(09-08-2019, 06:05 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(09-08-2019, 05:49 PM)The Real Marty Wrote:

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The lack of playing time for the starters in the preseason was a really bad decision.  Especially when you open with an opponent like KC.  They can do stuff on offense that makes a defense look stupid.

The majority of the defensive players on the field today saw quite a bit of preseason action.  I don't see the preseason snap counts for that group as part of the problem.  It was primarily offensive starters that Marrone held out in the preseason.

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(09-08-2019, 05:59 PM)jagherd Wrote: ^ all true.
But, no mention of Ramsey? He was burnt toast today.

Marrone should definitely be on the hot seat if he can't magically get control of the team and turn this thing around (geez, having to say "turn this thing around" after week 1,,, wow).

I'll have to watch gamepass to know more about Ramsey. From my vantage point in the stadium I saw Bouye on the losing end of matchups with Watkins and Kelce and didn't see Ramsey give up any explosive plays. That's not to say I didn't miss one. 
What specifically did you see?

Ramsey gave up a short catch to Hill early, because he was playing so far off and he gave up that short TD to Watkins late. Watkins definitely pushed off as well. Those are the only stand out plays I can remember he gave up.

Ramsey might have had a chance to make a tackle on Watkins on his first TD (it wasn't his guy though, a hustle play if anything), but that was a busted zone coverage and bad angle by Harrison. He was late and tried to jump up and swipe at the ball leaving Watkins to turn up field and run free.

The 2nd long TD by Watkins was all on one of the Safeties. When you watch it, you'll see Watkins come across the field from the left and Myles Jack gives him a good shove to redirect him as he passes through his zone. Problem is there's literally no safety (or anybody) back there because the one who was playing deep shifted his coverage to the left. Which left Watkins running wide open up the right side of the field. Maybe Jack was supposed to run with him, but I doubt it.

Kelce roasted Jack on one play and Bouye on another play.

That's just what I remember/seen from my live TV broadcast watch on those plays. The narrative that Ramsey was bad today, or that he got roasted is completely false.

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