Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Preseason Week 4)
 

First and foremost, glad to see we got out of the preseason without any major injuries.

I thought Colt stepped it up in his last opportunity, but his injury gave Chase a chance to get back in the game and put together an impressive drive. I would still give the nod to Colt and put Chase on the practice squad. But it's very close, in my opinion.

Anyway, time to lay the smack down

[B]3rd Down Conversion[/B] I'm talking about the defense allowing something like 8 of 10 3rd down conversions by the Jaguars' offense. Not good

[B]Anthony Alridge[/B] Ridiculous speed, absolutely sick. The way he turned on a dime on that last TD drive was quite the sight to see. But, his problem all summer has been holding onto the ball and what does he do? He fumbles the ball! leading to a touchdown. That's not a good sign. Especially when there's Dorsey who is plenty fast himself and hasn't been fumbling

[B]Marcus Mason[/B] True, the opportunities weren't necessarily there. But when they were, to me it seemed like he was playing like a guy who either knew he was cut already or knew he was on the team. Not a guy on the bubble. Nice block on the Chase scramble though (the one that was negated by Marko's penalty)

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[quote=SmootSmack;584161]First and foremost, glad to see we got out of the preseason without any major injuries.

I thought Colt stepped it up in his last opportunity, but his injury gave Chase a chance to get back in the game and put together an impressive drive. I would still give the nod to Colt and put Chase on the practice squad. But it's very close, in my opinion.

Anyway, time to lay the smack down

[SIZE=4][B]3rd Down Conversion I'm talking about the defense allowing something like 8 of 10 3rd down conversions by the Jaguars' offense. Not good
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[B]Anthony Alridge[/B] Ridiculous speed, absolutely sick. The way he turned on a dime on that last TD drive was quite the sight to see. But, his problem all summer has been holding onto the ball and what does he do? He fumbles the ball! leading to a touchdown. That's not a good sign. Especially when there's Dorsey who is plenty fast himself and hasn't been fumbling

[B]Marcus Mason[/B] True, the opportunities weren't necessarily there. But when they were, to me it seemed like he was playing like a guy who either knew he was cut already or knew he was on the team. Not a guy on the bubble. Nice block on the Chase scramble though (the one that was negated by Marko's penalty)[/quote]

This is driving me NUTS about the preseason. It feels like 2006 all over again. Sure, it's preseason, but we HAVE TO STOP getting people in third and a mile and letting them get it.

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True the defense was not as i expected with our new additions. The Oline to me is a MAJOR concern.

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Mason played himself off the team, 3 carries 1 yard? Ouch. Meanwhile Rock was solid with 5-17. Win.

;)

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[quote=DBUCHANON101;584168]True the defense was not as i expected with our new additions. The Oline to me is a MAJOR concern.[/quote]

How so...nothing from the first team OLine has made me nervous this pre-season. Other than health concerns I think they are OK.

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[quote=SmootSmack;584161][B]Anthony Alridge[/B] Ridiculous speed, absolutely sick. The way he turned on a dime on that last TD drive was quite the sight to see.[/quote]

That was Dorsey, no?

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[quote=Mattyk72;584172]That was Dorsey, no?[/quote]

No that was Aldridge...and it was impressive. Barry Sanders impressive. It showed how a speed back could help us. We need one big time.

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[quote=FRPLG;584171]How so...nothing from the first team OLine has made me nervous this pre-season. Other than health concerns I think they are OK.[/quote]

I thought the first team oline play has been good. In my opinion, the reserves maybe a little better than last years, so depth is still a concern. Bridges and Reinhart has been inconsistent. Montgomery has been solid. M. Williams in a real game now would make me extremely nervous. Was really hoping for another young guy to emerge, nobody did. FO seems to keep saying "next year" to worry about this, but last year it bit us in the ass, and hopefully that will not happen again.

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[quote=FRPLG;584174]No that was Aldridge...and it was impressive. Barry Sanders impressive. It showed how a speed back could help us. We need one big time.[/quote]

Easy on the Barry comparison's....lol.

It was Alridge, and was pretty awesome how quickly he could accelerate from a stop. The fumble sealed his fate, so hopefully they are taking a long look at Dorsey. Rock was his usually self, steady and unspectacular. I would still prefer using DThomas at KR, especially if Kelly wins the #2 WR spot.

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[quote=FRPLG;584174]No that was Aldridge...and it was impressive. Barry Sanders impressive. It showed how a speed back could help us. We need one big time.[/quote]

Oh ok was that on a catch then? I was just looking at this rushing numbers and he only had 1 for -3.

Despite the fumble I think he still has a shot at sticking. That's something they can continue to work on with him.

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[quote=roth74va;584176]Easy on the Barry comparison's....lol.

It was Alridge, and was pretty awesome how quickly he could accelerate from a stop. The fumble sealed his fate, so hopefully they are taking a long look at Dorsey. Rock was his usually self, steady and unspectacular. I would still prefer using DThomas at KR, especially if Kelly wins the #2 WR spot.[/quote]

Not comparing him in general..just that one play. Very Barry like. But I don't think he makes it either.

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[quote=FRPLG;584171]How so...nothing from the first team OLine has made me nervous this pre-season. Other than health concerns I think they are OK.[/quote]

The OL has been pretty solid, I don't get all the hand wringing about them either. I feel better about the reserves this year than last too.

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[quote=Mattyk72;584177]Oh ok was that on a catch then? I was just looking at this rushing numbers and he only had 1 for -3.

Despite the fumble I think he still has a shot at sticking. That's something they can continue to work on with him.[/quote]

Yeah it was on the 2 minute drill Daniel ran and he caught the little hook route in stride and stopped dead on a dime and ran the opposite direction. Now granted the two jabronies who left most of their dignity on the field because of it were probably fodder and clearly not so fast but still it was fun to watch. Then he ran around the defense and down the sideline and out of bounds, No one ever touched him. HAHA.

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[quote=Mattyk72;584179]The OL has been pretty solid, I don't get all the hand wringing about them either. I feel better about the reserves this year than last too.[/quote]

Me too.


What did everyone think of Henson last night?

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I'm surprised no one has mentioned Mike Williams. He looked lost AND slow. Although most of the second string lineman looked like crap.