09-06-2014, 04:33 PM
On offense, what were we worried about going into the season?
1) How good are the freshman tight ends?
ANSWER: Damn good.
2) How good will our running backs be?
ANSWER: We've got some separation! Young (5.5 YPC) and Wright (5.6) look like the pick of the litter. Seale looks, uh, bad so far this year. Sanders is on probation. But there are quality running backs here.
And they were generally really good in pass protection -- I didn't spot any problems; maybe someone else did.
3) Can Hogan throw midrange and short successfully?
ANSWER: Yes! He was really good today! And his deep throws were basically entirely taken away -- impressive to move the team well even with your strength being taken away.
4) How good will the offensive line be and how quickly will it be?
ANSWER: Work in progress -- but with highs and some (deep, deep) lows.
So I see 3 open questions being answered emphatically "yes" and one still muddled. That looks really good to me and why I'm optimistic.
1) How good are the freshman tight ends?
ANSWER: Damn good.
2) How good will our running backs be?
ANSWER: We've got some separation! Young (5.5 YPC) and Wright (5.6) look like the pick of the litter. Seale looks, uh, bad so far this year. Sanders is on probation. But there are quality running backs here.
And they were generally really good in pass protection -- I didn't spot any problems; maybe someone else did.
3) Can Hogan throw midrange and short successfully?
ANSWER: Yes! He was really good today! And his deep throws were basically entirely taken away -- impressive to move the team well even with your strength being taken away.
4) How good will the offensive line be and how quickly will it be?
ANSWER: Work in progress -- but with highs and some (deep, deep) lows.
So I see 3 open questions being answered emphatically "yes" and one still muddled. That looks really good to me and why I'm optimistic.