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Trying not to overreact to what I saw on Saturday and the week before in DEN, but I'm starting to believe that Ridley is going to play a significant role for this team come playoff time.
I still believe in the mantra that to win a SB, a team needs to win games in a variety of ways (passing, running, STs, defense, etc). We know this team can pass. We know the D is marginal but is capable of making plays from time to time. We know ST has been improved and can contribute to a victory. However, I believe that the 2011 running game is sub-standard- or serviceable at best.
I understand that the O revolves around TB and it's too late to change the team's DNA. However, with all due respect to BJGE and Woodhead, they are not the kind of RBs that will keep a defense honest. We saw in the playoffs last year how the NYJ played 3/4 players on the line and dropped 6-7 into coverage 10 yards off the LoC or blitzed. Coupled with the fact that Woodhead can't handle a full-load and BJGE is hurting, the team needs a RB that can handle the hits, break tackles, make players miss, run inside and bounce it outside if necessary. I'm also a bit concerned about the O-Line an it's overall health but we'll just have to wait and see.
My belief is that BB really likes Ridley and what he brings to the table. The key question is how the kid can handle blitz pickup- that is the #1 question in my mind...
I also believe that as the weather gets worse, having a running game that can generate positive yardage increases in importance.
I think back to 07 and seriously wonder if not for Maroney's two outstanding games vs JAX and SD, would that team ever have made it to the SB.
You also saw it with Starks last year for GB. He had a couple very good games for them when Rodgers wasn't all-world and just a normal QB.
Interested in your opinions...
RW
I still believe in the mantra that to win a SB, a team needs to win games in a variety of ways (passing, running, STs, defense, etc). We know this team can pass. We know the D is marginal but is capable of making plays from time to time. We know ST has been improved and can contribute to a victory. However, I believe that the 2011 running game is sub-standard- or serviceable at best.
I understand that the O revolves around TB and it's too late to change the team's DNA. However, with all due respect to BJGE and Woodhead, they are not the kind of RBs that will keep a defense honest. We saw in the playoffs last year how the NYJ played 3/4 players on the line and dropped 6-7 into coverage 10 yards off the LoC or blitzed. Coupled with the fact that Woodhead can't handle a full-load and BJGE is hurting, the team needs a RB that can handle the hits, break tackles, make players miss, run inside and bounce it outside if necessary. I'm also a bit concerned about the O-Line an it's overall health but we'll just have to wait and see.
My belief is that BB really likes Ridley and what he brings to the table. The key question is how the kid can handle blitz pickup- that is the #1 question in my mind...
I also believe that as the weather gets worse, having a running game that can generate positive yardage increases in importance.
I think back to 07 and seriously wonder if not for Maroney's two outstanding games vs JAX and SD, would that team ever have made it to the SB.
You also saw it with Starks last year for GB. He had a couple very good games for them when Rodgers wasn't all-world and just a normal QB.
Interested in your opinions...
RW