Con's Key's to the Game - Week 5

I absolutely loved this part of the article. The bold piece is absolute brilliance and I like it. Great article!

BTW...who's the member that wrote this?

 

Yes I, and I alone am responsible for this drivel.

Whats up man.

 

Well done Richard, I REALLY enjoyed this piece. The match-up discussions are superb, thank you very much for sharing your work with us. I liked it all, but this caught my eye. IF we can still be in the game midway through the 3rd, this will start becoming more relevant every play;

Thanks again bro.

 

No problem man, I'm just glad someone likes it.

At least no one is keeping score,............otherwise I'd be trouble.

But in all seriousness, getting the middle of the Chargers defense under control is vital to our success on Sunday. We are an inside running team, and that may work in our favor as we need to maintain that philosophy thoughout this game, even is we trail by 10 points or something of that nature. Running the ball on this defense is the name of the game; we do that we win I believe.

 

Awesome piece Richard. Thank you.

 

Good job Con.

 

That's a big deal. If he doesn't go then they are getting thin at quality OLB candidates. Marques Harris and Antwan Applewhite are not well known players by any means. It could mean we face a depleted pass rush this weekend.

 

Thanks Richard. Once again, I am much smarter after reading this.

As George mentioned, Tucker is dinged. I believe Castillo is also a bit dinged even though he doesnt show up on any Injury charts. Jamal Williams is reporting a knee being hurt and of course Merriman is on IR.

IMO this could really play nicely into what you have eluded to. Run the ball directly up the gut..and often.

 

I hope it plays out that way. We have the right pieces in place for the most part to get the job done. If Ronnie gets to the second level he will make someone pay for it, that is for sure.

 

I've put you on my to stalk list so I can read more of your "drivel".

 

Ahhh yes, and Derek can create some more of those great .gifs of Ronnie turning "Said Defensive back" into grass fertilizer....again..

 

Ah yes. Fond memories of that play. He was gonna do Hobbs like that the last game but Hobbs obviously watches TV too. He wanted no part of that, which means chances are other defenders around the league don't either. That rep helps, believe me.

 

Don't ever be afraid to ask if there is anything I can help with.

 

I think its imperative that we don't get behind early. With the banged up injuries with Charger players on O and D, if we can keep with running the ball late in the game with 2 backs splittling carries it would be a huge advantage in the 4th. That is if the game is close at that point and we don't have to abandon the run.

You give ronnie the majority early. Then in the 4th, if its still close that tired D gets to try and stop the tank ricky, no easy task.

If we get down early and that advantage is taken away and were forced to throw a bunch in the 3rd/4th our chances significantly decrease.

Our O line needs to run block and control the clock so this doesn't become a shootout. WE don't have the personnel compared to them to get into a fast moving high scoring game. Our run game needs to be effective early and all game, not just the first half.

Great write up Confusious, i really got some great perspective on the upcoming game because of your efforts. You can tell you really have a good understanding of this game. Note to ESPN Scouting Dept. Take note on how to really analyze a game match up. Greatly appreciated

 

con, awesome job as usual. i like how muck is posting yours & sams stories so you guys can't get the thanks, lol!

i am less concerned about their defense than i am their offense. our defense can't stop good offenses... the only team we shut down was NE, and their offense is anemic with Brady & Maroney out. this will be a true test to see if our D is for real or just capitalized on a beating a crappy offensive opponent.

 

Pretty sure you meant their OFFENSE was anemic

Also, have to disagree. Besides a long- Hail Mary, we actually didnt look that bad defensively against the JESTs. Of course the Offense we are about to see is MUCH more akin to the Cards than the Jests

 

Yeah thats true AZ or whoever you are this week . Only rather than stretch us simply vertically, they will try and stretch us horizontally with Gates, LT and Sproles.

 

that's what i meant, thanks! (corrected).

 

GREAT work... Between your serious no-shananagins take and Samphin's comedic take I feel like I'm ready to go into the weekend! AWESOME!

 

In Reterospect

He didnt do much today, but we covered him well, so

Hmm,the O played better in the first half then they did in the second half, but they got the job done of keeping the D fresh.

Once sack but we did get pressure a few times.

Matt Roth did a good job of going after Rivers

That we did, we make any huge plays, Chad's arm does limit that, but over 200 yards passing is a plus in my book