EmotionallyUnstable

To be fair, I've always been an EJ hopeful. Please keep that in mind. During the routes on air section, it is clear to me that EJ has a superior arm. He is big, powerful and was throwing it well. Cassel has a tight spiral but a noticeably weaker arm. Tyrod was average. One of one's was another EJ win, with a couple nice throws that BB.com has posted. This was Tyrods worst session of the day. Cassel looked good as well. As far as there team action, I felt that EJ was overwhelmed. He undoubtedly has the physical tools, but the blitz's, reads and coverages seem to impose negatively on him. For instance, the pick he through to Charles Clay was the right read, and had he lead him, would have been a 30 yard gain after escaping pressure. Instead, on the move, he left it a good five yards short, resulting in a terrible mistake. Cassel seemed to make decent throws, but at this point, I am against starting him. He wreaks of Trent Edwards and always seemed to hit the underneath routes. He definitely has command of the offense, but it didn't appear he did his OL or running game any favors by limiting the log ball. Tyrod to me was the worst QB of the day (I didn't watch Simms). He seemed erratic and of the mark. When I got home and heard Rex's comments about Taylor, I was shocked. To me, EJ had the best day, but don't let that fool you (I'm trying not to). He did throw two picks and seemed to be leaving the long ball short. Cassel was a close second, but I fear the check down, especially with the huge emphasis on the running game. If you can hit them over the top, they will load the box. Tyrod gives you the mobile aspect, but seems to be an average arm with a below average pocket presence. Scrambling on 3 and 12 won't cut it either. Again, I've been waiting for EJ to step up, and I truly hope he has. Is he better than last year? Physically? Yes. Mentally, what really matters, idk. I have him on my mock 53

Okay, Heff, just cause you asked so nicely. Give me a few

Does that stat include how the drive ends? Like are touchdowns given up in 1 play counted for? Weird/interesting stat

Nice, enjoy the family! Overall, it wasn't a very exciting day but did see some exciting stuff out of our early round rookies.

1st in time of drive? Isn't that more of a reflection of the offense moving quickly?

Great point

Ut oh, can we score 21 points?

I think Rex and co will be more concerned with stopping the passing attack than the ground. Not having Dareus hurts, but I hope we can manage with Charles.

Kelvin Sheppard won't be.

Yolo, I share similar concerns. It will be a game of getting to Luck before TY, Andre or Fleener get open. However, I do think we match up play against their WRs, especially after seeing Darby today. As far as Sammy, he has proven he can beat the best. But even if he is taken out of the game, mixing up the ground game with Harvin and McCoy could counter that

Time of possession will be key. Keep the ball out of Lucks hands and pound the rock

After watching today's camp practice, I'm worried we overpaid Charles Clay

Frank Gore is a huge veteran addition for them. Also, Andre Johnson. I think it will be a great game. I'm Interested to see how we attack them. We should be able to run the ball on them.

Shady McCoy. He is going to be so fun to watch.

Please elaborate if you can

How can you manage? Carrying 5 WRs then? I can't see that senario

He throws the ball quite well in 1:1 and on air. It's the coverages, pressures and stressers that cause his mistakes. Maybe overthinking things? He has the physical tools but if his mental game isn't there, what is the point.

Bust

After today's pratice, I have to revisit my mock 53. The amount of 12 and 22 personnel leads me to believe we will keep 4 TEs

It was a very casual, non-contact day, making it difficult to say. The entire Defense looked great.

I'll let Astro cover the majority (bow down to the king) but here are some interesting things I picked up from camp today **Mods please merge** Ron Darby was like glue. He was covered R.Woods like white on rice during 1:1. I think he is going to be great. Good pick. John Miller was also impressive. He boasts a tremendous lower body and was sturdy in pass- pro. He and Henderson picked up some nice twists on at least two occasions. I believe he will be, at least, a serviceable guard with much potential. The TE battle is very intriguing. They used A LOT of 12 and 22 personnel today, rotating with all groups in teams of two. I would not be surprised if they keep 4 this year (Clay, Gragg, O'Leary, Mulligan). Gragg had a tremendous day, catching a lot of balls and running well. This is a position I will watch closely in preseason. I was underwhelmed by Clay today. He caught one screen at the beginning of practice, but nothing else really popped out at me from him. Shady will be a great time to watch. He is lightning. Dez Lewis will not make the active roster, I wouldn't be surprised if he is not signed to the PS either. He appeared uncomfortable and immobile, with his one strength being stature. Hopefully he proves me wrong. Again, Mario butler made plays. At this point Butler>Cockrell. Jerry Hughes pushed Fred Jackson out of the way to field a Colton holy Schmitt Bomb ( boy can he boom them) and proceeded to drop it... i can't wait to watch this defense. On one play, if it was a live game, Cassel would have needed a body bag. Oh anything else? QB you say? Okay well... I'll reserve my judgement... Hope this was interesting!

Also, I'm looking for Felton. Haven't heard much on him

I'll be there today. Any particular focus, other the the obvious, that'd anyone wants an extra eye on??

If he isn't the starter, what is the point of keeping him around?

Especially if they cut someone, say, Cassel?