Bretsky
09-21-2007, 09:19 PM
http://forums.chargers.com/showthread.php?t=45399&page=4
Here is one of the posts from that board; a lot of interesting personalities breaking down the matchup
In regards to this game. The Packers also have three good receivers, but they aren't in New England's class yet. Jennings and Jones have lots of potential, but the key is Driver. Jammer needs to have a good game. They don't have a lot of options at tight end. Donald Lee is their best player, and he's not very good at all.
Favre is the leader, and he'll come out firing like always. We need to pressure him and get him throwing his patented floating duck hangballs for our DB's. If they spread us out wide again, I expect for Cottrell to adjust accordingly after having a week to analyze the New England game.
I'm concerned about Jamal, but if there is a week where he could be at eighty percent, this is it. The Packers have a struggling ground game. They aren't getting a lot out of their zone blocking scheme, and their runningbacks have been less than stellar. Brandon Jackson in particular is having an underwhelming start to the season.
They do have a young offensive line, but it is not devoid of talent. The Packers know that they have to protect Favre so that he can get the ball to Driver and gang, so Shawne and Shaun need to come ready to play like always. Castillo should be able to have a good game as well.
On offense we need to start establishing an identity. Norv has had two weeks against the best in the NFL to give this team an identity on offense, and hopefully we'll start to see some results on Sunday. The Packers have a good pass rushing defensive line, but they will give up lanes to run. Their linebackers are fast and good tacklers, but I don't see them having success unless they bring the safety up into the box. That's happened every game this year, so we'll see what we do to counter it on Sunday.
Gates will once again be the ultimate mis match, but we have to start incorporating the wideouts at some point. In fact, I wouldn't mind starting the game with eight or more straight passes to start gathering some momentum. If the Packers stack the box like every team has so far, utilize quick slants, curl routes, and screens to take advantage. Rivers needs to get in a rhythm for the rest of the game, and the coaches know what passes he likes best.
However we start, we need to establish a ground game at some point. Pounding eight or nine men in the box won't help our offense, particularly the offensive line, establish a rhythm early.
I expect a big win. I trust our players and coaches to be able to get over a loss like last week and have success against the Packers. If the players were full of themselves before the Patriots game, they shouldn't be now.
I'm not much for predicting scores, but I will this week
Chargers 34
Packers 10
Key players will be:
Philip Rivers-I expect a big win. I have a lot of confidence in this guy, and I said that he will be our key to success this year. I think he bounces back in a big way against a very tough defense.
Offensive line-They'll be taking a lot of flack for the loss, and I doubt that they're having fun in the film sessions right now. These guys need to get in a rhythm, and I think that they will this week. They have a lot of pride in themselves and in the team. They need to get in a rhythm, and they do this week.
Vincent Jackson, Malcom Floyd-One of these guys needs to step up. Davis is a rookie, so my expectations are not quite so high on him. Both VJ and Malcom will be matched up against two good cornerbacks. Al Harris and Charles Woodson played well last season, and it has carried over to this year. Jackson needs to keep his head in the game, and give his all on every play. We don't need a number one receiver guys, but we do need someone who can prove to be a consistent threat.
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Here is one of the posts from that board; a lot of interesting personalities breaking down the matchup
In regards to this game. The Packers also have three good receivers, but they aren't in New England's class yet. Jennings and Jones have lots of potential, but the key is Driver. Jammer needs to have a good game. They don't have a lot of options at tight end. Donald Lee is their best player, and he's not very good at all.
Favre is the leader, and he'll come out firing like always. We need to pressure him and get him throwing his patented floating duck hangballs for our DB's. If they spread us out wide again, I expect for Cottrell to adjust accordingly after having a week to analyze the New England game.
I'm concerned about Jamal, but if there is a week where he could be at eighty percent, this is it. The Packers have a struggling ground game. They aren't getting a lot out of their zone blocking scheme, and their runningbacks have been less than stellar. Brandon Jackson in particular is having an underwhelming start to the season.
They do have a young offensive line, but it is not devoid of talent. The Packers know that they have to protect Favre so that he can get the ball to Driver and gang, so Shawne and Shaun need to come ready to play like always. Castillo should be able to have a good game as well.
On offense we need to start establishing an identity. Norv has had two weeks against the best in the NFL to give this team an identity on offense, and hopefully we'll start to see some results on Sunday. The Packers have a good pass rushing defensive line, but they will give up lanes to run. Their linebackers are fast and good tacklers, but I don't see them having success unless they bring the safety up into the box. That's happened every game this year, so we'll see what we do to counter it on Sunday.
Gates will once again be the ultimate mis match, but we have to start incorporating the wideouts at some point. In fact, I wouldn't mind starting the game with eight or more straight passes to start gathering some momentum. If the Packers stack the box like every team has so far, utilize quick slants, curl routes, and screens to take advantage. Rivers needs to get in a rhythm for the rest of the game, and the coaches know what passes he likes best.
However we start, we need to establish a ground game at some point. Pounding eight or nine men in the box won't help our offense, particularly the offensive line, establish a rhythm early.
I expect a big win. I trust our players and coaches to be able to get over a loss like last week and have success against the Packers. If the players were full of themselves before the Patriots game, they shouldn't be now.
I'm not much for predicting scores, but I will this week
Chargers 34
Packers 10
Key players will be:
Philip Rivers-I expect a big win. I have a lot of confidence in this guy, and I said that he will be our key to success this year. I think he bounces back in a big way against a very tough defense.
Offensive line-They'll be taking a lot of flack for the loss, and I doubt that they're having fun in the film sessions right now. These guys need to get in a rhythm, and I think that they will this week. They have a lot of pride in themselves and in the team. They need to get in a rhythm, and they do this week.
Vincent Jackson, Malcom Floyd-One of these guys needs to step up. Davis is a rookie, so my expectations are not quite so high on him. Both VJ and Malcom will be matched up against two good cornerbacks. Al Harris and Charles Woodson played well last season, and it has carried over to this year. Jackson needs to keep his head in the game, and give his all on every play. We don't need a number one receiver guys, but we do need someone who can prove to be a consistent threat.
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