There's an Old Addage in the NFL

[WildBB]

You can never ever, never , never , never - did I mention never sit on a lead.
This one falls squarley on Rowen for playing right into Chicago's hands in the 2nd half. And Denny for not overriding the overly conservative approach. It goes against everything he's been as a coach. Makes no sence whatsoever!

 

[NMCard]

The line can't blow blocks and let the defender run into the endzone for the touchdown. They have to protect their QB and they have to open running lanes for the QB.

 

[SuperSpck]

Real teams run the ball in the fourth quarter when they have the lead.

It doesn't have to be done 3 plays in a row, but it has been done three plays in a row and it's worked.

The issue is not play calling, it's execution.

 

[WildBB]

The line can't blow blocks and let the defender run into the endzone for the touchdown. They have to protect their QB and they have to open running lanes for the QB.

Yes but you need to hit them where and when they're not expecting it. Wolfley mentioned time and again in the 3rd quarter you HAVE TO THROW when they are putting eight men in the box on 1st downs. You have to take advantage of those situations when your on top , not run into them constantly. It was sickening. Really .

 

[Brewster10]

We didnt sit on the lead... we did all this offense can do.. A bad Oline, and no running game... doesnt really allow you to do much... especially against a great D and no Fitz...

What did you want us to do... just let Leinart and Anquan play catch?

 

[Evil Ash]

Real teams run the ball in the fourth quarter when they have the lead.

It doesn't have to be done 3 plays in a row, but it has been done three plays in a row and it's worked.

The issue is not play calling, it's execution.

In games past I'd agree with the normal bitching on Rowen. This one goes almost all on the players and HC

 

[WildBB]

Real teams run the ball in the fourth quarter when they have the lead.

It doesn't have to be done 3 plays in a row, but it has been done three plays in a row and it's worked.

The issue is not play calling, it's execution.

Sorry that doesn't fly if thats all you do in the 2nd half. Time after time we run right into them and go 2nd and 3rd and long. 3 pts. in the 2nd half - no it does"nt work.

 

[jmr667]

There's some addage about offensive linemen being paid to block defensive linemen too. But that's just crazy talk. The Cards have taught Ross the brand new NFL tactic of making it the QB's job to stop the DE.

 

[conraddobler]

There's some addage about offensive linemen being paid to block defensive linemen. But that's just crazy talk. The Cards have taught Ross the brand new NFL tactic of making it the QB's job to stop the DE.

Ross needs to sit on the bench, he almost got our QB of the future killed by ignoring a guy lined up within 2 feet of him.

Watch the replay it's gruesome.

At least bump the guy even if it is a rollout, make him slow down at least a step.

 

[WildBB]

We didnt sit on the lead... we did all this offense can do.. A bad Oline, and no running game... doesnt really allow you to do much... especially against a great D and no Fitz...

What did you want us to do... just let Leinart and Anquan play catch?

Uh yea - they did (Sit on the lead). They didn't come out with any urgency. And I'll hand it to the D despite everything they could have pulled this one out. But they had no help. Instead you line one up for your kicker to have to pull it out in the end. Not acceptable.

As for the Cards not being able to run - Yea duh , when have they been able to and what makes the coaches think they'd be able to in the second half when Chicago is daring you to run. What makes them think they can pull that off? They can't and didn't.

 

[D-Dogg]

I'm afraid to watch this game now that I'm home from the stadium, but that's exactly what I'm gonna do. Taken out of the emotion of the moment...I think this will hurt worse than I think it does right now.

 

[D-Dogg]

Uh yea - they did (Sit on the lead). They didn't come out with any urgency. And I'll hand it to the D despite everything they could have pulled this one out. But they had no help. Instead you line one up for your kicker to have to pull it out in the end. Not acceptable.

As for the Cards not being able to run - Yea duh , when have they been able to and what makes the coaches think they'd be able to in the second half when Chicago is daring you to run. What makes them think they can pull that off? They can't and didn't.

In the first half, Edge was 7 for 38 rushing...WTF happened? Seriously...being at the game it is sometimes hard to see how some of these things are going (limited replay, etc.) How did it happen? I turned to my friends at one point in the second half and said...Edge has 38 yards...remember earlier when he had 38 yards on seven carries? We tried to guess how many carries he had then... I say probably 18.

 

[Crimson Warrior]

I'm afraid to watch this game now that I'm home from the stadium, but that's exactly what I'm gonna do. Taken out of the emotion of the moment...I think this will hurt worse than I think it does right now.

Don't do it man. seriously. It's bad.

 

[Evil Ash]

I'm afraid to watch this game now that I'm home from the stadium, but that's exactly what I'm gonna do. Taken out of the emotion of the moment...I think this will hurt worse than I think it does right now.

Make sure all sharp instruments are locked away, no guns in the general area, and have a vomit bag ready

 

[ajcardfan]

Sorry that doesn't fly if thats all you do in the 2nd half. Time after time we run right into them and go 2nd and 3rd and long. 3 pts. in the 2nd half - no it does"nt work.

Well, again, I'll point out with 10:54 we did exactly what all the wannabe OC geniuses wanted. We had two INC passes and ran only 40 seconds off the clock before we punted. So, that didn't work either.

 

[Covert Rain]

Make sure all sharp instruments are locked away, no guns in the general area, and have a vomit bag ready