why do the chargers keep losing close games?

this is pretty gross so be prepared...

but let’s discuss colossal clock management and playcalling issues

there is absolutely no excuse for any of this
first up... end of the first half

we pick up the video in the next tweet & I'll outline the play sequence

keep in mind...

they're losing

they start with the ball on the OAK 38

and...

🗣️ THEY HAVE THREE TIMEOUTS

watch how they use the timeouts

watch how they call run/pass
👀 some of THE MOST EGREGIOUS CLOCK MGMT you'll see

THEY HAVE 3 TIMEOUTS

1 & 10 RUN > 1 yd gain
let 28 sec tick off
2:00 warning
penalty
2nd & 19 RUN
OAK TO
3 & 16 pass > 1st dwn
let 35 sec tick off
1:39 ticks to 1:04
1 & 10 RUN > 1 yd gain
let 34 sec tick off
1:00 ticks to :26
forget the end result... Herbert has a 27 yard TD to a wide open Keenan Allen on a blown coverage

that's NOT the point

THEY HAVE 3 TIMEOUTS & USE ZERO

they're running draws in a 2 minute situation

they're audibling at the line to runs as the clock ticks down

it's madness
meanwhile, instead of going insane in the booth while this egregious time wasting is occuring...

...the announcers are discussing Anthony Lynn's white beard stubble and how it's a good look and discussing beard grooming products

what are we even doing here
now the final 2 minutes

watch the Chargers...

...let 28 seconds tick off before calling a TO

...call 5 of their first 6 plays to the middle of the field as opposed to the sideline

...get out of bounds on just 1 of their first 7 plays

RESULT?

just 2 end zone shots and a loss
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