One thing we didn't talk about: Deangelo

[Rags]

He looked like the Deangelo of old last night.

 

Shifty, making something out of nothing, picking up good yards the few times he did touch the ball.

 

Hopefully this is a sign of things to come, a good Deangelo will do us nothing but good for us, and help us win a lot of games.

[La Pantera]

It does help that the run plays are more traditional this time around.

[Shermdog]

I was pleased with what I saw. The line sure didnt hurt either. Solid run blocking overall. 

[LinvilleGorge]

DeAngelo is much better in traditional run sets. The read option stuff just doesn't work well with him. He definitely seems hungry this year.

[CRA]

Deangelo looks good pounding the rock from under C.....if the OL can at least give him a chance. That doesn't surprise.

Issue is Chud would stubbornly do two things....not use him in the above scenario.

Or ask him to get involved in these new spread looks, zone reads, etc. He doesn't fit....isn't that good of a RB if asked to be that RB

[redbuddha]

Didn't see game but he only had 10 yards did I miss something

[Captain Morgan]

Didn't see game but he only had 10 yards did I miss something

 

yeah you missed the way he ran the ball the very few time he got it.  He looked like he should look, imho.

[Montie_0123]

I was happy with what he did but the next game should be more telling so I can't wait. I also hope the O-line continues to gel and start to open up even bigger wholes for the RBs to run through. Our true test is going to be the third preseason game against the Ravens that's when we will get a picture on how they look.

[rodeo]

When he had even a little blocking, he looked like we've always known Deangelo to look; awesome. But for a good half of his rushes he was met in the backfield by multiple defenders. Not much you can do.

[Panther4lyfe]

Didn't see game but he only had 10 yards did I miss something

Ya you did miss something. The times he had the ball would have been stuffed if that was another running back.

[rdog157h]

He had a hell of a block on one play as well! knocked the LB or DE on his ass!

[redbuddha]

Can anybody posts some clips

[Panther4lyfe]

He had a hell of a block on one play as well! knocked the LB or DE on his ass!

Ya all the RB played well. That chip block though showed another side of Deangelo that people don't talk about which is his physical side. But did ANYONE see when Kenjon Barnet trucked that guy on that Kickreturn.

[Jackofalltrades]

He had a hell of a block on one play as well! knocked the LB or DE on his ass!

It believe that was DT Melton, who subsequently left with a concussion.