Comments on: Philip Rivers has seemingly lost his late-game mojo

By: yelix

yelix — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:54:31 +0000

You can complain about the refs all you want, but SD has demonstrated an inability to win big games over the past two seasons.

They could have won in Chicago last year, but Rivers threw some boneheaded interceptions to put the game out of reach.

They could have won in Kansas City last year, but Rivers fumbled the snap to set up the game-winning field goal.

And finally, when they needed one win to clinch the AFC West last year, the whole team played like garbage and could barely score points against a terrible Lions defense.

Honestly, it probably has more to do with Norv than Rivers.

By: undraftedstar

undraftedstar — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:38:52 +0000

if his Mojo was VJax then your correct .

By: dallascowboysdishingthereal

dallascowboysdishingthereal — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:40:52 +0000

Sunday night the refs gave it to the Saints. Not Rivers fault.

By: pastabelly

pastabelly — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:01:21 +0000

The officials took away two huge plays from Rivers and the Chargers. He made the plays. They just didn’t hold up.

By: footballace

footballace — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:37:26 +0000

AJ Smith has done a good job of putting a roster together that has talent. The problem with the Super Chargers is the head coach Norv Turner. Until the Chargers get rid of Turner, this team will struggle in big games.

By: daysend564

daysend564 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:01:22 +0000

Pretty sure Eli screwed up his 4th quarter against the Eagles two weeks ago.

Always helps when you have 18 men on the field (11 players, 7 refs) as the Stains got to play with on that final drive.

By: lippy4246

lippy4246 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:47:25 +0000

He’s no Eli Manning

By: CKL

CKL — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:12:12 +0000

I don’t care either way either but it is unbelievable that SD lost that game. I was behind on my DVR watching it and they were ahead by a lot when I saw a comment online that they ended up losing. My response was how did Norv Norv THAT one up??? Not only did Nrv Norv it, but the refs were stunningly bad. PR DID make big time throws on that last drive that got reffed away.

By: tinkletinkleonyourstar

tinkletinkleonyourstar — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:45:00 +0000

“Philip Rivers has seemingly lost his late-game mojo”
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As good as Eli is in the 4th quarter, one could argue that Eli has both guys share of “mojo”!

ELIte

By: truthfactory

truthfactory — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:38:28 +0000

Turner has a RB in Ryan Mathews tearing up chunks of yards all game, and in the critical spot he sits him on the bench on the final drive to prove a point about a fumble 3 games ago???

The coach is a big reason to blame… he’s an epic disaster.

By: jameslongstaffe

jameslongstaffe — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:11:49 +0000

Penalties are what stalled the last drive, the Gates PI was just a bad call. & Gaither should have come off the field on the last play. The Melvin Ingram personal foul was a killer, as it cost a a 31-14 lead instead of 24-21. That was the difference, & there is a lot to like about the Chargers:)

By: ripseau

ripseau — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:08:09 +0000

hey big part of the problem is the offenses line. Rivers is great in the pocket but when he throws off of his back foot he does not have the accuracy that he has when not being rushed. I I am hey big supporter of aj but when you neglect the line and you do not protect your quarterback or running back you lost me especially send the chargers have not had talent on the line 4 a number of years

By: kychargersfan21

kychargersfan21 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:06:45 +0000

This team is not that bad folks. Sure they got embarrassed against Atlanta, and without a BS roughing the passer penalty the Bolts put the game away with a pick 6, leading 31-14 late 3rd. If the bolts get beat Monday against the F*ing broncos then it’d time to panic. Until then, buckle up for a roller coaster season ending atop the AFC West. Go Bolts!

By: unbreakable02215

unbreakable02215 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:56:09 +0000

No horse in the race either, but I gotta agree with
Truetrue85 and Donottellmethatnameistaken.

Those calls were BS. Chargers would have tied
that game.

Only other thing I would say is that someone on
the Chargers sideline has gotta see their left
tackle dragging his leg. Never shoulda been left
out there. His 2 allowed sacks and strip sack cost
them the game. Was it Gaither ? He was playing
on one leg. Not sure what his injury was, but how
do you let him stay out there ?!

By: dannymac17

dannymac17 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:55:32 +0000

Considering the AWFUL officiating in that game, we shouldnt even be worrying about that late game magic.

They didnt even let Rivers put together a game tying/winning drive by all those phantom calls.

By: 3menandablog

3menandablog — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:49:49 +0000

It’s amazing that Norv Turner is a head coach anywhere. Other than Kevin Acee, no one can defend it with a straight face. He gets out coached constantly. The real problem is the Spanos family is full of crap and we’re all being played. No one in their right mind would hire Norv Turner as a head coach, yet alone keep him as your head coach after all this. Unless you want to move to Los Angeles. We have 3rd worst stadium in the league with the most obstructed view seats. It seats over 10k more than the average stadium, yet we have the 5th highest ticket prices in the league. With this economy how can you justify charging people for such a disappointing product on the field in such a dump of a stadium? It makes me sick to my stomach to think about, but the decline of this team is playing right into them moving.

By: chipwade

chipwade — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:47:15 +0000

They should have done everything they could to keep Vincent Jackson.

By: derakbrady

derakbrady — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:37:26 +0000

Chargers had Bress and let him go. Saints are glad to have him!

By: donottellmethatnameistaken

donottellmethatnameistaken — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:31:16 +0000

I had no horse in this race. As an unbiased observer, I am disgusted because I felt the officials decided that Rivers would not beat the Saints. That call on Gates was ridiculous.
Every Sunday, the NFL is starting to remind me more and more of the NBA officiating. Fans have come to accept that as part of the game. “Oh, they won’t call that on LeBron”. Why the heck not?!?!
At least with WWE, There is no illusion that what I am watching is real.

By: fuglyflorio

fuglyflorio — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:26:35 +0000

Temperment. He doesn’t think or behave like the top tier NFL QBs. He’s capable of having great games … and also capable of throwing out stinkers.

By: truetrue85

truetrue85 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:24:29 +0000

I’m sorry but just exactly how many clutch throws did he make on 2nd and long just to have them brought back on BS penalty after BS penalty? While it’s true they have not enjoyed as many come from behind wins as in the past let’s not forget that he had his team at the 50 yard line with 2 minutes to go and a 1st down before the refs got the call to gift wrap a win for New Orleans in the very game I’m sure motivated this article being written.

By: daniel10017

daniel10017 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:21:37 +0000

Two reasons why the Chargers lost on Sunday
1) Norv
2) Turner

Please FIRE him quickly, oh yeah, AJ Smith can also walk out the door. Poor choice Spanos by keeping them. You should hire Cowher, the man deserves another chance. He has an ego, but so what? It’s been proven that he’s a winner.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:20:53 +0000

It easier to shot putt a football down the field when you’re younger.

By: daysend564

daysend564 — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:10:14 +0000

You mean he did great when they had Vincent Jackson and a much younger Antonio Gates? Who would have thought!

By: cakemixa

cakemixa — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:05:15 +0000

Another record was broken on Sunday night, but was not mentioned:

Norv Turner becomes the first head coach in NFL history to be outcoached by an interim to an interim head coach.

By: brianfromcanada

brianfromcanada — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:04:39 +0000

Yep. He’d definitely no Matt Ryan!