Big Blitz Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Herbert banged up to. I’m not sure what Staley was supposed to do. But I would not have played either. Three Chargers injured against Broncos. Why did Brandon Staley play starters? DENVER — A couple of questions into his postgame news conference, Chargers coach Brandon Staley was asked whether receiver Mike Williams could have returned after departing the game in the second quarter with a back injury. “Possibly,” Staley said, “yeah.” Unless Staley uses an unconventional definition of “returned” or received inaccurate information from the team’s medical staff, he lied. Quarterback Justin Herbert’s most explosive target, Williams was unable to walk on his own power later on Sunday when he made his way to the team bus from the visiting locker room at Empower Field. His arm was draped over the right shoulder of a Chargers’ staffer, who held him around his lower back. Williams shuffled his feet slowly. What a debacle. What an absolute Charger of a debacle. With the Chargers locked in as the AFC’s No. 5 seed before kickoff, the game was a meaningless exercise until Staley decided it wasn’t, and they now could be forced to play their postseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars without Williams, linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. and edge rusher Joey Bosa. https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2023-01-08/hernandez-analyzes-chargers-at-broncos?_amp=true 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfandBills Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Dude should be fired on the spot 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Staley is the biggest problem in that building. He’s lucky he’s playing a pretty weak opponent this week 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What a Tuel Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Chargers don't have the luxury of resting their starters and coming out flat Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Sean Payton would be such a game changer there. 8 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 If I were Sean Payton, this is where I would be looking to go. He'd have one of the best young QB's in the league, a really good group of skill players all the way around, and a defense that could be easily top 10 in the league if everyone is healthy. If the Chargers were smart, they would be all over this. But I don't believe the Chargers are smart, and will likely continue the course of futility. Just now, NoSaint said: Sean Payton would be such a game changer there. We must have posted this at the same time. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 They are football players right? so they play football. According to many here injuries are not an excuse, next man up, and all that whooie. Can’t have it both ways. GO BILLS!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortchaz Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Joey bosa hurt? WHAT? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Sometimes it seems like the Chargers are a division of Kramerica Industries. 🤔 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 With a quality coach this team would be up with the Bills, Chiefs and Bengals. He holds them back with his reinvent the game of football mentality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Big Blitz said: Herbert banged up to. I’m not sure what Staley was supposed to do. But I would not have played either. Three Chargers injured against Broncos. Why did Brandon Staley play starters? DENVER — A couple of questions into his postgame news conference, Chargers coach Brandon Staley was asked whether receiver Mike Williams could have returned after departing the game in the second quarter with a back injury. “Possibly,” Staley said, “yeah.” Unless Staley uses an unconventional definition of “returned” or received inaccurate information from the team’s medical staff, he lied. Quarterback Justin Herbert’s most explosive target, Williams was unable to walk on his own power later on Sunday when he made his way to the team bus from the visiting locker room at Empower Field. His arm was draped over the right shoulder of a Chargers’ staffer, who held him around his lower back. Williams shuffled his feet slowly. What a debacle. What an absolute Charger of a debacle. With the Chargers locked in as the AFC’s No. 5 seed before kickoff, the game was a meaningless exercise until Staley decided it wasn’t, and they now could be forced to play their postseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars without Williams, linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. and edge rusher Joey Bosa. https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2023-01-08/hernandez-analyzes-chargers-at-broncos?_amp=true I feel like this happens every year going back to the Rivers days. They're always super talented on paper and are always close to making the leap and they have injuries or just play like crap. It's a shame too because Bosa and Williams just came back from injury 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 33 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: They are football players right? so they play football. According to many here injuries are not an excuse, next man up, and all that whooie. Can’t have it both ways. GO BILLS!!! injuries happen and it’s next man up. if Josh got hurt on a called run up 20 with two mins left there would still be explaining to do its easy to have it both ways 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 22 minutes ago, NoSaint said: injuries happen and it’s next man up. if Josh got hurt on a called run up 20 with two mins left there would still be explaining to do its easy to have it both ways Only if you like being laughed at, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior9 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Joey Bosa gets hurt waking up in the morning. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Not sure why they played all these guys when they were already locked into the 5 seed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Cappa got hurt for the Bengals yesterday as well.. not sure of the severity. I know the Bengals had something to play for, I guess.. but if he's out for the playoffs, that's 2/5ths of their starting OL out going into the post-season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastport bills Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Mike is made of glass and Joey gets hurt a lot. The Chargers are ripe for a 1st rd dismissal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billznut Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 If the Chargers lose to Jax, their owner would be smart to cut Staley loose and bring in Payton. That team would instantly be better, make things much tougher on KC in the coming years within the division and as a byproduct of that, it would theoretically help Buffalo’s chances to have a better record than KC in future seasons. The Chargers win in spite of Staley, not because of him. He routinely makes boneheaded decisions, yesterday was just another example that will hurt his team going forward. Chargers should move on with a loss to Jax. If they win that one, there is no chance they will let him go. