2016 Preseason Game Observations (1 Viewer)

[trader jake]

I'm sure Washington will get some carries but Murray should be a fine rb2

Agreed. Like what I see of Jalen Richard too.  He has shown something on offense in game action now, and (more importantly for his immeadiate odds of making the roster?) He looked good on special teams as well.

 

[ffldrew]

Heading off field for half time and Kubiak says that Lynch is next in line to get reps in this game - so Sanchez looks like odd man out. Would Cowboys look at Sanchez?

ETA: and it is Lynch to start 2nd half

 

[trader jake]

Indeed. Although, usually if the starter goes down they have a bit more time to get back up ready. It looked as though the headset was not turned on for Mcgloin for the 1st play their with the play clock running 

True about having a moment if the starter is on the ground.  With that headset not working and the play clock running down ag least he didn't burn a time out.  Overall, I like McGloin as a backup QB.  He hasn't looked great tonight though and you can see how his lack of arm strength keeps him from being a realistic startibg option.

 

[Bad_Mo]

Heard that Delanie Walker couldn't catch his breath?  WTF?

which is it...leg or can't catch breath?

 

[Milkman]

which is it...leg or can't catch breath?

Both

 

[trader jake]

Both

LOL, maybe it was the dirt infield.

 

[need2know]

Agreed. Like what I see of Jalen Richard too.  He has shown something on offense in game action now, and (more importantly for his immeadiate odds of making the roster?) He looked good on special teams as well.

do the raiders still have reece and tawian jones on the roster?  These new guys might push them out

 

[Rove!]

I just saw clips of Dak last week, but as I'm watching this game here, he seems so composed and calm.  I grabbed him in my 2QB leagues for the inevitable Romo injury so I'm just waiting for that moment to be giddy.

Update?

 

[trader jake]

do the raiders still have reece and tawian jones on the roster?  These new guys might push them out

Atkinson as well.  Crowded backfield with a practice squad spot and/or another team snagging the odd man out.

 

[Bucky86]

For ####s sake. Catch the ball.

 

[Bucky86]

Goff looks a little better this week. A few drops from his receivers won't show up on the stat sheets. One ugly pass that should've been a pick six. Just took his first sack when the LT got flat out beat.

 

[ffldrew]

Goff looks a little better this week. A few drops from his receivers won't show up on the stat sheets. One ugly pass that should've been a pick six. Just took his first sack when the LT got flat out beat.

Thought his passes were behind and the drops more on him. Not sure how he's looked other than Hard Knocks portrayal. He throws it hard - especially that out pass. Just needs to avoid telegraphing it - because as you said Broncos missed a pick 6

 

[Zyphros]

Update?

I still own him if that's what you meant.  But Dak continues to look calm cool and collected, with nothing overwhelming him yet.  It is preseason but still.  As for my league, the best offer I've received is a 2nd round pick and there's no chance I accept that in 2QB.  I'm starting to believe he is the next Russell Wilson coming from behind to steal a job from the starter.  Although Romo vs Flynn is kind of a different story ha.  

 

[purestrength]

Ronnie Hillman fighting for his job?

 

[ffldrew]

Goff banged up - looks like non throwing hand - but he remains in game.

 

[Bucky86]

Pull that #### in. SMH

 

[ffldrew]

Ronnie Hillman fighting for his job?

Elway just mentioned him and Kapri - Kapri has special teams capabilities so it looks like it.

 

[starks]

I still own him if that's what you meant.  But Dak continues to look calm cool and collected, with nothing overwhelming him yet.  It is preseason but still.  As for my league, the best offer I've received is a 2nd round pick and there's no chance I accept that in 2QB.  I'm starting to believe he is the next Russell Wilson coming from behind to steal a job from the starter.  Although Romo vs Flynn is kind of a different story ha.  

Keep us posted

 

[LawFitz]

Washington and Richard are going to crimp Lat Murray's touches this year, especially in terms of receptions.

 

[Dan Hindery]

do the raiders still have reece and tawian jones on the roster?  These new guys might push them out

Reece is suspended to start the year. Jones could make it as the 4th back due to his special teams ability. Atkinson probably gets cut. Will be interesting to see what they do when Reece's suspension is up if the rest of their backs are still healthy. 

 

[rascal]

Who looked good for Baltimore?  West over Allen?

 

[Fantasy Bum]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/8585/latavius-murray

Raiders coach Jack Del Rio insisted Latavius Murray's reduced playing time in the third preseason game was not indicative of Murray's starting job coming into question. Murray took a backseat as rookies DeAndre Washington and Jalen Richard ran with the Derek Carr group. Del Rio insists Murray is not falling into a committee, saying "we saw (Latavius) last year. We need to find out who will be the backup." Both rookies shined, with Washington totaling 53 yards and a touchdown on 11 touches and Richard parlaying nine touches into 42 yards. Washington is a recommended handcuff for Murray in all leagues. Aug 27 - 11:53 PM

 

[need2know]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/8585/latavius-murray

Raiders coach Jack Del Rio insisted Latavius Murray's reduced playing time in the third preseason game was not indicative of Murray's starting job coming into question. Murray took a backseat as rookies DeAndre Washington and Jalen Richard ran with the Derek Carr group. Del Rio insists Murray is not falling into a committee, saying "we saw (Latavius) last year. We need to find out who will be the backup." Both rookies shined, with Washington totaling 53 yards and a touchdown on 11 touches and Richard parlaying nine touches into 42 yards. Washington is a recommended handcuff for Murray in all leagues. Aug 27 - 11:53 PM

This is what I thought

 

[Power Monster]

McKinnon opening up the first Viking series w Some good running. 

