SunnySide
09-01-2020, 11:36 AM
Feels like nearly every year we fret about the OL in the preseason and things mostly turn out fine with that unit. Probably more than any other spot on the field you can mask weakness with smart schemes and coaching.
Last year wasnt that bad as Penn and Flowers stayed healthy and played maybe at a C level. But I dont think we could be competitive with that left side. That was probably the worst LT-LG starting combo week 1 imo. But all we asked is that they stay healthy and they did that.
2018 though ... Zac Kerin and Luke Bowanko made starts for us. Zac Kerin and Luke Bowanko.
The shock of 2018 has not worn off on me.
PorkSkins
09-01-2020, 11:46 AM
Maybe it's just me but I totally disagree with the decision not to play any preseason games this year. Expecting them to step up on the field in week 1 and be fully up to speed is asinine. A trial game for staff to adjust would be helpful too.
I'm right there with you. I wanted AT LEAST one preseason game or some sort of scrimmage with a team prior to Week 1.
SunnySide
09-01-2020, 11:55 AM
I imagine the soft tissue injuries will be higher than usual.
WCommandersfan99
09-01-2020, 12:28 PM
I'm right there with you. I wanted AT LEAST one preseason game or some sort of scrimmage with a team prior to Week 1.Totally agree. Just crazy that the 1st game is a huge division opener. Nothing to really go by with prior real action. It would be so awesome to beat Philly game 1. Think both teams are going to be hyped.
BaltimoreSkins
09-01-2020, 04:00 PM
Maybe it's just me but I totally disagree with the decision not to play any preseason games this year. Expecting them to step up on the field in week 1 and be fully up to speed is asinine. A trial game for staff to adjust would be helpful too.
After six seasons with Jay I would think you would be used to week 1 being a preseason game.
SunnySide
09-01-2020, 04:13 PM
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sdskinsfan2001
09-01-2020, 04:47 PM
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AnonEmouse
09-01-2020, 04:50 PM
Us with poor/untested OL, Philly with OL injuries. Whats the betting on 0-0 at halftime?😁
FrenchSkin
09-01-2020, 08:19 PM
Last year wasnt that bad as Penn and Flowers stayed healthy and played maybe at a C level. But I dont think we could be competitive with that left side. That was probably the worst LT-LG starting combo week 1 imo. But all we asked is that they stay healthy and they did that.
2018 though ... Zac Kerin and Luke Bowanko made starts for us. Zac Kerin and Luke Bowanko.
The shock of 2018 has not worn off on me.
How dare you forget Tony Bergstrom in your 2018 shittiest players to start on OL list like that !
Warthog
09-02-2020, 01:41 AM
The fact that the team traded for David Sharp with the Raiders tells me that the coaches are worried OL DEPTH at this point, not necessarily OL performance. That may change once the games start and we see if Christian, Martin and Moses can really hold their own in actual games. But our DL is the best part of this team, so Rivera has seen how the OL performs against some really good players.
Without depth the OL starters must play longer per game - adding to their chance of injury as we’ve seen in previous seasons. I predict the team may add more OL pickups as other teams drop decent talent!
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