Wolv Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Hasn't come close to a 100 yard game yet. SD is now 0-2. A direct result of underutilizing the best player in the game? He didn't see the ball in the final drive vs the Cowboys, and he only carried 19 times vs Denver, and didn't catch a pass. Both games were close, so having to rely on the passing game can't be an excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I'm wondering the same thing. His 2 TDs certainly didn't hurt, but ya, normally when LT has 2 TDs, he's around a buck fifty yardage-wise with 4-7 receptions. At a pt per reception, those catches are why he was drafted #1 overall, or in my case #2 overall (behind Manning). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Marty is a hard-headed SOB. I think he wants to depend on his new-found passing game to keep LT fresh going into the playoffs. I don't know - that's really all I can think of. If I were SDs coach, I'd run the wheels off that team. LT, Turner and Neal make a heck of a combo. Wisen up Marty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolv Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 Marty is a hard-headed SOB. I think he wants to depend on his new-found passing game to keep LT fresh going into the playoffs. I don't know - that's really all I can think of. If I were SDs coach, I'd run the wheels off that team. LT, Turner and Neal make a heck of a combo. Wisen up Marty! 1002138[/snapback] Exactly. At this rate, there will be no playoffs for LT to be fresh for.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Marty is a hard-headed SOB. I think he wants to depend on his new-found passing game to keep LT fresh going into the playoffs. I don't know - that's really all I can think of. If I were SDs coach, I'd run the wheels off that team. LT, Turner and Neal make a heck of a combo. Wisen up Marty! 1002138[/snapback] Playoffs? (said in my best Jim Mora Sr. impersonation). This team ain't going to the playoffs at its current pace, that's for sure. They're under-utilizing the best RB in football and dang it, he's on my team - doesn't Marty know this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mac Bears Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Well look at it this way. A couple more weeks with losing games and we might all get to see if Rivers can step up to the plate. Something we've all been wondering since the 04 draft. Not that Brees is doing anything wrong but you gotta think at some point they have to start looking at Rivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 They're under-utilizing the best RB in football and dang it, he's on my team - doesn't Marty know this? 1002152[/snapback] I agree. The most surprising stat so far is NO THROWS TO LT. Even if the O line can't open holes for the best RB in football, where are the tosses to LT when he's open in the secondary? Where are the screen passes?? I mean, COME ON!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stimer Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 C'mon guys ... can't it wait 1 more week? I play the LT owner next week and I need some help. I mean if LT is going to go off against the Gnats can I at least get a couple passing td's from Td-less Green??? That's not too much to ask for right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 the broncos just shut his ass down in the second half. i wouldn't read much into it, LT will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soopanuts Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 No team that started 0-2 last year made the playoffs. If keeping LT fresh is the reason, then that crap better stop now. First they suspend Gates for Week 1. Now, LT has zero catches and is being used enough. Enough is enough, let the dude loose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebdog Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I think the biggest factor for LT's struggles has been the play of the Offensive Line. I saw both the Cowboy game and the Denver game and the holes just aren't there. Teams are getting good penetration and this is a cause for Brees's struggles as well. I hope its not the case but the Chargers may regret not having paid Hudson Houck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I agree. The most surprising stat so far is NO THROWS TO LT. Even if the O line can't open holes for the best RB in football, where are the tosses to LT when he's open in the secondary? Where are the screen passes?? I mean, COME ON!!!!!!!!!! 1003079[/snapback] Not giving LT the rock 25 times a game is nuts. Not giving him the ball in the passing game is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I think the biggest factor for LT's struggles has been the play of the Offensive Line. I saw both the Cowboy game and the Denver game and the holes just aren't there. Teams are getting good penetration and this is a cause for Brees's struggles as well. I hope its not the case but the Chargers may regret not having paid Hudson Houck. 1003417[/snapback] Several offensive linemen had quotes in the SD paper today acknowledging the obvious.....that they're just not getting the job done. I'm sure Haulk's absence is a factor, but Fonoti has a broken hand and some of the rest are dinged up. O line play will have to improve or it's gonna be a LONG year!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Not giving LT the rock 25 times a game is nuts. Not giving him the ball in the passing game is 1003553[/snapback] 19 carries in each of the past 2 games - that's on pace for 300+. Can't speak to the passing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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