(08-23-2021, 10:46 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Meh

Both coordinators have said they aren't showing cards in preseason,  both of them clearly and plainly stated.

Now fans are acting like that isn't what's happening.  I'll get worried if the tinhorns week one game looks like this. Until then, I'm good with vanilla play calling.

Agreed the team is not tipping its hand and is keeping things basic.

That said, there are things that are concerning irrespective of preseason status.

The OL's blocking-run and pass- has sucked.  If you have an OL engaged with a guy and the guy ends up hitting the QB, that is a huge problem.

Even if the pass coverage is basic, if you have a DB who is in coverage-either on a man whose route takes him into his zone or in direct man coverage, and on at least two separate occasions he gives up TDs that's a major problem.  It's not as if he was not in position to make a play.  He was in position to make a play on both of the TDs he's given up.  He simply didn't do it.  Given his draft status and the uncertainty surrounding CJ Henderson, a starting spot was at stake.  It's not too much to expect a guy drafted that high to make a play on the ball when in position to do so.

Again, understanding we are keeping things vanilla, it's troubling that the WRs can't seem to consistently get separation.  Chark is out, and that's a factor.  I get that.  But I think (granted without coaching video) that is a contributing factor in TL holding the ball a little longer.

Also consider none of the other teams are tipping their habds either.

Believe me, i get the aversion to preseason overreaction.

But the OL has been a problem since 2018 and not just in preseason.

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