Guys who have stepped up the last few games

[smuggler]

It would be interesting to see some 2-5-4 base-type defense. We have extra LB's. . . . . I wonder how that would play out.

This only works with a nice lead. The other team will run it down our throats if we try that.

[pbmax]

I think DJ Smith is 5' 8". From the GBPG Photo Slideshow: Along the Lines

[Guiness]

Is it odd how 1 inch longer arms and 15 pounds or so inspires confidence? I think I spend too much time reading about arm length.

Big hands I know you're the one...

doesn't he have very large hands as well?

[Fritz]

He's got the lower body and legs of my great Aunt Myrtle....she played for the Canton Bulldogs. Linebacker and fullback. Oh, and she punted, too.

[pbmax]

Lang, Clifton, Bulaga and Sherrod are simply a different size than everyone else. Looking at Lang next to Sitton I can see why McCarthy saw a tackle all along.

[denverYooper]

Lang, Clifton, Bulaga and Sherrod are simply a different size than everyone else. Looking at Lang next to Sitton I can see why McCarthy saw a tackle all along.

Jeebs. You could practically switch Cliffy's and Sherrod's heads and it'd be hard to tell the difference.

Well, maybe put sleeves on 'em too but they look like they have the same body.

[Tarlam!]

Grant showed some very nice patience and his usual top end gear.

This fascinates me. Where has he been all season? Starkes goes down, Saine leaves the game and Grant feels less threatened or what?

Zombo wasn't mentioned, but I saw a couple of nice plays from him, also. Honourable mention.

[Tarlam!]

It would be interesting to see some 2-5-4 base-type defense. We have extra LB's. . . . . I wonder how that would play out.

Dom plays a LOT of snaps with only 2 down linemen and the way Woodson plays, he's almost an additional LB. I think we are seeing a form of the scheme you suggest when they play in nickel, no?

[pbmax]

Well, it probably should be taken with a grain of salt. The Raiders have not been a great run Defense this year (Football Outsiders has them last), so Grant's numbers might look more pedestrian versus a better run defense.

[Pugger]

I agree with your list, except Driver has had some drops.

Don't what to make of Sherrod, but he certainly looks bigger than Newhouse.

Sherrod had problems Sunday. He's very raw. I wasn't pleased to see our O line play musical chairs with The Franchise getting knocked around! Lord, I hope Cliffy and Sitton are back soon.

[Smidgeon]

Well, it probably should be taken with a grain of salt. The Raiders have not been a great run Defense this year (Football Outsiders has them last), so Grant's numbers might look more pedestrian versus a better run defense.

When they showed Grant's previous long run from 2009, he looked like a completely different runner. In the replay, he was noticeably more fluid and flexible. This year, he's comparatively very stiff. Not surprised he hasn't been showing his previous form after that revelation.

[Patler]

I think DJ Smith is 5' 8". From the GBPG Photo Slideshow: Along the Lines

That is one compact distribution of 240 lbs.

[Patler]

double post

[pbmax]

I don't think DJ could be a long strider if he wanted to.

[Fritz]

If he was a chicken you could feed a village on one of his legs.