Breaking
Tag

NFL

Browsing
Sports

Pecs QB Rankings: Overview and Week 3 Recap

By

For the past month I have been curating a nuanced QB ranking system, unique to criteria that only my brain can truly understand. As I go through the different tiers, I will do my best to explain the reasons for my choices as clearly as possible. For the most part, its a hierarchy QB’s that I would root for to win the Super Bowl; higher on the list, the happier I am if they win.

Tier 1: “My Actual Best Friends”

  1. Justin Herbert

Justin is my bff. Not only is he nasty, but I feel Justin and I would be best friends if we grew up/went to school together. We share similar humor for sure. Justin’s personality really elevates him above the rest on this list, as it makes him super easy to root for.

If you watch this video, you’ll see what I mean.

I think I liked him at Oregon, and then when he was on Hard Knocks his rookie or 2nd year I was hooked. Guy is a gamer too. Last years game vs the Raiders, just absolute balls of steal.

Just last week he fucked up his ribs pretty bad and then dropped this 50 yard pass on the run like it was nobody’s business.

I expect Justin to remain at the top of the list for the remainder of the season, barring any extraordinary circumstances.

2. Daniel Jones

I love Danny Dimes man. I think some of it is pity and Giants bias for sure. Everyone hates him and thinks he’s the reason the Giants are bad. Now, while I don’t think he’s the answer, per-say, he’s in a really bad situation. The guy has had like 3 different HC’s and like 4 different OC’s in his 4 years on the team. That in combination with a bottom 5 line and receiving core since he’s been in the league hasn’t set him up for much success at all. But idk, I really like Dimes, the guy tries so hard! He’s not afraid to take a hit and I really like how mobile he is. Since 2019, he’s a top 5 rushing QB, which is crazy given his line and some of the other talent in the league.  He’s only behind Lamar, Kyler, Josh Allen, and Hurts, some of whom are considered the best QBs in the league and all are very well known for their mobility. If that doesn’t speak volumes, I’m not sure what does. I feel like I see Dimes in a different light than everyone else. While you see an aloof quarterback with poor decision making and garbage pocket presence, I see a guy fighting for the extra yard, getting chased around all game because his line sucks, with no where to go with the ball because his wide receivers are a constant revolving door if mediocrity.

I get very touchy with the Daniel Jones slander too.  I swear some people expected the guy to be the next Aaron Rodgers, and when he does anything thats not perfect, its auto: “gEt hIM oUT of HErE”. Like you morons.. how much better is a guy like Russel Wilson or Mitchell Trubisky (couple of the Giants offseason options) doing with this line and receiving core with 0 weapons??? You see what happens when Wilson switched coaches… hes looked like a shell of himself the first 3 games AND he has good receivers! Dimes has had to deal with new coaching and schemes every. single. year. and he’s throwing to make-a-wish receivers. Anyway, I digress and Dimes will remain atop the charts barring any major blow ups.

Tier 2: “My Brothers in Christ”

3.  Josh Allen

Josh Allen is just THE homie. Great personality, super fun to watch too. If Dimes and Herbert don’t exist, Allen is easily in the 1st tier.  I like him for a lot of the same reasons I like Herbert, I just think Josh Allen tries to keep a perceived image about him, which prevents him from getting any extra points in my book. I think the Bills beat the Eagles in the SuperBowl this year, and if that happens, I think he will likely start out as a 2023/24 Tier 1 QB. I would also say that it would not be fair to rule out a Tier 1 finish in 2022/23.

4. Tom Brady

I love Tom. Last few years, Tom was higher up on this list for sure. It’s just a respect the greatness type of deal. The guy is like 100 and is still a bad motherfucker, who’s going to compete for a title. It’s a little weird cause I hate Lebron, and Brady is a similar character (talent wise) for the NFL. But idk, it’s like he’s kinda superhuman, like he had one of his best seasons last year and he’s old as shit, like the guy is insane. Really like his super intense mentality too. You hear that kind of drive and killer mentality mentioned amongst other Pecs favorites like Jordan, Kobe, and Jeter.

