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After my contraversial four-point quarterback plan (If you didn't read the comments, you must. Pissed Off puts on a show), I now present my plan for the Chicago Bears backfield this offseason.
LEAVE THOMAS JONES WHERE HE IS
All Thomas Jones did was put the Bears offense on his back for the entirety of the postseason. Cedric Benson is a remarkable talent but he's also had two major injuries (I consider leaving a Super Bowl major). TJ is the offensive leader, a fiery dude who can look possessed at times. The Super Bowl proved on both sides how important it is in this league to have two quality runners. Don't let our best go anywhere.
DRAFT BRIAN LEONARD, RUTGERS
Get used to reading Brian Leonard's name on here, folks. If you don't know - I'll tell you. Leonard is the fullback Reggie Bush. He blocks as well as any player in this draft. He's got the physical power to be a short yardage back. His most remarkable asset? He's a fullback capable of going in motion and lining up at wide receiver. The biggest play of Rutgers' season came on a flanker screen to Leonard who took off down the sideline. He's a tough kid who was born to play in Chicago - a more versatile Matt Suhey. They say Leonard will be a second-round pick. I'd take him at the end of the first.
Final Thoughts: Why fix what ain't broke? Adding Leonard would simply give the Bears more options - something they desperately could have used a few days ago.
Coming Tomorrow: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
#2 jeff said . . .I'm in love with McKie (in a purely heterosexual way). If this kid is as good as you say, we could run T-formation and thrill the nation...
February 7, 2007
#3 Pissed off said . . .you win the prize.
February 7, 2007
#4 craig said . . .Ok Jeff, now we're seeing eye to eye, we need Thomas Jones, I've been on his side since they drafted Ced. I like Ced but I've always said Jones is the starter and the better back. Ced may be better in the future. It pissed me off (hence the name) that a bunch of people wanted Ced to start, Jones to sit, this and that. Put that playoff performance in your pipe and smoke it.
Never heard of Leonard, I'll do some looking.
February 7, 2007
#5 Coxy said . . .While we're discussing personnel options...
I had another dream. This time, it was 4th quarter of the Superbowl. Crunch time. Bears down five. Another pick. Biting my fingernails. Sideline lady has just announced that Rex has been yanked from the QB position.
Defense comes out with... guess who... f-ing Rex at SAFETY. Two plays later, he picks off Manning. Even in my dream, I was laughing my ass off.
Bears huddle. We don't see a QB out there. They line up in the shotgun. We scan the personnel. A few yards behind Olin Kreutz stands scrappy old number 20. Yes, Thomas Jones is in at QB. Takes the snap, QB draw up the middle, and a hole opens up....
And then I woke up.
February 7, 2007
#6 mikebdot said . . .I would draft him and give him Briggs' job if we lose him. Then we could have the whitest linebacking core in the world. We could then use him as another decoy for Urlacher. O linemen will inadvertantly block both Leonard and Hillenmeyer, leaving Urlacher free.
February 7, 2007
#7 Pissed off said . . .1 or 2 more years???
http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/teams/roster?team=chi
Look at the years experience and tell me we don't have 5 more left with this very same roster...besides O-Line. QB is up for argument still. The oldest player on defense is 31...
We are set for years to come. Hopefully Rex will train hard this offseason. Get real strong, etc. It wouldn't hurt him to shave a few tenths off his 40...
I like all our RBs...even Runnels...
February 7, 2007
#8 da bears said . . .Good point Mike, it does appear we are younger than thought, some ages surprised me, St. Clair is only 29, Garza 27, Metcalf I think was 20's too. Thats not too bad. The window is open people, these should be a good next few years people.
Pending the health factor we might get to see some talent next year like Dusty Dvorachek (sp), I really like what Brandon McGowan contributed last year but he was hurt all this year, that guy can hit, he's the next coming of Mike Brown, plus maybe there will be room for Runnels but I doubt it. D. Mannning will be a year wiser, Hester will be a year smarter (hopefully less drops). I like the outlook.
