Detroit was about as good as we were last season defensively and they haven't done anything to upgrade.
Given that our D is gonna blow again, what will you be looking for in Thursday's game?
I'll be lookin' to see if Henry gets 12+ runs and can demonstrate some consistency to see how serious Gilbride is at trying to establish some semblance of a run prior to our HO.
I'll also be looking to see if we can score on 2/3 or more of our drives. Whether FGs or TDs, doesn't matter. We need to be able to score quickly, efficiently, and in droves this year in order for this season to be a successful one.
If Henry can't run against Detroit, then we can hang it up vs. most other teams in this league. Same w/ our scoring. After last week, we need a good week even if it is only against the Lions.
And for Pete sakes, let's not give up 250 yards on penalties or allow any 90 yard returns.
Lastly, let's just hope that none of our OL-men or Pat Williams gets hurt. Actually, I leave Henry in and pull Williams, Jennings, and Brown after two series just to be on the safe side. Drew's shown enough too. This offense is only gonna be successful if teams are not allowed to T-off on an immobile Drew. 7 sacks in a tad over 4 Qs of play isn't good. If that were to keep up during the season, then he'll get whacked good at some point. That's the last thing we need!
I say put Brown in after two and leave Henry in to let him prove he really wants the starting job!!
Given that our D is gonna blow again, what will you be looking for in Thursday's game?
I'll be lookin' to see if Henry gets 12+ runs and can demonstrate some consistency to see how serious Gilbride is at trying to establish some semblance of a run prior to our HO.
I'll also be looking to see if we can score on 2/3 or more of our drives. Whether FGs or TDs, doesn't matter. We need to be able to score quickly, efficiently, and in droves this year in order for this season to be a successful one.
If Henry can't run against Detroit, then we can hang it up vs. most other teams in this league. Same w/ our scoring. After last week, we need a good week even if it is only against the Lions.
And for Pete sakes, let's not give up 250 yards on penalties or allow any 90 yard returns.
Lastly, let's just hope that none of our OL-men or Pat Williams gets hurt. Actually, I leave Henry in and pull Williams, Jennings, and Brown after two series just to be on the safe side. Drew's shown enough too. This offense is only gonna be successful if teams are not allowed to T-off on an immobile Drew. 7 sacks in a tad over 4 Qs of play isn't good. If that were to keep up during the season, then he'll get whacked good at some point. That's the last thing we need!
I say put Brown in after two and leave Henry in to let him prove he really wants the starting job!!
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