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08-22-2024, 09:42 PM | #2 |
Feeling Victorian
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I know it's the last preseason game and all but I was disappointed with the overall effort given on both sides of the ball. Like they were all looking forward to the team pizza party after.
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08-22-2024, 09:50 PM | #3 |
Mahomes: We Are All Witnesses
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The level headed view is the majority of the players who played tonight will hopefully never see meaningful playing time this season.
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08-23-2024, 04:12 AM | #4 | |
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our LT looks to be legit though. Skip to the 37 minute mark: |
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08-23-2024, 07:44 AM | #5 |
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08-23-2024, 09:40 AM | #6 |
Banded
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Oz
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I was at the game last night. It was the first preseason game I've attended in 5 years. Normally, I don't bother because let's be honest, most of those guys won't be on the team. Only reason I attended was that I wanted to take my daughter so she could get the Arrowhead experience.
The one thing that stood out to me is the Oladokun does not see the field. I saw several plays where there was a receiver open and he just did not throw it. I hadn't noticed those kinds of things before because I'm usually watching on TV. Frankly, I would rather give Book a shot than keep Chris around. Obviously, Steele is a stud and I'm excited to have him on the 53 (I assume). Also, Jalen Hicks is going to be great. He has done nothing but make plays all preseason. |
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08-23-2024, 09:51 AM | #7 | ||
Has a particular set of skills
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This team slacks off from time to time. It is what it is. Cant argue with the results. |
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08-23-2024, 10:07 AM | #8 |
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I want Godrick off this team
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08-23-2024, 10:33 AM | #9 |
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I realize that it's just preseason and these guys are probably not going to be on a roster, however a small rant...
Many of our backups seems to be surprised by the speed of the game; bad angles and arm tackling. DL gets no pressure even when blitzing and CB play consistently means never looking back and running into the receiver. OL gives up constant pressures and missed assignments. I suppose this is the result of drafting last or nearly last in every round yet it's a constant that I see. Are the schemes just too difficult for average players to grasp? |
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08-23-2024, 10:47 AM | #10 |
Suupraa Geniuuusss
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Defense was on its heels most of the game. But Spags was also calling as vanilla a defense as possible. Watson struggled all game, but he was in man/press most of the time, which are not his strengths. I think the frustration there is that he didn't seem to improve in that area over last season.
Oladokun did not play well either. He was late on a lot of throws, didn't seem to see the middle of the field very well, and his accuracy/ball placement wasn't very good either. Book seemed more competent, which was surprising. LRZ did not look comfortable at all. He has zero pop when blocking and doesn't show much burst when carrying the ball. Maybe next year. I don't know if I see a NFL WR from Ross. Other than that, Steele/Hicks looked great. |
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08-23-2024, 10:53 AM | #11 |
Praise Him
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08-23-2024, 12:34 PM | #12 | |
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That is interesting - I wonder if it was a fluke or what - the last game Oladokun played in he seemed to command the field much better...this game was a huge stinker for him. |
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08-23-2024, 12:36 PM | #13 | |
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08-23-2024, 01:25 PM | #14 |
Pedantic
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Snap counts
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08-23-2024, 01:37 PM | #15 |
Suupraa Geniuuusss
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Well, he’s not fast. By itself, that’s not a deal-breaker, especially since he seems to have a decent release. But he doesn’t separate consistently at the top of his routes, either. And finally, he’s been on the team for three seasons and yet somehow still doesn’t know where to line up. And if he doesn’t know where he should line up, then who’s to say he’s even running the correct route(s)? |
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