What I'm looking for in the third preseason game

[NAS]

I'm honestly not worried about the Defense.  Evero will get those guys ready by Week 1 to stop the run against the Falcons.

My main concern is the offense, specifically the offensive line because it all starts up front.

- RBs must be able to run the ball and keep defenses off balance and catch passes out of the backfield

- OL must be able to protect Bryce Young, even in obvious passing situations, give him the time he needs to make the right read and throw. 

- Receivers need to run the right routes. Mingo is a stud but he still has a lot to learn when it comes to route running.  I also want to see Laviska used in this last game. 

That is what I want to see on Friday take a significant step forward.  Otherwise, we will struggle to score points this season and worse of all, will hinder Bryce's development as a QB.  He must be put in a position to be successful.    

Edited August 22, 2023 by NAS

[TheCasillas]

1 minute ago, NAS said:

- OL must be able to run the ball and keep defenses off balance

RB?

[NAS]

1 minute ago, TheCasillas said:

RB?

Typo, yes, thanks

[panthers55]

I want to see Bryce move the first offense in the first half against their starters. I know we won't be opening up the playbook  totally but a few more rollouts, motion, etc would be nice. Not really worried about much else but since it is a home game I would like to win the game since I will be in attendance.

[Untouchable]

Main concern is with the pass protection from the OL (Everyone but Moton really). Just worried they were insulated by a heavy run offense last season.  Defense probably needs some time to adjust to scheme and personnel changes.

No concerns with Bryce from what I've seen, he's looked very good in his limited snaps.

 

[Rubi]

Not sure how things magically correct themselves via 1 on 1 battles once the real games start. That’s my concern 

[therealmjl]

WIN THIS GAME OR WE RIOT @NAS@GOAT@TheBigKatCIRCLE THE WAGONS BOYS

Edited August 22, 2023 by therealmjl

[LinvilleGorge]

Evidence of competency. Downplay it all you want but what we've seen this preseason is concerning. Our OL hasn't slowed anyone down yet and our D is missing a lot of gap assignments. That's not a scheming thing. That's a lack of competency.

[NorthTryon]

I concur that something from Laviska would be nice. He is a gadget guy, but he is a super athlete and it would be good to get something out of that acquisition this year. 

[TheWiz]

Everybody and they momma's chihuahua has been able to move the ball on our defense. Running and throwing the ball. Not sure if the team is still grapsing the scheme, if guys are out of position, or if its about playcalling.... but there's not excuse for how we've been getting bullied at the front, exposed over the middle, AND Beat downfield. 

Tackles. That what I want more of. Tackle football. 

[NAS]

5 minutes ago, therealmjl said:

WIN THIS GAME OR WE RIOT @NAS@GOAT@TheBigKatCIRCLE THE WAGONS BOYS

LOL i don't even care if they win, just want to see meaningful progress offensively

[NAS]

3 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Evidence of competency. Downplay it all you want but what we've seen this preseason is concerning. Our OL hasn't slowed anyone down yet and our D is missing a lot of gap assignments. That's not a scheming thing. That's a lack of competency.

I would agree.  If you're getting exposed in 1v1s that's not due to scheme.  

[LinvilleGorge]

5 minutes ago, NorthTryon said:

I concur that something from Laviska would be nice. He is a gadget guy, but he is a super athlete and it would be good to get something out of that acquisition this year. 

That's largely a scheming thing and something I would expect us not to show in preseason.

[NorthTryon]

2 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

That's largely a scheming thing and something I would expect us not to show in preseason.

The gadget plays yes, but I was alluding more to growth as a route runner. He's look kind of lost so far and seemingly can't separate.