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Norv: Since You Are Staying, Just Focus on Coaching, Let’s Hire an OC

Ernie Padaon — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:44:55 +0000

Every San Diego Chargers fan is screaming at the top of their lungs “FIRE NORV!!!” Since we all know that Norv will be here next season, I am going to offer up a different strategy. Let’s bring in a REAL offensive coordinator onto the team to control the offense and take that responsibility away from coach Norv Tuurner.

First off, how many people can name the San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator? Everyone knows Ron Rivera coaches the defense and Steve Crosby USED TO coach the special teams, but do you guys know the name Clarence Shelmon? Shelmon is listed on the Chargers.com as the offensive coordinator, BUT we all know that Turner makes the offensive play calls on gameday.
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What the Broncos are Saying

Ernie Padaon — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:29 +0000

Denver has beaten Philip Rivers-led teams three times in nine attempts, including once each the last two seasons:

We’ve been able to disrupt him a little bit, get in the pocket, get him off the spot – CB Champ Bailey

CB Champ Bailey called the Chargers’ Philip Rivers a rarity – a QB that gets better annually:

You’ve got to keep grinding, because he’s going to make some plays. He drives that offense. It’s similar to what Peyton (Manning)’s doing. – CB Champ Bailey

Coach Josh McDaniels jawed with Chargers LB Shaun Phillips pre-game last year in Denver. McDaniels isn’t proud of the exchange, calling it:

Certainly something we can do without. The hassles aren’t worth it. I don’t think they’ll be any pre-game fireworks this year. – Head Coach Josh McDaniels

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Enemy Insider: Denver Broncos

Ernie Padaon — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:00:45 +0000

Man it is good to have football back again this week for our San Diego Chargers. The Chargers are coming off of the BYE week and we return in the spotlight on Monday Night Football playing against the rival Denver Broncos. I was able to speak with the Lead Blog at Predominantly Orange|A Denver Bronco BLOG, Kim Constantinesco, and got a little insight on our upcoming opponent:

1. What are your expectations for the Broncos from this point forward? You still hoping for playoffs?

There’s still some hope left for the playoffs considering four of our seven remaining games are against division opponents. Winning one of those is essentially like winning two games. The AFC West is a roll of the dice right now with all teams, including the Broncos, still in the hunt for first place. With the Broncos starting 2-6 before their bye week, I would just like to see them finish with a winning record for the second half of their season. Josh McDaniels also needs to show us that he can guide this team into consistent play. One week, they look like a team that can beat the Jets and the next week, they lose to the Raiders by 45-points. If McDaniels wants to stay in Denver for a long time, it all begins with the second half of this season where the Broncos will need to play their best football in November and December.
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