5. Joe Burrow

Joe was probably top 2-3 all last year, and was 3 to begin the year this year. But after a really bad first game and another bad loss, Joe finds himself at the bottom of tier 2 (which is still very good) but some would expect a bit of a let down compared to expectations. I expect Joe to pick it up this year for sure, he missed preseason with appendix stuff and I’m sure thats 100% of the reason why he threw like 7 picks in the first game. I like Joe’s personality A LOT,  his a little bit of that Brady “kill” in him and a lot of that Daniel Jones “tries hard” in him as well.  Any QB with grit and a little bit of escapability, goes a long way for me. I was a big Burrow fan when he was at LSU because he was an absolute dog and a half. If/when the performance comes back, I expect to see Joe back up a few spots. Could even be a dark horse for a tier 1 finish.

Tier 3: “The Boys”

6.  Jamies Winston

Jamies is kind of a gag pick for me. He’s definitely funny, but like laughing at him kind of funny. I think he’s pretty fun to watch, I guess. But this season he hasn’t really done much so I can see him dropping off this list completely if he doesn’t start to pick it up.  Jamies is the type of guy where you’d like to hang with him for like 15-20 minutes but any longer and he really starts to wear you down psychologically.  Electric personality for sure.

7. Lamar Jackson

So Lamar was actually not on this list going into the season. But he has been a dog so far this year, both for the Ravens AND my fantasy football team (big bias). For a guy labeled a “mobile QB” the guy throws some of the best balls in the league. Now, I don’t think they’ve really been tested so far but man, he carves out there. He makes fast guys, look not fast.

Lamar Jackson Poop GIF - Lamar Jackson Poop Diarrhea GIFs

Additionally, I think Lamar has a pretty likable personality. The whole poop incident last year, and some of his tweets. I mean the guy chose to be his own agent. It’s a bold strategy cotton, but anyone who bets on themselves going into a contract year, gets brownie points from me (see: Aaron Judge). If this performance continues, I can see Lamar continuing to climb this list.

8. Marcus Mariota

I like Mariota because he has a lot of Daniel Jones in him. I liked him at Oregon too. Now seeing him get another chance as a starter in the NFL is pretty cool IMO. He’s a guy (like Daniel Jones) who will take a hit, fight for the extra yards, and throw the occasional dime. I wouldn’t be surprised if MM falls off the list by end of season, but he’s a good dude and really easy to root for.

9. Zach Wilson

I like Zach a lot. If he can put it together from a performance perspective, I can really see him climbing this list fast. The whole “sleeping with the mom debacle” AND how he handled it was pretty tough (in a good way).  Kinda seems like the boy a little bit, I like his online presence, I liked that he took all his receivers to a ranch in the offseason,  even though he’s like 16 years old.  Seems like a leader, even though hes super young, and looks even younger. Like I see some Daniel Jones in him as well. Unfortunately, with the injury I haven’t gotten to see him in 2022 but he should return in week 4.

10. Mac Jones

I had high hopes for Mac this year, as I started him off at 7 in the preseason rankings, but his recent play and impending injury are likely going to force him off this list. Mac Jones has some Daniel Jones in him for sure… seems like a tough kid, which I appreciate. I like the idea of him as the next Brady, given his situation, which I think makes me like him more.  Without him playing next week, I doubt he will be on the list for week 4.

“In the Hunt”

Mitch Trubisky

Kirk Cousins

Jaylen Hurts

Tua Tagovaiola

Sam Darnold

Keep Reading
By
Sports

2020 NFL Draft Reactions. Do the Rams Not Want Any Protection for Cam Akers?

By

Well, it’s official. No one in the Rams front office reads this blog…yet. That’s because they clearly disregarded my biggest concern about the team entering the draft…THEY NEEDED TO ADDRESS THE OFFENSIVE LINE. Okay, technically they did, but it wasn’t until the seventh round, which means they either think they found a diamond in the rough or he’s just not that good. The guard in question, Tremayne Anchrum, was given a prospect grade of 5.90, and draft experts see him in a backup or special teams role in the NFL. In other words, he’s probably not the guy the Rams need to turnaround the productivity of their o-line.

My theory about the o-line not being addressed in this year’s draft is that they’re going to trade for someone. In my mind, that’s the only logical explanation for not doing so. Sean McVay has to know that a guy slated to be a special teams starter isn’t what the Rams need to get the most out of Akers. If they don’t get some protection in the interior, their investment in Akers will have been for nothing.

The fact that the Rams drafted a running back (Cam Akers out of Florida State) with their first pick (52nd overall) only exacerbated their o-line dilemma and makes me question their thinking. They were obviously looking for someone to fill Gurley’s role, but after such lack of productivity from their backs in 2019, you’d think they’d make it a point to draft a highly rated interior lineman. I’m not saying Anchrum won’t prove me wrong, but maybe instead of adding another tight end (that’s now 6 on the roster) they could’ve picked another guard who was a little more sought after.

