Too funny. That the Chargers's O-line was decimated with injuries, and our starting running back was also out injured is just a coincidence. Don't worry that Denver could do it when everyone was injured, but fell on their face just a few weeks later. Even Dallas was unable to do it after the veterans healed and the new guys gelled. If the Jets want to sell out to stop the run and dare Rivers to beat them, go for it.
Everybody is gonna think that Rex will be talkin' to Harbaugh to get input when he's been talkin' to Mike Tomlin and Marty S the whole time......
The question is really more one of emphasis than an up or down either or kind of choice where your choosing to go all game either with your dime package or nine in the box. The Jets D really starts from the fact Revis takes on the opponent's best wr one on one. There are ten other guys to spread out for other assignments, not nine. Shading emphasis to stopping the run more than otherwise is not necessarily going to let Rivers run wild.
The Jets are probably the best team with a chance against the Chargers, in my opinion. They have the blitz packages and personnel that can disrupt Philip Rivers, as well as the screen coverage, and I don't look at V-Jack beating Revis too often; therefore, they can contain the other Bolts in their patterns with an extra man. In essence, there are four components to the Charger offense: Deep to go pass routes, crossing pass routes / screens to the strong side, screen passes to the weak side, or runs. The Jets have the ability to effectively shut down two of the components, practically at will, on any given play, PLUS have a significant impact on one of the other two components. That leaves one component, at any given time, that the Chargers will have a significant advantage in, and an additional component that they may challenge for. The key, though, is in predicting, then adapting, to Philip Rivers once he starts his drop. On pass plays, he is always looking high, and always has his facemask looking forward, while buying time. In addition, when he makes his passes, he rarely lets the inevitable hits affect his motion. In some cases, he even steps INTO the hit as long as he can maintain his stability for as long as possible. This is the X-factor of Charger offense. The Jets will shut down the components most of the time, but the key will be in the defense to adapt in how Rivers himself adapts. Chess is like mumble-tee peg compared to this game.
i didn't even read the article to know it makes no sense... we aren't going to have to make SD throw i'm pretty sure they are going to be very willing to try
I didn't even read this post to know it makes no sense... Darren Sproles is my biggest fear in this game. If we eliminate him from the running game and contain him on returns, I think our defense can hold.
you're right...the 31st ranked running attack of the chargers has clearly been a priority for them all year....the passing game of rivers, gates, floyd and VJ definitely is something that is going to have to be forced out of the chargers. i'm not saying the running game is something to overlook but what I am saying is to say we are going to have to MAKE SD throw implies they are a run first team which is clearly wrong
I think Sproles is more of a threat as a pass receiving target - especially when the pressure is on. This must be thwarted if Jets are to pressure Rivers effectively.
that should be stricks responsibility all game, every single play. He has the screen, and if the Rb doesnt leave the backfield he goes after Rivers. Strick is our best screen destroyer, and if he can stop the screen, Gates will become our biggest worry. I don't think Gates will run up a tagline of 175+ yards 1TD+. Meaning we can win the game if we somewhat contain Gates.
I'm tired of hearing all this shit about the Chargers' WRs being tall, they all just stand near Sproles and look tall. That said, if you see it enough, you'll start believing it. Or so I hear.
