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So ok we all have some criticism about play calling. Some folks want more deep bombs. Others want better run game. Some want Lombardi fired, but i say just pump the brakes a bit. Here is some proof that Lombardi is calling deep routes and our guys are getting open, Herbert does not have enough time to find them.
Deep1:
Guyton open deep in the middle. Roundtree fails to block the blitzing CB which spooks Herbert
Deep2:
Guyton and Mdub both open. Herbert once again gets spooked by Norton + Slater losing their blocks
Deep3:
Cook open middle. Guyton coming open late. Herbet once again has to avoid pass rush from his right.
Deep4:
Guyton is easy TD. Norton received help from Kelley and blocks well enough. Kelemete whiffs and results in sack
Deep5:
Mdub streaking away from his defender on corner route. Kelemete does not engage the LB allowing him to stunt around Slater for the sack
Formation playcalling
This is a legit complaint for Lombardi. Chargers are backed up deep and have 3rd and 2. I am not against run plays from shotgun (not fav really but they work). Here is just the wrong formation for this position. Chargers have stacked shotgun which keeps DEN LB's inside. Norton fails to block OLB and goes way inside to block #47 leaving 2x LB's free to persue the ball. Our receivers in motion Palmer + Anderson look like they expected pass and did awful blocking leaving DEN #55 #56 #30 all free.
This is how it should be run. DEN has driven downfield in primarily heavy run formations with 1 play action pass. Once close enough they spread out Chargers def and then shotgun run in the open middle.
Deep1:
Guyton open deep in the middle. Roundtree fails to block the blitzing CB which spooks Herbert
Deep2:
Guyton and Mdub both open. Herbert once again gets spooked by Norton + Slater losing their blocks
Deep3:
Cook open middle. Guyton coming open late. Herbet once again has to avoid pass rush from his right.
Deep4:
Guyton is easy TD. Norton received help from Kelley and blocks well enough. Kelemete whiffs and results in sack
Deep5:
Mdub streaking away from his defender on corner route. Kelemete does not engage the LB allowing him to stunt around Slater for the sack
Formation playcalling
This is a legit complaint for Lombardi. Chargers are backed up deep and have 3rd and 2. I am not against run plays from shotgun (not fav really but they work). Here is just the wrong formation for this position. Chargers have stacked shotgun which keeps DEN LB's inside. Norton fails to block OLB and goes way inside to block #47 leaving 2x LB's free to persue the ball. Our receivers in motion Palmer + Anderson look like they expected pass and did awful blocking leaving DEN #55 #56 #30 all free.
This is how it should be run. DEN has driven downfield in primarily heavy run formations with 1 play action pass. Once close enough they spread out Chargers def and then shotgun run in the open middle.
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