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[Bengalstripes9]

(08-29-2021, 08:28 PM)bengalguy71 Wrote: Besides penalties and turn overs, the running game is suspect as well as the yards given on defense by the run.

This is definitely concerning. I think last year two of our biggest weaknesses were the run game and stopping the run.

I’m not as concerned with the run game if the pass game is as good as last year and we can open up the run with the pass game. I also think the offensive line is slowly getting better—and the running game will as well.

The run defense is the biggest concern on defense. Another concern is can we shut down teams late in games to secure wins.

Dalvin Cook is the toughest test we could face in week 1. Will he eclipse 200 yards? It is possible. If we can limit him to 150 and a TD, and limit the pass offense of the Viking to a Td or two, we’ll have a chance if our offense is as expected.

There’s a lot to be determined yet. You can’t really gauge how we’ll fair based on preseason.