I went to the game, and even though we didn't put up a point, I had the opportunity of watching specific players during the night and there are some positives.
Jessie James is getting a ton of snaps. He looks good coming out of his breaks, and though he's not as explosive off the line as a young Heath Miller, he will be able to use his body and catch radius to make plays for us.
I liked watching the first team D this week better than last week. Timmons can still cover. Shazier was doing great in the holes. The D line is SOLID. We started both backup OLBs and still did very well
Eli Rogers will be a legit receiver in this league. He has the confidence and hands, but he also has something else. He may just be the second best route runner on our team. He looks like AB Jr the way he feigns his breaks and gets DBs to take a false step and he creates space. If it wasn't for a shoestring tackle, he had a chance to break his 5yd in pattern for a HUGE gain. He is also looking very good in return duties. He's decisive and explosive, which is good to see from a returner.
Berry will be our Punter week 1. Monday is learning that the NFL is not college. His punts are low and very returnable. He would be a liability for any team this year if he were their punter. Perhaps with a year to strengthen his leg, he may become an NFL punter, but I just don't see the talent that anyone would be excited about from his play in college. Besides, Berry is KILLING the football. It nearly leaves the stadium when he punts. Plus he has control. This guy may turn into a pro bowler if he keeps his kicks consistent this year.
Toussant looks like our 3rd string RB. He's a better receiver and route runner than Richardson, though I do like Richardson with the ball in his hands as a runner. Richardson will make the team if Bell is suspended, and when Bell returns, Richardson should be leaving the team.
