David Hale spreading the love
- Thread starter WoadBlue
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After that first game I was a little worried about him, but he's improved in every game since. I don't know if I would say he's elite yet, but there's not many I would put ahead of him.
I'm definitely glad to have him, but I need to see him put up big numbers against an elite team before I put him in the elite category. Hopefully I can do that after this FSU game.
I've no doubt Mitch can put up big numbers against an elite team, provided he gets good pass protection. That's the key. FSU has 12 sacks this year and their quick DE's traditionally generate a lot of pressure on the QB. They are among the leaders in 3 and outs, with 16 against FBS teams so far.
They are suspect to giving up big plays, having given up 13 plays of 30 or more yards already this year. IMO, we're going to have to hit a couple of those in order to win. My keys to victory?
* limit Cook somewhat
* win the TO battle
* win the explosive play battle(20+ yarders per Fed)
* give Mitch time to do his magic(good pass protection)
They are suspect to giving up big plays, having given up 13 plays of 30 or more yards already this year. IMO, we're going to have to hit a couple of those in order to win. My keys to victory?
* limit Cook somewhat
* win the TO battle
* win the explosive play battle(20+ yarders per Fed)
* give Mitch time to do his magic(good pass protection)
