Archives for December 2011

‘I like Fitz, I really do. But I’m beginning to seriously wonder if he’s the long-term answer everybody thought he might be. If I’m Buddy Nix, I’m taking a very close look at the quarterbacks available in next April’s draft.’

I’m sure he’s a nice lad, but Johnny White (14 carries, 52 yards) was selected over the following players in this year’s draft: Jacquizz Rodgers (168 yds rush & 189 yards rec) and Denarius Moore (410 yards rec). Also selected almost right after White? TJ Yates and Ricky Stanzi. While I’m not sure either QB will be legit, they certainly could’ve saved us from Thigpen and, gulp, QUARTERBACK BRAD SMITH?!?!?

‘ I know this is brutually pessimistic but after a dozen years of total ineptness from the entire organization how can I be upbeat?’

‘Chan Gailey continues to shy away from the run. Why did he go downfield on 3rd and 2 in Chargers territory on the opening possession? Forced to waste a timeout late in the first half before a FG attempt because the play clock was running out.’

‘”We’re not doing the things offensively that we were being very consistent with in the first seven weeks of the season,” said head coach Chan Gailey. “I would like to tell you that we’re doing things differently on offense, but we’re not. We’re doing a lot of the same things and we’re trying to get a lot of the same things done. We’re doing with some different people, but we’re trying to do the same types of things. That’s my responsibility to find the answer but I don’t have it today.”‘

‘On a team beleaguered by injuries, Barnett has been the defense’s most consistent player. The free agent pick-up from Green Bay leads the team in tackles (97) and tackles for a loss (11) and is second behind rookie Marcell Dareus in sacks (three).’

‘Chargers 35, Bills 28.’

‘Insiders say Smith will probably be fired, too. After building a roster that was the envy of the NFL a few years back, he has presided over a series of uninspiring drafts that have prevented the Chargers from replenishing a lineup depleted by attrition and injuries.’

‘It’s come to this. Miami, once the favorite to get the first pick of the 2012 college draft as a reward for finishing last in the entire league, is actually respectable while Buffalo may go 5-11.’

‘Welcome to the rest of the Buffalo Bills season.’

‘I should have known better.’

Chargers vs. Bills could be a pick ’em (San Diego Union Tribune)

5 things to watch: Bills at Chargers (San Diego Union Tribune)

Chargers’ task: Win and hope (North County Times)

Give a Marine a toy at today’s Chargers game (North County Times)

Four Downs: Chargers vs. Bills (KNSD-TV)

‘The Bills averaged 30.1 points through their first seven games, but have averaged only 13.4 the last five. Fitzpatrick’s efficiency has taken a hit. In the first seven games, he threw 14 TD passes, had seven interceptions and lost a fumble. In the last five, he’s thrown for six scores while being intercepted seven times and losing a fumble.’

‘Chargers 34, Bills 21.’

‘"I hate it," fullback Corey McIntyre said. "We can’t ever get a chance to return it. It’s been a hard year, but rules are rules, even if it’s not a good rule. It’s been rough. We just have to be ready if we ever get a chance to do something with it."’