The experience of being force fed a healthy serving of ‘rookie running back humble pie’ has left the San Diego Chargers shaking their ego’s and wondering WTF happened to them? Prior to Sunday’s thrashing by Purple Jesus Adrian Peterson, he of 296 yards….and 3 TD’s….and unreal quickness…, the Chargers were riding high coming off three straight wins and regaining some of their 2006 swagger. After yesterday,
”We’re not an elite team at all,” LaDainian Tomlinson said. “We’re a team that’s in the middle of the pack and we’re struggling trying to win games.”
“I think you can try to blame it on Norv Turner, but I would love to see him go out and try to tackle somebody right now,” Shawne Merriman said.
How about blaming it on defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell?
“I would love to see Ted try to tackle somebody right now,” Merriman said. “The 11 players on the field are the ones who have to tackle. The coaches cannot go out and tackle for us.” [LINK TO STORY]
I love it when athletes equate the rigors and the execution of their jobs with fans, owners, the media and coaches. Yeah, Shawne, I agree. The frickin’ last thing I want to see is Norv Turner fighting off a block and foolishly trying to arm tackle an explosive running back. We, the fans, pay to watch you do that. And man, did we get our money’s worth on Sunday!
