Preseason Game 1 Quick Hitters: First of all, calm the hell down

Calm the hell down indeed!!!

There were definite positives to draw from this game:

Orakpo - the guy is going to be a total BEAST!!!

Kareem Moore - Dude lays the lumber reminiscent of #21 - I'd love to see him playing FS in some defensive packages allowing Laron to move back to his more natural SS position.

Jeremy Jarmon - I assumed this guy wouldn't be ready to contribute until next season, but he's much further along than I thought he would be. I could see him working into the DE rotation this year to give either Daniels or Carter a breather.

The O was without arguably it's two best players (Santana and Portis), so I'm not too concerned. Campbell looked poised, and the O-line actually protected him pretty well. We never generated a running game, but who does against the Ravens? I don't put much stock in pre-season, I just want the vets to come out healthy, and to see some progress from at least a few of the young guys. This game will give Zorn and Blache plenty of ammo to kick some tail in practice. Plus looking at our next two preseason games (Pittsburgh and New England), we will be exposed to excellent opponents which hopefully forces us to raise our game - definitely good prep for the G-men opening day.

Totally agree Soup. Good post. I've read that Moore should get some time this year allowing Landry to do exactly what you say. Offenses worrying about whether he'll blitz or not just gives them something else to think about. If you look at the game with emotional stability, I may be asking too much, I think there were a lot of positives.

If they keep Tryon and cut loose Byron Westbrook, they will be making a serious mistake. I'd understand is Tryon returned kicks, but this guy will struggle against anyone bigger than he is.Of course a fellow Seagull would say that! And of course I agree 100%, Tryon looked lost and slow out there last night. Not good for a 2nd year player.

If they keep Tryon and cut loose Byron Westbrook, they will be making a serious mistake. I'd understand is Tryon returned kicks, but this guy will struggle against anyone bigger than he is.

I thought the biggest thing Tryon needs to work on is jamming a reciever. It seemed like he was throwing his hands up hoping that would do something. He really needs to hit that SOB coming at him and slow him the heck down. We'll see if he's better at it next week. He's got the Steeler's wide recievers so it won't get any easier.

Another thing is that I dont think JC and the first stringers looked too bad. JC had one bad throw. Rest were fine.


The throw to Hagans was too high, but not a bad pass. The Ravens were playing Zone and an LB dropped into a flats zone, so campbell needed height on the ball to get it over the defender. Also Hagans is 5.8 so a tough situation for JC.
Well to be honest those are the plays that JC has to make this year if he wants to stay around. I'm not jumping on JC for that one pass in the 1st preseason game but thats the type of stuff I want to see him making this year. Thats the type of play that can change the whole game.

Of course a fellow Seagull would say that! And of course I agree 100%, Tryon looked lost and slow out there last night. Not good for a 2nd year player.

I agree the undrafted Seagull will be competition for Tryon. Not the time for the FO to save face because they wasted a draft pick on him. He has a couple weeks to make drastic improvement or we cut our losses. I wouldn't be too upset either, we have enough depth.

I really liked Jarmon.

1 for 11 on 3rd down conversions is a brutal stat, and a problem we had last year as well. But it's really about doing better on first and second downs.

1 for 11 on 3rd down conversions is a brutal stat, and a problem we had last year as well.

Calm the hell down SmootSmack!
One 3rd down conversion is WAY better than zero.

:lol:

Does anyone wonder if the Ravens blitzed their a** off to show they don't miss Ryan?