08-17-2015, 10:04 AM
I was at the game and my initial thoughts:
Jeremy Hill is going to be special
Dalton looked sharper/more confident (granted only a few plays but still!)
WRs as a whole looked pretty good
DL was dominant - -Geno back in form is huge
DreK is cocky -- and can back it up
LB to me was interesting watching the rotations. Ray/Vinny/AJ started with Lamur in nickel -- looked good in limited action. Second unit was Nico/Flowers/Lamur - Lamur wasn't with them too long but Nico and Flowers looked strong out there!
This is where it got interesting -- when Lamur came out Carter came in that spot, not PJ Dawson. Dawson and Dimanche came in later which tells me they are 3rd/4th string right now. Dawson had a nice play in the backfield, but other than that he wasn't noticeable to me. I know he is just a rookie, but he didn't stand out like I maybe thought he would based on what I have read. I think he will be good down the road, but not sure how much he will help this year. I've seen some say he could start this year but I don't see it.
Jeremy Hill is going to be special
Dalton looked sharper/more confident (granted only a few plays but still!)
WRs as a whole looked pretty good
DL was dominant - -Geno back in form is huge
DreK is cocky -- and can back it up
LB to me was interesting watching the rotations. Ray/Vinny/AJ started with Lamur in nickel -- looked good in limited action. Second unit was Nico/Flowers/Lamur - Lamur wasn't with them too long but Nico and Flowers looked strong out there!
This is where it got interesting -- when Lamur came out Carter came in that spot, not PJ Dawson. Dawson and Dimanche came in later which tells me they are 3rd/4th string right now. Dawson had a nice play in the backfield, but other than that he wasn't noticeable to me. I know he is just a rookie, but he didn't stand out like I maybe thought he would based on what I have read. I think he will be good down the road, but not sure how much he will help this year. I've seen some say he could start this year but I don't see it.
