The downside of the Mariota injury is that it probably means we need to keep three QBs on the opening day roster. I was kinda hoping we'd be able to get away with Daniels and Mariota with Athan K. on the practice squad.
Good news overall though if they expect Mariota back by September though.
I think I was hoping for a little more for Allen. He thundered okay, but I think I want my hammer to break a few more tackles. It felt like he was falling forward but not breaking free for extra yards. Maybe it's just the way he has been hyped on this board?
And yeah, I'm generally very...
Wasn't really thinking about it before this morning, but one fun aspect of Henry and Allen is we got to see a version of thunder and lightning. It wasn't great thunder and lightning, but it was definitely two different styles each time they switched backs.
I liked Sam. I still think he showed a lot of hustle and grit. It's possible he could have become an average or slightly above average starter for us. Mind you, I think he also got the heck beat out of him while here and it may have permanently gotten to him.
I think I remember reading that Mariotta has looked pretty bad in practice so far. Holding the ball too long, checking down too often, etc. I wonder if he's struggling in this system?
I thought he looked good, too. Mind you, he was going against Miami's third stringers for the most part, but the throws were still on time, on target, and delivered with decent pace.
People keep bringing up Driskel. That QB is so Kliff Kingsbury.
But seriously, Driskell looked good in Kliff's system. I'm not sure how good he is in other systems. One would would think not very since he's available and it's mid-August.
It's so hard to tell from watching the TV, but two analysts mentioned he did well. One said, he was strong at the point of attack but a little clunky in space and getting to his spot in run blocking. From my limited vantage, I saw no bad snaps and he wasn't flagged for a penalty.
Being...
Small thing: No delays of game. No false starts. Only one flag for covering up the tight end.
Pretty clean first game for the young coordinator leading his first offense and calling his first game.
Thoughts after the first drive.
Hartman actually looked better than I thought he would as did the Greek.
Henry showed something.
Gulbin must've done his job fine. No errant snaps. Didn't notice anyone bulldoze him.
The second and third string D was fine though some of that was their QBs after...