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Thread: My Flacco Theory
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Re: My Flacco Theory
How are "inconsistent" and "predictable" a combination?
Some of that I agree with. On the road, the middle of the field doesn't exist. The Steelers seem to be the only road opponent, however, against which we become "run heavy," as the usual criticism after a road loss (and sometimes a road win) is Cam didn't run Rice enough.
To me, the problem is he tries to run the Coryell backwards. That offense is designed to work off of the run. You pound the rock, and throw for first downs as needed. You force the defense to give you shots downfield, because if you're moving the ball with the run game and (fairly) short passes, they have to move up. Cam too often starts out with the bomb. That, in and of itself, wouldn't be too bad, but when it doesn't work he seems determined to keep at it until it does. Flacco doesn't have time to get into rhythm, and the pass rush doesn't respect the run or worry about quick passes on third down: we don't seem to have any in our arsenal anymore.
When Kelly Washington was one of our receivers, we hit a few times on quick slants. I don't recall it ever gaining less than 5 yards. I don't see that play getting called anymore, even though we have guys who cause damage with the quick slant, especially if there's a missed/broken tackle.
I don't fault him as much for the lack of crossing routes, except when it looks like Flacco is getting good pass pro. Those are tough routes to defend. We've gnashed our teeth enough as other teams have made good yardage against our defense, after all. But those pages in the playbook seem to have gotten lost. Sometimes I wonder if Cameron hasn't caught whatever afflicted Cavanaugh: if a play works really well, he'll never do it again...
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11-22-2012, 10:37 AM #50Veteran Poster
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Re: My Flacco Theory
Whatever.
Of course there are people who go overboard.
Guess what. It happens in every freakin city!
As a whole, this town has embraced Flacco.
If anything, the national media are the ones who criticize him more.
You and I both know talk radio is a haven for the whiners and complainers.
But in no way does it represent anything more than a small segment of the fan base.
PP
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Re: My Flacco Theory
"Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
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Re: My Flacco Theory
"Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
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11-22-2012, 10:55 AM #54Legendary RSR Poster
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I think PP is commenting on the reaction here and not on sports talk radio.
And I agree with him to an extent. The fans opinions of Flacco do seem to be polarizing as to his level of play.
I wouldn't call him average but there is a body of work (this season) that supports the claim.
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Re: My Flacco Theory
"Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
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11-22-2012, 11:00 AM #56Legendary RSR Poster
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11-22-2012, 11:02 AM #57Veteran Poster
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All you have to do is look at a measured criticism of Flacco and the visceral reaction it illicits.
Seriously, just look at this thread.
PP
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Re: My Flacco Theory
"Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
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"Please take with you this final sword, The Excellector. I am praying that your journey will be guided by the light", Leon Shore
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11-22-2012, 11:08 AM #60Legendary RSR Poster
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