brooks1957 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 (edited) We are kicking off the 2024 season in less than 30 hrs. at CBS against the boys from the frozen tundra. I am not going to overplay this, as it really is nothing more than a glorified practice. But, as Stefanski says - they do keep score, so it is our job to try to win. Starters are being insulated from playing in this game. This game is about evaluating the first wave of talent off the bench and the bottom half of the roster in the second half. So - with that being said, what is everyone looking forward to most? No injuries - duh. But beyond that? Here's what I am looking forward to: QBs: Jameis - I want to see the offense have a good flow to it while 5 is under center. Jameis is an accomplished veteran, but this will be a good test. GB is supposedly playing a lot of starters early on. I remember Jameis, as a Saint a few seasons ago, going into Lambeau and handing the Packers their lunch. v2.0? DTR/Huntley - word from camp is DTR is much improved from his rookie year. I imagine these 2 split the 2nd half. I want to see how much command they have of the offense. RBs: I would guess Pierre Strong starts, and UDFA Aidan Robbins gets a big opportunity. Can they identify holes to keep the chains moving? WRs: This is where my focus is going to be. Cedric Tillman, answer the door, son. It's opportunity knocking. It's your chance to say "Brandon Who?" I also want to see Jamari Thrash and Matt Landers. I think both may qualify as Andrew Berry specials. TEs: Who steps up behind David Njoku? We did not draft a TE this year, so here is UDFA Treyton Welch's chance. OL: I bet Zak Zinter won't sleep much tonight as he will be pumped to step in at RG. With Wills still not cleared to play, this may be James Hudson's last chance to show he deserves a roster spot as a backup swing tackle. It will be interesting to see the fluidity of the unit as a whole - as this is the first test in the post Bill Callahan era. DL: Will Michael Hall play like he is shot out of a cannon? That is what the Browns are hoping for. To me a successful game without the intended starters would be to not get gashed for 7-8 yds per attempt. LBs: Do they announce their prescence by keeping RBs and TEs covered? and providing run stuffing ability and pass rush skills? We hope so. DBs: Playing assignment sound football. No blown coverages. ST: How do we play on kickoffs with the new rules? This is Cade's opportunity to shed the "yips". All in all - I am looking forward to seeing the boys out there again. Edited August 9 by brooks1957 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooks1957 Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 I don't care if it is preseason - it is ALWAYS a good day when the Stoolers and Ratbirds lose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrawkcab321 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Jamis is gonna sling it no matter if it’s pre season or regular season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWil23 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Love and Wicks for a 65 yard TD vs Rickman, safety, playing corner 1 on 1. Last time I saw that he did it against Georgia and cost OSU a natty single handedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 lol Hickman cannot cover worth a **** Ask the Houston Texans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Is there any starter(s) playing besides Delpit and Emerson? Thought I saw Teller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdrawkcab321 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 5 minutes ago, candyman93 said: Is there any starter(s) playing besides Delpit and Emerson? Thought I saw Teller. Eventual starter Jamis Winston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWil23 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 11 minutes ago, candyman93 said: Is there any starter(s) playing besides Delpit and Emerson? Thought I saw Teller. Teller and Pocic with DeWand and McLeod on D too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 These backups CBs are trash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Whelp making cuts won’t be difficult 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 (edited) This is the worst preseason game I’ve ever seen them play lol Everyone looks bad Edited August 10 by candyman93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWil23 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 DTR isn’t close to roster worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWil23 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Ika is absolutely terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtmmike Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooks1957 Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 I was unable to watch any of the first half. So maybe I missed some stuff...... 2nd half - I will disagree with MWill - I liked what I saw out of DTR. He seemed so much more confident of himself, like the game had slowed down for him. I saw him "driving" his throws from the pocket. The offense had a clear rythym to it when he was in. Maybe that was versus future insurance salesmen and beer truck drivers, but that was one of the things I was looking for. For me to think he has turned the page from last year, DTR needs to replicate today's effort next week against the Vikings. I saw our defensive backups unable to stop the Green Bay offense. That was disappointing. But overall, with no starters playing today - it was about what I expected. On to the Vikings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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