Even though it was only a pre-season game here are some of the things that stood out after re-watching the tape:<\/p>\n
– OLine pass protection of the #1 and #2 units kept the pocket relatively\u00a0clean. \u00a0The run blocking was shaky though and needs to improve particularly\u00a0up the middle.<\/p>\n
– Robby Anderson regularly getting open in his reps and hauling in that\u00a040+ yard bomb. \u00a0Speaking of which, credit to Josh McCown for reaching\u00a0Anderson something Ryan Fitzpatrick could never do .<\/p>\n
– Elijah McGuire showed good wiggle and the ability to find holes. \u00a0Unfortunately both of his big runs were called back because of penalties.<\/p>\n
– Christian Hackenberg had a crisp “game manager” performance which was a good\u00a0first step. \u00a0Excellent completion percentage (72%), good accuracy and a quick\u00a0release were his big positives. \u00a0His yardage and point production would’ve been\u00a0better if not for some key drops. \u00a0He needs to improve his speed getting out of the\u00a0huddle and processing things at the line because he wasted multiple time outs.<\/p>\n
– Too many key drops that killed drives which could’ve led to points.<\/p>\n
– The run defense was surprisingly shaky particularly up the middle.<\/p>\n
– Defensively the team speed was outstanding. \u00a0And the pressure on the QB was
\nrelentless whether it came from the pass rush or blitz packages. \u00a0Improved\u00a0play by the secondary allowed the front 7 to get “home”.<\/p>\n
– Leonard Williams was “beastly”.<\/p>\n
– Excellent all around games by the LB’s Julian Stanford, Josh Martin and Jordan Jenkins.\u00a0Demario Davis took his strong camp into the game and continues to look like an upgrade\u00a0over David Harris.<\/p>\n
– Other defenders with good performances were Anthony Johnson (DE), Dexter McDougle (CB)\u00a0and Doug Middleton (S).<\/p>\n
– Good tackling by the special team units and Frankie Hammond had a couple of nice returns.<\/p>\n
After watching what the defense did to TEN that could explain why the offense has struggled in camp with:<\/p>\n
– WR’s getting free from press coverage
\n– OLine picking up blitz packages
\n– Coverage sacks<\/p>\n
Because the Titans were dominated in those areas all game.<\/p>\n