Ryan Clady Will Shut The Chiefs Down
by Joel Thorman on Dec 5, 2008 11:33 AM CST
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The Kansas City Chiefs have had enough trouble sacking the quarterback to begin even thinking about how to beat stud rookie left tackle Ryan Clady. His accomplishments are among the tops in the league. Does Babin even stand a chance against him?
Take a look at the Broncos rushing stats last year and this year. Some of these stats are skewed considering the leap their passing game took this year.
| Down | Rushing Plays (2008) |
Average | Rushing Plays (2007) |
Average |
| 1st Down | 141 | 4.01 | 237 | 4.06 |
| 2nd Down | 98 | 5.03 | 128 | 4.91 |
| 3rd Down | 38 | 4 | 45 | 4.76 |
| 4th Down | 3 | 2.67 | 5 | 2 |
- On 1st and 6-10, the Broncos convert for a first down through the air 29% of the time.
- On 2nd down and less than 5 to go, the Broncos successfully convert a first down through the air nearly half the time.
- 53% of the time the Broncos pass the ball on 3rd and 3-5.
If you've noticed over at MHR, Guru and friends are counting down the 7 days of Clady in an effort to help earn him a much deserved Pro Bowl spot. He's not just a pass blocking tackle. Check out the numbers below and they will demonstrate how much more comfortable they are rushing to Clady's side instead of RT Ryan Harris'.
| Left End | Left Tackle | Left Guard | Up the Middle | Right Guard | Right Tackle | Right End | ||||||
| Plays: 46 | Plays: 42 | Plays: 28 | Plays: 92 | Plays: 23 | Plays: 31 | Plays: 24 | ||||||
| NFL Rank: 10 | NFL Rank: 15 | NFL Rank: 19 | NFL Rank: 10 | NFL Rank: 22 | NFL Rank: 27 | NFL Rank: 31 | ||||||
| Avg Gain: 6.17 | Avg Gain: 4.69 | Avg Gain: 4.68 | Avg Gain: 4.30 | Avg Gain: 1.48 | Avg Gain: 4.06 | Avg Gain: 5.54 | ||||||
| NFL Rank: 7 | NFL Rank: 9 | NFL Rank: 7 | NFL Rank: 12 | NFL Rank: 32 | NFL Rank: 20 | NFL Rank: 7 |
As you can see, the Broncos are comfortable running to Clady's side. In fact, nearly 31% of the time they're running at the left tackle or around the left end. A few Clady accomplishments (as if Jason Babin needed any help being intimidated):
- Allowed one half sack this season
- Committed just 3 penalties (illegal formation, holding, false start)
- Started every game this season
- Part of a line that has given up an NFL low 8 sacks all season
So, when Jason Babin inevitably emerges with a poor game, don't get down on him. Clady has shut everyone down.
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Now prime how about praising our LT also, Albert has given up what 1 or 2 sacks and how about a stat on how many times we have run to the left? The damn Donkeys suck. GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by DLChiefs on Dec 5, 2008 12:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Okay
I can do that. Check out the graph from this post Chris did to see some stats on Albert.
by Joel Thorman on Dec 5, 2008 12:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So...
We need a new bumper sticker, “My Left Tackle can beat up your Left Tackle”
by TXChiefan on Dec 5, 2008 1:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
primetime--thanks for the plug for Clady. He really does deserve a spot in the Pro-Bowl.
Its not only been his play on the field—his very polite gentle giant character is really refreshing in this day of, ‘me first’ attitudes.
As a bronco fan I realize that most KC fans could care less—but he really does deserve that third vote after you vote for your own two tackles.
The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!
by Mike Clark on Dec 5, 2008 4:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Two tackles?
I imagine most APers will be voting for just our LT Brandon Albert and not our RT Damion McIntosh. Even if that is protocol in fan Pro Bowl voting.
by Joel Thorman on Dec 5, 2008 4:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I didn't know. Both our tackles have just .5 sacks against them this year.
The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!
by Mike Clark on Dec 5, 2008 5:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Way to rub it in :)
Albert has around 3 I believe.
by Joel Thorman on Dec 5, 2008 6:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey! I'm trying to be nice--not mean.
The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!
by Mike Clark on Dec 5, 2008 6:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I know
I know you were. I was just kidding. I was joking that our RT is so bad that no one will vote for him because we want him gone this year :)
by Joel Thorman on Dec 5, 2008 7:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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