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Tag: Preseason

  • What I’m Looking for in PS Game #2

    What I’m Looking for in PS Game #2

    Basically the same as the 1st PS Game.
    However, the plot has thickened as Caleb, Thuney, Dalman and Jackson [?] are set to start and play MAYBE a QTR?

    Bills are a SB caliber team. They’re at their pinnacle. Vet coach, experienced playoff team, MVP QB, solid D.

    All eyes will be on Caleb. Every throw, every snap, every ‘hut’. His every gesture will be micro-dissected. This is a given.

    What I’m more curious about is who calls the line protections at the LOS? Will that be Dalman, Caleb – Thuney?

    I’m wondering if Caleb is allowed to audible, go hurry up, or call TOs?

    Can Caleb hit anyone DEEP? Lemme repeat that: Can Caleb hit anyone DEEP?

    Where is his chemistry with the new guys like Loveland, Burden and Zaccheaus?

    Remember last year, after a slow start for Keenan Allen, it seemed that after midseason, Caleb was targeting him a lot. I wonder if he continues being comfortable throwing to the slot, or if he was just comfortable with Allen specifically who is an excellent route runner.

    On D, I want to see if anyone can pressure or sack Josh Allen. If they can rush in disciplined, not allowing Allen to break contain and extend plays with his legs. Are Dayo, Sewell, Dom Rob and Austin Booker athletic enough to chase Allen down?

    On that note, obviously we’ll want to see if Austin Booker and gang can remain dominate vs the varsity, heck, even the JV.

    Misc.

    Theo Benedet, aka, “The Canadian Eagle” has been causing waves [in more ways than one].

    Dan Roushar threw a lil shade at Wright, and doesn’t seem all that ecstatic about Braxton Jones or Trapilo.

    Benedet had a nice outing in PS game #1, and has seemingly followed it with strong practices, moving up to play with the twos.

    So he’s someone to keep an eye on
    [Hey, move your eyes UP !]

    Other misc…

    I suspect Brisker will play. Man, I almost don’t want him to. Last thing he needs is another concussion in a PS game…

    I hope Monangai and Wheeler get some reps with the 1st team.

    We know what we have in Swift. RB is grueling. Save him some hits and see if the youngsters can provide anything vs starters.

    This is also going to be a night game. It doesn’t seem like a big deal, but at least it’ll give the team some experience with it.

    Hopefully, the Bears will get flexed into more night games after they start 6-0!

  • PS Game #1 Plays

    PS Game #1 Plays

    In case some of you guys missed the game, this dude Mattydubs puts in the grind for us and shows us some highlights from our rooks.

    And if you missed the Austin Booker bonanza.

    Twit of Tues

  • PS Game Day Thread #1

    PS Game Day Thread #1

    You know the routine. Overreact to every minute detail down there! ↓

  • What I’m Looking for in Bears’ PS Game #1

    What I’m Looking for in Bears’ PS Game #1

    Little to TBH.

    I don’t even expect the starters to play much, if at all. Matt Eberflus didn’t set much of a high standard, so Ben Johnson only has to avoid looking totally lost.

    Speaking of which, history has empirically proven that winning/losing in PS is mostly irrelevant.

    So, in no particular order:

    1. Look sharp.
    No sloppy PS penalties – illegal motions, delay of games, offsides, subs running in/out late, lining up wrong, terrible TOs…
    Get the basics right. Football 101.

    2. On D, some sort of pressure from the Dline. I don’t care who, but SOMEBODY must crush. Word is Sweat has been making Oline sweat, so it would be sweet if he returned to form. However, I’m very curious about the new crew:

    Dayo, Jarrett, even UDFA Carlton Xavier
    [Too bad about Shemar Turner].

    Naturally, zero in on Booker as well.

    3. Oline? Well, Moses Christ – it’s basically all rebuilt, so all of them?
    Well yes, but in particular I wanna see if Trapilo isn’t weak or cement-footed. I need to see he belongs [no Kiran 2.0].
    Same for Kiran – at this point he’s gotta prove he’s not a lost cause.
    Also of interest will be how Newman handles himself and if he plays Center.
    I loved the edge Bill Murray brought. See if he’s still got that fire.

    4. HB, well, we all want to see if Monangai is too small/slow/brick-handed, or if he can be our Pacheco.
    Everyone forgets about Ian Wheeler, but he’s going to be battling for a roster spot.

    They both need to be able to pick up a blitz.

    5. WR – All eyes on Burden. If he’s healthy and up to date. Can he separate at the NFL level? Will his YAC translate? Never know. Every year we seemingly get a new “Deebo” yet it never materializes [hello Treylon Burks].

    Been hearing mucho about Olamide Zaccheaus , so draw a Madden circle on him.

    6. TE. C’mon now. LOVELAND. The first “wow” pick of the draft. He better look at least as good as Greg Olsen. No pressure.

    7. LB/Secondary is more or less set, still Hyppolite was a big head-scratcher for many, so highlight him on program. Will his 4.4 speed translate? Can he stack and shed? Does he flash instincts?

    I was curious about Frazier who allegedly knocked the socks off Halas brass on his rookie visit; however, he’s missed a lot of camp [personal reasons], so I don’t believe we’ll see much of him.

    8. On specials. Just don’t fuck up. Can Taylor nail a coffin-corner? Cairo make anything beyond 53? [he ended on a high note, that’s for damn sure].

    WTH are our returners again?

    9. Misc. Bagent!

    10. Whatever the new rules are. From the HOF game, it seems they’re finally implementing some sort of chip system.

    Mostly though, I can safely speak for all Beardom when I say the overriding goal of all PS Games:

    STAY FREAKING HEALTHY!