08-11-2019, 04:03 PM
I would hate to hear what they'd say about Dalton if he didn't go 7-9 for 80 yards, converting all third downs through the air in a 14 play opening drive against a Superbowl contender leading to a TD.
Dalton earned his fair share of criticism, but anyone would take this Dalton so at this point knowing what he is, why the disappointment in that first Offensive drive?
The D misses the Oklahoma drill. They just don't come out with that killer instinct and raw physicality like they used to when the drill was ran under Zimmer. It'll take them awhile to get to that point. Tackling has been bad across the league early in the season due to all the offseason changes for player safety.
Upon further review, as a unit the D played poorly, but individually, a lot of talent and promise flashed. They just have to play together, play more angry/physical (with Burfict gone they need that bully to start a "fight" they all have to backup), set at tone early, and tackle.
Some of those penalty's for example; that kept drives alive, wiped out some good plays, and overall solid coverage that maybe won't be called when the regular season starts.
A lot of work to be done, but that's what 3 more preseason games are for.
Dalton earned his fair share of criticism, but anyone would take this Dalton so at this point knowing what he is, why the disappointment in that first Offensive drive?
The D misses the Oklahoma drill. They just don't come out with that killer instinct and raw physicality like they used to when the drill was ran under Zimmer. It'll take them awhile to get to that point. Tackling has been bad across the league early in the season due to all the offseason changes for player safety.
Upon further review, as a unit the D played poorly, but individually, a lot of talent and promise flashed. They just have to play together, play more angry/physical (with Burfict gone they need that bully to start a "fight" they all have to backup), set at tone early, and tackle.
Some of those penalty's for example; that kept drives alive, wiped out some good plays, and overall solid coverage that maybe won't be called when the regular season starts.
A lot of work to be done, but that's what 3 more preseason games are for.
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