February 7, 2007
#9 Philly Mike said . . .yo i totally agree i have watched rutgers and love leanoord also keep tjones
February 7, 2007
#10 Midway Monster said . . .The Bears certainly have in my mind the best defensive squad in football...yes, i think they are better than the Chargers defensively. However, no chance this team can win the big one with Grossman taking the snap and sprinting 8 yards backward and taking a faceplant. That has nothing to do with conditioning or work ethic...it has all to do with small hands and fear of defenses. I'm an Eagles fan, but I have always liked the Bears. I rooted so hard for them in the Bowl, it almost felt as though it was my squad playing out there. But, in the end, I can't even blame Grossman...I mean sure, he's a midget with small hands and no arm, but the head coach is the one that put the ball in his hands on 2nd and 1 and 3rd and short repeatedly. So, if the bears decide to go with Garcia (who is basically Rex Grossman but older) they will cut down on mistakes, but ultimately you still don't have a QB who can deliver the deep ball to who I think is one of the best receiver corps in the NFL with Muhammed and Berrian being excellent downfield threats. I have nothing but respect for the Bears and will continue to hope for their success (as long as they aren't playing the Eagles), but until a QB is put in place that is NFL capable, I don't even think the Bears will get to the NFC Championship game next year.
February 7, 2007
#11 Pissed off said . . .I looked at his home page
http://www.brianleonard23.com/
Seems like a tough kid.
--Midway--
February 7, 2007
#12 jeff said . . .How does dropping back 8 yards have everything to do with small hands and fear of defenses? Sounds to me like that has a lot to do with O-line protection and inability to scramble. Also Grossman has a very strong arm comparitively speaking in the NFL (weak arms, see Garcia, Brad Johnson etc) he sometimes just fucks up and throws off his back foot, thats what creates the wounded ducks. Since the Bears got to the Super Bowl with this team, I think Rex can only get better. And if he sucks as bad as you think and they got to the SB this year, how is it that they cant get there again when Rex is more seasoned and has more experience? Not too football smart in Philly I see.
I did go his homepage as well, seems tough but I'm doing some more research since I dont watch Rutgers football too religiously throughout the year.
February 7, 2007
#13 said . . .brian leonard was rutgers' leading rusher two years ago, his fourth year. he cam eback as a fifth year senior because he believed they could win and became the lead blocker behind ray rice - a heisman candidate all year and surefire candidate next year. this guy is the real deal.
February 7, 2007
#14 jdawg said . . .Pissed Off: We should be off Rex by now but you do make solid points. Again, I probably can contribute effectively because I haven't gotten over it yet. Jeff, maybe we need a special thread for folks like me who are still in rehab...
An appropriate analogy is Rex took the family jaguar and wrecked it. I am not quick to give him the keys again. You think we ought to give him driving lessons, Some folks say get a new driver, I am fpcused and pissed the car is wrecked.
--Midway--
(ReHab Day 3)
February 7, 2007
#15 Philly Mike said . . .I live in Louisville and am well acquainted with Rutgers. There is no way the Bears are going to take this kid in the first round or even the second round. They are going to take the best available player when their turn comes. I haven't started to study the draft yet as I am suffering from a little football depression for some reason.
I like Jones but I the only way I see him being signed is if Briggs walks and Rosenhouse(sp?) doesn’t ask for too much money. Gee, I wonder what the chances of that are?February 7, 2007
#16 jeff said . . .I think the Bears are the best team in the NFC right now hands down. But, if you think Rex Grossman is only going to get better....well, Bears fans should hope that team management isn't thinking that way...and they're not, hence the QB search. And, if Rex does have this "strong arm," why does he consistently underthrow every deep ball, and why can't he throw it in the rain??? HAND SIZE. If you ever played the game at a higher level than Pop Warner, then you know that a QB must stay tight inside the Center when the football is wet. Rex was backing out too quickly (thus, stumbling backward and falling), and that's why he was fumbling snaps. But, I said it before and I'll say it again, the play calling was terrible. The Bears tried to play the Colts game and that's why they got beat. If they stuck to doing what they do best, which is run the football, shorten the game, and let that mean defense force turnovers and make big plays. That is how they won all season. However, they decided to throw the bal l 28 times with an inexperienced QB even early in the game with the lead. They showed they had the ability to run the ball but became one dimensional...which played right into the Colts hands. Going into the game, everyone knew if it came down on Rex's shoulders the Bears would lose. They could have and should have one that game. There is no excuse for putting that much pressure on your inexperienced QB when you have an early lead, the weather is inclement, and you have two very good running backs with a nice offensive line. Sure, blame it on the line, but I didn't see Rex get hit too much (other than when he fell on his face while tripping over his own shoes). It's a shame the coaching staff didn't put more emphasis on the run, because if they did the Bears would have a ring and Chicago would have a world championship.
