The only atttempt that Yates tried for over 10 yards was that 14 yard pass to AJ.
Leinart had 3.
The TD pass to Dreessen, a 23-yd completion to AJ that was called back (they called AJ for pushing off, but we can't see it, and the radio guys I listened to thought it was a bad call), and a 14-yd incompletion to Dreessen (ball was just high, but catchable; Leinart was trying to avoid a D-lineman's hand; CB Midleton was called for a penalty offsetting by a penalty on D.Brown.)
I don't get this "Check Down King" label being put on Leinart, especially when we all know at least the first 15 plays were scripted.
I don't see anything wrong with Leinart's decision on where to go with the ball.
Sorry, but it seems to me some people are simply stuck with the past and/or influenced by some of the media's bias.
First, the scripted business is a red herring. That has nothing to do with the QB's decision to - or not to - go for the WR running the deeper pattern. And of all people, I don't have to tell you that patterns are run in groupings; i.e., medium or deep outs are paired with fly or post patterns to make the safeties commit. I'm sure you know the thought process. My beef was that Leinart never took a shot deep downfield to make the safeties back off. I mean, do you really consider that 14-yd pass to AJ or the TD to Breessen a "deep" pattern?
Seriously?
C'mon man.
While I have to confess with being pleased Leinart never turned the ball over, I'm somewhat disappointed that he never really stretched the field.
Like TK said, the WCO is built around the short passing game and running the ball. Occasionally, we would go deep.
It also depends on the opponent that we play. If Kubiak feel like we need to score against certain opponent, he would open the playbook more.
Yes, I understand pass patterns. And that was why I said I don't have any problem with where Leinart went with the ball. There was one occasion where I can't see deep (like TK mentioned) but I think the coverage was there.
You make me work, LOL; I checked a few games from last year and these are the results:
(Colts week 1)
- 53-yd PI Hayden on Walter (I mentioned this play in the 2-man route thread).
- 18-yd pass to AJ (who gained a couple more YAC) in the second qtr (on this play, JJ ran a deep route to take away the safety, the Texans then inserted AJ underneath.)
- 19yd pass to Walter who ran 3 more yards to the end zone (wide open).
- Schaub threw an ill-advised pass to AJ on a one-man route (double coverage) that was intercepted by the safety Bullitt). Schaub shouldn't have thrown this pass, EVER!
(Redskins week 2)
In the first qtr, Schaub completed a 16-yd pass to Walter who gained a couple more YAC.
In the second, Schaub completed an 18-yd pass to AJ.
And this one ended up a high-scoring affair.
(Cowboys game week 3 last year.)
In the first half, the only attempt Schaub had for over 14 yard was a 17 yard incompletion to AJ.
(Raiders week 4)17-yd attempt to JJ, who dropped the ball.
That was it!
(Giants game week 5)
- Behind by 7, Schaub tried a 19-yd pass to AJ and was intercepted.
- Behind by 14 late in the first, Schaub tried another 19 yarder to OD that was batted away by LB Goff who ran with OD.
2 mins into the second quarter, the Texans were behind by 21; still Schaub didn't attempt anything longer (than 14)
I think that's enough of a sample, at least for now!
... Great reply yesterday, CND, just remembered to rep you for it)... The only reason it worked Sunday was because we were up 10 pts against a horrid offense when it went into effect... 
