So how are we positioned at the halfway point and after a 5-1 start?
Well, the Offense is starting to gel and should only get better. With 2 new weapons, Hudson and Harvey, contributing, we have a bevy of outstanding athletes. There is a concern at the possible injury to Baker but if the skill positions stay healthy, we'll score a lot of points every week with the right preparation and play calling. So, it's up to Gus and Chip to use all 3 dynamic WR's, our quality RB's and TE's. And JRP has to continue to improve at throwing to the right receiver. He's getting better but needs to be more consistent. The OLine has held their own when they're prepared but D adjustments obviously confuse them. So as they see more defenses, I think they'll be better prepared to react. Bottom line, if the O stays healthy and focused and spreads the ball around, they'll deliver on the promise they made to us at the start of the season that they will score a lot of points every week.
The D has been consistent but still needs to start off games with more energy. Once they settle down and make adjustments, the difference between H1 and H2 is like night and day. Personnel wise the LB's have been a bright spot (especially the 2 D2 transfers) and the DE's are playing lights out. The DL has been good, but depth is now a concern with the injury to Hester and possible injury to Hunter. All while Montalvo has been playing with a broken hand. We need some good news on the health of this room. The DB's have given up a lot of passing yards but they've been solid in the red zone. Overall, the D's goal should be to dominate for the entire 60 minutes (including Q1).
And the ST's have improved dramatically with the changes to K and P. I'm hoping the entire team can improve as much as this unit has. So, at the halfway point and even after the bad Louisville loss, we have the potential to run the table and a chance at a NY6 Bowl game. Grade B+
Well, the Offense is starting to gel and should only get better. With 2 new weapons, Hudson and Harvey, contributing, we have a bevy of outstanding athletes. There is a concern at the possible injury to Baker but if the skill positions stay healthy, we'll score a lot of points every week with the right preparation and play calling. So, it's up to Gus and Chip to use all 3 dynamic WR's, our quality RB's and TE's. And JRP has to continue to improve at throwing to the right receiver. He's getting better but needs to be more consistent. The OLine has held their own when they're prepared but D adjustments obviously confuse them. So as they see more defenses, I think they'll be better prepared to react. Bottom line, if the O stays healthy and focused and spreads the ball around, they'll deliver on the promise they made to us at the start of the season that they will score a lot of points every week.
The D has been consistent but still needs to start off games with more energy. Once they settle down and make adjustments, the difference between H1 and H2 is like night and day. Personnel wise the LB's have been a bright spot (especially the 2 D2 transfers) and the DE's are playing lights out. The DL has been good, but depth is now a concern with the injury to Hester and possible injury to Hunter. All while Montalvo has been playing with a broken hand. We need some good news on the health of this room. The DB's have given up a lot of passing yards but they've been solid in the red zone. Overall, the D's goal should be to dominate for the entire 60 minutes (including Q1).
And the ST's have improved dramatically with the changes to K and P. I'm hoping the entire team can improve as much as this unit has. So, at the halfway point and even after the bad Louisville loss, we have the potential to run the table and a chance at a NY6 Bowl game. Grade B+
