Riders/Lions Back to Back
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:06 am
I really hate these back to backs, but the advantage of this one is it should give us a quick indication of which spot the Lions will have to work for. Here are some random thoughts in no particular order.
1. The big one, the trenches, Lions have not really beaten the Riders on either side very often, but got roasted earlier this season on both. They cannot afford to have an off game, they need to establish dominance in order to protect BP and get holes open for the scat back set.
2. Eliminate Bishop, he cannot be allowed to get first down yards by running, especially the QB sneak in the red zone.
3. Force the Riders to throw long, although that has been a little bit of a liability this season, I feel that you can afford to count on Miles to knock down those and maybe even get a pick or two. But more importantly, you have to take the short game away (especially Cates) from the ball control offense that the Riders like to deploy given the success of their D.
4. Be prepared for the opening drive, don't start another game from behind.
5. Get the crowd into the game, start strong and allow the 13th man to make it difficult on Bishop, who isn't known as the brightest bulb at the QB position.
6. Do not lose the turnover game, with a Rider team that thrives on emotional flow, turnovers can and will kill the Lions. \
7. Know that you are playing a team that finds a way to win, never says die, so play the entire 60 minutes.
1. The big one, the trenches, Lions have not really beaten the Riders on either side very often, but got roasted earlier this season on both. They cannot afford to have an off game, they need to establish dominance in order to protect BP and get holes open for the scat back set.
2. Eliminate Bishop, he cannot be allowed to get first down yards by running, especially the QB sneak in the red zone.
3. Force the Riders to throw long, although that has been a little bit of a liability this season, I feel that you can afford to count on Miles to knock down those and maybe even get a pick or two. But more importantly, you have to take the short game away (especially Cates) from the ball control offense that the Riders like to deploy given the success of their D.
4. Be prepared for the opening drive, don't start another game from behind.
5. Get the crowd into the game, start strong and allow the 13th man to make it difficult on Bishop, who isn't known as the brightest bulb at the QB position.
6. Do not lose the turnover game, with a Rider team that thrives on emotional flow, turnovers can and will kill the Lions. \
7. Know that you are playing a team that finds a way to win, never says die, so play the entire 60 minutes.
