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Agreed. From what I’ve read, Boseman wasn’t playing well at first and then went out with an injury. That makes me wonder if the injury was causing the poor play early. Either way, I chalk Elflein getting most reps at 1st team center to Boseman being injured.

As a benchmark for splitting repetitions in the preseason and how well that was handled. Not as a benchmark for the entire season.

I think you touched on some things that you can watch for to determine preparation. Will BC work well with Ekwonu from LG? Will they handle stunts and handoffs well? If they give up sacks/TFL due to poor chemistry & communication, then I’d support those who say BC didn’t get enough reps with the first team at LG. Will Baker have a good September being on the same page with the receivers? Will he throw a back shoulder when RA keeps running? Will their timing be in sync? The stats will show it, if so. If not, I’d support those who say Baker should have had more 1st team reps. Until I see that, I’m believing we’ll be ready while others are not. I’ll admit if I was wrong. But if we start strong and look cohesive, those whining now will likely move on and find something else to whine about.

Setting the benchmark based on the national media. lol and yikes

I see your point, but when discussing (whining about) the split of reps in preseason, there is some thought of “this player will not be prepared.” Well, what would show that they were prepared and the repetitions in camp were appropriate? I don’t think you can use performance in November as proof that reps in preseason weren’t divided up well.

I like it. I think it’s one DB too many and Roberts could be expendable if Smith and Zylstra can handle returns. Other team’s cuts would factor into how we feel those two openings.

There will always be debate if you don’t detail how your questions can be answered. So - what parameters for our offense would make you accept that Rhule’s rep distribution was fine?

So you’re going into the season with a mindset that every loss is on Rhule and every win is in spite of him. Seems fair. It makes sense, at least to me, that Rhule’s splitting of reps in preseason will be vindicated if we win Game 1. What do you think the repetitions are preparation for? Gameday, right?

If we beat the Browns, I hope some of you who have been upset about how reps have been distributed will quit whining.

Link is broken for me. Did they take it down/delete?

Not sure why some are downing last year’s draft because our second rounder has been injured. All reports suggest Horn is exactly who we hoped. BC has been said to be the most improved player on the roster and is projected to start. Hubbard is a serviceable back and will play. Keith Taylor and Shi Smith have shown promise. That looks like at least an average draft, and TMJ could show out if healthy.

Why are you so mad? I think your new logo looks nice.

I can follow it, except the Gamecocks are now UofSC and were never ‘Carolina’

You don’t make the playoffs with the ‘worst coach in the NFL.’ If we do, many will come around to thinking maybe the 7 year plan is a thing.

I’m not ready to anoint him an All-Pro guard this year. What I am confident in is he will be serviceable there which is an upgrade from last year.

I agree. BC looked very good mirroring his opponent in some of the film from camp. I’d feel best about BC - Ekwonu - Elflein - Corbett - Moton

Baker is our QB

Get ready for a heavy dose of Darnold. Obviously the hope is he plays out of his mind and raises a few eyebrows around the league as a reliable backup.

Agreed. Howell is a film junkie and everyone is down on him for no good reasons after 2021 season. Go get him and we’ve had a heck of an off-season.

A homer take would be hoping he’s drafted with #6. It’s not homerism wanting to acquire picks and select Howell where he’s being projected by most evaluators. I see the opposite happening though. ABCers with ridiculous takes like 4th Rd or 0% chance of success. That’s homerism.

This is dumb

I’m not saying it will happen or that it’s likely, but imagine a world where Christensen is more highly regarded than Slater at the end of their rookie contracts. Oh, how I would enjoy that.

Good. About time we started using tech to improve games. A chip for first downs and breaking the goal line would solve time-costly issues once it’s ironed out. Also ready for automated strike zones in baseball.

“In similar situations” = first year or so for Mitch. Not this year.

If getting it means pining for a rookie QB no better than Darnold, then I don’t think I want to.