I didn't want to go long form here so instead I jotted some observations from last night.
Offense:
Moved the ball well without Charles but couldn’t get in end zone. That’s a problem when playing Denver, SD, Seattle, SF, etc…
Hammond has to make the team and from what I have seen he is no worse than their 4th WR. Bowe, Avery start. Hemingway has size and can block and play ST. Jenkins is a waste at this point, he does nothing. (Bowe, Avery, Hemingway, Hammond, Wilson, Williams)
Gray needs to make the team. He is shifty and plays all 4 ST.
Thomas is FAST. He has an extra gear that you just don’t see too often. Guys don’t get angles on him
Kelce needs to stay healthy, if so he will be a stud. Big and fast and has an attitude.
Bowe looked good, lighter but still strong. But he needs to become a leader.
Fisher struggling still, not what you expect form the #1 overall pick. If he doesn’t play well it could be a long year for Smith.
Big Ree not making the team either. Fulton and Henry are better.
Succop kicks off better, he makes the team. Santos will be on speed dial though!
Murray and Bray…not sure what to think. Next week will tell a lot. Also with Daniel, did he not play much because his spot is secure or because they want to see if the young guys can outplay him?
Defense:
I didn’t see Vance Walker do much. He played versus backups and had little impact.
Bailey is a hustler, I like him.
Our LBs will be as good as any in the league. Mays can hit and Nico looked OK too. Mauga and JMJ also show flashes of potential. Obviously DJ, Houston, Tamba and Ford will be great
Parker worries me. The more he plays the worse he looks. Gaines is also not ready for this level of competition. Cooper had a quiet night which is good, Smith too. They need to start.
Owens flashed off the corner on blitzes.
Bronson was around the ball again, he has to make the team as a backup S
Not sure about McMillian, he looks OK then he’s out of position and has to hold.
If Berry is out they are going to struggle. Sorenson is a step behind on most plays. He tries hard and may develop but he can’t play a lot
DL misses DeVito, he’s a good all around player.
I’d like to see what Catapano can do too.
Both sides need to clean up the penalties. 13 flags is about 10 too many!