Preseason Game 1 Quick Hitters: First of all, calm the hell down

[GMScud]

I saw a last place team that looked like it has most of the same problems as it did last year. And our depth on both sides of the ball looks downright bad. But I need to calm the hell down.

[MTK]

There are plenty of guys Tryon's size who are good players in this league. Size isn't the problem.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

There are plenty of guys Tryon's size who are good players in this league. Size isn't the problem.

Tryon needs to line up further inside to take away the slant - that was his achilles heel all night. It's one thing when a WR is afraid to go across the middle, but a nickle corner who doesn't cover the middle of the field won't be employed very long.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Tryon needs to line up further inside to take away the slant - that was his achilles heel all night. It's one thing when a WR is afraid to go across the middle, but a nickle corner who doesn't cover the middle of the field won't be employed very long.

You are correct. He also needs to be more physical.

[JoeRedskin]

Yup. Tryon was just getting smoked. Out of position, out played and out of a job.

[freddyg12]

Sounds like a lot might actually be riding on Barnes' development. At least 3 cb's will get a lot of playing time & no doubt there will be games when at least 1 of the top 3 is out. Even if he makes the team, at this rate Tryon would be #5 on the depth chart.

[53Fan]

The score was disappointing but here's a little perspective. After all, it's only one game.

Friday, August 14: After An Evening's Reflection

[Ruhskins]

For those of you keeping score, the NFC teams went 0-4 last night.

[53Fan]

Portis got zero yards last night! ZERO! WTF man! We'll never be preseason champs like this!

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

I didn't watch much of the game because living here in SC I already know the outcome. I did like what I saw from RAK! Our D will be fine when we have all our guys in there. Instead of the mix and match units that were on the field last night.

1st team Oline looked decent for game one. Not the firestorm of blitzing Ravens I was suspecting. There were some good things done.

I agree with SS when I don't like the fact that we only left Jason in the game for 2 series. I posted before in another thread that I would like to see us get some Offensive confidence in the Preseason. With the guy only playing 2 series against one of the best Ds in football, it seems as though it was a missed opportunity for the offense to get some work in on somebady other than the Skins D.

[Dirtbag59]

I've said this before and I'll say it again. Preseason means virtually nothing. Remember when we got smoked by the Panthers last year and suddenly Blache was the leagues worst D-Coordinator? How about them Raiders finishing 4-0 last preseason. They weren't picking 7th because they got the pick from another team. Oh yes and 2002 when we were preseason kings destined for a Super Bowl victory. People really should stop freaking out. At least be rational and wait until weak 1 before you start jumping off a bridge.

[The Trigga]

Ok I was mistaken Cooley did have one grab. I was at the game I should've remembered that lol. And yes, he did have a career high 83 catches last year. But if I'm not mistaken, didn't he only have one measly touchdown?? I have to hope that number improves and we actually start to throw downfield to him instead of this dink and dunk crap

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by The Trigga

Ok I was mistaken Cooley did have one grab. I was at the game I should've remembered that lol. And yes, he did have a career high 83 catches last year. But if I'm not mistaken, didn't he only have one measly touchdown?? I have to hope that number improves and we actually start to throw downfield to him instead of this dink and dunk crap

We do thrown down field to him, and when we dink/dunk it to him, he is fantastic at running after the catch.

I also think his one TD last year was much more a function of a poor offense that consistently stalled in the red zone than any drop off in his game (as evidenced by the 83 catches). He is entering the heart of his prime. If our offense picks it up and he continues his fabulous durability, I see some monster seasons from him in the very near future.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I've said this before and I'll say it again. Preseason means virtually nothing. Remember when we got smoked by the Panthers last year and suddenly Blache was the leagues worst D-Coordinator? How about them Raiders finishing 4-0 last preseason. They weren't picking 7th because they got the pick from another team. Oh yes and 2002 when we were preseason kings destined for a Super Bowl victory. People really should stop freaking out. At least be rational and wait until weak 1 before you start jumping off a bridge.

Some records from last year's preseason:
Lions 4-0
Colts 1-4
Ravens 1-3
New England 0-4

So much for preseason records.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Some records from last year's preseason:
Lions 4-0
Colts 1-4
Ravens 1-3
New England 0-4

So much for preseason records.

But, but, but, but....we suck! LOL. Thanks for bringing some perspective into this.