[washingtonismoney]

The real test will only come against live competition, when opposing defenses start putting extra safeties near the line of scrimmage, daring Quarterback X to go deep while they commit everyone except the CBs to stopping the run.  Of course, if QB X can hit Montgomery, Ertz, Toilolo, and whoever else develops a few times, we may really be on to something.  Like last year, I expect the running game to get better as the OL gels and new starters gain more real game experience.  That 3rd game of the year against the University of South Central will be a real baptism by fire, but hopefully it also becomes a springboard for big improvement.

I understand the concern about the DBs, but I'm actually feeling ok about them.  The silver lining of Barry Browning being injured last year was the emergence of Terrance Brown as another quality CB.  Assuming Lyons can stay healthy, and regular development of some of the other players, I think we will be at least satisfactory in the defensive backfield.

I'm not really worried about stacking the box. Teams did that last year starting in the Colorado game through the 59er game, and we had pretty good success. It's not an insuperable barrier for us.

In terms of the DBs, the corners have me a bit worried but I'm pretty worried about the safeties.

[washingtonismoney]

The real test will only come against live competition, when opposing defenses start putting extra safeties near the line of scrimmage, daring Quarterback X to go deep while they commit everyone except the CBs to stopping the run.  Of course, if QB X can hit Montgomery, Ertz, Toilolo, and whoever else develops a few times, we may really be on to something.  Like last year, I expect the running game to get better as the OL gels and new starters gain more real game experience.  That 3rd game of the year against the University of South Central will be a real baptism by fire, but hopefully it also becomes a springboard for big improvement.

I understand the concern about the DBs, but I'm actually feeling ok about them.  The silver lining of Barry Browning being injured last year was the emergence of Terrance Brown as another quality CB.  Assuming Lyons can stay healthy, and regular development of some of the other players, I think we will be at least satisfactory in the defensive backfield.

I'm not really worried about stacking the box. Teams did that last year starting in the Colorado game through the 59er game, and we had pretty good success. It's not an insuperable barrier for us.

In terms of the DBs, the corners have me a bit worried but I'm pretty worried about the safeties.