You're the coach: What's the plan for Sunday?

[Popps]

Let's hear it.

[2KBack]

Run the goddamn ball, Denver has 3 potential starters at RB, run their legs off and punish the defense.

[Popps]

My 2 cents...

QB controversy aside, Jake will be the starter.

So, offensively, I'd do some things to help him shake off last week as soon as possible.

I'd come out and show a run-heavy game plan up front, even if it led to a couple of punts. First off, K.C. rarely shows that they can stop the run. Second, it sets up the play-action and let's the offense get chugging a bit.

I'd also look at the last two tapes and realize that teams are going to be sending the HOUSE at Plummer. He's played two bad games, but also been under heavy pressure in those games. Even Herm can figure out that maybe he should send some blitzes at Plummer.

We need to put something in place off the bat to alleviate the pressure. Showing a run game plan up front will help, but we really need to design some dumps, middle screens and other plays to keep their D-line honest.

Outside of that, get Walker the ball, and get Sheffler the ball. I'm convinced that no one can really cover that guy. He's too goddamned big and fast and catches anything that comes near him. I'd really like to see him get a few chances to make plays this Sunday.

Defensively, I'd resort back to our blitz-happy ways of last year. Nobody named Huard is going to beat the right blitz packages all day. Take some chances early and knock this guy around. I'd like to see a little more Kenard Lang and a little less of whoever was lined up at DE besides Ekuban on Sunday.

Oh, and don't kick it to Dainty Hall.

[Mr Chatterboodamn]

lose so we can get adrian peterson

[Popps]

Originally Posted by 2KBack

Run the goddamn ball, Denver has 3 potential starters at RB, run their legs off and punish the defense.

We're on the same page, there. We usually have a field day running against that crappy defense, anyway. No reason Shanahan wouldn't come out and try that again.

[anthonypacino]

Come out running Bronco's style...wear them down up front and go to the air in the second and third, run the ball down their throat in the 4th.
on the other side, Lynch and Fergie will have to be Johnny on the Spot to help with run support, since I think Wilson is the only one of them with the speed to keep up with Tony G, Gold might be the best cover LB we have but he is too tiny to get in front and swat a ball away from Gonzalez. Send some blitzes early Huard will be shaken and lose his confidence early with incompletions, DWill and Champ will have at least one pick apiece.
I think they will run the ball alot more for obvious reasons so if we hold them and score a few times they will have to abondon that and try to let Huard win it for them...they will fail.

[Blueflame]

We need to establish the running game... with authority. And on the defensive side of the ball, we need to test that patchwork O-line and introduce the rusty backup QB to a few grass stains courtesy of the Mile High turf.

[2KBack]

Originally Posted by Popps

Defensively, I'd resort back to our blitz-happy ways of last year. Nobody named Huard is going to beat the right blitz packages all day. Take some chances early and knock this guy around. I'd like to see a little more Kenard Lang and a little less of whoever was lined up at DE besides Ekuban on Sunday.

Oh, and don't kick it to Dainty Hall.

Totally agree. With a back up in, there needs to be mad heat on the QB. Even if it burns us once or twice, there is a much better likelyhood that the qb with make a mistake or just get hammered all day.

[Popps]

Originally Posted by Blueflame

We need to establish the running game... with authority. And on the defensive side of the ball, we need to test that patchwork O-line and introduce the rusty backup QB to a few grass stains courtesy of the Mile High turf.

I just can't imagine we wouldn't come out absolutely guns blazing this weekend. Everyone remembers what happened after a bad start last year.
I'd imagine this is almost like opening day for a most of our guys. Last week is out of their minds.

