Nate
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wow, what a game! From the start it felt like they were focused and determined to win this game. I was nervous that with so little action in pre-season that they'd be rusty and ill-prepared but that was not the case. Minimal penalties, minimal mistakes, very crisp throughout. I had some 2nd half worries that a comeback was starting but they squashed that and won handily. It could've been a different game if they had made some plays, but then again that was our year last year, a play or two away from a much better record. This time we were the team that won by executing and the other team not executing, I'll take it.
The good:
Offense:
- for the most part, they got to the line early in the play clock which allowed shifts, audibles, motion, hard counts, etc. That was pure bliss to watch compared to the last regime philosophy of line it up late in the count and run the play.
- having JJ line up outside, line up inside, line up in the slot, motioning across the formation: all very well crafted. These are things that good coordinators and coaches think of, getting match-ups and making it harder to cover your studs. These guys get it.
- KFC stepped up in the pocket or moved around a little to buy more time and get some big plays. He also pushed it down the field when he could and dumped off when he should. Very efficient play, and very crisp offense considering it's all new to the team.
- the run/pass blocking was pretty decent overall considering GBs stout d-line. Good mix of PA and mis-direction helped the o-line.
- not a lot of 2nd and longs today and no automatic run on 2nd and long, I loved it
Defense:
- pretty good coverage in the secondary for most of the day, we had some coverage sacks because of it
- front 4 got to Rogers without blitzing to much
- good adaption by the DC through the game rather than yesteryear's process of "looking at the tape" after getting smoked in the 2nd half
- no 2nd half and end of game points, holy shnikes!!
STs:
- solid, solid. Good coverage on punts and KOs and Raegor looked the part as a returner
- Joseph was great today and so was the rookie punter
The bad (or needs improvement since we won handily)
Offense:
- Bradbury was still pretty abused at times but did better than I expected
- The rook had a few whiffs as well but help up pretty well in his first start against a hated rival
- I didn't like the 3rd down play that lead to the long FG and our 2nd half O was a little stale, would've like to see Theilen or Irv a little more involved
Defense:
- run D wasn't great, particularly against a depleted GB O-line, the LBs looked slooowww
- while we did get 4 sacks, since they had 3 backups on OL I thought we should've been in Rogers' face much more
- had some busted coverages at times, PP looked sloooow
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Overall:
- great game. We were prepared and played well out of the gate. I liked the Offensive game plan and mentality, the fluidity, the communication, this is going to be a good offense folks
- D looks better than last year though I worry about the run D. Suh would be nice... Still, good coverage, nice pressure, no penalties.
- still need a center, KFC had to do some crafty dump offs and had some nice developing plays wiped out due to no time
- run game wasn't fantastic but good enough and was still enough of a threat that the PA had to be respected
- STs could be a strength this year, OMG!
- it's a new year and I love the positivity coming from the coaches down to the players. The test will be when we lose, can we maintain that joy and togetherness. I think we will, KOC and KAM are not downers and I think they keep the team up.
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