Looking objectively at the first two games i thought overall we havent under achieved and we havent over achieved. Here is what I noticed:
Good
1. Rivers still can take control of a game. Not perfect but he has the skills and players to beat opponents with his head.
2. Running game: Gordon has the talent to take this team a long way. Very impressive today. Woodhead took over exactly where he left off. These two backs are special in this offense.
3. Receivers: overall i like the trio of allen, Johnson and Floyd. Quick game oriented. Floyd hasnt had a lot of looks yet though. Green has shown he can take reps and add solid value.
4. The CB crew has been overall a strength. Let a few by but held their own.
Bad
1. OL inconsistent although imo better than what we saw last year for the run game. Rivers is banking on not having time for long plays to Floyd against two solid DL teams we just played hence more short game thinking.
2. DL inconsistent at stopping the run. Duh. A good OL early really can block us out well. We catch some but not enough.
3. Pass rush...not a lot without blitzing. I thought we should have had a few more blitzes today. Just made no impact on a QB we know hates pressure. Emmanuel has been a nice surprise.
That said we are about where I expected us to be. Our O will get better imo. Our D too. Health will be a factor.
Good
1. Rivers still can take control of a game. Not perfect but he has the skills and players to beat opponents with his head.
2. Running game: Gordon has the talent to take this team a long way. Very impressive today. Woodhead took over exactly where he left off. These two backs are special in this offense.
3. Receivers: overall i like the trio of allen, Johnson and Floyd. Quick game oriented. Floyd hasnt had a lot of looks yet though. Green has shown he can take reps and add solid value.
4. The CB crew has been overall a strength. Let a few by but held their own.
Bad
1. OL inconsistent although imo better than what we saw last year for the run game. Rivers is banking on not having time for long plays to Floyd against two solid DL teams we just played hence more short game thinking.
2. DL inconsistent at stopping the run. Duh. A good OL early really can block us out well. We catch some but not enough.
3. Pass rush...not a lot without blitzing. I thought we should have had a few more blitzes today. Just made no impact on a QB we know hates pressure. Emmanuel has been a nice surprise.
That said we are about where I expected us to be. Our O will get better imo. Our D too. Health will be a factor.
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