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Post by moekid on Nov 15, 2021 14:46:30 GMT -7
The answer lies in the fact he is first on the depth chart. Get ready for Mason Rudolph. Try to stay focused. Perhaps Mason Rudolph should get ready for stardom....... Isn’t he the guy that beat us last time
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Post by lazylightning on Nov 15, 2021 14:50:08 GMT -7
He didn't get the jab? I have not paid attention, are the Steelers better with or without Big Ben this year? The answer lies in the fact he is first on the depth chart. Get ready for Mason Rudolph. Try to stay focused. So was Tyrone last year.
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Post by frozendisc on Nov 15, 2021 14:52:10 GMT -7
Perhaps Mason Rudolph should get ready for stardom....... No Mr. Poopy Pants, he should not. Sunday is Funday for us !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did not say the Chargers would not win, but it is difficult to imagine Rudolph not having the best statistics of his career, eh..... and doing so in primetime battle with Herbert.....48-47 Chargers win.
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Post by chargerfreak on Nov 16, 2021 6:28:18 GMT -7
The answer lies in the fact he is first on the depth chart. Get ready for Mason Rudolph. Try to stay focused. So was Tyrone last year. Is he related to Tyrod ?
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Post by chargerfreak on Nov 16, 2021 6:29:38 GMT -7
Steelers Safety Fitzpatrick out with Covid !
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Post by afboltfan on Nov 16, 2021 7:01:49 GMT -7
For the record I'd rather have MDubb over OBJ...
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Post by chargerfreak on Nov 16, 2021 7:28:27 GMT -7
I started the thread as your local Pitt expert, so here is some of my takes:
Defense: A very talented group that is well coached. The defensive line COLLAPES into RB's. They crush down laterally along the line to stop runners. Good LB's (Pitt is historically LB U.) The corners have been the same for decades. No one is going to lead the lead in INT's. They are trained to cover well, and MADE to be good tacklers. Fitzpatrick is a very good safety/Robber of passes. We catch a break with him out of this game.
Offense: They know Big Ben is at the end of his career, so they have changed the offense. They WILL be trying to run Harris down our throat. If Rudolph is starting, he has a decent arm, but like most back ups, he can throw a pick or two.
Summary: We have to take advantage of Ben and Fitzpatrick being out. Pitt LOVES to drag you into a low scoring game to eek out wins. I think there are opportunities in the secondary to pass the ball. Just don't hold the ball, TJ Watt is coming for sacks.
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Post by moekid on Nov 16, 2021 9:00:03 GMT -7
I started the thread as your local Pitt expert, so here is some of my takes: Defense: A very talented group that is well coached. The defensive line COLLAPES into RB's. They crush down laterally along the line to stop runners. Good LB's (Pitt is historically LB U.) The corners have been the same for decades. No one is going to lead the lead in INT's. They are trained to cover well, and MADE to be good tacklers. Fitzpatrick is a very good safety/Robber of passes. We catch a break with him out of this game. Offense: They know Big Ben is at the end of his career, so they have changed the offense. They WILL be trying to run Harris down our throat. If Rudolph is starting, he has a decent arm, but like most back ups, he can throw a pick or two. Summary: We have to take advantage of Ben and Fitzpatrick being out. Pitt LOVES to drag you into a low scoring game to eek out wins. I think there are opportunities in the secondary to pass the ball. Just don't hold the ball, TJ Watt is coming for sacks. The formula to beat us is pretty clear now. Balt, NE and MN all played keep away by overwhelming our offense with blitz packages and pressure on Herbert. Kept them to 3 and outs and then controlled the ball because we can’t stop the run. I don’t see much difference in Pitts approach to this game. Duck dynasty beat us last time
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Post by frozendisc on Nov 16, 2021 9:19:35 GMT -7
Does Rudolph have the running skills to be a factor?
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Post by chargerfreak on Nov 16, 2021 10:07:16 GMT -7
For the record I'd rather have MDubb over OBJ... Please post their contract comparisons. Thanks
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Post by chargerfreak on Nov 16, 2021 10:12:34 GMT -7
Does Rudolph have the running skills to be a factor? The sneaky devil has never had running skills to speak of. Then suddenly this weekend he ran 4 times for 36 yards. That's 9 yards a run, so it bears some attention.
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Post by chargerfreak on Nov 16, 2021 10:19:08 GMT -7
The five highest-graded Chargers in Week 11 are:
1. Storm Norton - 84.9 2. Uchenna Nwosu - 80.0 3. Keenan Allen - 78.9 4. Joey Bosa - 74.4 5. Derwin James - 72.9
I think TJ Watt lines up over Storm Norton.
Heaven help us.
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Post by chargerfreak on Nov 16, 2021 10:21:33 GMT -7
^^^^^ Have you noticed when I start a thread I keep you guys informed AND you get my great takes for free ??
Sunday marked the 3rd straight game the Chargers have lost by 7 points or fewer.
Also:
Most one-possession losses since 2019:
Chargers 19 Panthers 17 Bengals 16 Lions 15
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Post by totallybolted on Nov 16, 2021 10:56:10 GMT -7
I actually like the set up this week. Coming off a loss, we are on PrimeTime at home. It's bounce back time. Find a way to get MW involved in the offense and I like our chances too... Maybe JJ coming back? I'm tired of the Rountree/Kelley show. they all suck. At this point i say give the ball to FB Nabors and let him pound the Dl for the first half of the game. The yards gained won't be any worse. but the softening might actually occur.
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Post by lazylightning on Nov 16, 2021 10:59:52 GMT -7
Find a way to get MW involved in the offense and I like our chances too... Maybe JJ coming back? I'm tired of the Rountree/Kelley show. they all suck. At this point i say give the ball to FB Nabors and let him pound the Dl for the first half of the game. The yards gained won't be any worse. but the softening might actually occur. Ready to give Pipkins a shot at this point.
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