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Why so much Separation?


Can somebody explain me, why William Gay, always gives so much cushion to the receivers?Every time they throw at him is at least a 4 yard gain. I was at the game yesterday and it is amazing how much separation he gives the receivers. He does not look agressive, he seems content to tackle the receivers after they gain at least 5 yards. Is this how the position is supposed to be played? I just do not understand. He does not seem to adjust even when they are constantly gaining yards on his side.

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That’s how Dick Le beau runs things. It was like that before Willie Gay and Ike does the same thing. The reason they are targeting Gay is he has missed some tackles. We are fine giving up 4 yard gains on those throws, that’s just how Lebeau operates.

by Phantaskippy on Dec 1, 2009 12:04 AM EST reply actions  

would you rather a 4 yard gain, or a 10 yard gain, if he gets beat?

by GDEUCE on Dec 1, 2009 12:07 AM EST reply actions  

10 or more...

"Now that I'm here, I don't want to just be here, I want to be here for a long time." Hines Ward, 1998 4th round draft pick.

by kick him in the head on Dec 1, 2009 10:33 AM EST up reply actions  

Uncle Dick is calling the same schemes without Troy in there

and that just cannot be done. Troy is an intangible, which means he brings things to the table nobody else can.

"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin

by SteelFever on Dec 1, 2009 12:59 AM EST reply actions  


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