Please don't jump off the bridge just yet... - Page 7

htismaqe · 07-28-2006, 09:39 AM

Look, I'm as distraught as the rest of you about Roaf's retirement, but somebody here has to provide some positive input, because I don't feel like rebooting the server every 30 minutes today.

I submit to all of you the Buffalo game.

It was a shining example of Saunders and Vermeil going away from LJ and the run and passing the ball despite heavy pressure from the Buffalo defense.

Larry finished that game with 27 rushes for 132 yards, a 4.9ypc average - without Willie Roaf.

In fact, in the games Willie missed, Larry rushed for about 4.7ypc. And LJ set the single-game rushing record against Houston without Willie Roaf.

Perhaps Herm's conservatism is precisely what we need right now? We can only hope.

tk13 · 07-28-2006, 08:17 PM

I understand what you're saying. That was about the only game where we really mucked it up though I think... and even then LJ had 150 some odd yards didn't he. I don't know, I'm just not sure how much more we can really run the football... we were already running it a ton at the end of the year. Especially since we're not sure we have a capable backup yet.

htismaqe · 07-28-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

I agree but I don't think this D is on that kind of level do you?

Do you honestly think they could pitch a shutout if they had to?

I think they can be. They were 16th in points allowed and if they shave a FG off of that per game, they're easily in the top 10.

htismaqe · 07-28-2006, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

I understand what you're saying. That was about the only game where we really mucked it up though I think... and even then LJ had 150 some odd yards didn't he. I don't know, I'm just not sure how much more we can really run the football... we were already running it a ton at the end of the year. Especially since we're not sure we have a capable backup yet.

Honestly, what we were doing the last 7 or so games of last season is PRECISELY what I'm advocating.

tk13 · 07-28-2006, 08:24 PM

Yeah, I'm interested in seeing how we handle the balance of the running game. Hopefully one of the backups step up and is able to handle getting a few carries a game. As much as Edwards and Solari seem to want to run I'm afraid we're going to run LJ 30 times a game.

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htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8129900	Please don't jump off the bridge just yet... Look, I'm as distraught as the rest of you about Roaf's retirement, but somebody here has to provide some positive input, because I don't feel like rebooting the server every 30 minutes today. I submit to all of you the Buffalo game. It was a shining example of Saunders and Vermeil going away from LJ and the run and passing the ball despite heavy pressure from the Buffalo defense. Larry finished that game with 27 rushes for 132 yards, a 4.9ypc average - without Willie Roaf. In fact, in the games Willie missed, Larry rushed for about 4.7ypc. And LJ set the single-game rushing record against Houston without Willie Roaf. Perhaps Herm's conservatism is precisely what we need right now? We can only hope.
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07-28-2006, 08:17 PM	#91
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1867500	I understand what you're saying. That was about the only game where we really mucked it up though I think... and even then LJ had 150 some odd yards didn't he. I don't know, I'm just not sure how much more we can really run the football... we were already running it a ton at the end of the year. Especially since we're not sure we have a capable backup yet.
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07-28-2006, 08:24 PM	#94
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-1867500	Yeah, I'm interested in seeing how we handle the balance of the running game. Hopefully one of the backups step up and is able to handle getting a few carries a game. As much as Edwards and Solari seem to want to run I'm afraid we're going to run LJ 30 times a game.
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