Great analysis as usual; definitely agreed on this being close to a 'good' loss. Coming into Sunday I had a feeling it had the makings of a trap game - Falcons with an interesting offense and a defense that seemed to mirror the offense's strengths with time to prepare. In the end a bounce the other way could've made it a win, but a loss to an out-of-conference opponent isn't as bad some others could be. Looking forward to seeing how the team adjusts.
Thanks! It was definitely winnable, something this team just will have to learn how to manage over time. Excited to see how the team bounces back as well.
Another excellent review here. Would like Stroud to recognize that when they just rush 3 it gives him an opportunity to buy time in the backfield rather than immediately checking it down on 3rd down
I have tomorrow off work and am planning on taking some time to check out our linebackers in coverage as it seemed that's where Ridder got most of his success.
I think having confidence in the pocket maintaining will just take time. That's not something he experienced in college. Each week as the season progresses the pass blocking should get better.
Great analysis as usual; definitely agreed on this being close to a 'good' loss. Coming into Sunday I had a feeling it had the makings of a trap game - Falcons with an interesting offense and a defense that seemed to mirror the offense's strengths with time to prepare. In the end a bounce the other way could've made it a win, but a loss to an out-of-conference opponent isn't as bad some others could be. Looking forward to seeing how the team adjusts.
Thanks! It was definitely winnable, something this team just will have to learn how to manage over time. Excited to see how the team bounces back as well.
Another excellent review here. Would like Stroud to recognize that when they just rush 3 it gives him an opportunity to buy time in the backfield rather than immediately checking it down on 3rd down
I have tomorrow off work and am planning on taking some time to check out our linebackers in coverage as it seemed that's where Ridder got most of his success.
I think having confidence in the pocket maintaining will just take time. That's not something he experienced in college. Each week as the season progresses the pass blocking should get better.