PS - to "Pissed Off" - If you know anything about the game of football other than what you see on your TV screen you would know that Rex Grossman's stock fell in the draft because of his height, hand size, and seemingly inability to throw an accurate deep ball. Again, these are not my assessments, they are those of NFL scouts. So, if you want to disagree with me I'm not going to insult you. However, don't doubt my intelligence of this game because I've played it my entire life and played 4 years at South Carolina. I think Rex could have one that game, and again, I don't blame him for the loss. But, if the offensive play calling was geared to take some of the pressure off of him (which was the Bears plan going into the game, according to their own head coach) why would they abandon the run with a 7-0 early lead in the rain? I think the Bears are the most complete team in the NFL, and I do think their best years are ahead of them. No doubt in my mind they will be back in the playoffs next year and they also have a great chance to make the Super Bowl.
February 7, 2007
#17 Pissed off said . . .dawg, mark my words...brian leonard doesn't make it to the third round...and pissed off...i hear ya, man...but i just don't feel like giving the energy to grossman. i've seen quarterbacks suck before, especially in our laundry, but i've never seen one be so arrogant in the lead-up to suckage...i got no tolerance for that.
February 7, 2007
#18 Pissed off said . . .Mike did you even read my posts or are you just making it up as you go. READ THIS NOW I WILL ANSWER ALL YOUR DUMB NOTIONS.....
Theres no QB search, theres just speculation on here, lead me to one link that SAYS "the Bears are searching free agency, or the draft for a QB" You cant! Because they are not looking for one, they have Rex. Some people are just speculating on here that they are, But their not.
I already answered your "weak arm" theory, when he throws off his back foot while scrambling or backpedaling or whatever thats when the ball hangs, like the pass to Berrian that was picked in the SB. When he steps into throws and has time he has a very strong arm. Im not disputing your "wet ball" theory about fumbling the snaps and small hands, he has small hands, I just think he can overcome it, but he has a stong arm, two different body parts genius.
Were happy for you by the way that you played football, so did I. That doesnt mean you know anything more about the pro game than I do. I know his stock fell and the reasons for it you've listed, Im not saying he doesnt have flaws.
Also now your backpedaling again, in your last post #9 you said with Rex they wont even get back to the NFC championship game next year. Now in post #15 you say theres no doubt in your mind they'll make playoffs and that they have a great chance to make the Super Bowl. Do you even read your past posts. More proof that you make it up as you go along.
February 7, 2007
#19 Philly Mike said . . .Jeff,
I dont have the energy either thats why I've saved this post and I feel its appropriate to post again:
Those of you who want Rex cut or off the team or shipped to Zimbabwae because he is not an NFL QB, he fumbles too much or throws to many interceptions......I have this to say: Do you not remember the past Decade+ of QB carusel (sp)? He is by far the best QB, with the most potential that we have had since Harbaugh. Lets let him get some experience. THIS WAS HIS FIRST FULL SEASON! Do you not realize that or are you just to pig-headed that you wont accept that, you want Joe Montana to start for the Bears and you want him NOW! Well it aint going to happen. So if we cut him we can have Griese or Orton or Carr lead the team only to be throwing them under the bus by mid season. What an ideal situation...oh yeah we've already been doing that for 13 years.
February 7, 2007
#20 Philly Mike said . . .Look man I don't think I know anymore than anybody else...you were the one that said I was unintelligent. I know you are the leading member of the Rex Grossman fan club, and believe it or not, I think he is a serviceable NFL QB....especially with that defense. And if you want to believe that he will be the starter next year after a few games of 1.3 passer ratings, you are sadly mistaken. I have nothing against Rex Grossman at all. But, he makes some abslolutely AWFUL descisions on the field and I don't know if it's because he doesn't know his limitations or what. He does have a decent are, I shouldn't have said weak, but if he has to take one step in any direction he simply can't put the ball on target. No matter how pissed off you are now, wait until week six next year when Rex plays like a dog again in a big game. No chance he is the Bears starter in 2008...he most likely won't make it through next season. How could a team with the defense, special teams, and offensive weapons like the Bears lose the Super Bowl? Very easy. The QB is not a QB. Rex isn't even in the top 20 QB's in the NFL according to Mel Kiper on SI.com. So, as you say, I'm an idiot and unintelligent and that's fine...I'm not going to throw insults at you, but why can't you admit that Rex laid an egg in the Bears' biggest game in two decades? You keep defending him. Who is at fault? The Bears Defense that has carried them all season? The special teams and Devin Hester? The solid wide receiver corps? The good offensive line? I thinkt he weak link is the QB and if you disagree you're not being objective, you are being a homer and a cheerleader for a QB who will not start with this team after next year.
