly, a guaranteed spot in the dance.
And proving that were getting far too curmudgeonly as fans, we’re still not convinced that the Chargers turned any sort of corner even after a 37 point win. Honestly, there’s not a whole lot one can learn about one’s team when the opponent turns it over 6 times. But hey, we’ll take it. In the most hyper-competitive sports league on the planet, a win is a win. The Chargers are right where they're supposed to be.. in the playoffs… lets see what happens.
And thanks to the Jerry, Joanna and Kitty for their Christmas gift to BwD. It will serve as possible inspiration to a future post as to why Sid Gillman is quite possibly the most underrated figure in the history of the NFL.
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The Patriots came close to losing to the Jets today. They're looking more mortal all the time. Meanwhile, Drew Brees has another incredible day as my Saints stayed within one Vikings loss of the playoffs.
Go Bears!
k t cat, Yes! to the Jets no less! This gives hope to a Packers fan that loves his team but knows that we can only win playing solid football. The Jets played solid on Sunday overcoming odds and adversity.
The Saints need to continue to play solid. They have the tools
As for the Dolphins, I was 12 years old when they "had their season" This is also a game of heart, look at what those veterans did for them.
The Saints had "heart" last year, but seemed to have lost some of the momentum this year. Maybe endorsements, everyone (including myself) rooting for 'em.
There seemed to be a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, unaware of the potential danger.
There was this smug satisfaction with their existing situation that seems to have given this feeling of complacency.
Anyway, I hope the Saints and Charges do well, .............BUT GO FAVRE AND THE PACK!!!!
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