Preseason Game 2 reactions (and overreactions)

[rambo2]

That's great and hopefully he'll one day do or surpass that in the NFL.

Right now though, he needs to get a lot better at catching the ball.

A guy that catches 73 in a season can catch the ball.

 

[Reality]

It’s a small sample size to see if he continues to have a fumbling problem in the NFL. Now, I don’t know if it’s an issue or not this camp. His fumble last season wasn’t on him, all RB’s fumble on that hit. I need to see more game action to come to any conclusion.

You may be right but to me he seems to only do well when he has a wide open lane to run through but you could say that about most running backs.

 

[Catpappy]

That Wood kid got set on his bottom a couple of times tonight.

 

[Reality]

A guy that catches 73 in a season can catch the ball.

Yes, in college .. where receivers are usually 5-10 yards away from the nearest defenders when the ball arrives.

The QB who finished runner-up for the Heisman Trophy is not even on an NFL team right now.

College stats don't always lead to success in the NFL.

 

[Gambit]

I wasn't able to watch the game fully, but the players who impressed me were Milton and Barham.

I cannot get over how much better Milton is at putting both touch and air under the ball in his throws. He's not perfect and he threw a couple of fast balls when he shouldn't have but overall it's surprising and impressive to see a backup quarterback here actually get better each year.

I liked Barham when he was drafted but the way he broke through the line tonight when I got a chance to see him play was better than I expected.

The players that disappointed were Kuntz, Blue and Shelton.

I get that some people are fans of Blue but honestly, I just don't see anything special in him. I have a feeling that if he didn't play for Texas, most fans wouldn't be supporting him. That said, at this point RB3 is still open so maybe one of the non-Williams/Davis runningbacks will step up before the season starts.

As for Kuntz, I can deal with a slow tight-end but I cannot deal with one that cannot catch the ball because there are too many out there who can do that. Right now we have some C-level tight-ends on this team and one B+ (until he gets the fumble problem under control) and one B- tight-end.

I didn't get to see a lot of the game so the offensive plays I saw were limited, yet I remember seeing Shelton get blown by three different times in those limited plays. Hopefully he gets better or they get someone else in there to compete and hopefully replace Guyton.

Eh Blue wasn't terrible. I don't think he sticks though. Davis and either Mafah or Isreal for 3rd spot.

 

[endersdragon]

I'm thinking we are going to have to keep 6 WRs as Brown and Mingo aren't getting to the practice squad and I don't think we can cut any of the top 4.

 

[Reality]

Eh Blue wasn't terrible. I don't think he sticks though. Davis and either Mafah or Isreal for 3rd spot.

I did not say Blue was terrible. He had some good runs when there was an open lane for him to run through.

Right now, I think RB1 and RB2 are firmly set, but RB3 is still up in the air.

I really hope one of them (any of them) step up before the regular season gets here because we may need them at some point.

 

[Chasing6]

I agree with this. He looks like a steal, and I love that he's a Cowboy.

Barham is a stud.

 

[rambo2]

I'm thinking we are going to have to keep 6 WRs as Brown and Mingo aren't getting to the practice squad and I don't think we can cut any of the top 4.

They can trade Turpin.

 

[big dog cowboy]

 

[big dog cowboy]

 

[Gambit]

Let's add Shotty and Defensive coaches to good list. This team just looks much better coached and prepared to play.

 

[big dog cowboy]

 

[dogberry]

Revel the only starter we saw tonight?

Wait, Bland and Durant must be the 2CB starters?

 

[Tabascocat]

Revel the only starter we saw tonight?

Him and Barham.

 

[rambo2]

Revel the only starter we saw tonight?

Barham

 

[stilltheguru]

I was so impressed by Milton man. I can't say that enough. I know I know pre-season. I......dont.....care. it's more about how he looked in the pocket as opposed to the results

 

[Maverick84]

Kuntz caught everything.

This is a family forum.

 

[Zman5]

Kuntz caught everything.

Hope it's not anything serious. This is why using protection is important.

 

[Zman5]

It looks like we'll have descent backups for once.