February 7, 2007
#21 Pissed off said . . .i think the boys on PFT.com sum it up very well on their homepage.
Rex needs a long-term deal. If the Bears can spot talent, they should know they have to pay this guy big.February 7, 2007
#22 jdawg said . . .Mel Kiper is an idiot first of all, how does his draft board work out each year, his #1 goes 10th. He's not a very good football guy in my mind.
Yes I am the charter member of the Rex fan club, I get it. Again, I've never said he doesnt have flaws. So what if he has a stinker is week 6 next year and puts up a 1.3 or even if he does it 3 times next year, thats fine with me cuz its less than 5 or 6(thats how many shitty ones he had this year). With that defense he can afford to do it. Lets not forget that other QBs in the NFL have horrible games, he's not the only one in history. I'm sure somewhere along the line McNabb or the beloved Garcia or Marino or whoever posted a shitty rating at some point in his career. You make it sound like if he has one more stinker he should be exiled from the NFL.
Rex didnt play well in the SB. Are you happy now, I NEVER SAID HE CAN DO NO WRONG, I just dont think he deserves people getting on him as much as they do. Other QBs in the NFL have had worse games in the SB too! Look at Roethlisbergers game last year, what was his rating? How many yards, completions, INTs did he have? Go ahead check it out and get back to me.
Your full of it, I'm not a homer, I dont live in Illinois. I do however think Rex doesnt deserve the full blame for the loss, a good portion of it, but not all.
Since you keep hating on Rex please read below:
Those of you who want Rex cut or off the team or shipped to Zimbabwae because he is not an NFL QB, he fumbles too much or throws to many interceptions......I have this to say: Do you not remember the past Decade+ of QB carusel (sp)? He is by far the best QB, with the most potential that we have had since Harbaugh. Lets let him get some experience. THIS WAS HIS FIRST FULL SEASON! Do you not realize that or are you just to pig-headed that you wont accept that, you want Joe Montana to start for the Bears and you want him NOW! Well it aint going to happen. So if we cut him we can have Griese or Orton or Carr lead the team only to be throwing them under the bus by mid season. What an ideal situation...oh yeah we've already been doing that for 13 years.
February 7, 2007
#23 Pissed off said . . .Philly Mike, I believe one of our o-linemen was quoted (or maybe a colts d-lineman) as saying the Colts played the Bears straight up on the Bears scoring drive (with Jones' long run). After that the Colts switched to shooting the gaps on slants and the Bears o-line didn't, or wasn't able to adjust. Take Jones’ 59-yard run from his total and that will give you an idea of his yards per rush the rest of the game. In my opinion the Bears weren’t prepared for the scenario where the Colts took away the run and the bomb.
Jeff, my only point is the Bears will only draft your man if his play + the draft spot = the Bear's need. I don't see them drafting a running back in the first round. As a matter of fact I wouldn't be surprised if they traded away that pick like last year.
February 7, 2007
#24 Coxy said . . .I would agree, they are missing one piece, the pic is of Orton who would not get them to the super bowl. Rex did.
Philly, I'm sorry if you think I'm insulting you, I wont call any of your opinions, ahem, "stupid". I am a bit curious of your wishy washy, make it up as you go posts but I shouldnt dis your opinions.
February 7, 2007
#25 Coxy said . . .I would like to somehow put Peyton Manning of Brett Favre in their first full year on the Chicago Bears 06-07 team. They would have likely retired after their first year with our homo fans lack of patience.
February 7, 2007
#26 Pyrobob said . . .Pack is Back, no offense.
I should have said "stupid fans"
February 7, 2007
#27 Pissed off said . . .PM - if by being objective you mean not taking only one point of view...
You may find yourself sadly mistaken on Rex. Ok, you have years of football experience and have pointed out his shortcomings. Is Rex the only QB that has had to overcome some flaw whether it is physical or menatl or both? Me thinks the answer is clearly NO.
