Young Players

[AZ54]

Despite the 0-3 start I've held that I like the young players we have. Injuries have forced some into action sooner than expected with some negative plays as a result. Instead of the flashes of goodness we've seen in the first few weeks this week it was about consistent execution. That's a big step forward for them and getting this first victory will be huge for their confidence.

 

Offense:

 

Kevin White: I've seen comments about waiting to see a breakout game. Not that I disagree with that, but much more than seeing the explosive big plays, which I think are in his future, I wanted to see consistent execution from him. Be where he is supposed to be on time so the QB can reliably throw his way. I think we're seeing that progress in his 6 catches for 55 yards today. Against Dallas it was 6 for 62yds. There are 100yd receiving days in his near future.

 

Cam Meredith: I don't see big play potential in him but he's becoming a reliable chain mover. He has quietly moved ahead of Josh Bellamy and between his performance and Bellamy's nobody misses Marquis Wilson.

 

Jordan Howard: Even when he's contacted at the LOS he gains 2 or 3 yards, sometimes more. He did have some good lanes at times but he made the Oline better today. I like the combination of him as the primary back and Langford's speed as #2.

 

Everyone already knows about Whitehair.

 

 

Defense:

 

Timu: He's just a better football player than Anderson but he's a step slower than you'd like. I know he missed a couple tackles today but his reads were usually spot on and considering he hasn't seen game action since the preseason he should knock off the tackling rust quickly. While I liked his play I really like the potential we're starting to see with...

 

Kwiatkoski: In his first game action against Dallas he was usually late to his read, and blocked out of the play. I saw progress from him today but I expect coaches will keep the rotation with him and Timu for the near term.

 

Crevon LeBlanc: When Porter went out I didn't notice he was out there. Normally when we've pulled Callahan out of the slot there was an immediate and noticeable drop off. I'll have the watch the game again to see how he did.

 

Callahan: He's turning into a really good player for us. He stepped outside for Porter and blanketed Golden Tait the rest of the game. Keep him healthy.

 

Cornelius Washington: He's a veteran but it's his first season as a 3-4 DE. He's still got a long ways to go learning this job but that sack was nice to see because he earned it by beating his man.

 

On the backend the young safeties played a decent game, as did Glenn. Floyd didn't do anything in pass rush but he was good in coverage. Hopefully his injury isn't too serious. Regardless, the defense with all these young players contributing did not give up a TD and in the NFL that's a damn good day.