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Author: Robin MillerRobin Miller Date: Nov 6, 2006 08:26
I really think that, to beat good teams consistently, the Chargers need
more speed in their passing game. Parker and McCardell are both
possession receivers who usually go for 10-12 yard gains, and rarely get
more than 18 or 19 yards. McCardell, especially, usually catches passes
in the low end of that range. That forces the Chargers to complete long
drives for TDs, and there's a reason that teams play a
bend-but-don't-break style of defense these days. It's hard to run 12 or
15 plays successfully to get into the endzone.
Another factor is the risk of injury. Parker almost always trolls the
middle of the field, looking for a seam in zone coverage, and he's
subject to some vicious hits. And he's a little guy. It scares me sometimes.
The lack of speed by the Chargers' receivers is particularly evident in
their red (or "gold") zone offense. Do they have any passing plays that
go into the endzone other than the corner fade to a tall receiver?
Otherwise, they always seem to pass short and hope the receiver can work
his way into the endzone. I think this is an important reason why the
Chargers' red zone offense isn't scoring TDs at a good rate this season.
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Author: Michael T.Michael T. Date: Nov 6, 2006 11:24
"Robin Miller" Real_name.com> wrote in message
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> I really think that, to beat good teams consistently, the Chargers need
> more speed in their passing game. Parker and McCardell are both possession
> receivers who usually go for 10-12 yard gains, and rarely get more than 18
> or 19 yards. McCardell, especially, usually catches passes in the low end
> of that range. That forces the Chargers to complete long drives for TDs,
> and there's a reason that teams play a bend-but-don't-break style of
> defense these days. It's hard to run 12 or 15 plays successfully to get
> into the endzone.
>
> Another factor is the risk of injury. Parker almost always trolls the
> middle of the field, looking for a seam in zone coverage, and he's subject
> to some vicious hits. And he's a little guy. It scares me sometimes.
>
> The lack of speed by the Chargers' receivers is particularly evident in
> their red (or "gold") zone offense. Do they have any passing plays that go
> into the endzone other than the corner fade to a tall receiver? Otherwise,
> they always seem to pass short and hope the receiver can work his way into ...
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Author: Rene GarciaRene Garcia Date: Nov 6, 2006 11:34
> It also seems to me that Gates isn't running deep routes this season. We
> used to be able to count on him for some 20+ receptions, but that isn't
> happening this year.
I don't he ran many deep routes before. He would make a short catch and run
for the extra yardage.
The biggest problem this year is that he isn't being thrown to enough. He
was all but ignored against the Browns.
It strikes me as odd since both Gates and Rivers spent so much time together
in the off season to work on timing.
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Author: ScottWScottW Date: Nov 6, 2006 11:50
Robin Miller wrote:
> Chargers' red zone offense isn't scoring TDs at a good rate this season.
>
How could we be ranked number 1 in scoring with poor redzone TD
rate?
Where can one find red zone stats? Compared to Clevelands redzone
stats, we kick ass!
ScottW
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Author: Robin MillerRobin Miller Date: Nov 6, 2006 12:04
ScottW wrote:
> Robin Miller wrote:
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>>Chargers' red zone offense isn't scoring TDs at a good rate this season.
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> How could we be ranked number 1 in scoring with poor redzone TD
> rate?
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> Where can one find red zone stats? Compared to Clevelands redzone
> stats, we kick ass!
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> ScottW
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Author: PoutaPouta Date: Nov 6, 2006 13:30
I don't think drafting a speed WR will yield quick results, i.e. even
if a good one was drafted, I doubt they'd contribute much in their
rookie season.
why not try to get one via F.A. ? you'd think that after 3 consecutive
winning seasons, FA's would be inclined to come here and play with LT,
Gates, etc.
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Author: gjohns01gjohns01 Date: Nov 6, 2006 14:26
Robin Miller wrote:
> I really think that, to beat good teams consistently, the Chargers need
> more speed in their passing game. Parker and McCardell are both
> possession receivers who usually go for 10-12 yard gains, and rarely get
> more than 18 or 19 yards. McCardell, especially, usually catches passes
> in the low end of that range. That forces the Chargers to complete long
> drives for TDs, and there's a reason that teams play a
> bend-but-don't-break style of defense these days. It's hard to run 12 or
> 15 plays successfully to get into the endzone.
>
> Another factor is the risk of injury. Parker almost always trolls the
> middle of the field, looking for a seam in zone coverage, and he's
> subject to some vicious hits. And he's a little guy. It scares me sometimes.
>
> The lack of speed by the Chargers' receivers is particularly evident in
> their red (or "gold") zone offense. Do they have any passing plays that
> go into the endzone other than the corner fade to a tall receiver?
> Otherwise, they always seem to pass short and hope the receiver can work
> his way into the endzone. I think this is an important reason why the
> Chargers' red zone offense isn't scoring TDs at a good rate this season. ...
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Author: ScottWScottW Date: Nov 6, 2006 16:14
Robin Miller wrote:
> ScottW wrote:
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>> Robin Miller wrote:
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>>>Chargers' red zone offense isn't scoring TDs at a good rate this season.
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>> How could we be ranked number 1 in scoring with poor redzone TD
>> rate?
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>> Where can one find red zone stats? Compared to Clevelands redzone
>> stats, we kick ass!
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>> ScottW
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> They gave the numbers during the game. The Chargers had a very effective ...
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Author: Robin MillerRobin Miller Date: Nov 6, 2006 16:44
ScottW wrote:
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Author: bolbol Date: Nov 6, 2006 16:46
On Mon, 06 Nov 2006 19:34:10 GMT, "Rene Garcia" nomail.net>
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>The biggest problem this year is that he isn't being thrown to enough.
Bingo. He is magic in the Red Zone. Let's use him.
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