 

[Power Monster]

Rivers w the pick. Minny comes away from two solid chances with FGs 

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Bridgewater looked GOOD on that run up the middle

 

[SameSongNDance]

If Diggs can draw ~120 targets this year he'll make for a legit WR3 with a chance to sneak into WR2 territory. 

McKinnon is one of my favorite lottery tickets along with D. Washington and Henry.

 

[Biabreakable]

If you have players going against the Chargers it is going to be hard to sit them I think.

 

[Phenomena]

If you have players going against the Chargers it is going to be hard to sit them I think.

Yea I think this is the only real takeaway after watching these Chargers preseason games.  Everyone and their uncle is scoring against them.

 

[SameSongNDance]

Ugh, I needed Gordon to keep a low profile.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Gordon looked faster on that td than I remember

 

[kylechoffman]

Vikes tackled the wrong guy (rivers).  Could have been a tackle for loss on gordon in the backfield and TD prevented. 

 

[TripItUp]

Ugh, I needed Gordon to keep a low profile.

exactly this...damn...hope it doesn't hurt his ADP too much...I hope he gets dinged on the next play and they pull him.

they need to stop throwing to Benjamin too...

 

[Milkman]

I'm going on a limb and saying Gordon still isn't very good.

 

[SameSongNDance]

I'm going on a limb and saying Gordon still isn't very good.

He is what he is. He's still probably going to have a below average success rate but given enough volume we're going to see more long TD runs this year. I think Wiz is going to run him like he did Mathews when he was in SD in 2013. I think the consensus projected volume for Gordon this year is a bit too low.

 

[Steed]

Did Gordon have a hitch in his gait during that long run?

 

[SameSongNDance]

exactly this...damn...hope it doesn't hurt his ADP too much...I hope he gets dinged on the next play and they pull him.

they need to stop throwing to Benjamin too...

I was surprised to find out that SD doesn't really go vertical very often..

This is Whisenhunt’s second stint with the team after being their offensive coordinator in 2013, which was McCoy’s first season here. That year, they installed the quick-hitting passing attack that revitalized Philip Rivers’s career -- his best three career marks in completion percentage have all come in the last three years. Given the scheme, San Diego’s 29th-place ranking in deep pass percentage is to be expected. They signed Travis Benjamin to take over the vertical role vacated by Malcom Floyd, but Floyd’s 11% target market share is a sobering reminder that the vertical game is not what McCoy and Whisenhunt are really all about.

I'm not sure they will fully exploit Benjamin's talent, maybe he's better underneath then I give him credit for? Right now I'm more interested in Tyrell Williams.

 

[Power Monster]

Diggs putting up a solid first half 

 

[Power Monster]

TD Bridge to Rudolph 

 

[TripItUp]

Good to see Bridgewater firing downfield with success...of course, the Charger pass rush is terrible.

 

[Bucky86]

branden Oliver carted off....looks VERY BAD. Achilles?

 

[lod001]

OUCH!!!!!!! That was ugly in slow motion.

 

[trader jake]

Rivers w the pick. Minny comes away from two solid chances with FGs 

The Vikings look very good entering the season.  Just can't shake the feeling they're more Dungy Era Bucs than Gruden's championship winning club though.

Bridgewater showed some nice zip on his throws and Diggs had a nice burst in and out of breaks.  McKinnon sure flashed what a lot of owners are hoping to see.  However, still feel Asiata would see a lot of duty should AP miss games.

 

[mcintyre1]

OUCH!!!!!!! That was ugly in slow motion.

Yeah,  you could see something snap and jostle his calf. Definitely an Achilles tear. No contact,  just planted and gone. 

 

[SoBeDad]

Blair Walsh should kick many FGs. Dome stadium, healthy and improved OL, good running game, and Teddy Bridgewater, who seems to model his game after Alex Smith. 

 

[whiskey7]

Yeah,  you could see something snap and jostle his calf. Definitely an Achilles tear. No contact,  just planted and gone. 

Yep. That was ugly  :(

 

[SoBeDad]

I was surprised to find out that SD doesn't really go vertical very often..

I'm not sure they will fully exploit Benjamin's talent, maybe he's better underneath then I give him credit for? Right now I'm more interested in Tyrell Williams.

Tyrell - 3 catches for 36 yards in the first half, including 2 from Rivers. He has great measurables, including size (6'4") and speed. Will he be WR3? 

 

[lod001]

Hey, Miami FO, did you see that? You losers. Easy TD run by Miller. You ######s would have thrown it 4 times and turned the ball over on downs....like last year.

 

[SoBeDad]

Hey, Miami FO, did you see that? You losers. Easy TD run by Miller. You ######s would have thrown it 4 times and turned the ball over on downs....like last year.

Ryan Tannehill is an elite QB. Why take the ball out of his beautiful large hands?

 

[identikit]

Fuller with a nice hands-catch there.