Originally posted by chico49erfan:
Originally posted by GSeef49er:
You guys think if Gore rips off big yards like last year that coach will take him out since we got Westbrook and give time to Dixon as well, or leave him in there to send a message?
I think he should leave him in there... Unless we're up by like 30. I hope we take revenge on them for the s**t performance we had last year. Also, I hope we make a real statement for the haters that are still out in masses.
I think he has a point with Dixon, thought the same. I see how Gore could rack up yards especially if we strike first and cause a couple of turnovers. If we are up by 20 or more by the third, we could see a heavy dose of Dixon in the fourth where he can continue his happy treks to the endzone. Cool how he giggled on his way to the TD against the Chargers. Dude is going to be a beast.
Now, I think that our OL has a great chance to do well with some success in the beginning. Davis and Iupati have the confidence, you can see it. They get better every week it seems. Sure, they will have their mistakes, but they will learn from them, too. Hopefully, we can sustain our first drive and score to take the 12th man out.
Then, let our D dominate. Their OL is suspect because of inconsistency and injury, already. Even with that, I have seen makeshift OLs do well at times. I just don't get the sense with this though, too many negative factors especially with the bailing of their coach. Wow! That sucks for them because, IMO, they haven't had time to gel and one week's practice ain't cuttin' it.
Therefore, I expect our DL to get push up the middle while Manny, Parys, Travis and our new found pass rushing demon, Patrick make their way to Hasslebeck time and time again. Given how fresh Franklin is coupled with Smith's relentlessness with Ice and McD providing push, I could see inside blitzes all day especially with Bowman as relief given his speed. More importantly, it minimizes what he has to read or cover, just go get him works just fine for a rook.
It could get very ugly for them, quickly, while our run game takes over the clock to annihilate, slowly. Me likey!
Frickin' can't wait!!!