Despite my opinions about their o-line, the Rams still had a pretty solid draft. They got a wide receiver with their second pick (57th overall), which I said should’ve been at the top of their list. They also drafted two linebackers and two safeties, which will add some defensive depth since Clay Matthews was cut and Eric Weddle retired. Possibly my favorite pick in the draft was Chonk kicker Sam Slomam out of Miami (OH), Sean McVay’s alma mater. I fuck with this guy because we seriously needed a kicker since Greg The Leg signed with the Cowboys and he has ice in his veins:

Plus chonk kickers are hilarious.

 

Overall draft grade: B – would’ve been a solid A if they drafted an o-lineman with one of their first four picks.

Keep Reading
By
Sports

Rams Release Todd Gurley, Reminding People That No One Is Safe in Pro Sports

By

The Rams have released star RB Todd Gurley and LB Clay Mathews. Sorry Clay, but this whole blog is going to be about Todd Gurley. Gurley was the face of the franchise – if Rams superfan YG is repping your jersey, you know it’s your team.

Gurley had been with the Rams since before their move to Los Angeles, and it sucks that he’ll never be able to call SoFi Stadium home. He endured the pain and suffering through the Jeff Fisher years and was a big reason they were able to reach the Super Bowl in 2018. Claiming the 2017 NFL Offensive POY, the Rams signed Gurley to a huge extension before the 2018 season for four years and $60 million – making him the highest paid running back in NFL history. And despite leading the league in touchdowns for the second straight year, Gurley’s knee became an issue, forcing him to sit out the final two games of the 2018 regular season.

Gurley’s usage continued to decline in 2019 as he rushed for a career-low 857 yards. As tough as it is for me to admit, I think this trade might be in the best interest of both the Rams and Gurley, who probably feels like he should be getting 20 touches per game. And for the Rams, this move is yet another in a trend of cleaning house this offseason. Sean McVay and the Rams have already parted ways with several coaches including special teams coordinator John Fassel, defensive coordinator Wade Philips, and running backs coach Skip Peete which should’ve tipped us off about Gurley.

As far as we know, Gurley’s knee is healthy right now, which is why this move is all the more surprising. Although, with it being a huge question mark the entire 2019 season, it seems like McVay would just rather start from scratch. This move also saves the Rams million$ in cap space, which is why I can appreciate it from a business perspective – why keep a guy you’re not 100% confident you can run your offense through (when he costs as much as Gurley)?  Alternatively, I’m a big homegrown talent guy. Nothing fires me up more than when a player my team drafted and nurtured becomes a stud…Gurley was one of those guys. As great as trading for premier talent is, there’s a different sense of pride fans take in being able to call a player exclusively theirs.

It’s actually incredible how many moves the Rams have made this offseason in preparation for their first year in SoFi Stadium. It’s also remarkable how well Todd Gurley took the news that he had been fired.

At his healthiest, Gurley is a top 5 running back and one of the most electric players in the league and I  truly wish him nothing but the best in the future. As far as the future of the Rams goes, it’s easy to question the youngest head coach in the league especially after a disappointing 9-7 record last season, but as calculated and smart as Sean McVay is, I think he knows what he’s doing. But, if Gurley comes back with a vengeance next season with another team, the only logical thing for McVay to do is blame this decision on having the Coronavirus and not being in the right state of mind.

Keep Reading
By
Sports

Would Clayton Kershaw Ever Pull a Tom Brady and Leave the Dodgers?

By

When Tom Brady announced on Tuesday that he would not be returning to the New England Patriots for the 2020 season, it got me thinking about the fate of my own sports heroes. Tom Brady has meant as much to the city of Boston these last 20 years as John Adams did back in the Revolutionary Period. So when I started relating Brady’s situation to current long-term Los Angeles athletes, there’s really only one name that comes to mind: Clayton Kershaw. Of course I can’t bring up LA sports icons without mentioning Kobe Bryant, but he DID spend his whole career here. We got to witness all 20 years of his career right here in Los Angeles. On the other hand, Kershaw, like Brady, is still playing. So if we’re talking about the most impactful LA professional athletes of the last 15 years, Kershaw is second to only Kobe.

