Does LT come up small today in Indy? (1 Viewer)

[u999spf]

If Gates does not play or is very limited today, this would probably free up Bob Sanders to help out against LT. I just can't see LT having a big game this week against the Colts. They are going to load up to stop LT and force Rivers to beat them.

If the Colts get ahead by 2 scores the Chargers will have to go to the air, (LT will still get some dump offs) but I don't think LT breaks 70-80 total yards or scores more than 1 TD.

Of course if Manning throws 6 picks again, LT could get a couple of short TD's.

 

[jurb26]

I don't know if LT will come up short, but I'm rather certain SD will.

 

[FUBAR]

If Gates does not play or is very limited today, this would probably free up Bob Sanders to help out against LT. I just can't see LT having a big game this week against the Colts. They are going to load up to stop LT and force Rivers to beat them.If the Colts get ahead by 2 scores the Chargers will have to go to the air, (LT will still get some dump offs) but I don't think LT breaks 70-80 total yards or scores more than 1 TD.Of course if Manning throws 6 picks again, LT could get a couple of short TD's.

I agree, except LT is still the Chargers top receiving threat if Gates is out. I want to see Turner in the backfield with LT in the slot. If the Chargers staff is smart, they'll move LT around a lot to prevent Sanders from keying on him, while utilizing Turner or Sproles in the backfield.

 

[softball]

I was contemplating this on the way to grab some donuts for the kids.

Is LT starting to slip? It's getting more obvious every game that he is the entire offense.

I know it's been obvious before but that was a few years ago and he was younger, I'm working on some numbers now.

just trying to gage if I'm the only one who thinks this may be coming.

 

[Despyzer]

With Gates out you are likely to see a lot of two-TE sets with Manu and Naane. Manu is one of the best blocking TEs in the game, and Naane is a very athletic blocker. More and better blockers sometimes help a RB (although a respected passing attack does too).

 

[u999spf]

Well it sounds like Gates is going to play. I guess they will have to see how effective he can be and before making any adjustments with Bob Sanders, covering Gates or supporting the run.

 

[u999spf]

I could see Marion Barber and Addai, both having bigger games for their teams than LT.

 

[Despyzer]

I could see Marion Barber and Addai, both having bigger games for their teams than LT.

I could see it too, but I wouldn't be willing to put money on it.

 

[Slider]

If he did it would have nothing to do with him. It's just they have no other legit option if Gates sits.

 

[Despyzer]

If he did it would have nothing to do with him. It's just they have no other legit option if Gates sits.

Huh? I know it's not easy to keep up with backup TEs, but I would put up Manu and Naane against any other team's #2 and #3. If Gates doesn't play you probably won't see much of a dropoff, just like when he went out last week.