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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58
I'm going to let the bold part go, but your awesome question was answered a long time ago.
Playcalling.
First three quarters?
Not running the ball enough, and when we do run, it's out of the pistol.
4th quarter?
Commitment to running, and doing so in running formations.
If the OL sucked, as many here claim, we wouldn't be able to run in the 4th quarter either.
Yet magically, we can.
Playcalling.
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Im confused. Im not sure if you are agreeing or disagreeing with me?
They called 29 play calls in the first half, DESPITE the fact that the eagles were only rushing 3 guys, and dropping 8. Which plays COMPLETELY against the theory of stacking the box to stop Charles, and make alex beat you.
Also, the tight ends were WHO? Who is your slot receiver?
At best, on Thursday, Alex Smith had 3 guys who could safely be relied on to throw to. The eagles doubled up on Bowe, and Alex Smith found Donny Avery, and had 173 yards passing in the first half. yet, I keep hearing how Alex Smith didn't do anything?
Avery had over 100 yards receiving in the first half. So, you tell ME where the problem was?
I saw the same thing you did. Again......There is a REASON that Eric Fisher is being smashed nationally.
I don't think that has to do with Alex Smith.....I could see however, how that could affect alex smith, and the run game.
Oh, and to answer your question. I believe I did.
having Sherman in front of Charles, freed up the running game. And, Eric Fisher was known more as a run blocker, than a pass blocker in college, and that's why they took him over Joeckell more or less. He was seen as to have more of a mean streak.