Eight All-Star selections, three Cy Young Awards, and an MVP are just a few of the accolades that Clayton Kershaw has managed to capture over his twelve year MLB career. The only thing that has eluded the long-time Dodgers ace is a World Series championship. However, knowing what we know now, it’s safe to assume the Dodgers were cheated out of a championship in 2017 at the hands of the Houston Asterisks. Regardless, despite the lack of a World Series trophy and postseason hardships, he is still my favorite player on the Dodgers, and has been for the better part of his career. So, if he decided to pull a Tom Brady and leave Chavez Ravine for another franchise, how would I feel about it?

Kershaw still has two years left on his current contract with the Dodgers, making him an unrestricted free agent in 2022. Despite some back issues over the past couple years that have sidelined him at times, he is still very effective. Just last season he was named an N.L. All-Star and finished eighth in Cy Young voting with a 16-5 record and 3.03 ERA in 178.1 innings. It’s tough to say whether or not he’ll be able to reach the 200 innings mark again in his career, but being that manager Dave Roberts named him the 2020 Opening Day starter (before Coronavirus delayed the start of the season) for the NINTH time in his career, it proves he’s still got it. In a rotation that includes young stud Walker Buehler, Kershaw really must’ve shown Roberts that even at 32 years old (happy birthday) he’s got the stuff to lead the staff.

The biggest difference between Kershaw and Brady at this point in their careers is their ages. Kershaw is ten years younger than Brady, which probably made it easier for the Patriots to part ways with the six-time Super Bowl Champion, being that coach Bill Belichick is known for parting ways with players sooner rather than later. In 2022, when Kershaw will be 34, assuming his performance hasn’t declined too much by then, he will be a highly sought-after free agent. He’s one of the most decorated pitchers in the league, and if he can manage to pitch 150-175 innings over the next two seasons and stay relatively healthy, why wouldn’t teams go after him? The Dodgers are one of the wealthiest sports teams in the world, but who knows if they think he’ll be worth his hefty price tag by then. Brady knew he could get more money going elsewhere, so what happens if Kershaw does the same thing.

At 34, assuming he hasn’t suffered any major injuries, Kershaw will no doubt have a lot left in the tank (5+ more years) and will be looking for the best deal. Sure, he’s been with the Dodgers since he was drafted by them in the first round back in 2006, but plenty of guys have left the only organization they’ve ever know in search of greener pastures. I’m at the point in my fandom that even if the Dodgers are foolish enough to let him go, I will root for him no matter where he ends up. He has given me so many fond memories throughout the years and is such a charitable person off the field that he’d be impossible to root against.

However, this is the type of player no team should ever let go of. He has become such a leader in the locker room and his name is so engrained in Dodgers lore that it is nearly impossible to think of him in another uniform. I’m not Andrew Friedman, but if he’s happy with the organization (all signs say he is) then the Dodgers need to do everything in their power to resign him and have him end his career in Dodger Blue.

Aaaaand now I’m feeling sentimental:

Keep Reading
By
Sports

The Rams Should Be in on Signing Tom Brady. But Why Aren’t They?

By

Since everyone has an opinion on where Tom Brady is going to land, I might as well throw my two cents in. In a perfect world, Tom Brady would be on his way to becoming a Los Angeles Ram. However, there are a lot of things that hinder this possibility, but mostly it’s Jared Goff. Goff just signed a four-year $137 million contract last year, so being that they have so much money invested in him, they aren’t looking for another QB.

However, this is Tom Brady we’re talking about. Only two years removed from an MVP award and coming off a 2019 season in which he had no offensive weapons and still led the Patriots to a 12-4 record. If Brady is looking for a team that he can win now with, the Rams would be the perfect destination. A young, offensive-minded head coach in Sean McVay, offensive weapons up the ass, and a shiny new stadium is waiting for him in Los Angeles; not to mention they’re the big brother in the City of Angels (sorry Chargers).

The Rams are only a year removed from a Super Bowl appearance (where they lost to the Patriots) and with the addition of Brandon Staley as their new defensive coordinator, they’re looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2019. And sadly, Goff was one of the main reasons they were bad last year. The two-time Pro Bowler shined at times but overall did not live up to the contract the Rams gave him. And I hate saying that because I really do love the guy…as a person. He threw for 22 touchdowns and had a whopping 16 interceptions (not a great ratio), despite still throwing for the third-most yards in the league last year. He was also historically terrible in the Super Bowl with a team that had arguably the best offense in the league in 2018.

