(08-25-2021, 07:52 PM)Newton Wrote: Well, I think we can all agree that the first two preseason games were quite underwhelming. What would you have to see in preseason game three to start to believe again? Not believe we are headed to the playoffs, but rather believe in this team long-term? For me, I need to see some life out of this offense. I need to see Trevor Lawrence throw some nice touchdown passes. I also need to see this offensive line block a little bit.

Ideally I'd like to see them hold Lawrence out altogether.

Yes, he needs the reps.  But with the injuries to the OL, the team has not shown it can adequately protect him.  The last thing this team needs is for TL to be injured by some guy who won't be on a roster in a month.

Since that won't happen, I'm not sure anything that coupld transpire in this preseason could automatically make me believe in this team long term, standing alone.

Sure, Trevor Lawrence could have a good game and I would feel better about it, but my faith in him long term has not been impacted much by the first two preseason games.

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