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Don Otreply said: They are football players right? so they play football. According to many here injuries are not an excuse, next man up, and all that whooie. Can’t have it both ways. GO BILLS!!! Well, you can compare and contrast to the personnel decisions made by Brian Daboll. Daboll said, not only are we gonna rest our starting QB, we're gonna rest our backup QB and a bunch of our other key players. And that will give our backups a chance to shine and show what they've got And while the game wasn't really as close as the 16-23 score would appear, you have to admit they did a very creditable job against the Eagles, who were not flying as far and as high as I think they believed they would when the actives list came out. As a result, the Giants are in much better shape heading into their matchup with the Vikings, than the Chargers are to take on a surging Jax. The Vikes only beat the Giants on a Christmas Eve 61 yd fieldgoal with 4 seconds left, and I'm sure the Giants are eager for a rematch. Edited January 9, 2023 by Beck Water 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfandBills Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Captain Hindsight said: Staley is the biggest problem in that building. He’s lucky he’s playing a pretty weak opponent this week Not sure I’d call Jacksonville weak 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Captain Hindsight said: Staley is the biggest problem in that building. He’s lucky he’s playing a pretty weak opponent this week I get the feeling that Jacksonville wins this game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Shortchaz said: Joey bosa hurt? WHAT? Same as JJ Watt. Guys on gear are always hurt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Eastport bills said: Mike is made of glass and Joey gets hurt a lot. The Chargers are ripe for a 1st rd dismissal. Same as it ever was. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 38 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: I get the feeling that Jacksonville wins this game. They got dominated by KC in their regular season matchup. I think if the Jags get past LA and have to play KC again, they’ll be much more game, they’re a streaky team like that. Possibly may even pull off the upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBills1998 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) I’m convinced that the Bosa family is made out of peanut brittle starting with his dad being a draft bust in Miami Edited January 9, 2023 by BuffaloBills1998 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Staley needs to go. That roster should have won the AFC West this year. If they lose first round he needs to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 1 hour ago, GolfandBills said: Not sure I’d call Jacksonville weak Right? They didn't play well vs the Titans, but they have been playing very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Billznut said: If the Chargers lose to Jax, their owner would be smart to cut Staley loose and bring in Payton. That team would instantly be better, make things much tougher on KC in the coming years within the division and as a byproduct of that, it would theoretically help Buffalo’s chances to have a better record than KC in future seasons. The Chargers win in spite of Staley, not because of him. He routinely makes boneheaded decisions, yesterday was just another example that will hurt his team going forward. Chargers should move on with a loss to Jax. If they win that one, there is no chance they will let him go. The play is wait for McVay. Give Staley this season and next. Too perfect a setup for everybody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 38 minutes ago, BuffaloBills1998 said: I’m convinced that the Bosa family is made out of peanut brittle starting with his dad being a draft bust in Miami Maybe they all have the same thing in common Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Almost zero chance Spanos is willing to pay $20M/year to Payton (that's rumored to be his asking price), let alone pay Staley to sit on his couch. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Just now, Coach Tuesday said: Almost zero chance Spanos is willing to pay $20M/year to Payton (that's rumored to be his asking price), let alone pay Staley to sit on his couch. Make Staley prepare box lunches, and drive a snack wagon? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Williams and Bosa struggle to stay upright and Staley gets roasted for not cooking this into the gameplan. Yeah, he should have gone the Dungy route of resting everyone and then showing up a week later for the one and done. I mean, this Chargers squad is a playoff battle tested crew, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 3 hours ago, Shortchaz said: Joey bosa hurt? WHAT? There is no definitive evidence that Bosa got hurt. All the stories say he "may have" aggravated his groin injury, but that he also had an illness the day before the game. As far as I can tell, there's no clarity about an actual injury. I'm not saying at all that it was wise to play him, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 hours ago, GolfandBills said: Dude should be fired on the spot I remember listened to talk radio last week and the hosts were just hammering home one point: for SD to rest important starters. That was their 1 job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ethan in Cleveland said: Staley needs to go. That roster should have won the AFC West this year. If they lose first round he needs to go. The opening day roster. Sure. Once Bosa missed 3/4 of the season and slater missed the entire season that roster wasn’t nearly the same. Edited January 9, 2023 by NewEra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Staley is holding back a top roster with his overly-cute "I do the opposite of everyone else" decisions. Some coaches can find a way to get a team with 8 wins worth of talent to 10 or 11. Staley is the opposite... he'll get your 12-14 win roster to 10-11 wins. And then he's supposed to get credit for "getting them to the playoffs" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, SCBills said: Cappa got hurt for the Bengals yesterday as well.. not sure of the severity. I know the Bengals had something to play for, I guess.. but if he's out for the playoffs, that's 2/5ths of their starting OL out going into the post-season. O-line will be the Bengals Achilles heal in the playoffs. They will be unable to protect Burrow, pretty much a pure pocket passer, when the going gets tough and they face a defence that can bring the heat. Burrow moves well in the pocket and can help himself with his legs when given the opportunity, but he is not Josh Allen who is as dangerous improvising off broken plays than he is executing from the pocket. Running an O behind a suspect line is a much bigger challenge for Burrow and the Bengals than for Allen and the Bills. Having said that, I'm not sure we are the team to pressure Burrow, being without Von and with a weakened secondary. Edited January 9, 2023 by starrymessenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 3 hours ago, BuffaloBills1998 said: I’m convinced that the Bosa family is made out of peanut brittle starting with his dad being a draft bust in Miami mmmmmm, peanut brittle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Oh sure, the Chiefs are up 31-13 and did they take Mahomes out of the game? Nooooo, got to inflate those stats ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 There may be provisions in contracts that come into effect - stats - playing time and the like that could literally trigger a ton of money for these guys. Then again, maybe none of this is valid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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