[SoCalBronco]

1. Four wide one back formation, 2 on each side with "check with me's". Herm is a Two Deep zone guy. Cover 2 zone has only 5 in the box against this formation, the OLBs must go outside with the slots, as they have the responsibility to "carry them up" should they go vertical and to drop back at 45 degrees to take away a curl by the outside reciever should the inside not go vertical. With 5 in the box, check to simple inside zone run weak or strong going opposite the 3 tech DT, who would be the DT furthest from the center, generally shaded between a guard and the tackle. You want to run the inside zone to the closest DT so the center and guard can work off him more easily. They both read that DT, who is either over the guard or between the guard and center. He attacks the gap closest to the center (A gap), center takes him and guard goes to second level for LB, vice versa if he attacks the gap between the guard and tackle on that side (B gap), the guard knows to take him and the center goes to the second level for the LB. RB also reads that DT so he can know whether he is going to attack A or B. Run the inside zone strong or weak all day depending on the location of the closest DT vs. this 5 man box. The Chiefs DTs are not a force either, they won't split the initial double team before one of the OL gets to the second level. Not an outstanding group for them inside.

Naturally, they'll move the OLBs closer in, either splitting the difference between the slot reciever and the tackle or just straight into the box. The second "check with me" is bubble screens to the slot reciever, outside reciever blocks the corner. A few bubble screens and they'll play the 2 deep with the OLBs back over the slots if they continue to play Cover 2.

2. Anticipate the Chiefs attempting to cover their weaknesses. The traditional two deep five underneath zone has three major weak areas, the deep outside thirds and the deep middle third. Not surprisingly, teams have attacked the two deep safeties with three verticals, or isolating one cornerback with a hitch on the outside and a corner coming from the inside on top of him ("smash"). More modern versions of the two deep generally account for this by incorporating "match up" principles (nope...match up zones are not limited to just basketball) within zones. For example, instead of the safety on one side simply dropping back on the hash to that side and reading the QBs eyes, he'll read the inside reciever to the outside reciever in the cover 2. if inside goes flat, he bails out to the sideline because the no. 1 is likely on a fade, or post corner. Similarly if inside goes vertical, he reads outside, if he hitches up, he again bails to the sideline to cover the corner, because he's anticipating "smash". Denver should try little variations of these traditional cover 2 beaters baiting the Chiefs into false reactions. For example, a hitch on the outside and not a corner but a regular streak on the inside. Safety sees the hitch on the outside and a vertical on the inside and thinks "smash", so he tries to get to the outside anticipating the corner, leaving a huge gap on the deep hash area for the inside wr's streak. There are many of these little variations that look like traditional cover 2 beaters at the outset but turn out to be something else by the end of the play. It's not like the Chiefs pair of safeties have alot of speed anyway so they probably will not have the range to make up for their misdiagnosis.

3. Run traps at Hali and Allen, with a preference to whomever lines up wider. I'd like to think that the Chiefs have learned their lesson about overaggressive DEs who crash in pursuit of runs going to the opposite side. They have done this so much, it has made it so easy for Denver to destroy them on the bootleg. Perhaps Herm will now talk some sense into Gunther and play a more controlled game. At least that is what Denver should anticipate, that the DEs will play contain in their gap and play straight upfield (imagine a straight line), not crashing inside. This is good for Denver, too. Denver can and should run traps right at them, if the DE plays wide, it sets up beautifully for the trapping guard to take them out, clearing the way for a nice run. This should be especially effective against Allen who is not as sharp against the run and generally is a good idea against the widest aligned DE anyway. A few traps and they'll start crashing again and Denver can go back to boots.

4. Use "Left" formations instead of "Right" ones on passes intended first and foremost for Tony Scheffler on down and distance situations where the Chiefs have shown they like to change up to man coverage. There have been several articles on how Gunther plays his OLBs to one side and they do not flip flop depending on where the TE aligns. Derrick Johnson generally is responsible for the right side (from the offense's perspective not the defense's, which is where the TE usually aligns, in a one TE set). He is an OUTSTANDING pass defender, great range, speed...everything. It is much better to align Scheffler on the left and let him do his damage against Kendrell Bell or Keyaron Fox, if he starts instead. A much better matchup for Scheffler.