I really want it to work with Goff, being that the Rams have been lacking a franchise QB for quite some time, but if last season is any indication, he might not be the guy. And that’s where I think the Rams need to consider a trade to allow themselves to land Brady. With Goff’s contract structured the way it is, trading Goff would free up an additional $16 million in cap space, allowing them to go after Brady more aggressively in a free agency setting.

I know Brady isn’t likely to sign with the Rams, being that they aren’t even one of the teams that has been noted as interested in him, but I’m just trying to make the point that it’s not out of the realm of possibility if the Rams were to consider it. The Rams also just hired Kevin O’Connell (a former quarterback drafted by the Patriots in the prime of Brady’s career – 2008 – so he was destined to fail from the start) to be their Offensive Coordinator. Considering Brady’s other options besides New England (Raiders, Chargers, Titans, Colts), the Rams are by far the best option if winning now is as important to him as we think it is. It’s really just Goff’s contract standing in the way.

I do want to apologize to my guy JG for dragging him a little bit there in the third paragraph, but I was just spitting facts. Since the Rams look to be dedicated to Goff for the next few seasons I will admit that I have verified from an inside source that he has been spotted working out (throwing to receivers) “almost every day” the past couple weeks – a whole five months before training camp even starts. I’m hoping this means he’s determined to make last year simply a learning experience, and he’s determined to correct whatever was wrong. Sometimes when athletes sign a big contract they overcompensate to try and live up to it, but Goff needs to just remember he has all the tools to be an elite quarterback. He wasn’t taken first overall for nothing.  

Keep Reading
By
Sports

Is New NFL Schedule Good for the League?

By

Yesterday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter wrote an article saying that the NFL is considering making changes to their preseason, regular season, and postseason schedules. The changes would reduce the preseason to three games, extend the regular season to 17 games, add another team in each league to the playoffs, and eliminate the first-round bye for the no. 2 seeds. Apparently since the NBA (new All-Star game format) and MLB (new postseason format) have made changes to their seasons, the NFL thought they would join in on the fun, so they don’t feel left out. I think I could’ve taken one, maybe two changes across the four major American sports leagues…but THREE?? There just isn’t enough space in my ol’ noggin to wrap my head around another revised season format.  Is this a good idea? Let’s discuss.

I am in favor of a longer NFL season

And the players should be too. What I didn’t mention in the first paragraph, but is in Schefter’s article, is that the players will benefit significantly from a monetary standpoint if the season is lengthened.

As part of the deal now on the table, players would go from a 47% revenue share under the current deal to 48% share at 16 games, and then to a 48.5% share if they go to 17 games, shifting $5 billion of revenue to the players’ side.

This 1.5% increase in revenue share doesn’t seem like much to the naked eye, but considering how wealthy the NFL is, that’s how it translates into an extra $5 billion to the players…or 3.7% of Jeff Bezos’ net worth.

Now that the players are on board, this shouldn’t be an issue for fans. More football is always better than less football (at least during the regular season). Case closed.

Is another Wild Card team what we need?

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 

If this system were in play for the 2019-2020 NFL season, the Rams and Steelers would have made the playoffs. That’s right. The 9-7 Rams and the 8-8, Duck Hodges-led Steelers would have been the no. 7 seeds last year. That just doesn’t seem right. There’s already such a significant gap in talent between the no. 1 and no. 6 seeds, that adding an even worse team into the mix would be embarrassing. 

Additionally, another playoff team means that only one team would get a bye (odd numbers!). So, as if the no. 1 seed didn’t already have a huge advantage, now they’ll be the only well-rested team in their conference’s championship, plus they’ll have home-field advantage! Not that it’ll be given to them, but it makes the road to the Big Game a whole hell of a lot easier.

Thank God they’re shortening the Preseason

(Getty Images)

The preseason is mostly used as a way to try out players that are clamoring for those last few roster spots. The starters barely play because a preseason game is not worth them getting hurt over, which several teams can agree with. Plus people have been calling for the preseason to be shortened for a while now, so everyone’s happy this has finally come to fruition.

All in all, I like two out of the three changes the NFL is proposing. It doesn’t make sense to have half of the league in the playoffs, as the talent drops off so significantly with those later seeds that I’m sure even fan bases would rather have their season be over than to drag out the inevitable for another week. Only two no. 6 seeds have ever won the Super Bowl, so it’s not like by adding in a no. 7 seed they’re denying too many other “teams of destiny”. But, as I said earlier…more football is better than less football, and six wild card games the first weekend of the playoffs would be absolutely electric. I remain conflicted as ever.

