It's about damn time we discuss the Cam Newtons!

[TimBone]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

I don't think we're going to be able to run the ball successfully at all, so, I actually think we would really need Maclin now if he can go...

It's pretty simple when you look at the numbers. Carolina shuts down the run game, and they are a sieve against the pass. Tyreek Hill should be targeted deep 3-5 times. Maclin and Conley a couple too (if Maclin plays)...

I think Conley comes through with a big game this week.

I still believe we come up short, though.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Originally Posted by TimBone

I think Conley comes through with a big game this week.

I still believe we come up short, though.

It just feels like a poor matchup for us. They shut down the run, and they run it pretty well. Goes against us big time. I do think our run D will get a huge boost with Houston when he is full go, though. Teams don't even bother trying to run at him.

On the flip side, we should get ample pressure on Cam while I'm not sure they will without blitzing against the Chiefs. The loss of Ehinger hurt the run game, but it probably improved our pass protection slightly.

[TimBone]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

It just feels like a poor matchup for us. They shut down the run, and they run it pretty well. Goes against us big time. I do think our run D will get a huge boost with Houston, though. Teams don't even bother trying to run at him.

On the flip side, we should get ample pressure on Cam while I'm not sure they will without blitzing against the Chiefs. The loss of Ehinger hurt the run game, but it probably improved our pass protection slightly.

I agree with all of that. Their run game versus what I've seen of our Run D lately is kind of alarming.

[Warrior5]

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19

It just feels like a poor matchup for us. They shut down the run, and they run it pretty well. Goes against us big time. I do think our run D will get a huge boost with Houston when he is full go, though. Teams don't even bother trying to run at him.

On the flip side, we should get ample pressure on Cam while I'm not sure they will without blitzing against the Chiefs. The loss of Ehinger hurt the run game, but it probably improved our pass protection slightly.

Uh oh. While I agree completely with your assessment, I was hoping to see your continued optimism...