[BroncoMan4ever]

Break out some power running on them early, so i say get Cobbs a lot of early carries to punish their DLine and Linebackers, and then get Tatum and Mike involved by letting them run all over a beat down D.

When the running game begins to get going, use Playaction passes and let Plummer, Rod, Walker and every other receiver who played like sh it get some confidence back in themselves.

On D, i say stack the line, show KC 8 man fronts all game as they won't be able to do much in the passing game with Huard as the starter. Basically stop LJ and Denver is guaranteed a win.

Special Teams just keep the ball away from Hall.

[fontaine]

Originally Posted by Popps

I'd also look at the last two tapes and realize that teams are going to be sending the HOUSE at Plummer. He's played two bad games, but also been under heavy pressure in those games. Even Herm can figure out that maybe he should send some blitzes at Plummer.

We need to put something in place off the bat to alleviate the pressure. Showing a run game plan up front will help, but we really need to design some dumps, middle screens and other plays to keep their D-line honest.

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=46540

Max protect Plummet early if they're going to an aggressive 3-4 front (which they will do) and use extra blitzers. Use Schef/Alexander in line for pass protection with a RB to help. If the blitz backs off use TEs/RB to flare out and catch short passes or use screens counter their aggressive front four.

Other than that, it's up to Plummer not to screw up this one.

[Popps]

Originally Posted by BroncoMan4ever

Break out some power running on them early, so i say get Cobbs a lot of early carries .

I wonder if Cobbs will even suit up? Considering how well both backs ran last week, it's unlikely, I'd say. Too bad, in a way. I'd love to have a different type back to go to, occasionally.

But, if the Bells continue to be as effective as they were, why mess with success.

[Crushaholic]

Hey, Herm! We're going to run the bootleg and you can't stop us!!!!

[Northman]

We ran for 160 total yards, i think thats pretty good for a running day. We cant turn the ball over 5 times and expect to win. Our last win we had less turnovers than our opponent, any surprise there? You dont win turning over the ball period.

[Taco John]

Step 1. The first thing I do, if I'm Shanahan, is call up Kiszla.

Step 2. ...

Step 3. PROFIT!

[COWBELL]

Two things, play Bronco football and put Cutler in the ladder part of the third quarter. Only if we are leading by twenty which there is a good chance we will be.

[Needa Pass Rush]

Back to Jake football. More bootlegs.... giddyup!

[watermock]

Re-sign Q and knock out Trent Green.

[HEAV]

Originally Posted by 2KBack

Run the goddamn ball, Denver has 3 potential starters at RB, run their legs off and punish the defense.

Also have one guy carry the F'N load. Stop the BS of trading series. One Bell or the other, or give Cobbs the shot.

I'd also move Foster inside and get meadows at right tackle. O-line is horrible.

[Mediator12]

Scouting report on the Chiefs forthcoming...

I will include as usual a proposed gameplan. I will try to get WABronco to use some of the stats from KC Joyner and FO to look at as well.

[Jetmeck]

Originally Posted by 2KBack

Totally agree. With a back up in, there needs to be mad heat on the QB. Even if it burns us once or twice, there is a much better likelyhood that the qb with make a mistake or just get hammered all day.

Could be like last year's game against Philly at mile high........bring the house !

As far as KC blitzing we just need to use screens and dump offs more. We started doing that way late last week.
Damn they were slow to adapt to that blitz last week.

[Rohirrim]

Hey SoCal, it's not that I don't like the complexity. I do. It's awesome. But we're talking about Jake here. My advice: Hand off left. Hand off right. Hand off up the middle.

[Rock Chalk]

Show up.

[Jetmeck]

Originally Posted by Alec

Show up.

Good advice..........got Jake's number ?

I heard he could be reached at his head doctor's office where he is resting comfortably on the coach as we speak with visions of Jay Cutler in his head.............