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[BidsJr]

Not sure we could have done that at practice the last few years.

84 plays from scrimmage.

OP, please give us a reality check in 3...2...1..

[ublinkwescore]

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We have had the talent to be a playoff caliber team, we may very well have added a couple quality qbs, and now, it would appear that we have a competent coaching staff. Let's hope this translates over to the regular season. If so, we could at least take a wild card spot, if not the division.

[Meathead]

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and the superbowl baby! woo hoo world champs!!

[MidnightVoice]

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Very cautiuos optimism - we might win 8 games

[DraftBoy]

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EJ's first three drives was the scary stuff that was the bad of when he was at FSU. His 2 minute drive seemed to finally have his mind in the right place and he was humming the ball. That will be what our offense will look like when running right. They will take some shots up top but its not going to be a huge part of this offense. Run to set up the pass, beat the LB's in the 5-10 yard zone, and then when D is loading the box you go up top.

[BidsJr]

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EJ's first three drives was the scary stuff that was the bad of when he was at FSU. His 2 minute drive seemed to finally have his mind in the right place and he was humming the ball. That will be what our offense will look like when running right. They will take some shots up top but its not going to be a huge part of this offense. Run to set up the pass, beat the LB's in the 5-10 yard zone, and then when D is loading the box you go up top.

If that is the worst I have to watch, it is still a massive upgrade since Trent got his eggs scrambled vs the Cardinals.

[JoeMama]

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EJ Manuel was pretty shaky the first three possessions. He seemed nervous and unsure of himself.

I like that he shook out the loose hairs and played well in the 2 minute drill but it was against 2nd and 3rd stringers at that point.

The stat line may look nice but it comes with a grain of salt. He needs more reps.

[BidsJr]

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EJ Manuel was pretty shaky the first three possessions. He seemed nervous and unsure of himself.

I like that he shook out the loose hairs and played well in the 2 minute drill but it was against 2nd and 3rd stringers at that point.

The stat line may look nice but it comes with a grain of salt. He needs more reps.

Just to be clear, I agree with all of this. But considering he is a rookie in his first action against an opposing D. I am happy, happy happy. If it takes him until week 1 next year to play calm and confident we are still going to be very pleased. The fact that he looked like that at ALL today is something to be encouraged by.

[Gilly]

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On a couple of his throws EJ seemed to "aim" it in there rather than just throw it..

Other than that he looked solid. Tuel is the steal of this year's draft...

[X-Era]

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If that is the worst I have to watch, it is still a massive upgrade since Trent got his eggs scrambled vs the Cardinals.

In real football or the preseason?

EJ didn't light it up. He played solid but not great.

[BidsJr]

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Yes he played solid, as a rookie in his first time out. With the threat of CJ for like 4 plays and no Stevie.

I'll take it and be encouraged. tyvm

[NOT THE DUDE...]

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yeah, ej was pretty fricken solid for it being his 1st nfl start ever. rusty at first, then settled down and really looked like a legit franchise qb... if there was one thing I noticed, and it's hard to articulate, he doesn't look like he has happy feet, or deer in the headlights, ( even when he was struggling a bit). he just has great poise and confidence. a great great sign for a young qb. im pretty sure we are keeping 3 qbs now lol. thought the d was solid, with much more pressure finally. dowtin and hughes could cause major major problems opposite Mario with their speed and edge pass rush ability... jarron gilbert has some big pressures and teased with great athletic ability. Goodwin might literally be the next joey Galloway like I said lol. I think we will see a more realistic offense in week 2 and 3 or the preseason. was a little frustrated not so much with ej the 1st few series, but that they didn't throw it on 1st down. but that is to be expected in the preseason....

[NOT THE DUDE...]

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for example, the screen play to Jackson was obvious on the 1st series 3rd and long. that's a play you run on 1st down. but in the preseason, many times coaches will call something when it has nothing to do with winning but more so how it can look for various reasons....

[elltrain22]

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In all fairness, the first 3 possessions, we were pretty backed up in our own end. Pretty tough for a rook to come in his first game, on the road, and move the chains deep in your own zone.

[Mr. Pink]

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EJ had a solid 2 minute drill drive...the rest was pretty crappy.