Quote:
Originally Posted by arloiginla
Frank made an appearance today but this game was lost in the trenches.
Offenses are starting to figure out Calgary's vaunted defense. All you have to do is get enough protection stop the pass rush and buy your QB some time to throw. The defensive backs are overrated and are getting beat a lot for long completions.
Two things need to happen in order to win next week. The o-line needs to give Burris some protection and establish the run a bit. Riders will be looking for blood. And secondly, Chris Jones better come up with some new wrinkles on D because a blitz in front of man coverage isn't working.
|
Yeah I'd agree with everything you said. The Stamps' O and D Lines were at their absolute worst today. The entire game can't be won on the line of scrimmage, but it can easily be lost.
Unless the D-Line can get consistent pressure (and they got none today even when they blitzed 5-6), there's almost no way for the DBs to look good especially against a guy like Calvillo.
No QB in the league would've been successful behind Calgary's O-Line today. Burris played like crap, but even if he was on there was really only a handful of chances to actually make plays and even if they were made it would've turned a blowout into a bad loss at best. When you're forcing your QB to make great plays just to pick up a 1st down and keep the ball moving you're in for trouble.