Jared Gaither

[notorious]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

It was the right move. We don't have a weight problem. We have a talent problem.

I agree, but didn't Albert regress when he dropped the weight?



Did our injuries drop after they lost weight? Did line effectiveness increase after the weight drop, or was it just Charles making plays and taking pressure off the pass game?


There is no definate answer.

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by notorious

I agree, but didn't Albert regress when he dropped the weight?



Did our injuries drop after they lost weight? Did line effectiveness increase after the weight drop, or was it just Charles making plays and taking pressure off the pass game?


There is no definate answer.

No. The reason Albert regressed is b/c we stopped running an offense where the QB rolled out to the right more often than not, in order to hide our LT's lack of skill.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by aturnis

No. The reason Albert regressed is b/c we stopped running an offense where the QB rolled out to the right more often than not, in order to hide our LT's lack of skill.

So, it is coaching and skill.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by notorious

I agree, but didn't Albert regress when he dropped the weight?



Did our injuries drop after they lost weight? Did line effectiveness increase after the weight drop, or was it just Charles making plays and taking pressure off the pass game?


There is no definate answer.

He regressed. But he's playing well this year. Still could improve but he is effective.

Line play didn't improve. But again, that's a talent problem. First, we need a qb who can spot a blitz, find a hot read, and get rid of the ball quickly. Cassel makes them worse. Second, we have horrible rbs right now, but we are actually running effectively this year. That's a credit to how good our oline is at run blocking.

The olinemen with talent are fine. Albert, Asamoah, and Hudson (on limited snaps)

[ChiefGator]

Norv is rubbing salt into our wound.

--Coach Norv Turner has been effusive in his praise for LT Jared Gaither, who has started two games after being released by the Chiefs. Turner gave him a game ball after Sunday's win. "He's a big man (with) long arms, and he's a very good athlete," Turner said. "So, he's kind of bailed us out. I don't know where we would have been without him. I don't think we would have won the last two games, and I think we would have continued to struggle to protect the quarterback."

--Left tackle Jared Gaither, who has found a home in San Diego, started his career in Baltimore. That makes for a warm coming-back angle but instead Gaither knows his biggest focus must be on slowing the Ravens' Terrell Suggs. "He is a good defensive end, good outside linebacker, pass rusher. He is a good player," Gaither said. "He can pretty much do it all. That's why he is up for Defensive Player of the Year. I'm looking forward to the matchup."


http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/1...at-left-tackle

[DaWolf]

If we win our next two games, and San Diego wins their next two games, could it be argued that Denver screwed their playoff chances by cutting Orton loose and letting our offense get on track, but we in turn screwed our playoff chances by cutting Gaither loose and letting San Diego's offense get on track?