bananathumb Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Always good reports, Astro. (Funny how EJ actually seems to be doing a lot better in your reports than Buscalia's, who has never liked EJ from the time he was drafted and goes out of his way to disparage him.) Keep them coming, man.
CountryCletus Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Sounds like the O is stepping up and we are finding some solid line play! Thanks a lot for the coverage, if you are able to go Wednesday, PM me...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Thanks so much Astro. I record the channel 7 news at 11 every night and watch the highlights the next morning but this is so much better IMO CBF
Canadian Bills Fan Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 I also forgot about Pepper Johnson! I am excited to see what he does with the DL this year! CBF
boyst Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Since everyone is thanking you Astro I won't. Don't want to fill your head too much and let you get complacent. I expect more! What gives you hope for Hughes? Has he dropped back to coverage at all? Who is Kelvin Sheppard? Manny Lawson ... what's up there? Graham over Hogan, yes? And, on the RB's, since I know your eye is keen on them; is Bryce Brown getting to the line as fast as advertised? Is he making the same mistakes CJ did last year or is he making holes like Fred had to do? What about passes to RB's? Besides screens are we seeing them used at all in route running?
Astrobot Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 Since everyone is thanking you Astro I won't. Don't want to fill your head too much and let you get complacent. I expect more! What gives you hope for Hughes? Has he dropped back to coverage at all? Who is Kelvin Sheppard? Manny Lawson ... what's up there? Graham over Hogan, yes? And, on the RB's, since I know your eye is keen on them; is Bryce Brown getting to the line as fast as advertised? Is he making the same mistakes CJ did last year or is he making holes like Fred had to do? What about passes to RB's? Besides screens are we seeing them used at all in route running? Hughes is disruptive on every play. Schwartz's scheme gives him one job, "see ball get ball", and it suits him well. His jump off the line immediately compromises protection, as the tackle is now out of position. If the tackle moves out to steer him past the QB, there's a hole for DT or LB. Hughes may lead the team in sacks due to scheme. Manny seems to be used for run downs or not at all. Just as much as the scheme benefits Hughes, it pushes Lawson out. He stands on the sidelines with Hughes and they joke and talk, but Manny's second string in this scheme. Hogan over Graham in catches, yards. Graham over Hogan in speed. Bryce Brown hits the hole, one cut and straight forward. Same with Dixon. If we can create holes there, still the main question, They'll be great runners between the tackles, maybe even guards. Lots of work today was on RBs catching passes out of the backfield, so yeah.
FluffHead Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Graham over Hogan, yes? I can only speak for yesterday's practice, but hogan took a whole lot of reps with the first team offense during 11 on 11, and Graham took none by my count.
YoloinOhio Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 I also forgot about Pepper Johnson! I am excited to see what he does with the DL this year! CBF Never forget! His knowledge of the Pats is our key to stopping Brady.
You herd it hear last Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Welcome aboard the Jerry Hughes bandwagon. I get to choose the radio station, cuz I'm driving. thanks for the report.
8-8 Forever? Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 If Hogan is decent on Special Teams, he stays and its between TJ and Easley, IMO. Easley gave up a lot on KO returns last year. Basically, if Hopkins is kept b/c he kicks 3/4 out of the end zone, Easley is gone. If they go with one kicker, then Easley probably stays. Hogan needs to be Hopkins best friend, IMO
Gugny Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 There are lots of great things about TBD (Bill NYC post game notes; Vader movie notes; whenever Beerball is on vacation - just to name a few). Astro's camp notes are, hands down, the best part ... without a doubt. Thanks for taking the time!!
Buffaloed in Pa Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Easley gave up a lot on kick-off returns ? Do you watch the Bills ? He`s the only one that makes plays on special teams. 8 and 8 ?
Fixxxer Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Easley gave up a lot on kick-off returns ? Do you watch the Bills ? He`s the only one that makes plays on special teams. 8 and 8 ? Easley, Summers and Moats were the best ST performers last year. (not counting the kicker and punter)
Astrobot Posted July 29, 2014 Author Posted July 29, 2014 Easley's ST tackles are more than double the #2 guy. I don't think it's an either-or between Easley and deep kicker. I'm going to wait until after this weekend to name my 53-man roster, but I'll say in advance that Easley will be on it!
Augie Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Never forget! His knowledge of the Pats is our key to stopping Brady. I'm afraid a few more birthdays may be our key to stopping Brady.
Recommended Posts