NFL  > San Diego Chargers  > Is this a playoff team?
October 28, 2008, 05:28 PM
Lots of people picked the Chargers to earn a playoff spot this year. Through eight games, their power ranking is still 11. Do you think this team can make the playoffs or is it a lost cause?
November 15, 2008  07:45 AM ET

The performance to date from the Chargers, I would have to say a BIG no. They have the players (skills), coaching is questionable, but they have no heart or desire as a unit to play at the level they are capable of performing. They just are not a team, but individuals, or at best a small group that can perform good at times. They lost their way, and unless somehow they can find themselves (a team that is capable of never losing) it will be a long winter.

November 15, 2008  01:44 PM ET

They look dead. SO no, there done this year. But I hope I ea my words, I like the Chargers.

November 15, 2008  01:44 PM ET

eat^

November 16, 2008  01:08 AM ET

They can still make the playoffs if they save everyone some time and release L.T. now

November 17, 2008  10:20 PM ET

why does lt wear tinted helmet in snow??? play sproules

November 19, 2008  11:47 AM ET

Under Turner? No. And I completely agre with all; this team looks like the heart - the fight - got sucked out of them. That goes straight to coaching. ultimately, the coach has to make them believe the can win, they have the talent to do the rest.

Where are you Marty???

November 21, 2008  03:50 PM ET

Letting Michael Turner go ... hmmm

November 21, 2008  07:31 PM ET
QUOTE(#6):

Under Turner? No. And I completely agre with all; this team looks like the heart - the fight - got sucked out of them. That goes straight to coaching. ultimately, the coach has to make them believe the can win, they have the talent to do the rest.Where are you Marty???

..........I agree. I think the season starting with Copper's suspension followed by the Merriman drama got things going on the wrong foot. They just don't seem to care. That being siad, half the teams in the league look the same..........................a rather uninteresting year overall......

November 21, 2008  07:35 PM ET

....make that Cooper...................

November 24, 2008  01:44 AM ET

In their dreams, yes they are.
On the field, no they are not.

December 12, 2008  06:37 PM ET

They are definitely a playoff caliber team!!! The coach stinks!!! If by some miracle they make the playoffs it will be despite Norv. They have no cohesiveness and are just a bunch of players without any team concept.

December 12, 2008  06:50 PM ET

It's all about the defense. IF Merriman comes back at full strength, I think they'll be a contender next year...but this year's pretty much a lost cause.

December 14, 2008  09:23 AM ET

They have three very winnable games left. Kansas City.... the Bucs and a chance to stick it to Denver (who were given a victory last time they met)... I say they have a slim chance if they start running on all cylinders... i think they can do it!

December 16, 2008  09:57 PM ET

To all the Ride or Die Fans,,,,,, Never say Never we all know the San Diego Super Chargers have the potential to do anything..... and to the Minneapolis goon, have you been watching football, do you know what your talking about LT is like a finely tuned engine, but if you don't take care of him and give him regular tune ups and only the best fluids he won't and Can't perform right...... Norv is the problem kind of obvious don't you think????

December 29, 2008  04:43 PM ET

I agree! They made it though! After all that! They have new life. They slaughtered Denver.

December 30, 2008  07:36 AM ET

WOW! What an awesome run! The only problem now is that Smith will probably hold on to Turner instead of facing the truth: the Chargers made the playoff despite of their coaching staff.

December 31, 2008  04:35 PM ET

Stop by Seau's Resturant this Friday!
Hang out with Charger's Players and Charger girls!
Plus we'll be raffling off 6 pairs of charger playoff tickets???including a pair in the Bud Light Zone!

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December 31, 2008  10:01 PM ET

I am beginning to think that maybe Norv does know something....fantastic record in December....team peaking at the perfect time...AGAIN!!!!

January 3, 2009  12:04 PM ET

I want to see them win and play the Titans for the Superbowl. I am from San Diego and remember the Fouts days. Show all the doubters wrong, Chargers. I "bolt" for you.
Thomas O. Smith III, living in Tennessee.

 
January 3, 2009  11:48 PM ET

i quess so

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