My Personal Thoughts - Olsen Lost A Step

[RoaringRiot]

9 hours ago, DamnItJake! said:

He had a rough training camp from what I saw.. but I think he will be fine as the season goes on.. just needs to get that groove back!!

FYI....Olsen was an absolute beast in training camp 

[Sam Mills Fan]

9 hours ago, Ace_Aladdin said:

 

 

This post is garbage , dude I would understand if  this was week 12 but really based of 10 mins of preseason film? Get this poo out of here. 

Absolutely agree. I've said all offseason that we need to prepare for a lesser Greg Olsen this year, but to use Preseason Game 2 to prove that is ridiculous.

[MHS831]

Here is what I  saw--

Olsen has lost a step or two--but he never gets up for pre-season games.   What I saw in  terms of blocking from our third and fourth TEs was impressive.  Thomas, by the way, may be the gem of the draft.  He will be a star. 

The Corn interception was caused by Hall on an inside stunt.  Looked promising when I  watched  94.  I am hoping both players step up this year after injuries.

When Williams returns, we will have 2 Tackles.  Van Roten has shown us that he deserves the LG job.  Who saw that coming?  SIrles is the depth and Mahon to PS--probably.

The Moore turnover was not really his fault--it was the QB's fault.  If you throw that pass, he has to clear the first down marker so he can catch and duck; since he needed a few yards  and had not cleared the DB, he had to stay on his feet (3rd down, I think).  It would not have been a fumble had it hit the ground.  I question having a starting WR in the game at that point.

Defensively, Jackson has no business playing deep zone CB with a 10-yard cushion.  Not sure if they were doing that intentionally or not. 

Hope Searcy was OK.  Not that he is that good, but Gaulden is that raw. 

Poe and KK are dangerous together.  I caan't think of too many DTs better than either.  Butler is going to be an OK pro.  Love is really better than advertised, and a bargain.

I have been VERY impressed with the LB from MD--Carter. Norris has been a beast, and Mayo seems like he is all over the field.  Does playing with Luke and TD make that much of a difference?

That is about it---on defense, I am most excited about the glimpses of the future I saw at DE--Haynes, Hall, and Cox were solid.  On offense, I was impressed with our depth at TE and RB---and Samuel.  We have weapons.  Just need to get the OL to gel. 

 

Concerns? Matty Kalil, Safety.

[Paa Langfart]

I 'm pleased to see other guys getting reps besides Olsen.  However someone other than CMC might be nice too.

[ickmule]

Olsen and TD are 1 to 2 seasons away from retirement. TD might be done after this season. He looks really slow, faster than me of course, but slow for todays game. 

[CRA]

Rule #1 of the huddle.  Don’t say bad things about certain players or hell will be unleashed. 

I fully expect Olsen one day to reach a Tony G in Atl level.  Basically, he makes plays with his brain and technique because he simply won’t have the raw physical ability to do what he once did.  And that is okay. 

But you can watch a Olsen highlight reel where set NFL history putting in 3 consecutive seasons of 1000 yards....Olsen has never really looked pretty IMO.  I mean his running style mechanics have always looked kinda fugly and like he has to give it 110%. 

[thefuzz]

If he turns into late career Gonzo or Gates....I'm totally on board.

 

That position isn't about speed....you need some, but brains and toughness are more important.

[tiger7_88]

12 hours ago, beastson said:

we’re once again in a vet vs. betterment of team scenario

 

12 hours ago, beastson said:

Armah  - vets vs betterment of team

Classic Rivera.

12 hours ago, beastson said:

Gano miss, I feel we played for the FG there on the 3^rd down. Play for the FG and well…

See above statement.

Oh, and isn't Gano the 2nd highest paid kicker in the league?

[tiger7_88]

2 hours ago, MHS831 said:

When Williams returns, we will have 2 Tackles.  Van Roten has shown us that he deserves the LG job.  Who saw that coming?

Certainly not Ron Rivera, who would have absolutely started Silatolu over Van Roten.

[Carolina Cajun]

until his 3 year 1k stretch, he was known for being a sure handed chain mover (I remember people bashing him for his lack of YAC a few years back), he can do that and still be a major help by clearing the middle of the field.  Jason witten for example hasn't had any explosiveness for the last 3 years, but is still a super important part of that dallas offense, and even if he's lost a step, Olsen can be that same thing for us.

[heel31ok]

12 hours ago, Hotsauce said:

Preseason bro

This...

[AceBoogie]

12 hours ago, Udogg said:

Cam to Olsen durin TC was definitely a thing.   

This is very very premature. 

 

Against probably the worst secondary in the league. 

[AceBoogie]

3 hours ago, Sam Mills Fan said:

Absolutely agree. I've said all offseason that we need to prepare for a lesser Greg Olsen this year, but to use Preseason Game 2 to prove that is ridiculous.

So you’re agreeing, but disagreeing that’s what’s stupid. 

[CashNewton22]

I stopped reading after you lead me to your first point. Trash thread bro.