Ask CSC

1. Absolutely, we all expected 4-12 to be a successful season as long as Bradford kept on progressing.
2. Rodger Saffold is pass blocking like a beast and is average but improving in run blocking. Jerome Murphy is really inconsistent in coverage but is showing improvement. Mardy Gilyard has been nonexistent. Mike Hoomanawanui is awesome when healthy. Luckily, you won’t be seeing him this week because he is turning out to be a big steal provided he stays healthy. Fendi Onobun is a low risk, high reward project who hasn’t seen much playing time. Eugene Sims hasn’t done anything. George Selvie is turning out to be a good situational pass rusher. Josh Hull and Marquis Johnson are on the IR. Those are our drafted rookies. I gotta give a shoutout to Danario Alexander though, he’s had 5 knee surgeries yet still plays his ass off and has had 2 extremely good games out of his 4.
3. Craig Dahl, absolute beast and is always all over the field on defense. I chose him assuming that you’ve heard of Danny Amendola by now. Gary Gibson is another, gets no credit being next to Fred Robbins but is extremely solid in the interior.
4. Yes, I’ll take some gumbo. Absolutely not, you can’t have Steven Jackson. I’d have to kill you if you were to get him.

How does CSC view this upcoming match? A joke or taking it serious?
What are your thoughts about Sam (everyone feel free to answer, it makes me feel better)?

1. I never thought in my wildest dreams we’d be up for the div title, just hoped. in my mentality i never rule anything out, but i expect little. it was entirely possible but the realist in me kept it in check.

2. Saffold has been awesome, but I would say Oh Oh has been a huge surprise. when we selected him and I saw Pitta and I believe even Hernandez still on the board I was shocked, however whenever he has played he’s been an impact player, great rapport with Sam. I also like what Selvie has done on the limited snaps he’s had, Murphy despite inconsistent has shown some flashes and soft hands, Fendi I hope would see more time but biggest addition besides Saffold is Alexander, he just turns our offense into something that must be accounted for…
3. I’ll go for Bradley Fletcher, always breaking up passes on 3rd down, has great potential. Amendola SHOULD be a recognisable name by now. Also, Donnie Jones our punter is the best in the league but everyone forgets to vote him to the pro bowl, so i implore you do too.
4, Gumbo? i’d rather have Steven Jackson, but how about you send us Colston and Reggie Bush?

my questions.
what were your expectations going into last season and how do they differ from this season?
What are the keys to the game?
Do you think that the Rams keeping it mighty close last season with a 1-15 team have the ability to pull out an upset on you guys?
who do you fear on the rams? besides steven jackson lol

might just be Danario Alexander.

1. yes, but more cause the other teams aren’t doing great. The team looks about how I thought they would, the competition does not.
2. Saffold is nice, Murphy’s got swagger, Gilyard seems like a waste. Uh-oh is surprisingly good but injured…our other picks have been ineffectual.
3. Bajema. Bradford likes his safe options and Bajema is emerging as one.
4. Maybe for all your 1st rounders for the next decade.

Questions:
How are your LB’s in run stuffing?
Is Colston still essential, or could a trade for a non-first rounder pull him away?
Is Ivory run out of spread formations alot or have you switched into more frequent big formations this year?

if you want to play at home in the playoffs since you are already down a game to ATL with only 1 more game to play against them (though you do have the inside track for the WC). We will stil control our destiny with a loss this weekend. All we have to do is win out.

With that being said, it looks like Thomas might be back this weekend. Do you figure your running game will go back to the 3 headed attack with Thomas, Bush and Ivory or do you see limited action by Bush and/or Thomas?

I am also curious if you think Thomas will be with your team next year?

1. Yes. Very surprised.
2. Saffold is playing like a vet as the LT. Selvie and (and Cudjo to a less extent) are playing decently in spot action. Uh-Oh is great, albeit often hurt. Gilyard seems dumb. I like both CB’s (though one is now on IR).
3. I would say DT – Fred Robbins on Defense and WR – Gibson on offense. Runner up is DL – Ah You on Defense. This is assuming you know about Laurinaitis, Long and Atogwe. Wait, I’d also add CB- Bradley Fletcher.
4. I’ll make my own gumbo, thanks.

I’m surprised that we’ve been in so many close games. I thought we’d have a chance in the NFC West if we stayed healthy because we could easily see the defense coming together. The offense has some catching up to do, but it’s getting there.

#2: Draft picks are playing very well. Real studs in Saffold and Murphy. They both have their growing pains, but they are pretty good. Eugene Sims and George Selvie have shown potential, and Michael Hoomanawanui is very good (but is injured for the rest of the year). Danario Alexander is a rookie free agent who is very good. Your backup QB Chase Daniel is very familiar with him.

#3: If you don’t know James Laurinaitis, you should. He was a very deserving candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year last season. He’s an absolute monster. Also, you need to know James Hall. He’s old, but he’s having a career year right now. If you know both those guys, you need to know Ron Bartell. If he plays, he’s a very good cornerback. He’s having a pro bowl year.

#4: You can have Steven Jackson in 8 years when he’s old and can’t play any more.

#4:

btus thats just me. anything less and i wont give up 39.

other guys have done a pretty good job of answering the questions. denario alexander could be a factor, hes big and fast who fell in the draft due to injury problems. if healthy hes quite a weapon, also bradon gibson has been doing quite well recently, hopefully you hear his name come gametime.

who has come up huge so far this season? im thinking more defensively because i dont know them that well. how has your draft class done? and if you could come up with a gameplan to beat the saints what would it be?

How earthshaking was the news this week concerning the Hornets? Since NOLA is obviously a Saints town, does the NBA even show up on the radar? Even with CP3, does basketball have a chance in a football crazy town?

What do you think about Bradford chasing down Roman Harper?