Bolts Vs Raiders post game wrap up

[Steve]

I don't think there was anything wrong with the design of the play. Tutu actually got off the line pretty well, and had the guy beat. Just Weddle missed on the pass, which wasn't exactly a surprise (that he missed) considering the Raiders were pressuring him and he is not a QB. It was just a really bad situation to have that call trying to be executed, especially given the field position.

AS far as the injury, those things are often just a matter of time. The Raiders WR are fairly fresh coming off their bye week, so they were a step quicker and it showed. On the 1st couple of TD passes, it wasn't like we had no idea what to do (like last year), just guys where not super sharp and Carr and his WR made some absolutely perfect pitch and catch throws. The important thing is that the team did what it needed to do to win, even if it was ugly. There will be games like that, and good teams overcome those things.

Keep in mind that if we can win 11 games, no matter what Denver does, we are almost certainly in the playoffs. The last time an 11-5 teams didn't make it was in 2008, and almost all of the 10-6 teams make it too. So the important thing is to just take it a week at a time and check them off. We are about half way to that total now. Then add in the divisional record, that if we can do well in those games, they almost count double, we are in a good spot. But the important thing is to not get hung up with style points, or trying to get too aggressive (look at all the points Oakland scored on our blitzes). Just play our game, make some plays and play the percentages.

[oneinchpunch]

I don't think there was anything wrong with the design of the play. Tutu actually got off the line pretty well, and had the guy beat. Just Weddle missed on the pass, which wasn't exactly a surprise (that he missed) considering the Raiders were pressuring him and he is not a QB. It was just a really bad situation to have that call trying to be executed, especially given the field position.

AS far as the injury, those things are often just a matter of time. The Raiders WR are fairly fresh coming off their bye week, so they were a step quicker and it showed. On the 1st couple of TD passes, it wasn't like we had no idea what to do (like last year), just guys where not super sharp and Carr and his WR made some absolutely perfect pitch and catch throws. The important thing is that the team did what it needed to do to win, even if it was ugly. There will be games like that, and good teams overcome those things.

Keep in mind that if we can win 11 games, no matter what Denver does, we are almost certainly in the playoffs. The last time an 11-5 teams didn't make it was in 2008, and almost all of the 10-6 teams make it too. So the important thing is to just take it a week at a time and check them off. We are about half way to that total now. Then add in the divisional record, that if we can do well in those games, they almost count double, we are in a good spot. But the important thing is to not get hung up with style points, or trying to get too aggressive (look at all the points Oakland scored on our blitzes). Just play our game, make some plays and play the percentages.

the Raiders tricked the Bolts into the play. Good job by their coaching staff. Weddle saw not one but both gun blockers come inside and thought the raiders were going for the block but it turned out the Raiders were the ones faking.

[Boltjolt]

LOL, i wonder when the last time a 4th and 35 fake punt was even tried?
4TH AND THIRTY FUCKING FIVE!!!

[Faded blues]

LOL, i wonder when the last time a 4th and 35 fake punt was even tried?
4TH AND THIRTY FUCKING FIVE!!!

The good new going forward is that teams will think were dumb enough try that crap and maybe hold off on going for a block.

[thelightningwill]

Yea, next time it is 2nd and 1, we should punt. That way, opposing teams will always need to be prepared with a punt returner on defense.

[Mister Hoarse]

Yea, next time it is 2nd and 1, we should punt. That way, opposing teams will always need to be prepared with a punt returner on defense.

Solid.

[Formula 21]

When was the last time we had two rookies who could be considered the offensive and defensive players of the game? I call them first and last. Verrett was our first rounder. BO had to have a tryout just to get a UDFA contract. Yep, that's our first and last rookies.

[Beerman]

I don't understand why Bo didn't get a shot earlier? Was it really just his size? He had a ton of production at Buffalo in his final year. He's short, but not small. His 40 is nothing to write home about (think it's a 4.6), but I suspect his 3 cone wasn't terrible. He's a very agile guy with some wiggle. Oh well our gain. Even had an insane work ethic apparently from some tweets I read about. Where is the red flag that kept this guy off a roster?

[blahblahblah]

Size/speed combo. Cuz, ya know, measurables.

[Panama]

The further we get into this season, the more I think og/oc in the 1st round of the draft.

If there's someone worthy of a first round grade, then yes, but not just for the sake of that being a position of huge need.

That said, 32 is usually a good spot to snag an interior lineman.

[Panama]

LOL, i wonder when the last time a 4th and 35 fake punt was even tried?
4TH AND THIRTY FUCKING FIVE!!!

He thought his beard was channeling Dan Fouts.

[Panama]

Yea, next time it is 2nd and 1, we should punt. That way, opposing teams will always need to be prepared with a punt returner on defense.

I think this was a viable option during the Flutie era, when Darren Bennett was our best weapon, but not so much now.