(08-22-2019, 11:14 PM)jaguarmvp Wrote: -Josh Allen looks like the real-deal-holyfield.  The guy is jacked.  His speed and instincts you just can't coach.  Thanks for the top 6 teams in the 2019 draft for passing on this beast.

-Foles looks the part.  Yes he threw and int but truth be told it was a great play by the defender.  Quick release, accurate ball, along with quick decisions makes this the anti Bortles.  6/10(2 drops) 48yds 1td 1int was a decent showing.  The one critique is he is forcing balls into windows that are little too tight.  One throw almost got Westbrook killed by the DB.  The int also was forcing it into a tight window.   I hope this is just preseason rust.  This defense just needs a chance with a QB who does not turn the ball over.

-Fournette looks thinner and has a burst now.  He looked much quicker.  Despite the weight loss he still has the power due to him running at least 2 players over tonight.

-Westbook  looks like a player who could break out.  An accurate QB will no doubt help all of these receivers.  Fast, good hands, great route runner, athletic, tough, he is everything you want in a receiver. 

-Taylor was mauling people out there.   I think he has solidified the job at starting RT.  I noticed him moving people.

-Ramsey Island is back.  They were leaving Ramsey 1 on 1 multiple times and his island remained deserted.  I really hope this kid matures and learns some nobility.  He has Hall of Fame talent.

-Taven Bryan stinks: To be honest he shouldn't even make the roster.  I would take smoot over him all day.

-Pass rush could return to 2017 form.  This team was at it's best when it could rush the QB with only 4 rushers.  Allen, Campbell, and Yannick could all have big years.

-Team is going to use the passing game to run the ball:  Foles was throwing a lot of Quick throws to the Rb behind the Line of Scrimmage.  It's pretty much a long hand off and I for one like the wrinkle there.   On the Foles Td the reciever was wide open due to the running game threat.

On the Foles INT the LT was beaten instantly. You can tell he likes Westbrook as a security blanket. I wish we had a TE for that reason. Fournette as expected was effective in the passing game. Jawaan Taylor was a pleasant surprise. Would like to see Marqise back.

Anyone that has watched as much NFL as I have over the last quarter century knows Josh Allen has "it". To the likes of Von Miller, Khalil Mack, Justin Houston, Demarcus Ware, players like that.. The natural instincts and the bend on the pocket isn't something you can coach just anyone to do. On top of that he is physical and has the length to effect the pocket at a distance. He can be the next Khalil Mack. I also like our 3-4 package he allowed us to show off on one play. Between he and Yan they should get plenty of 1-on-1's. QB's beware.

Taven Bryan is just a guy in the pile. With how Smoot looked you could just plug him in at DT and he'd do the same thing for you. At this point we're just hoping Bryan can provide average depth along the DL. 

Offensively it was apparent when Cam Robinson wasn't in there. Wester was beaten like a drum and Foles almost suffered the consequences (he kind of did with the INT I guess), that being said if not for a missed long FG from Lambo the offense at least looked average which is ok for not having any live reps leading up to the game. 

All in all it was a good physical performance from the starters, and a GREAT performance from Josh Allen. We need to stay healthy, and we need to find a replacement for DJ Chark, perhaps permanently. I don't know what his purpose is on the team aside from gunner on special teams. 

I'm excited to see what this team can do, we need to try and find some sort of quality depth after cuts. Anywhere, because the second someone hobbles off with any injury it's like we're plugging in a high school player.

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(08-23-2019, 05:50 AM)bignick Wrote: Those tight window throws won him a ring. Receivers need to make plays. That pick wasn't on him, should have come back to the ball.

Agreed it wasn't the best decision but a good coaching moment for the receivers to fight back for the football, if not to catch it then to prevent an INT.

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