UGH! I started today thinking maybe I should avoid MHR, sportscenter, etc. as I feared everyone would be making a big deal out of Orton's INT. And here we are. Here's some perspective for everyoone about Orton's poor lefty throw and a few thoughts I had after watching the game.
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In a real game, we would never get to 4th down.
- We were at the 1. What bone-head doesn't pound the ball there??? Is there anyone in their right mind that wouldn't put in Hillis and bowl some fool over with the power running game?
- Even if we couldn't punch it in, you take the 3 points in the regular season. The only reason we went for it was to evaluate and give some specific situational practice to our guys.
- We were at the 1. What bone-head doesn't pound the ball there??? Is there anyone in their right mind that wouldn't put in Hillis and bowl some fool over with the power running game?
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Orton has to throw with his left...he had a guy grabbing his right.
- During the broadcast and after people keep making a big deal of him getting fancy with his left hand. Well...he was trying to make a play and the only option left was for him to throw with his left. Go watch the replay.
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Orton looked just fine all game.
- Look at the rest of the game. Orton had a great handle on the offense and was doing a great job. His decision making was well above-average all game...why would he all of a sudden make such a poor decision? Maybe because it is the preseason and it doesn't matter.
Thoughts on the game:
- Gaffney looks like he would be a very good possession receiver. Hear that Marshall? You ARE replaceable. (Don't get me wrong, the Beast is a superb talent, but this sissy game he is playing isn't cool)
- If you like watching line play, you have to have a man-crush on our offensive line (1st string only). They dominate.
- Lamont Jordan has some sparks, but as a fan of his, I'm definitely seeing what you guys have said about him being slow to the LOS and lack of power.
- This defense is going to be really dangerous once they get comfortable. I saw some great flashes at every level this game.
- Even though I can tell they aren't totally comfortable, at least they look like a decent defense instead of a push-over d like we had last year.
- I hope Simms is okay cause it puts us in serious trouble if we have to find another back-up.