Hey portland the hawks did look impressive. They scored three times on three very long drives. They played the loosing side of field position all day and still managed alot of 30-50 yard drives. They ended in punts but they helped out in the field position battle. The fumble by Engram on a potential scorring drive and the two costly penalties back to back were the factors that limmited the hawks from scoring 6-14 point is the 2nd half. Besides those three mistakes they controled the game.
Taking on what is considered one of the best run offenses in league and containing them with a no name D is impressive as well. You only saw vick make on running play, then go up limp. They had two scores off of short fields, and one very nice drive.
Running the ball as effective as we did should be a concern to the Cards. I would be worried of the liability Huff brings to you on the outside. Although with Chike working over our RT, Locklear, you will see him make some plays. If Berry is over Walt all game, you will not see him at all. Not a nock on Berry, Walt is just that good.
I see your best oppertunities as threw the air. Try and get Lofa in coverage, get hamlin and boulware to bite on PA, and use your WR core under and over the top. The long ball is our weakness so far. For that to happen though your line needs to play a good game. From what I have read in this forum that might be tough, even on an anemic pass rush like ours.
