08-11-2016, 03:11 PM
(08-11-2016, 02:58 PM)3wt Wrote: Well our season is going to come down to whether or not our 1st and 2nd round picks from last year can get it done this year. It's the first real action of the year and the Vikings defense is a good one, so they have some time get things in order. But not all that much time. And it apparently is not just Fisher.
But it's a major concern, not just a flash in the pan concern over one bad performance like the preseason game in Tampa. This is two days in a row. Both these guys got reps last season - not a huge amount, but they got reps and it sounds like they're a sieve at this point. My biggest concern about these two has been that Alexander (and Lewis) get too preoccupied with measurables and athleticism. Both these guys had performance issues on the field before they were drafted and before Ogbuehi got hurt. If they can't get up to NFL level play we will have a very long season.
And I'm annoyed that they won't say which receivers are dropping the ball, but it sounds pretty much like it's everyone except Boyd...
Hope the boys can turn things around. The good news is that this type of practice gives them a good idea of where they're at and what they need to do.
They acted like LaFell had a good day yesterday. If our first unit of Green, LaFell, and Boyd are good we will be fine. All reports are Boyd is as good, possibly better, than advertised. I like that Uzomah has been having such a good camp as he could line up split out and be a nice mismatch even when Kroft and Eiffert are healthy. As for the Tackles they will learn. The video from yesterday I saw seemed to be Fisher having most the issues. I the Ogbuehi will be fine, but obviously will have some bad moments.
I am just glad football is back.
