My first impression of this game was "damn, those uniforms look good." I am happy we got back to our roots of all black helmet and teal jersey. Unfortunately I cannot(or will not) buy one because I am truly cursed when it comes to jag jerseys. Everyone I have ever owned has seen the player turn to complete crap within one year of purchase so I cannot do that to my boys.

I thought the first team offense looked crisp and on point. Leonard looked great even when he was hit with contact in the back field. very nice to see us move and ball and actually pull our starters so early because we have a first team that isn't full of holes and people fighting for jobs.

I was not concerned with the Defense even though the saints moved the ball(with tom savage I might add). Once that bull rush of Campbell, Jackson, and Yannick are all on the field together, I we will look a lot different.

Second and third team Oline was a bit of a concern. I'm hoping we have a relatively injury free season but it doesn't look too promising if we catch the injury bug on the oline. The saints were bringing 4 guys on most of the plays and getting considerable pressure most of the night when going against our 2's and 3's. I know people have been hard on Lee(some is warranted) but good lord he could barely get thru 2 reads before the pocket collapsed. I doubt it will happen but I would like to see what he can do behind a competent line. We threw that poor kid to the wolves last night and then blasted his [BLEEP] on social media from what I was reading.


Corey Grant was someone who stood out to me with the few passes he caught. What he lacks in the run game he makes up for with his ability to catch passes out of the back field and turn up field. I read someone in the thread compare him to Sproles which I think Is a solid comparison.

Chark looked solid as well. Seeing him play, and have some success, as a gunner on ST was great to see as well.

Unfortunately I think last night was disastrous for my fellow FSU boy Greene. He needed to show he got over the muff of punts bug but managed to muff on what I think was his only attempt. He may be able to sell his body and make a career going over the middle but I think not being able to play ST really hurts his chances of making the final 53.

Watching Doug doing his best not to throw red flags and be over-the-top competitive was another fun portion of the game LOL. Gotta Love the guy, he is exactly what this team needs.

Overall I think it was a solid outing. Glad the dead zone season is over, Lets get back to some football boys.

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