Comments on: It's The Holidays, So Of Course We're Talking Spread

By: Double D

Double D — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:01:17 +0000

At any price? Easy to say when it’s somebody else’s money.

By: Adam Best

Adam Best — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:38:11 +0000

You have a QB like Matt Ryan on the board, then you move up and get him. Period.

The Falcons did that with Vick. The Giants did that with Manning. The Browns did it with Quinn. We had a shot at him.

Carl, Harm and Co. make enough excuses on their own — they definitely don’t need our assistance.

By: Double D

Double D — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:50:49 +0000

Another point about pass rushing that bears pointing out is that to be successful with it from a “team” perspective, you first and foremost need linebackers who can set it up. I said it first, even before the preseason as a matter of fact, that our linebackers would be the weak link of the team. I also remember sort of being laughed at for saying it at the time.

dakotadave, I think there were a few of us who were pretty high on Matt Ryan. I just never believed we would have a shot at him.

By: YoungAce

YoungAce — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:59:25 +0000

I agree with Double D, the spread has opened up the offense so much in the open field, but when it comes to the redzone its hurt us.

By: Double D

Double D — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:25:03 +0000

Back to the main subject, one thing about the spread is that it is almost entirely a “between the 20s” type of offense. You still have to have a running game, play option, etc when you’re in the redzone. The spread is allowing us to move the ball down the field a lot better but to be quite honest we still lack that ability (read blocking) to just punch it in.

By: Randy

Randy — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:08:11 +0000

I am shocked he has that many this year, again I dont think anyone has had two years in a row like that the guy has mad talent no doubt about that.

By: Adam Best

Adam Best — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:19:59 +0000

Well, last year he had 16.5 in 14 games, so over the past two seasons he has easily averaged that despite switching teams, suspensions and some injuries. Very impressive.

We made the right deal for sure, but if you have the other pieces a DE like Jared is super valuable. Getting a DE like that could help turn Brandon Flowers into a Pro Bowler.

By: Randy

Randy — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:09:56 +0000

heh heh thats less than one per game. But damn good I get you. I dont think anyone who owns a sack record has followed the year up with that much success and I didnt think he would. My impression this year is that he has problems with experienced O lines but is a bulldozer with the less experienced. I remember how contagious his energy was for us, I was more excited than anyone at Arrowhead when he would rope his ghost steer, but again I have to ask how much is that worth to a team? I also have to say I think we have only seen the beginning of his onfield and off field problems with authorities. I guess I should say glad we got rid of you Jarod but good luck with your new team. I do wish he could have stayed but too much risk and I think too good of a deal to pass up.

By: Adam Best

Adam Best — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:54:39 +0000

That’s not right, Randy. He’s got 12.5 through 13 games and he’s been banged up and playing for a new team. He’s also playing with some pretty good defensive lineman. Kevin Williams has a lot of sacks for a DT. Jared pretty much averages a sack a game and a handful of hurries. He’s a huge disruptive force that offenses have to scheme for. He causes major havoc even when the stat sheet doesn’t reflect that. I know what you are saying, but let’s not underestimate what Jared brings.

Now, he isn’t the best against the run. That’s for sure.

Oh, and Jared’s energy is also contagious, both for teammates and fans.

By: Randy

Randy — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:44:12 +0000

I do miss the teeth chattering sackage, nothing gets the crowd going like that. The question I have is how important are Jarods 12 plus sacks to a teams defense? Thats less than one per game.