YoloinOhio Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Running back Melvin Gordon called the Chargers “the team to beat” this year and defensive end Melvin Ingram shares that belief. He said last week that the team is “definitely going to win the Super Bowl” before echoing his teammate’s read on the team’s spot in the league. “We’re the team to beat in the NFL, not just the AFC West, it’s the NFL,” Ingram said, via the Los Angeles Times. “We feel like when we’re going against our offense that we need to beat them because they’re the best. They need to beat us because we’re the best. That’s how we’re going to get better.” Head coach Anthony Lynn said that “most players feel that way” about their teams, but he’s not fond of doing so and added that he considers the Patriots the team to beat because they won the Super Bowl in February. The Chargers couldn’t do that last January and the last two decades of data suggest they’ll probably have to do it this time around to prove Ingram correct. ✍️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: ✍️ A coach's nightmare - a player guaranteeing a SB victory based on his performance at mini-camp. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 The reality of seeing the great Tyrod Taylor wearing your team's uniform does that to players. One look at Tyrod and all he can think is CHAMPIONSHIP! 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Anthony Lynn is a good coach. The Chargers are a good team. Guarantees at this point are stupid. KC should have made the SB last year if not for an Offside penalty. You still have NE. He needs to not get ahead of himself, especially since it's June. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Sure thing, Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 16 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said: The reality of seeing the great Tyrod Taylor wearing your team's uniform does that to players. One look at Tyrod and all he can think is CHAMPIONSHIP! You know he does have a ring right? I wasn’t even the biggest Taylor fan but I hate this petty garbage. And its pretty meaningless. He shouldn’t probably voice it but who really cares? They should think they are SB contenders. They are really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Mkay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Well good luck Mel. .....remember this gem: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: You know he does have a ring right? I wasn’t even the biggest Taylor fan but I hate this petty garbage. And its pretty meaningless. He shouldn’t probably voice it but who really cares? They should think they are SB contenders. They are really good. It's a joke. Lighten up Francis. You don't even get the context, so I'll explain it in terms you can understand. Whenever the Bills get a new player, someone chimes in with a post proclaiming "championship". Do you get it now or are you still in a fog? Edited June 17, 2019 by Albany,n.y. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 The Chargers may have the most talented roster in the AFC. They are absolutely contenders. I’m still disgusted by how poorly they were prepared for the Pats*** in the playoffs. One of the worst playoff performances in recent memory. Is that on Lynn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said: It's a joke. Lighten up Francis. You don't even get the context, so I'll explain it in terms you can understand. Whenever the Bills get a new player, someone chimes in with a post proclaiming "championship". Do you get it now or are you still in a fog? How did you know my name was Francis? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 The Chargers are talented, though I suspect they'll have to go through KC to get to the SB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykidsdad Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Awesome. Now I know the Chargers won't be winning the Superbowl. One team down, 30 more to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 29 minutes ago, eball said: The Chargers may have the most talented roster in the AFC. They are absolutely contenders. I’m still disgusted by how poorly they were prepared for the Pats*** in the playoffs. One of the worst playoff performances in recent memory. Is that on Lynn? Belichick has made a HOF career by outcoaching most of the guys on the other sideline. I wouldn't put the blame on Lynn for joining that group. The funniest thing about the Patriots win was something I saw months later. There was a show on Showtime called Action where they showed this tout named "Vegas Dave" picking the Chargers and getting hammered online by the people who bought his selection. The guy was a big mouth tout bragging about his success who ended up in trouble with the law: Prominent sports bettor David Oancea, known in gambling circles as “Vegas Dave,” pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor in federal court. He originally faced 19 felony counts after authorities said he used other people’s Social Security numbers to open player accounts at casinos. The alleged crimes occurred between February 2015 and February 2016 and involved transactions that amounted to more than $1.2 million. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/sports-bettor-vegas-dave-takes-plea-deal-in-federal-court-1584318/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fixxxer Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 hour ago, H2o said: Anthony Lynn is a good coach. The Chargers are a good team. Guarantees at this point are stupid. KC should have made the SB last year if not for an Offside penalty. You still have NE. He needs to not get ahead of himself, especially since it's June. They weren't on the most important game of the year. The Chargers were utterly embarrased in Foxborough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 30 minutes ago, Fixxxer said: They weren't on the most important game of the year. The Chargers were utterly embarrased in Foxborough. Yeah, the Chargers are really good, but I don’t trust Lynn or Rivers in big games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Just now, SirAndrew said: Yeah, the Chargers are really good, but I don’t trust Lynn or Rivers in big games. Seems a little early to say this about Lynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickleyjones Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Guaranteed to go to the superbowl 60% of the time...every time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Seems a little early to say this about Lynn. I just think that he needs more experience before he’ll be able to match up well against top notch coaches. Lynn doesn’t bring anything cutting edge to the table like many of the successful young coaches do. His job is all about getting the most from a super talented roster. I’m not sure that he’s ready to lead a champion in the short window he has before Rivers retires. With that said, I trust Rivers to show up in big games even less. Edited June 17, 2019 by SirAndrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, SirAndrew said: I just think that he needs more experience before he’ll be able to match up well against top