1987 San Diego Bolts PT 2

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[ml2355]

hacksaw is a current announcer on 1090 am sd.hes been a good one

[jdoolsiu]

didn't they start 8-1 and not make the playoffs?

[khidak1]

How could the Chargers go from playoff contenders to choke artists?

[plntntvzn]

#26 Lionel James was a big-play maker.He gave Chargers speed on flank and relied heavily on movement because of his lack of size (5-6,170). James had dependable hands on quick slants and gave cornerbacks fits on the press.he was clever and could make tacklers miss. Chargers liked to run him on reverses and in their option package. He was also a tough little number-as Bo Jackson's blocking back at Auburn,he had to be. His nickname should not have been "Little Train",but "Astro-Train".

[plntntvzn]

Veteran Center Don Macek #62 had savvy. He tried to steer the nose and let the defender's own momentum take him out of the play.He excelled at combination blocks and could win the little gamesup front with defenders.@3:58 #20 throwing lead block was Barry Redden,the mystery man. He wore #30 as FB for the Rams before and blocked for Eric Dickerson,and returned kicks in 1984.#43 was Tim Spencer who was a tough back,could move pile,ran tackle-to-tackle,&could get into end zone down near goal line.

[plntntvzn]

@2:58 & 3:05 was rookie #86 Jamie Holland. A non-starter at Ohio State,he made just 6 catches in 1987. In the future,he would be a fluid runner with good feet and burst but ran inconsistent routes with inconsistent hands.He struggled with press coverage,did not go inside or read defenses.He was strictly a blazer & big-play man.His best routes were were stops & posts.@3:10 was Rod Bernstine, who was dangerous after the catch.He could lineup wide,in motion,& specialized in intermediate flanks.

[plntntvzn]

@2:05 was veteran NT Chuck Ehin #78. At 6-4,but only 266 pounds,he was quick and smooth and gave a consistent effort. He made plays side-to-side but was not as effective straight on.Kellen Winslow was on his way to becoming the most productive TE in history until knee injury in 1984 against Raiders at home game. Since then he was merely very good. A big(6-6,250)productive target who had the muscle and glide to find openings in zones,he no longer had that great upfield burst after the catch.

[plntntvzn]

Punter Ralf Mojsiejenko blossomed as a premier punter in 1987,with a 42.9 gross average.He had a powerful leg with height,hang time&distance.But occasionally he surprised his coverage team with line drive.His leg was so strong he also handled the kickoffs.Vencie Glenn blocks a punt @1:25.@1:54 was elite LB Chip Banks.he had great range,swept the field making plays.He was a great blitzer and could cover.#75 Joe Phillips @1:58 was solid,had quick hands,good feel for stunts &stayed off the ground.

[plntntvzn]

Gary Anderson was as explosive as he was versatile. When he touched the ball,hearts stopped on the sidelines. He was fast and shifty with quick feet. Chargers liked to get him on the flank,either on sweeps or flares,where he could switch on his great open field running skills. But he was a lean 181 pounds & could not carry the football 25 times a game week after week. His workload had to be closely monitored. He had long run back capability on kickoffs and could explode out of the wedge.

[AGENTARMES]

Radio DJ Lee 'Hacksaw' Hamilton. He's the voice u hear when on the radio broadcast on this video...