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Deberg_1990 · 12-17-2021, 07:27 AM

Says he’s sticking with his 4th down approach……..good for him.

Chargers coach Brandon Staley isn't changing his ways: He says he will continue to go for it on fourth down, even after three out of Los Angeles' five attempts Thursday night failed in a 34-28 overtime defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs.

"I felt really comfortable with all those decisions," Staley said after the loss, which dropped the Chargers two games behind the Chiefs in the AFC West standings with three to play. "That's the way we're going to play around here. That's the way we're going to play. When we have a quarterback like ours, and we have an offense like ours, that's the way we're going to play because that's how you need to play against Kansas City, for sure. That's how we're going to become the team that we're ultimately capable of being, by playing that way."

The Chargers entered the game 13 for 21 on fourth downs this season, giving them the fourth-most conversions in the league. Their conversion percentage (61.9) was tied for eighth best in the NFL.

Two of Los Angeles' failed attempts to convert came inside the Kansas City 5, and another was on the edge of field goal range. The Chargers became the first team to fail twice on fourth-and-goal in a first half since the 1984 Chargers did the same -- also against the Chiefs -- 37 years ago to the day (Dec. 16, 1984).

Quarterback Justin Herbert said he stands by his coach and his decisions on fourth down.

"It's always tough and you'd love to be able to convert those," Herbert said. "I think we need to be better on third downs so that we're not in those situations, but we believe in each other. We believe in the guys in that locker room and that huddle, and we believe in the defense. I think that's a statement of trusting everyone on the field and off the field, as well. We love to be put in those situations. Unfortunately, we didn't convert as many as we would've liked to have today, but we're going to ride with each other and we're going to be right back."

With Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill on the other sideline, Staley and his coaching staff realized no lead would be safe until the clock ran out. That's why they never stopped trying to score in all situations: Only the very last of the Chargers' 10 drives ended in a punt.

"It's life in the NFL, in decision-making like that. ... I know that the quickest way to win a game like that is to score touchdowns, not field goals, especially considering who's on the other side," Staley said. "When you don't feel like it's a gamble, when you feel like this is an advantage for you, then that's going to be our mindset. And I don't think that any decision that we made tonight, that I made tonight, was a gamble. We felt like it was an advantage situation for us, and that's why we did it.''

Herbert and his teammates came agonizingly close to proving Staley correct.

Donald Parham seriously injured himself while coming down just out of bounds with a catch in the back of the end zone on the Chargers' failed fourth down from the Kansas City 5 on the game's opening drive.

Four drives later on the final snap of the first half, Herbert was in the shotgun on fourth down from the Kansas City 1 -- but Daniel Sorensen got his hand on a quick out to Keenan Allen, wiping out a potential TD pass and leaving the Chargers' halftime lead at only 14-10 despite 208 yards of offense on five solid drives.

The Chargers' only drive of the third quarter ended at the Kansas City 28 when Herbert and Jared Cook couldn't connect on a fourth-and-2 pass. Cook also dropped a probable touchdown pass on second down during that final drive before halftime.

After Thursday's game, the Chargers have now gone for it on fourth down 29.9% of the time this season. That's the highest rate for any team since the 2007 Jacksonville Jaguars (30.0%).

"We felt like it was an advantage situation for us," Staley explained. "That's why we did it. If we didn't feel like that was the case, then we would have kicked a field goal or we would have punted. That's the way that we're going to do things around here. I know that our team embraces that mindset. We're going to continue to do it every game we play moving forward."

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...way-going-play

"The quickest way to win a game like that is to score touchdowns not field goals, especially considering who's on the other side."

Chargers coach Brandon Staley on being aggressive on 4th down against the Chiefs. pic.twitter.com/4mskizFo2J
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) December 17, 2021

Mecca · 09-13-2023, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

He's getting fired. Probably this year. No excuse for this from a defensive coach.

Tyreek Hill ran 21 routes vs single coverage in Week 1...

He recorded:

- 10 targets
- 6 catches
- 151 yards
- 2 TDs

https://x.com/pff/status/17019513680...YJXccxRIbYwg3A

That is literally the dumbest shit...there's not a player in the league that can take Tyreek 1 on 1.

BryanBusby · 09-13-2023, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

That is literally the dumbest shit...there's not a player in the league that can take Tyreek 1 on 1.

Especially one just coming back from major knee repair.

DRM08 · 09-13-2023, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

He's getting fired. Probably this year. No excuse for this from a defensive coach.

Tyreek Hill ran 21 routes vs single coverage in Week 1...

He recorded:

- 10 targets
- 6 catches
- 151 yards
- 2 TDs

https://x.com/pff/status/17019513680...YJXccxRIbYwg3A

Safe to say Belichick won’t make that mistake. Dolphins & Patriots could be an interesting game if Mac Jones avoids the meltdown problems we saw from him against the Eagles last weekend.

**Buehler445** · 09-13-2023, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RunKC

He's getting fired. Probably this year. No excuse for this from a defensive coach.

Tyreek Hill ran 21 routes vs single coverage in Week 1...

He recorded:

- 10 targets
- 6 catches
- 151 yards
- 2 TDs

https://x.com/pff/status/17019513680...YJXccxRIbYwg3A

Why the hell wouldn't morons do that against us when we had Reek? That is intergalactically ****ing stupid.

Chiefspants · 09-13-2023, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Why the hell wouldn't morons do that against us when we had Reek? That is intergalactically ****ing stupid.

Tampa Bay tried this, I'm just sad they had a regular season matchup to try this out before learning from it before the Super Bowl.

**Buehler445** · 09-13-2023, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefspants

Tampa Bay tried this, I'm just sad they had a regular season matchup to try this out before learning from it before the Super Bowl.

