Running late are we?
Anyhow..
When you look back at film, did you wish to run the ball more? And why was Matt playing so bad?
As far as running the ball, I think we would have. Being 0-6 on 3rd down and getting behind got us out of whack. You still look at it after 3 quarters it was 15-18. We ran the ball well. Sure you'd love to run more but with what happened, it happened that way.
You're getting hammered in the first half. Playing behind alot. What can you do?
That is confusing. I'm looking at that. We've moved the ball well but have not scored at times. Penalties also hurt us.
Are those things you're looking at before the field or on the field?
Not routine or anything. Looking at how we're coming out. The first 15 plays and stuff like that.
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You didnt use TEs to chip much, what can you do to get the TEs more involved?
We done it some. I think you chip them with running the football.
How much did you consider Rashad?
Never thought of making a change. Duane is our guy. He played one of the great all time players at that position. Got a lot of confidence in Duane. He can play better and we can help him.
Injuries?
Andre ankle is sore. Owen, Adibi hamstring sore.
Speaking of first drives, you thrown 26 times run 9 times. Need better balance there?
I gotta go back and look. I dont know. ALways try to be balanced.
How concerned about pass protection?
Last year, we protected well. This year it's in spurts. Too many sacks this year. Best way to do it is run the ball, control LOS. We gotta do a better job.
On the 47 , 3rd and 2, and threw. Did you know on 3rd down you would go for it on 4th and why not use Arian there?
I cant say I know I'll go for it. Gut feeling in the game. You're right though.
On the D, what did you think as Brian as MLB?
To get thrown in there, he held his own. Held group together. We played good in the first half on D. 2nd half not as well. Couldnt get off the field. Give Cush credit.
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Same ankle for Andre?
Same ankle, just sore. Tweaked it a little. Playing on turf, we're gonna deal with it. Nothing worse done.
Talk to Schaub at half?
Talk to him all the time. What do you mean?
He came out different
Not all just Matt.
How do you line up wrong?
I dont know. Struggled for me today. Pretty automatic usually. In that environment, it is confusing.
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Looking back, did you wish you were patient? Look back and say we wished we used him(Arian) more?
I think it would have happened. It happened due to we were 0-6 on 3rd downs. Couldnt stay on the field. Down 24-3 in the 3rd Q, we were patient but it got out of whack because we didnt stay on the field.
Rivers on pace to shatter Marino's record. Talk about Rivers and problems he presents.
Trying to catchup today. He is good. They're trying to make big plays. Can run the ball. With Phillip, they do max protect and get the ball down the field. Very explosive. He's a good player.
Do guys who play well in past, not playing well now, what do you to get them playing like last year?
There are guys playing some good football. We need to find some plays within the game that are difference makers. Gotta create TOs. Gotta create game changing plays on both sides
How did Anderson do?
He'll get more playing time. Bill did good job with rotation.
Did Kareem have his best game?
I think he's getting better each week. We gotta feel good about our D looking at the numbers from yesterday. He continues to improve. He doesnt get down. He doesnt think he got it all figured out when he makes plays.
How much is Mario's groin bothering him? No sacks in last 3 games
I think he's fine. No excuses. He's playing hard. Peyton was moving around.
You were really stuffing the run before, are you worried now about run D?
That was our focus yesterday. We tried to make them run. SD can beat you both ways.