The Sam Howell Thread

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I noticed that. They were constantly sending pressure and their db's were playing tight man to man. They were playing to win that game no doubt.

Exactly lol, they act like they didn't try and win those 24 in a row.. It's fine but just be real and admit it

[punch it in]

All I know is this is the third time we have seen Sam take the field and the third time he impressed. One was last year with Scott Turner against a playoff team that wanted to win.

We have a new owner and a good quarterback. I thought I might never be able to say either of those things.

[Chief X_Phackter]

O-line looked pretty good last night. While it wasn't against the 1s, for the most part Howell had a clean pocket. I think he was sacked twice, and both sacks were on him.

More work to be done. They have some time to gel before facing a formidable D-line, at which time we'll be able to make a better determination as to how good they are. I thought it was at least - encouraging.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

O-line looked pretty good last night. While it wasn't against the 1s, for the most part Howell had a clean pocket. I think he was sacked twice, and both sacks were on him.

More work to be done. They have some time to gel before facing a formidable D-line, at which time we'll be able to make a better determination as to how good they are. I thought it was at least - encouraging.

I'm betting we pick-up at least 1 OL from the waiver wire once rosters are officially cut-down to 53.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

I'm betting we pick-up at least 1 OL from the waiver wire once rosters are officially cut-down to 53.

Couldn't hurt to add at OL and LB.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Couldn't hurt to add at OL and LB.

If we have all new linebackers on the roster next year, I wouldn't be upset at all. That position needs a complete re-boot.

[calia]

Originally Posted by sdskinsfan2001

If we have all new linebackers on the roster next year, I wouldn't be upset at all. That position needs a complete re-boot.

So strange when the HC and DC were … linebackers.


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[AnonEmouse]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Couldn't hurt to add at OL and LB.

Risner is still out there...

LB looks thin though; who's out there likely to displace a current starter?

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by AnonEmouse

Risner is still out there...

LB looks thin though; who's out there likely to displace a current starter?

Risner would be an upgrade. I'm not sure exactly what he's waiting for, to be honest. I feel like he's betting that some team will be desperate enough to overpay him, because a key O-lineman goes down with an injury. He'll probably have a job soon, but I doubt it's here. I haven't heard anywhere that we are interested.

LB - yeah no one out there currently is better than what we have probably. Would have to see who gets cut over the next couple weeks to see if anyone makes sense.

[punch it in]

We are most likely not finding any real upgrades at OL or LB until next offseason. But it’s ok. This thing is just getting started. The first and most important, and at one point in time seemingly impossible thing, is done. We got rid of the stink that was Snyder. Great things are coming. Namely a football team that doesn’t fill its seats with opposing fans and make headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Hopefully now we can concentrate on the team only and we address the oline and lb corp. We have a great core of guys here. Including a quarterback!

[EdmundDorf]

For what it is worth

PFF on X (fkat)

Sam Howell targeting past the sticks this preseason:

🪖 84.2 PFF Grade
🪖 12/16
🪖 177 yards
🪖 2 TDs/0 INTs
🪖 150.3 passer rating

[EdmundDorf]

Honestly cannot see them changing the OL at all, one of Ron's failings is being overly loyal, great in life bad in competitive sports. Only guy who could get jettisoned is Trenton Scott, and we have a 4th round project OT who might not even make the team

[EdmundDorf]

For the last 4 years they have had so many opportunities to improve the LB group, but they keep ignoring it. Not going to happen. I cannot even see J.Davis getting a second contract.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by EdmundDorf

For the last 4 years they have had so many opportunities to improve the LB group, but they keep ignoring it. Not going to happen. I cannot even see J.Davis getting a second contract.

This regime has made it clear that the resources on defense are going to the guys upfront.

[HTTR]

I love that Howell steps up and takes total responsibility for the sacks. If he keeps that up, his Oline will only fight harder to protect him.


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