As in my post under Offseason Preview I - we may all debate, pontificate or just masturbate; but the final decisons will be made by a handful of folks who coach and manage the Bears.Btw- in interviews since the SB, the team has onced again closed ranks and profess Rex IS their QB for the future. As astonishing as it may seem, Urlacher and several of the D have firmly pronounced this. Saw it with my own two eyes on SportCenter.
February 7, 2007
#28 Pyrobob said . . .WOW, great Coxy, I only wish I would have thought of it myself. Thats the scoop with Bear fans though!
February 7, 2007
#29 Pissed off said . . .Oh yeah an keeping with the original post:
Keep TJ and that Leonard kid looks like a great pick for us.
February 7, 2007
#30 Pyrobob said . . .Agree with Pyrobob, funny how that works huh? The players have pronounced thier loyalty to Rex....HMMM.
This just in, Rex has flaws, all players have flaws, he will try to overcome them, he has the support of ownership, coaches and players. Thank God the coaching decisions arent up to some fans.......you know who you are. We'd be 1-15 year in and year out.
February 7, 2007
#31 Pissed off said . . .Hey PO'd... not to inflame your po'd ness
If they do ship Rex off to Zimbawe he can wear the Bears SB Champions shirt:
:D
February 7, 2007
#32 Midway Monster said . . .Very nice, I wouldnt mind getting one of those for 1) the rare value and 2)I would have liked to win the SB so I can just pretend we did. I think some of you have me all wrong. I do support Rex but I do think he needs to improve cuz if he doesnt fix some things he wont be going anywhere. I just dont like some of the stupidity and extremes that people talk about how bad he is.
February 7, 2007
#33 Hester 4 President said . . .Pyrobob: Zimbawe huh... Bears SB Champions shirts huh...
Thanks for crapin' in my Easter basket bub
--Midway--
February 7, 2007
#34 Philly Mike said . . .I really like McKie, but there have been a few times when he needed a break or was injured and we needed another fullback to fill in so I think Leonard would be a good choice.
February 7, 2007
#35 Max said . . .Vick would definitely be a good fit for the Bears. With the defense they have along with the talent around the QB on offense, they would be unstoppable. Then again, Ryan Leaf could line up over center for this team and do a better job than the current starter.
February 8, 2007
#36 PyroBob said . . .I like Leonard. He has heart.
February 8, 2007
#37 Pissed off at pissed off said . . .sorry bout your Easter Basket Midway...
they're just bunny turds...
February 8, 2007
#38 Megan said . . .Yo PO, I'd take Mel Kiper Jr. over you any day. And for that matter I'd take Philly Mike first too. Keep on sucking Grossman's dick.
February 8, 2007
#39 Pissed off said . . .Sounds like Dave is incongnito there PO'd..
February 8, 2007
#40 Pissed off at pissed off at pissed off said . . .Too scared to reveal yourself #37, Gee I'm guessing its Philly Mike. I could disguise my name too and say your a ass pirate but I'm not a pussy like you.
Mike Vick would be good for the Bears if he wasnt the least accurate, worst passer in the NFL. You kind of need to be able to complete passes to win in the NFL not just run.
February 8, 2007
#41 Squidworth said . . .Keep on sucking Mel Kipers dick, maybe his big hair turns you on.
February 8, 2007
#42 Pissed off said . . .PO'd at PO'd - it sounds like you want to take many guys... are you looking for a sausage fest? You're at the wrong blog for that...
February 8, 2007
#43 Phil from SATX said . . .I know, I guess he wants Philly Mike and Mel Kiper, who else would you like?
February 8, 2007
#44 Phil from SATX said . . .Wow have we ever gotten off of the beaten path. Philly Mike, you're under a lot of duress out there. I appreciate your comments, I did not play football and consider myself no expert, only a passionately committed fan. I have been bringing up small hands for a while without knowing it was actually true (can you believe I had the gall to do that, on a blog, no less) so I appreciate the confirmation from the scouts. I think most of us believe that it is absolutely possible Rex could be a great quarterback some day. But he clearly needs to be coached around his physical limitations (short stature and small hands, possible lack of foot speed, I'm not sure about that), and I know the jury of his fans is out as to how coachable he is. We had a short QB once, Doug Flutie, who of course was much shorter than Rex, but he became an effective QB because of his mobility, arm strength and great QB brain. I don't think it's a stretch to say Rex has major work to go with two of these (brain and mobility), and possible the third, since we now know that Rex is NOT a Favre type who can scramble, use bad mechanics and still get the ball to anyone. In fact his arm looks weak when he's not set up just right and he continually underthrows receivers on the deeper balls. Do the Bears have someone on the coaching roster who can address these issues? Under the current coaching staff, he has gotten worse as the season progressed, which I think says more about the coaches than anything.
