Mongo3451

Bear down!

The only reason I care, is that I wanted to see him play in person. Selfishness aside, it's probably a good move after two strong joint sessions with the Colts. My guess is that he plays some next weekend.

Fields is not playing tomorrow. Kinda ticks me off...

I may be a little fired up, but I'll try...

The more I see Dexter, the more I see a 2 tech. He has the natural instincts of a run stopper. I know a lot of college training taught him read and react, but an NFL 3 tech does not have the luxury of time. I'll be looking for more of him in the backfield this weekend. On the other hand, Pickens has all the aggressiveness of a 3T. I like both of these guys, but so far I'm wrong about the former.

I would love that. It is also Justin's strength...

I couldn't find a ticket, but I'll be at the game...??

Proverbs 27:17 proclaims: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another”. This simple statement has been a calling for all these years to understand that no one is alone. That in order to make yourself better, there is a mutual benefit making others better through mentorship, follower-ship, and leading.

I'm kicking myself right now. I live 25 minutes from Colts camp and I failed to look into getting tickets for the scrimmages. They are free too. Time to hit my contacts...

Swifty saw the same thing I did, after review. He did a good job showing the angle of his back. One thing he failed to objectively observe was that Dexter was, indeed, slow off the snap. He looks to be reading, as he was taught in college. IMO, that's not a bad thing, as long he adjusts. I'm also not overly concerned about the pad level yet, as he only needs to drop a couple of inches. Are 6'6 he is always going to be a little higher and that is ok of his leverage and strength is hard to deal with. He has been compared to Jalen Carter on this site. Carter is different on the next level.

After thinking about it, I don't think Velus makes the 53. His football instincts just aren't there.

I think pre season is important to develop brain mapping and muscle memory against different athletes.

This is from The Athletic. Looks spot on... https://theathletic.com/4772928/2023/08/14/chicago-bears-roster-projection?source=user-shared-article

Wow, I'm a sarcastic bastard and he fooled me. Getting old I guess...?

This guy is taking a gamble on his reputation.

They were constantly switching back and forth, so it would be easy to do.

Good summary with one correction. Pickens got the sack you credited Dexter with.

Velus doesn't seem to be a natural football player. Great size and speed combo, no feel for the game.

At the half, Trevis Gipson is the player of the game. Loved what I saw from Gordon, Stevenson, Pickens, Lewis, Sewell, Herbert, Moore and Fields. I'll evaluate the OL play tomorrow. Bear down!

The rookies are playing well. Stephenson, Dexter, Pickens and Wright will be starters. Sewell and Johnson will see significant time.

Gipson was grossly held, robbing him of a sack.

Dexter and Pickens changed the whole dynamic of the D.

Meanwhile, Jordan Love looked good yesterday...?

Dexter was always going to be a 3T. He's a bigger Deforest Buckner and Richard Seymour. All are 6'6. Dexter just has 20# on them. Nasty....