SDBlueBear
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hey dude, it would be insane for us charger fans to not be just a *little* concerned about Philip going into his first playoff game... let alone, going at it against Bill's gameplan.
but a few points for you to consider:
* LT. if Philip just needs to hand the ball off to LT, and he scampers for a couple a' hundred yards and a few TD's (like he's been doing all year), then we really don't need the kid to put up huge number to beat you guys. If LT's getting stopped short, then we can spread him out to the sides for simple receptions that can go for big yards.
* Gates. short passes to Gates underneath your ILB's could cause some serious issues for your (older/slower - sorry) guys. Gates is a threat to score, or pick up big yards on every touch. these are simple throws for the kid, and he won't need much protection for the completions.
* Chargers O Line. These guys have been playing a great season, and they're healthy and rested. I expect that Phil will get some time to pick his spots down the field later in the game
* Michael Turner. I hear almost nothing about him from your boards, but I keep tellin ya' that you're gonna need to watch out for this guy. He could have a huge breakout game (would be great for his asking price next year), and I seriously doubt that Bill has the time and/or available resources to develop a detailed gameplan against him.
* Chargers D. If they are able to get to Tom early and often, and keep him on his back/out of rhythm, then again, we won't need 40 points and 400 yards from the kid. I actually think this is where the game will be won or lost for us. I don't think you can *stop* LT, Gates or Turner, but if you're able to score at will against our secondary, then we're in some serious trouble. If we *need* to put up 35 or more to compete, then I agree, that we're in some hot water.
but a few points for you to consider:
* LT. if Philip just needs to hand the ball off to LT, and he scampers for a couple a' hundred yards and a few TD's (like he's been doing all year), then we really don't need the kid to put up huge number to beat you guys. If LT's getting stopped short, then we can spread him out to the sides for simple receptions that can go for big yards.
* Gates. short passes to Gates underneath your ILB's could cause some serious issues for your (older/slower - sorry) guys. Gates is a threat to score, or pick up big yards on every touch. these are simple throws for the kid, and he won't need much protection for the completions.
* Chargers O Line. These guys have been playing a great season, and they're healthy and rested. I expect that Phil will get some time to pick his spots down the field later in the game
* Michael Turner. I hear almost nothing about him from your boards, but I keep tellin ya' that you're gonna need to watch out for this guy. He could have a huge breakout game (would be great for his asking price next year), and I seriously doubt that Bill has the time and/or available resources to develop a detailed gameplan against him.
* Chargers D. If they are able to get to Tom early and often, and keep him on his back/out of rhythm, then again, we won't need 40 points and 400 yards from the kid. I actually think this is where the game will be won or lost for us. I don't think you can *stop* LT, Gates or Turner, but if you're able to score at will against our secondary, then we're in some serious trouble. If we *need* to put up 35 or more to compete, then I agree, that we're in some hot water.