bigdrulez3141
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The following is a thread from a Chargers Forum. I thought it would be intresting to get a diffrent point of view on the Cowboys chances Sept. 11.
http://http://www.glorifythepast.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7532
Julius Jones. Drew Bledsoe. Terry Glenn. Keyshawn Johnson. Quincy Carter. Peerless Price.
Those aren't players from a fantasy team. Those players are now what forms the Dallas Cowboys offense. Think the Bolts are a little concerned? I'd be if my DB's gave up as many yards as the Bolts DB's did last year.
While it's true Quincy Carter may be dropped and it's unclear how much newly signed Price will contribute in Week One, the Cowboys offense will be looking to make a statement Sunday at the Q.
You have to really look into last year's stats to see that even though the Bolts had given up a ton of frequent flyer mileage to opposing QB's, most teams were playing from behind. The Chargers had a 'bend but don't break' philosophy that seemed to work out in the end.
Fast forward to this year's preseason. The preseason has reminded us that the Chargers failed to significantly upgrade the pass defense and will likely be burned time and time again in 2005.
The Cowboys are coming, and they are bringing the heavy artillery.
Doom and Gloom--begone.
The Bolts are bringing most of it's offense to Week One, and we know the story of 'One Day Late' Antonio Gates. Good thing is, (and you may call me crazy) the Chargers Offense still funtions almost to capacity without Gates. You will see only a slight difference on third downs and red zone. Drew Brees has gained the talent to tweak his game and utilize all of his offensive weapons.
Shal we talk about LaDainian Tomlinson? LT has returned to 2003 speed and is going for 2200 yards this year.
Talk about heavy artillery. The Chargers ICBM's are definately capable of matching strike for strike.
Dallas gave up an average of 25 points a game last year. Yes, I said 25. Do they even have a D? They spent the first four picks of this year's draft on defensive talent specifically trying to upgrade a pass rush.
The kicking game is a question mark for both teams. Nate Kaeding was money until you know when last year and he didn't impress in the preseason. Dallas Kicker Billy Cundiff suffered a quad injury in preseason and has been replaced by shaky Jose Cortez.
Bold Prediction:
A high scoring affair that ends in a Bolt win. The Chargers will struggle stopping the pass but will stifle Julius Jones with their swarming Run Defense. If Ground Marty takes hold, the Chargers will have the upper hand keeping Bledsoe off the field.
http://http://www.glorifythepast.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7532
Julius Jones. Drew Bledsoe. Terry Glenn. Keyshawn Johnson. Quincy Carter. Peerless Price.
Those aren't players from a fantasy team. Those players are now what forms the Dallas Cowboys offense. Think the Bolts are a little concerned? I'd be if my DB's gave up as many yards as the Bolts DB's did last year.
While it's true Quincy Carter may be dropped and it's unclear how much newly signed Price will contribute in Week One, the Cowboys offense will be looking to make a statement Sunday at the Q.
You have to really look into last year's stats to see that even though the Bolts had given up a ton of frequent flyer mileage to opposing QB's, most teams were playing from behind. The Chargers had a 'bend but don't break' philosophy that seemed to work out in the end.
Fast forward to this year's preseason. The preseason has reminded us that the Chargers failed to significantly upgrade the pass defense and will likely be burned time and time again in 2005.
The Cowboys are coming, and they are bringing the heavy artillery.
Doom and Gloom--begone.
The Bolts are bringing most of it's offense to Week One, and we know the story of 'One Day Late' Antonio Gates. Good thing is, (and you may call me crazy) the Chargers Offense still funtions almost to capacity without Gates. You will see only a slight difference on third downs and red zone. Drew Brees has gained the talent to tweak his game and utilize all of his offensive weapons.
Shal we talk about LaDainian Tomlinson? LT has returned to 2003 speed and is going for 2200 yards this year.
Talk about heavy artillery. The Chargers ICBM's are definately capable of matching strike for strike.
Dallas gave up an average of 25 points a game last year. Yes, I said 25. Do they even have a D? They spent the first four picks of this year's draft on defensive talent specifically trying to upgrade a pass rush.
The kicking game is a question mark for both teams. Nate Kaeding was money until you know when last year and he didn't impress in the preseason. Dallas Kicker Billy Cundiff suffered a quad injury in preseason and has been replaced by shaky Jose Cortez.
Bold Prediction:
A high scoring affair that ends in a Bolt win. The Chargers will struggle stopping the pass but will stifle Julius Jones with their swarming Run Defense. If Ground Marty takes hold, the Chargers will have the upper hand keeping Bledsoe off the field.
