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some promising tape here
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Yeah, I don't wish achilles injuries on anyone!
I recommend you click on the tweet and scroll through, there are a handful of pics
So far we're about a week through camp and I think these are the top things I've noticed.
1. Defense is far and away ahead of the offense. Defensively we look pretty good and could really surprise people beyond just the D-line. I actually am growing to like our LB corps with Pierre-Louis, Holcomb, Hamilton, Davis, and others. I think this unit could really shine with the talent in front of them, and I also think the secondary could stand out with the front 7 in front of them.
2. RB Depth looks to be great. A unit that we came into the season questioning loses it's premier player, and it still is the strongest unit on offense. It's likely an NFL caliber player is cut from this group to get down to our final roster number... something we haven't been able to say in a long time. There are a couple true game breaking type players in this backfield. Gibson, McKissic, and Love. All 3 are a threat to take it the distance every time they touch the ball. Another factor we have been without for a long time.
3. Apke has shown out and apparently has taken hold of the starting FS job. Sean Davis wasn't expected to come in and be some sort of a game changer, but I think most of us had Davis penciled in as the starter next to Collins from the day we signed him. Apke was presumed to be a ST contributor and depth guy and it APPEARS he's made some big time strides. Interested to see how that work out.
4. Turner is going to practice flexibility. Saw a couple reports of flexing Logan Thomas to QB and shifting Haskins out wide. Also seeing some 'gimmick' style plays to get Sims and Gibson the ball in space. I love it. Misdirection, pre-snap motion, isolating matchups and moving pieces around a lot in order to set up the defense for what you want. Chiefs, Ravens, and Eagles (SB season) do this a lot.
5. Haskins is the starter. He's been inconsistent but has periods where he looks very strong. This is to be expected with what he's got to face this offseason with no OTA, no preseason, no mini camps, new system, concerns at O-line, and question marks at WR. His development over the next 3 weeks before the season starts will determine how this offense goes. I don't see us scoring 24 - 30 pts per game, but if he can keep developing and grinding and get more consistent, our defense SHOULD be good enough to let us win more than we lose when we score 20+.
1. Defense is far and away ahead of the offense. Defensively we look pretty good and could really surprise people beyond just the D-line. I actually am growing to like our LB corps with Pierre-Louis, Holcomb, Hamilton, Davis, and others. I think this unit could really shine with the talent in front of them, and I also think the secondary could stand out with the front 7 in front of them.
2. RB Depth looks to be great. A unit that we came into the season questioning loses it's premier player, and it still is the strongest unit on offense. It's likely an NFL caliber player is cut from this group to get down to our final roster number... something we haven't been able to say in a long time. There are a couple true game breaking type players in this backfield. Gibson, McKissic, and Love. All 3 are a threat to take it the distance every time they touch the ball. Another factor we have been without for a long time.
3. Apke has shown out and apparently has taken hold of the starting FS job. Sean Davis wasn't expected to come in and be some sort of a game changer, but I think most of us had Davis penciled in as the starter next to Collins from the day we signed him. Apke was presumed to be a ST contributor and depth guy and it APPEARS he's made some big time strides. Interested to see how that work out.
4. Turner is going to practice flexibility. Saw a couple reports of flexing Logan Thomas to QB and shifting Haskins out wide. Also seeing some 'gimmick' style plays to get Sims and Gibson the ball in space. I love it. Misdirection, pre-snap motion, isolating matchups and moving pieces around a lot in order to set up the defense for what you want. Chiefs, Ravens, and Eagles (SB season) do this a lot.
5. Haskins is the starter. He's been inconsistent but has periods where he looks very strong. This is to be expected with what he's got to face this offseason with no OTA, no preseason, no mini camps, new system, concerns at O-line, and question marks at WR. His development over the next 3 weeks before the season starts will determine how this offense goes. I don't see us scoring 24 - 30 pts per game, but if he can keep developing and grinding and get more consistent, our defense SHOULD be good enough to let us win more than we lose when we score 20+.
Update, Alex Smith is first player to the MAIN practice field....
He's 2 weeks behind, as far as practice and still doesn't have pads on so it's almost impossible for him to be the week 1 start imho. I'm starting to wonder if he starts the season on the P.U.P. list to mitigate a cut somewhere else, and allow him to get back to full speed to re-evaluate mid season.
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I really hope this is because he's improved... and not because we have no other choice...
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