How are we going to get our running game going? - Page 3

Red Dawg · 10-01-2005, 06:14 AM

It wasn't real good in Oakland but we still got over 100. In Denver it was not good and this week the O-line will be the same against a better defensive line. Will we stack up on one side more or try to run behind Shields and Waters up the gut?

I hope up the gut, that would be the strongest part of our line right now. We must be able to run the ball in this game or we will struggle.

Chiefaholic · 10-02-2005, 07:16 AM

Put Shields at LT, Move Bober back in at RG, and let Black move back over to RT. Now we can run up the gut and to the left side.

PastorMikH · 10-02-2005, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Agree with the first paragraph of your post. Particularly the last sentence.

Disagree with the second paragraph. IMO, we haven't been dedicated to the run enough. In the Denver game, we only ran 22 times. That's just not enough. With the two backs we have, we should be able to run the ball 30 times per game at minimum.

So, if the D is stacking the line of scrimmage and we are getting 1-2 yards per carry we should keep running instead of taking advantage of the D and busting their chops with some passes?

Trust me, if they will quit forcing the run and open up the passing game, the running game will be much more productive. Right now everyone in the NFL knows we have a running game and will be trying to stop it. They will continue to do so until we show that we are also a viable threat passing the ball as well.

In that Denver game, I saw us running the ball quite a bit in the second half, we really slowed the game down and ran the clock. In the Oakland game, I watched us pass down the field effectively then turn to the run almost exclusively in the red zone and we sputtered.

It's not about running the ball, it's not about passing the ball, it's about balance. The run opens up the pass and the pass opens up the run.

htismaqe · 10-02-2005, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

So, if the D is stacking the line of scrimmage and we are getting 1-2 yards per carry we should keep running instead of taking advantage of the D and busting their chops with some passes?

Yes.

Ask any coach, at any level. Patience is a virtue.

CupidStunt · 10-02-2005, 08:49 AM

How old are some of you people?

You act like 4-year olds with your little internet tough-guy routines.

**Skip Towne** · 10-02-2005, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gochiefs

You're a reerun.

An extra slow reerun. A rider of the very shortest buses.

PastorMikH · 10-02-2005, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by htismaqe

Yes.

Ask any coach, at any level. Patience is a virtue.

It did work for Marty in the Playoffs didn't it?

That's why Montana excelled too, he was really, really good at handing the ball to his RB.

My point is, if you take advantage of what the D gives you, you will see more success than if you try to force your will on a D that expects it.

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