(08-22-2021, 08:50 AM)Flagler Jagsfan Wrote: Need to see some signs of life in this team this game.  Are our receivers gonna get separation? Will the Oline protect Lawrence? Will the defense get pressure on the Saints QB and will we be able to defend against the run and simultaneously not get picked apart in the secondary?

I think everyone was hoping to see these things last week after a year's drought of not winning. But we were flat. Only a preseason game, right? This game will be a chance to show everyone a little fire power. Nationally televised game, so I know that Urban will be actually trying to not be embarrassed. If we can't put up some numbers, it won't be for a lack of trying. Which would then raise some further questions.

I agree that this is an important game to show some progress.   Especially with all the new players, coaches, and schemes, we need to see if it's all going to work.  I've read they're actually game-planning this week, in contrast to last week when they were just trying out plays and evaluating players.  

And if it doesn't work, and we don't show some progress, I'll be thinking about when to start panicking.

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