notch coaches. Lynn doesn’t bring anything cutting edge to the table like many of the successful young coaches do. His job is all about getting the most from a super talented roster. I’m not sure that he’s ready to lead a champion in the short window he has before Rivers retires. With that said, I trust Rivers to show up in big games even less. I think many sell Lynn short here. The Chargers won 9 games in 2 years before Lynn. He’s done a great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 how many players make this guarantee every year? i remember Bills in the early 2000's making guarantees every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, Buffalo Timmy said: how many players make this guarantee every year? i remember Bills in the early 2000's making guarantees every year. I don’t remember that far back with the Bills. Who was it? As far as other teams. I don’t remember any players every year guaranteeing they will win the SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Sound prediction. Nothing ever goes wrong for San Diego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 40 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: I think many sell Lynn short here. The Chargers won 9 games in 2 years before Lynn. He’s done a great job. I won’t knock Lynn, but he inherited a pretty good roster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 31 minutes ago, inaugural balls said: I won’t knock Lynn, but he inherited a pretty good roster. So good they won 9 games in 2 years before him. If McDermott had Lynn’s record after 2 years, we would put him in the HOF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 They haven't even gotten to the Conference Championship game. They got in on a wild card last year. Nobody on the planet things the Chargers are the team to beat. The team that crushed THEM in the playoffs is the team to beat. Good team. Not winning a super bowl any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 4 hours ago, eball said: The Chargers may have the most talented roster in the AFC. They are absolutely contenders. I’m still disgusted by how poorly they were prepared for the Pats*** in the playoffs. One of the worst playoff performances in recent memory. Is that on Lynn? People say this every year---and then they actually play playoff games. They have an aging legendary choker at QB, no RB in the top 15, 1 1000+ yard WR. A TE who tore his ACL early in his 3rd season. Defense is pretty good though. No chance the Chargers make it to the SB. Zero point zero. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: People say this every year---and then they actually play playoff games. They have an aging legendary choker at QB, no RB in the top 15, 1 1000+ yard WR. A TE who tore his ACL early in his 3rd season. Defense is pretty good though. No chance the Chargers make it to the SB. Zero point zero. Their defense was really good, but got their lunch money taken by the Pats in the playoffs - as I recall it was pretty ugly. Edited June 17, 2019 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 4 hours ago, eball said: The Chargers may have the most talented roster in the AFC. They are absolutely contenders. I’m still disgusted by how poorly they were prepared for the Pats*** in the playoffs. One of the worst playoff performances in recent memory. Is that on Lynn? It sure would be on McD for sure with some folks around these parts! Let’s hope we get a chance to have good or bad playoff performances for years to come. Be one of those teams who is in the mix every year, with the occasional deep run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Their defense was really good, but got their lunch money taken by the Pats in the playoffs - as I recall it was pretty ugly. They barely got past the Jackson "led" Ravens the week before. They stood no chance agains NE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Their defense was really good, but got their lunch money taken by the Pats in the playoffs - as I recall it was pretty ugly. Wait! Are you sure? So the Patriots also beat good teams? We’ve been cursed to be in the same division with the Cheaters for going on two decades. Brady and Belichick aging out together along with our development seems like our time is coming. Let it begin THIS year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 47 minutes ago, Augie said: It sure would be on McD for sure with some folks around these parts! You bet your ass it would. But he’s apparently off limits for the wonderful job he has done walking into a talented roster with a borderline HOF QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 3 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: I don’t remember that far back with the Bills. Who was it? As far as other teams. I don’t remember any players every year guaranteeing they will win the SB. i think it was donte whitner one year-2008- and willis mcgahee another-which i can not remember- though they might have only guaranteed playoffs. my bigger point is these kind of comments do not mean much especially in football which is such a team sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 The way I see it going to be pretty difficult for them to win the Super Bowl when Buffalo is going to win it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) Quote Running back Melvin Gordon called the Chargers “ the team to beat” this year and defensive end Melvin Ingram shares that belief. He said last week that the team is “definitely going to win the Super Bowl” before echoing his teammate’s read on the team’s spot in the league. Players predicting a championship is the kiss of death. Two Melvins predicting it, even better. Call it "getting Melvined" from now on. Never mess with Death! Edited June 18, 2019 by Drunken Pygmy Goat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seoulofstone Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 5 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: So good they won 9 games in 2 years before him. If McDermott had Lynn’s record after 2 years, we would put him in the HOF. In the sense that they both have made the playoffs once in two years as HC, they have identical records. But the chargers certainly looked much flashier while not winning the Super Bowl. Yay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 9 hours ago, Happy Gilmore said: The Chargers are talented, though I suspect they'll have to go through KC to get to the SB. and Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: So good they won 9 games in 2 years before him. If McDermott had Lynn’s record after 2 years, we would put him in the HOF. Well the Chargers have a tendency to underwhelm, don’t you think? and you’ll take every chance to bash McDermott. I’m shocked. Edited June 18, 2019 by inaugural balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninChicago Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 (edited) To be honest, if it isn’t going to be the Bills any other AFC team except for the Patriots works for me. You be you Melvin! Edited June 18, 2019 by Leonhart2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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