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Originally Posted by skinsfan69
I just think that Gruden needs to get the guys a little bit more of game action. Especially the QB's and wr's because of the timing. The players (especially Reed) need to get hit a little bit and get ready for 4 quarters of football.
Back in the 80's and early 90's Gibbs had starters playing in the 4th pre season game. Different era obviously but I don't believe there's anything wrong with that. Especially after watching some of our starter tackle last week. They look like they need some game reps.
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There could be something to it. But I know we played a very competitive opener against the eventual Super Bowl champs last year, and the game essentially came down to a few mental gaffes by our QB while he was under pressure.
First play of the game, Gruden calls a play action deep bomb on a post route to Pryor. Cousins overthrows it despite Pryor having two steps on his man.
I continue to think the problem in openers was more Cousins than Gruden. This doesn't necessarily mean it will go better this year with Smith. But the strength of the opponent this year (Arizona) is certainly different than it was last year, that much is certain.