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I think you've reached the essence as to how our four guys could beat their five guys. Or at least match them.

I guess not...probably would've handed off to the fullback.

Always seems to pop up at the right times!

I think this is pretty much what it all comes down to. Five guys versus four guys. Which group wins. Seems like the five guys would have the advantage most of the time. But not our five guys on the offensive line. Our five guys basically can't handle their four guys. Other teams can generate enough pressure with their four guys that it forces us to do something different, like keeping extra guys in. So we have even fewer guys running patterns, and they have more guys back in coverage. Unfortunately that math doesn't add up for us. Then there's our four guys on the defensive line. There's some talent there, but let's face it, not nearly enough. Our four guys are nearly incapable of beating their five guys and either clogging up holes or getting some pressure on the quarterback. It ain't working. So we need to send blitzers, which occasionally works, but it seems like decent teams can adjust to it. When we're not sending the house, other teams don't need to keep extra guys in to help, which means more guys running patterns, more opportunities for passes to running backs and tight ends. We've got some major problems on the offensive line. I'm not ready to call our right side a failure just yet, cause I think a healthy Villarial and Williams are a solid pair. But if they can't stay healthy, that does us no good. I have no idea what to think of Teague, but my guess is, if it's not clear, it's probably not good. I think we're all hoping Duke and Peters have a solid future on the line, but right now that's more wishful thinking than anything else. We'll see. Maybe Gandy really would make a better guard than tackle. Right now, I'd be willing to try anything. That defensive line is not good, either. Sam is an enigma. I've had enough of Edwards. The Anderson/Bannan monster is a liability. Schobel has some talent, but let's face it, the guy is nothing more than a solid player who can be handled one-on-one by good tackles. Kelsay may continue to improve but he's not even at a Schobel level yet. So we basically have one guy (Sam) who occasionally demands extra help with blocking, but only occasionally. That's a five-on-four matchup that will always favor the offense. Well, unless you're Houston. We need an impact player on this line, someone who demands double-teaming on a consistent basis. Three of our four defensive guys don't come close. Sam does once in a while. That's not enough. Sorry for my rambling. Pretty much all been said already.

No no no, man! Didn't you see? We actually DID throw it deep in that game, quite a few times. It was all right there in front of our eyes. Of course we're throwing deep. Definitely. Well, I'm pretty sure at least. That's what they're telling me, anyway. You fans just don't realize it's a whole hell of a lot more than just saying, "Lee, go long." I mean, the quarterback actually has to throw it. How is he supposed to do that when they double-cover our deep guys every time? Mmmm...good Kool-Aid.

I pretty much stopped right there.

Naw, just came out the wrong way. I don't disagree, this offense is just a complete vomitorium.

Thanks...I was wondering why I hadn't had the pleasure of a Sully article today.

Well, KH only has 2 picks so far this season, and only one came on a deep ball (vs the Jets). But whatever, right?

Don't blame Krumrie, man. It's the gaps.

It's not the coaches, man. It's the gaps. We're just not staying in our gaps.

For me, the game in a nutshell was this: After our nearly 8-and-a-half minute opening drive, the next two drives were: Pass-Run-Pass-Punt Pass-Pass-Hopeless Run on 3rd and 28-Punt At that point I knew we were in trouble, as it had appeared that TC really hadn't learned anything, after all.

I think you're assuming that we will actually get to the quarterback on most of those plays.

You might say just as pivotal was the f!$%ing stupid block in the back on the ensuing punt return. Nate took it back to their 30, instead we start at our own 20. Ah well.

This was something I definitely noticed during the game. Holcomb took some nasty shots right from the start, nearly every time he dropped back to pass. Our line's inability to keep their defenders off of him was pathetic.

As funny as that is, DAMN...that's one brutal schedule we got left.

Gives me visions of Larry Kinnebrew...

He'll be on the field for approximately 4 plays. Ball will come his way once, he'll catch it for 6 yards. We'll all be underwhelmed.

Where the heck do you find that info?

My recollection of that throw was that it was against the wind and he was pressured on the play. It looked like it was wobbling pretty badly. Personally, I don't see that one throw as an indictment of the guy's ability to toss one long. He's also already proven that he can throw for a mean chunk of yardage in a game, so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

Yeah...back when we had a real defense...

hysterical!

What worries me is that Raiders receiver, Curry, who just popped his achilles for the second time after sitting out most of last year due to the initial injury.

I think the plan is to plug him in at right tackle when Big Mike goes down again.