Originally Posted by ThaVirus (Post 12368407)

You must be talking about his specific running style because Charles has already proven himself to be more effective and Ware was actually even more productive than Rawls last season.

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink (Post 12368259)

I get your point BUT if this were an actual season game would you still give Sutton a pass ?

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball (Post 12368573)

This team is llllloaded. Sucks about Dee though. We need TamHous to take the ship, but we have enough to firmly dispose od Denver.

Originally Posted by Dr. Pepper (Post 12368584)

:spock:

Originally Posted by Chiefshrink (Post 12368259)

I get your point BUT if this were an actual season game would you still give Sutton a pass ?

Originally Posted by Otter (Post 12368291)

QB Depth Chart will be Smith, Foles, Murray.

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 12367245)

OFFENSE:

QB:
1. Alex Smith looked like Alex Smith. He made a great play, in which he scrambled, bought time and threw a bullet to Maclin on the 1/2 yardline. The offense was sharp and efficient. He made some great throws to Ross Travis and D. Harris.

2. Nick Foles did a decent enough job but his accuracy was an issue (which has been described by Paylor during TC). He's got a command of the huddle but he needs time to create some chemistry with the receivers.

3. Tyler Bray was Tyler Bray. 2 for 9 at one point. Terrible decision making, bad throws but one beautiful sideline throw to Rod Streater.

4. Aaron Murray was sharp and efficient. His arm looked much stronger this year and he had a few bullets to Da'Ron Brown that were right on the money.

5. Kevin Hogan was disappointing. For all of the positive reviews of OTA's and minicamp, he looked lost. He consistently threw behind his receivers and looks like a Practice Squad guy.

RB's
Spencer Ware picked up where he left off during the regular season. He looked strong, quick and powerful. Charcandrick West showed his typical burst and played well. Knile Davis was fairly ineffective and Darren Reaves clearly outplayed him.

WR's
Maclin was his usual impressive self. Streater had a great catch but missed on a long gainer. Hill was targeted 4 times but only came away with one catch, as they were pretty poor throws. DAT had three receptions and made the most of his opportunities. Da'Ron Brown and Mike Williams each had a nice grab with Murray but otherwise failed to impress. Chris Conley was invisible.

TE's
Harris made a couple of great grabs while dropping another. Ross Travis made a great catch and really looks like he'll be a weapon this season along with Kelce and Maclin

OL:
Best starting offensive line performance in more than a decade, IMO. Solid from left to right. The second team offensive line did pretty well, too. Fulton was solid and Sterup looks like a guy that could become a solid swing tackle. I'm not sure they slip him through waivers now. The 3rd teamers were pretty rank.

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The bottom line for me is that there's a HUGE dropoff between Smith to Foles and Murray and even steeper from Murray to Bray & Hogan. The second team line was good enough. The TE's look like a strength and there's depth at WR, although it's hard to rank them at this point because they haven't all played with Smith but at this point, Maclin and Streater look like the two best receivers.

Originally Posted by ThaVirus (Post 12367589)

Originally Posted by Chief Northman (Post 12367293)

Don't say it too loud - the "few" members of the Dee Ford fan club will come with their justifications of why he needs more time.....

Just no football sense in his play.

Originally Posted by Idahojim (Post 12367296)

Nick Foles was a good get. Bray and Murray not ready for prime time. Hogan looked awful. Bray was really off. Murray was OK. But none of those guys could fill in for Smith. Foles could. That was a great move by the front office.

Originally Posted by Lzen (Post 12369028)

I was hoping that Ford could step up this year. That play where the RB bounced to the outside to beat Ford around the corner was bad. He still showed the occasional flash at getting pressure but really did nothing otherwise. :shake:
I guess you could say that I'm disappointed. If he doesn't start to show something then it's looking like he's a bust.