Potato Sack Posted August 4, 2002 Share Posted August 4, 2002 Danny Wuerffel definitely. He KNOWS that offense and I have a feeling we'll see him under center come the first game in September. Then again, we've yet to see Shane and Patrick. In WRs, I will have to go with Derrius Thompson and Emmet Johnson. Thompson caught the balls that counted. And Johnson made a big time catch over the middle when it was 3rd and 16 (yeh yeh...a long shot for a rookie free agent...but I gotta give my props to him since I'm from Blacksburg ) . He held on to the ball even when he knew he was about to get ROCKED. I think Skaggs proved d*ck. Although, I think it will take a few more preseason games to get his bearings, Skaggs is going to have to have some big plays soon! Gillespie was exciting to watch..I mean this guy's FAST. Defensively? Jackson and Cowsette. What else is there to say? They proved they are a tight-glove fit for this defense. Plus they hit BIG and a they're quick! Looking for the exit above the Fed Ex Field front doors: Skaggs, Grant, and Anthony...Oh yeh, that Japanese dude to...hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgordon Posted August 4, 2002 Share Posted August 4, 2002 I agree with the majority here.........DW and L. Jackson turned it up a notch. Did Anthony even come close to a football last night? Our D-line played extremely well, and that's without Gardener, Dotson, and Bruce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennState11 Posted August 4, 2002 Share Posted August 4, 2002 I think SS already knew what Danny could do so therefor his stock didnt rise the most. It would be a tie between Lott and Greg Scott Fell the most would be Skaggs *I also though Ohalete played real well. He made alot of tackles with the second team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GboroGator Posted August 4, 2002 Share Posted August 4, 2002 Stock Up: 1)Wuerffel, it may have been 6 yrs since we last saw ya, but the guy hasn't missed a beat in this offense. 2)Doering, DW to Doering go together like.....well you fill in the blank. 3)McCants, if this guy can stay healthy, he will help. 4) SOS Jr (WR coach) ..this guy is already a better asst coach that Schotty's boy. These WR's run precise routes and get open, and can catch. 5)Gillespie: I was never a big fan of midget backs, but Gillie has a burst. Let's just hope we don't have to see him run up the gut consistently (Fla fans know what I mean). 6) L. Jackson, damn who is that guy and where did he come from? 7)Can't say who else on defense impressed me, I just wanted to see the "O" get back on the field. Stock down: 1)Reidel..Loved what you did at UF, but you're going to be back in Belle Glade quickly if things don't turn around quick. 2)Skaggs - sorry but I've never seen what others see. And frankly after last nite, I still don't. Buh-bye 3)Watson-Watkins: As I said a week ago, when someone posted what about Watson's chances, I said he will be cut. I stand by that. Same for the other guy. 4)Tony Banks and Jeff George: Boys it takes more than a cannon arm in this league. Thank god we are rid of these 10 cent head guys with no accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted August 4, 2002 Share Posted August 4, 2002 I'd prefer to wait til next weeks game since this one was about getting over the jitters and the road trip. I'm not going to say anything on the QBs because they both had their moments. Skaggs wasnt impressive in his first game but there is the next 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMac Posted August 4, 2002 Share Posted August 4, 2002 The one thing I really noticed about Sage last night was that he LOCKS on one receiver and throws it to him no matter what. I looking forward to seeing what Shane does next week.. After reading all these posts today and last night Im under the impression we all miss Jimmy Raye...:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Sack Posted August 4, 2002 Share Posted August 4, 2002 The one thing I really noticed about Sage last night was that he LOCKS on one receiver and throws it to him no matter what. That's a bad habit. I hope he works on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyskinsfan Posted August 4, 2002 Share Posted August 4, 2002 Funny thing, I never, ever doubted Sage and knew, because I've seen it with even hall of famers on their first outing - JITTER! Wuerffel has a lock on the roster, period. don't be surprised to see Sage actually bump Matthews. Sage is a "progressive" QB, like Phil Simms. Simms was not noted for his scrambling, but in the pocket with time, he riddled defenses. Sage has that kind of thing that can't always be taught, but the best of it, comes with time. I see Ramsey in a learning curve that is more than we had hoped for. This makes for the best QB camp, since Mark Rypien, Jay Shroeder, and Doug Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Sack Posted August 4, 2002 Share Posted August 4, 2002 Indy, I'd really like to see Sage bump Matthews...this is the way I see it so far: Weurfell Rosenfels Matthews Ramsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theposse Posted August 4, 2002 Share Posted August 4, 2002 It's pretty hard to rate Matthews since we haven't seen him yet. Sounds like he started camp not-so-great, but then was picking it up last week (and the WP said he was looking the best). So I wouldn't start writing him off yet. As it was- Wuerffel definitely looked good. As someone else pointed out, he did throw a near-interception or two. But he just looked sweet running the offense, and totally created his own little play on that near-sack dump-off to Gillespie and that little dump off over the defender right afterwards. Also, he did throw a