Garay Clogging up the Middle

Football Outsiders continues their series presenting various 2010 stats with a look at Stop Rate for running plays.

12 months ago Brian (DaBolts) 10 comments 0 recs |

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Garay is legit

but it’s scary how good Oakland’s D-Line is quietly getting

by jkvandal on Jun 2, 2011 12:07 PM PDT reply actions

I was thinking the same thing

Lamarr Houston is a straight up beast and very young. Oaklands DL is very big, mean, and can get after the QB. Hopefully they do not find a QB because if they did they would be scary good

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by Foilhat on Jun 2, 2011 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Notice how they rank our front? The give Garay and Castillo 6th at thier position, and Cesaire 18th. They list it in a 4-3 format. So I’m guessing for a 3-4 those rankings for the tackles must be how we handle runs up the gaps.

by Trendsearcher on Jun 2, 2011 12:33 PM PDT reply actions

You know

Castillo, Garay Liuget with Cam, OG & Martin as reserves; this could be a wrecking crew.

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by Brian (DaBolts) on Jun 2, 2011 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs

i like the way that sounds too.

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by QuesaDiaz on Jun 2, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Rec by the rec'ing crew

‘cause you’re right. That’s wicked. OG or Thomas?

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by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Jun 2, 2011 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions

I meant, Johnson. OG or Johnson.

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Beer in white knuckles.

by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Jun 3, 2011 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions

That's a tough call

I think OG because he can take the NT position too and seems a bit more durable, but I like them both. I’m afraid that Cesaire and T. Johnson might not make it. I think they need to reduce the DLine roster positions if they are going to keep the rookie dbs.

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by Brian (DaBolts) on Jun 3, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions

I always thought Travis Johnson was like a one year rental

When they got him the Chargers had real questions at DL, and Travis was building an injury-bust legacy of his own. He’s a free agent now (new CBA allowing). He was a first rounder. He actually had a decent year last season – stayed healthy too. I bet he has some pretty good up side in free agency.

The Chargers can’t go after everyone of their free agents. I’m guessing Travis is not high on their list. And he’s the type of solid journeyman that gets locked down quickly.

My guess is that Travis Johnson will not be on that wrecking crew.

by Trendsearcher on Jun 3, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions

Garay

That guy is awesome. I don’t think I ever gave him a bad grade all season. Maybe once.

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by Superduperboltman on Jun 3, 2011 6:20 AM PDT reply actions