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Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 01-03-2008, 03:33 PM

I would echo's Schneed's point re: pass protection. JC and TC were stripped far too often this year. If we win the next 2 games and face GB in 3 weeks, Heyer is going to have his hands full against Patrick Kerney (14.5 sacks), Greg Ellis (12.5 sacks), and Aaron Kampman (12 sacks). Yes, we can keep Cooley in to block, but to the extent that we do so, we limit our passing attack.

I also think we may have trouble with our secondary. What we have done in the last few weeks is nothing short of miraculous, but we have yet to face a strong passing attack supported by a full cast. The Bears' passing offense isn't exactly scary, the Vikes don't know what "passing" means, no team could pass on that windy night in the Meadowlands, and the Cowboys were missing T.O. I'm concerned that, going against Seattle, our defense might slip a bit. Again, I emphasize that I do not mean to take anything away from the amazing 4-win run, but I think we might have trouble against Seattle without Taylor and Rogers.

01-03-2008, 03:33 PM	#47
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	Re: What's Our Weakness? I would echo's Schneed's point re: pass protection. JC and TC were stripped far too often this year. If we win the next 2 games and face GB in 3 weeks, Heyer is going to have his hands full against Patrick Kerney (14.5 sacks), Greg Ellis (12.5 sacks), and Aaron Kampman (12 sacks). Yes, we can keep Cooley in to block, but to the extent that we do so, we limit our passing attack. I also think we may have trouble with our secondary. What we have done in the last few weeks is nothing short of miraculous, but we have yet to face a strong passing attack supported by a full cast. The Bears' passing offense isn't exactly scary, the Vikes don't know what "passing" means, no team could pass on that windy night in the Meadowlands, and the Cowboys were missing T.O. I'm concerned that, going against Seattle, our defense might slip a bit. Again, I emphasize that I do not mean to take anything away from the amazing 4-win run, but I think we might have trouble against Seattle without Taylor and Rogers.