decently hard ball when he needed to on one of those TDs to Thompson. Sage clearly had the jitters at the get-go, but that's not too surprising. He did turn it around, although his numbers look a lot better because of that one long TD where Thompson was wide open (although I have seen guys miss the WR in that situation because it's almost pressure when the guy's that open). So at this point, all we can say is Wuerffel is ahead of Sage, but that's not too surprising since he's got the experience with SS's offense. I'd wait until after the Carolina game to place Matthews in there. As for otherwise in the game, both lines looked better than I expected. And Spurrier's offense seems to create some ways for the QB to get the ball off quickly a lot of the time, which also should take some pressure off the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodday,eh Posted August 4, 2002 Share Posted August 4, 2002 I was impressed with Doering. His hands, his moves after the catch, his stiff arms, etc. He'll make the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnedGator Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 My prediction is after next week the QB depth chart will look like this: 1a) Mathews 1b) Wuerfel 3) Rosenfels Ramsey won't play much if at all for the Skins this year. Mathews and Wuerfel will run SOS offense in almost identical manner. Wuerfel's a little more consistent, Mathews has a slightly better arm and a bit more mobility. Mathews has played more in the NFL. Wuerffel won the World League Title. Both make good decisions and execute SOS offense well. Ramsey needs time to learn this system and practice it in game situations. He's burning his opportunity by holding out. Maybe we can trade him to Dallas for a high pick next year. I don't think SOS really wanted him anyway...Leftwich or Grossman would fit the bill nicely. Too bad we didn't get Jabar Gaffney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggins44 Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 I'd say alot of guys played their hearts out and impressed our coaches and some teams around the league. I think Lott, Jackson, and Scott played well on D. I still think Scott is going to be a sleeper. Gillespie and Doering were impressive. Skaggs hurt himself alot tonight. I think Marty ball dropped the most tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierskin Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 I really liked Robert Royal. The use of a tight end in the Spurrier offense was beautiful. Now, I am glad we used a 5th round pick on the young man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 I don't know. Danny W?:laugh: Gillespe,Chris Doering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebreaker Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 No way are EVER going to make a trade with Dallas! :puke: By the way, I think Sage did just fine. I pretty much expected him to play a little tentative in the beginning, and then impress in the end. I see many are writing him off simply because of that first drive. Stock rose: Wuerrfel, Doering, Thompson, McCants, and Gillespie. - Wuerrfel looked good, very good. Yet we also have to remember who he was playing aganist. Some of his errant passes would've been picked off he was playing aganist starters. Doering looked very good. He doesn't have much speed, but he catches everything that comes his way and is probably the best route runner we have. I loved that stiff arm he gave a Niner corner, and held him there all the way to the first down. Thompson and McCants were impressive in their touchdowns. I think Lockett has some competition for the #3 reciever spot. Gillespie was very impressive, he has blazing speed, good instincts, and can really move the chains. Stock dropped: Skaggs, Watson, and Anthony Skaggs didn't do anything with the ball the whole game. Watson looked below average, he lacked the vision to gain more yards after breaking through the line. Gillespie and Betts outshined him and he was given so many opportunities to prove otherwise. I forgot Reidel Anthony was even in the game, and that is bad for a wide reicever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackC Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 I would say that Jackson guy playing D end. Some more games like that I might have to learn his first name. Where did he come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsLegacy44 Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Originally posted by JackC I would say that Jackson guy playing D end. Some more games like that I might have to learn his first name. Where did he come from? Ledarius Jackson ..... We picked him up as a Free Agent, he was picked up by Seattle last year as a FA. He played well Also.....Cowsette, was very impressive. I didn't know he was that quick. Thompson & McCants.....great speed, nice hands. Gillespie, very ellusive. DW played very well. Gameball goes to the Ballcoach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Majorly inpressed with Gillespie. Showed great vision and acceleration. Also, good awareness on that dump off by DW. He should challenge to be the 3rd down back. Was it me, or did anyone else get really annoyed with Theisman when he kept saying 'Steve Matthews' ? He must have said it five or six times. I would think after a few times one of the guys in the booth would cover their mike and say "Hey idiot, it's Shane Matthews, not Steve," Moron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlito Sway Posted August 5, 2002 Share Posted August 5, 2002 Wuerrfel up in the heavens; Skaggs, meet the Turk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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