Thoughts on Yesterday's Game - Page 2

cardsfanmd · January 4th, 2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Totally_Red

This was far and away the best job of tackling by the Cardinals all season long. Really a great job by the likes of Karlos Dansby, Gerald Hayes, and Darnell Dockett.

Agree with 82 about the line blocking. The O-line did a decent job against a mediocre defense. We still need upgrades to O-line come offseason without question.

I dont think anyone would disagree with that.

BigRedArk · January 4th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Michael Adams did a good job on ST yesterday also. He made at least one great wrap up tackle if not two IIRC.

BigRedArk · January 4th, 2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Donald

This can't be said enough. Gang tackles, wrapping up, holding on...great, great tackling yesterday. And when there was a big hit to make, they made it. Rod Hood destroyed the rookie WR on a vicious hit...but it was a hit that had no chance of missing.

They were fundamentally sound in staying in their gaps and wrapping up guys. That was a great display.

Agree on the gang tackling Donald. We need to continue this on the rest of our play off games!!! It was outstanding! Like joe said it's like the Coaches emphasized wrap-up tackling and fundamentals and it actually registered!

moklerman · January 4th, 2009, 12:52 PM

I have to disagree on the turning point in the game. While the coaching had it's shaky moments: abandoning the run in the 2nd quarter, playing soft coverage on the Atlanta TD drive and did anyone else have panic attack when the Cardinals came out and ran a pass play to end the half for no apparent reason?

But, the last milli-second timeout when there were only 10 Cards on defense on a play where it looked like Turner was going to get that one big play was the ball game as far as I'm concerned. That was the real blow to the Falcon's momentum/rhythm.