They did it for a half. They switched at halftime. 21 ****ing snaps?

Chiefspants · 09-14-2023, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

They did it for a half. They switched at halftime. 21 ****ing snaps?

No argument there. Young Sheldon is in a league of his own.

Gravedigger · 09-14-2023, 06:52 AM

Great offense, no defense. Like us in 2003. He'll get canned after this year with what they're paying Herbert now, they expect results or at least should, and they've given him all the years and tools to be successful. They owe him nothing, he's the scape goat if they don't win this year. Tyreek always starts strong when he's healthiest, but when his legs start to feel the strain of doing it week after week, the shifts, motions, routes all over the field where he has to run a total of like 73 yards for one play, he wears down as the season goes on, most players do but where as Running Backs take the hits, he and his coaches put his body under abnormal strain, I remember he would go up for catches, make a great catch, but end up going head first on the landing.

Pasta Little Brioni · 09-14-2023, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefspants

No argument there. Young Sheldon is in a league of his own.

Oh I like that nickname

**PHOG** · 09-14-2023, 09:27 AM

My assessment of Brandon Staley? He's doing great, a bang up job!

12-17-2021, 07:27 AM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3634454	Your assessment of Brandon Staley Says he’s sticking with his 4th down approach……..good for him. Chargers coach Brandon Staley isn't changing his ways: He says he will continue to go for it on fourth down, even after three out of Los Angeles' five attempts Thursday night failed in a 34-28 overtime defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs. "I felt really comfortable with all those decisions," Staley said after the loss, which dropped the Chargers two games behind the Chiefs in the AFC West standings with three to play. "That's the way we're going to play around here. That's the way we're going to play. When we have a quarterback like ours, and we have an offense like ours, that's the way we're going to play because that's how you need to play against Kansas City, for sure. That's how we're going to become the team that we're ultimately capable of being, by playing that way." The Chargers entered the game 13 for 21 on fourth downs this season, giving them the fourth-most conversions in the league. Their conversion percentage (61.9) was tied for eighth best in the NFL. Two of Los Angeles' failed attempts to convert came inside the Kansas City 5, and another was on the edge of field goal range. The Chargers became the first team to fail twice on fourth-and-goal in a first half since the 1984 Chargers did the same -- also against the Chiefs -- 37 years ago to the day (Dec. 16, 1984). Quarterback Justin Herbert said he stands by his coach and his decisions on fourth down. "It's always tough and you'd love to be able to convert those," Herbert said. "I think we need to be better on third downs so that we're not in those situations, but we believe in each other. We believe in the guys in that locker room and that huddle, and we believe in the defense. I think that's a statement of trusting everyone on the field and off the field, as well. We love to be put in those situations. Unfortunately, we didn't convert as many as we would've liked to have today, but we're going to ride with each other and we're going to be right back." With Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill on the other sideline, Staley and his coaching staff realized no lead would be safe until the clock ran out. That's why they never stopped trying to score in all situations: Only the very last of the Chargers' 10 drives ended in a punt. "It's life in the NFL, in decision-making like that. ... I know that the quickest way to win a game like that is to score touchdowns, not field goals, especially considering who's on the other side," Staley said. "When you don't feel like it's a gamble, when you feel like this is an advantage for you, then that's going to be our mindset. And I don't think that any decision that we made tonight, that I made tonight, was a gamble. We felt like it was an advantage situation for us, and that's why we did it.'' Herbert and his teammates came agonizingly close to proving Staley correct. Donald Parham seriously injured himself while coming down just out of bounds with a catch in the back of the end zone on the Chargers' failed fourth down from the Kansas City 5 on the game's opening drive. Four drives later on the final snap of the first half, Herbert was in the shotgun on fourth down from the Kansas City 1 -- but Daniel Sorensen got his hand on a quick out to Keenan Allen, wiping out a potential TD pass and leaving the Chargers' halftime lead at only 14-10 despite 208 yards of offense on five solid drives. The Chargers' only drive of the third quarter ended at the Kansas City 28 when Herbert and Jared Cook couldn't connect on a fourth-and-2 pass. Cook also dropped a probable touchdown pass on second down during that final drive before halftime. After Thursday's game, the Chargers have now gone for it on fourth down 29.9% of the time this season. That's the highest rate for any team since the 2007 Jacksonville Jaguars (30.0%). "We felt like it was an advantage situation for us," Staley explained. "That's why we did it. If we didn't feel like that was the case, then we would have kicked a field goal or we would have punted. That's the way that we're going to do things around here. I know that our team embraces that mindset. We're going to continue to do it every game we play moving forward." https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...way-going-play "The quickest way to win a game like that is to score touchdowns not field goals, especially considering who's on the other side." Chargers coach Brandon Staley on being aggressive on 4th down against the Chiefs. pic.twitter.com/4mskizFo2J — CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) December 17, 2021
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09-14-2023, 06:52 AM	#233
Gravedigger Plays to win the game! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $7173101	Great offense, no defense. Like us in 2003. He'll get canned after this year with what they're paying Herbert now, they expect results or at least should, and they've given him all the years and tools to be successful. They owe him nothing, he's the scape goat if they don't win this year. Tyreek always starts strong when he's healthiest, but when his legs start to feel the strain of doing it week after week, the shifts, motions, routes all over the field where he has to run a total of like 73 yards for one play, he wears down as the season goes on, most players do but where as Running Backs take the hits, he and his coaches put his body under abnormal strain, I remember he would go up for catches, make a great catch, but end up going head first on the landing.
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09-14-2023, 09:27 AM	#235
PHOG Dazed and Confused Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Somewhere Out There Casino cash: $1660500	My assessment of Brandon Staley? He's doing great, a bang up job!
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