Quote:OK, so after rewatching some of the game here are some thoughts moving forward.  Discuss away...

 

Positives...

 

Colvin and Linder look like they are going to be Baller level players

 

Linder does a lot of good things.  The dude beats his man physically, pushes his man back when they try to jump and knock down a pass, he blocks his man back or completely out of the play when possible.  Watching this dude play will make you smile!

 

Colvin can make great open field tackles and has a knack for making plays.  I'm excited to see this kid develop.

 

Hurns and Lee (as well as ARob) have a chance to make a good WR corps.

 

Marks and Clemons are rock solid on the D Line.

 

They may be pretty obvious but I'd call those the standout positives.

 

Negatives...

 

Red Bryant is just a guy.

 

Joeckel is still getting pushed around and whiffs too much.  Here's to keeping our fingers crossed that he makes a leap forward going into next year.

 

The O Line Communcation is lacking and results in someone on the D making an impact too often

 

M Lewis whiffs too often on blocks no matter what kind of rep he has

 

Gerhart is not good in pass protection

 

Overall...

 

I didn't want to analyze every single player but just give my opinion on a few.

 

Althought Caldwell hasn't hit on every signing/draft pick, I do think he's bringing in enough talent at this point.  I also think he's learning as a GM and going to get better IMHO.

 

I still do believe that Bradley needs to be replaced because of the lack of player development, solid scheming, game planning, in-game management, etc.  I think a better coach could get more out of this team even though it is extremely young and somewhat void of talent.

I have been disappointed in Lewis from day one.  I mean he has great size and was supposed to be more of a receiving TE when first drafted, but honestly I prefered Kyle Brady at least he was basically a solid additional Tackle on the line.

The team has so many glaring holes on Offense I think TE is one of them which was made obivious in the drop from Lewis & Clay Harbor (although it was great that he had the ability to get wide open down the field you have to make those catches)... luckily the penalty helped out.

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