If Rex fails, can we agree to go with a QB with size? Those damn Manning commercials keep reminding me that he's 6-5. Hasn't the league moved to a point where being at least 6-3 to 6-4 is a job requirement? That's one positive thing about Griese, listed at 6-3. Does anyone have any positive comments about Griese, anyone who thinks he could be the guy next year (if it's not Rex)? I'll hang up and listen to your answer.
February 8, 2007
#45 jdawg said . . .Hello? Did I just kill a blog? Wouldn't be the first time, as I think back..
February 8, 2007
#46 DTB said . . .no you didn't kill a blog, its just a little exasperating when things get touchy and personal. That's why I don't go to the forum on the Bears main site. Its like walking into a high school cafeteria.
I agree with your points regarding the need to coach Rex better. He's not the first quarterback to suck in a big game or under pressure. Unfortunately he's in a huge and rabid sports market. Remember when Manning threw his 0-line under the bus after last year's loss to the Steelers? That blew over pretty quickly. If Rex had done the same he wouldn't be safe leaving his house.
Anyway, once the Angelo/Lovie/asst. coaches contracts are ironed out we'll probably get a better idea where Rex stands with the front office.
February 8, 2007
And on the fourth day, a single point has resonated. Progression.
Tending bar last night I spoke with a group of objective fans representing (of all teams) the Packers, the Broncos and representing the Bears, myself. Wearing my Bearaphenalia I solicit enough criticism to destroy buisness at my bar. Nonetheless the conversation began with the Bronco fans knocking Lovie for sticking with Rex all year, I had two words for them, Arizona Cardinals. The QB switch ultimately prevented them from making the playoffs in week 17. At that point the Packer fan chimes in with this interesting viewpoint. "Farve drove us crazy for years before he finally won a SB, the years leading up to the destruction of the Pats taught us one thing, the coaching staff knew what they were doing. They instilled cofidence in the Packer fanbase by never wavering on Farve or his abilities. They knew what we didnt. Sure the fans wanted results right away but Holmgren taught us to be patient and that our time would come, with Farve at the controls. Come year three we stopped booing him and backed our QB under the worst of circumstances."
He claimed that we (Bear fans) reminded him of Packer fans in the mid 90's before Farve really hit his stride. The main thing they all learned was to not take thier QB out of the game, ever. He remembers the legions of Packer fans booing every time Farve shit all over the field. He claimed that in many ways, we created much of the national uproar about Rex by turning on him every time he made a shitty throw. I many ways I agreed with him. Every single time Rex dropped we were expecting a TD or an INT. We have embodied the all or nothing mentallity that Rex clearly has. Farve had that mentallity as well.
So why should we assume that all or nothing means a SB victory in year one as the starting QB of the Bears? Tom Brady was an aberrition, his story is like no other. But did the Colts get rid of Manning, did the Broncos throw Elway under the bus or did the Pack alienate Farve? The answer is a resounding NO. These are some of the best QB's of our time. They endured and so did thier fans.
Now I am not saying that Rex can hold water to any of those guys but realize that 1) the Bears current heiarchy clearly knows more than we do 2) every QB/team has to evolve into SB champions, they dont come over night 3) Fast food QBs only exist in NE 4) Two years of winning does not mandate a SB victory. The Pack had to get through the 49ers, the Colts had to get through the Pats and the Broncos had to get past the entire NFC. Each of which didn't give up on their starting QB after year one. So where does that leave us. We have to get past ourselves and realize that the only way for us to defeat the AFC in the near future is to stand behind the QB that clearly has the talent and to watch him evolve into the QB that Lovie knows he can be.
Throughout the coversation a single Charger fan was listening and chimed in at the end, "well we'll see you in the SB next year, if only Rivers would have shown up in the Divisional round it would have been this year." And you know what he said after that? "This was Rivers first year as a starter, he'll be better next year." I never thought I'd say this, but maybe we all could learn a little something from the Charger fan at the end of the bar.
February 8, 2007
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