Keep Reading
By
Sports

The Thrill Ride Has Ended

By

To my favorite QB ever, Phil the Thrill…

As of Monday, the king of trash talk has parted ways with the LA Chargers. Even though I really hate this move by them, I understand why they did it. 2019 was quite a letdown for the Bolts and it appears the Chargers are ready to move on from Rivers. Their injury-plagued season probably had an impact on the decision to get rid of Rivers. A healthy Chargers squad could have made back-to-back playoff runs and shifted the tide for Rivers’ time in LA. Even though the guy seems to be an interception machine at times, I still believe he is one of the better QBs in the league right now. I mean, he’s an 8-time Pro Bowler and that’s tough to argue against.

 

I think that if Phil was ready to retire, he would have done it before we reached this point. In saying that, I can’t help but wonder where he’s going to end up for next season. My guess: Indianapolis. Throw him in that offense and the Colts might find themselves in the playoffs. Andrew Luck, their former franchise QB dipped out right before the 2019 season started and left the Colts shit out of luck. Jacoby ‘Beef’ Brissett took the reigns in Indy and saved them from what was bound to be an awful season.  Still, with a guy like Rivers on the market who has one, maybe two more seasons left, I would be shocked if the Colts don’t grab him. The story doesn’t stop there; Colts head coach, Frank Reich, was the OC and QB coach for Rivers in San Diego and Colts current OC, Nick Sirianni, coached for the Chargers as well. It makes way too much sense for this deal to happen and when it does, I’ll be the newest member of the Colts fan base (until Rivers retires). 

 

Still, it’s a sad day. Not only for Chargers fans, but for fans of the NFL. The guy was a staple in the league forever, and whenever you thought about the Chargers, you thought about Phil the Thrill.   I really don’t think there are too many people out there who dislike him. Even while down by 14 late in the 4th quarter, trash-talking defensive ends, he was lovable. 

Dah gummit, I’m going to miss that guy on the Chargers.

Keep Reading
By
Sports

Dean Spanos Can Suck One

By

It’s true. I, indeed, am a fan of the S̶a̶n̶ ̶D̶i̶e̶g̶o̶ Los Angeles Chargers. It’s been a tough life, and frankly, it might have caused some early onset childhood depression. The memory of waking up on Sunday to watch my Lord and Savior Philip Rivers throw an interception and then yell “Dah gummit” will always be with me.

Ignore everything you thought you knew about the Bolts. The franchise that I know and (kinda) love can be summed up by one season: 2019. 

W – Chargers 30 Colts 24 (OT)

L – Lions 13 Chargers 10

L – Texans 27 Chargers 20

W – Chargers 30 Dolphins 10 (thank God)

L – Broncos 20 Chargers 13

L – Steelers 24 Chargers 17

L – Titans 23 Chargers 20 

W – Chargers 16 Bears 15  

W – Chargers 26 Packers 11 – real Charger fans weren’t even surprised by this one. This was right on brand

L – Raiders 26 Chargers 24

L – Chiefs 24 Chargers 17 

L – Broncos 23 Chargers 20

W – Chargers 45 Jaguars 10 

L – Vikings 39 Chargers 10

L – Raiders 24 Chargers 17

TBD – Chargers @ Chiefs (At least the boys will end the season on a high note when they beat the Chiefs practice squad)

Ignore the wins and losses, let’s just admire these scores. 9 of their losses so far have been within 7 points. That’s absolutely brutal. That’s getting your teeth pulled without anesthesia.  That’s confusing a bottle of water with your roommate’s dip spit (yes, true story). That’s marrying your girlfriend of 3 months just because you got her pregnant (check back in 3 years to see if this is true). Close losses are worse than blowouts for every sports fan. The blowout gives you time to accept your fate before the 4th quarter even starts. I truly don’t think I can handle another (attempted) 4th quarter comeback from Phil ‘The Thrill’ Rivers. I love the guy, but it’s sad seeing his career come to an end like this. 

With that being said, I would like to take this time to officially announce my retirement from the Chargers fanbase. Dean Spanos bringing the team to LA was the straw that broke my camel’s back. He decided to leave SD and chase the money up the 405 where he was greeted by the worst attendance in NFL History (don’t fact-check that).

To show my solidarity with Phil, I will retire when he does (so, next week)

Keep Reading
By