I think we saw 6-8 different DL in there? They were rotating liberally right from the start, and I think that is a good sign for the rest of the season. Probably should have happened more last year as the DL we graduated to the NFL gassed out in several games, notably the CU game after dominating the first half. Pleasantly surprised by Casey Rogers and Ty Robinson. Think we held up at the LOS fairly well.
ILB play was fairly good as well. Honas really starting to shine with experience. He came on at the end of last year. Colin Miller also seemed to be in on a lot of plays. Few he would probably like back, but we probably just played the best OL we will see all year.
OLB...uh-oh. Still no sign of anything after 3 years. Jojo making a few plays as he is known to do, but a lot to worry about here. Tannor with a sack but looking very indecisive on other plays. Garret Nelson was often manhandled at the LOS, and I did not like to see him drop into coverage in the middle of the field. Could not help but notice Garrett Snodgrass being sent out wide to cover a WR with no safety help behind him...what? Luckily we were bailed out by a timeout or penalty before that play happened. Pheldarius Payne? Interesting to see him out there and he actually looked good at the LOS. Nick Heinrich...welcome to big time college football.
Secondary? Hard to say as you are not going to look good trying to cover one of the best WR units in the country when you are not pressuring the QB whatsoever. I will say that the physicality in the secondary is up to par now that #21 has moved on. Deontai Williams is definitely living up to his reputation and I didn't know you could get ejected for targeting by leading with your back. Bootle also has the heart of a lion with the way he comes up in run support despite his size. Need backups to step up for 1 half next week.
ILB play was fairly good as well. Honas really starting to shine with experience. He came on at the end of last year. Colin Miller also seemed to be in on a lot of plays. Few he would probably like back, but we probably just played the best OL we will see all year.
OLB...uh-oh. Still no sign of anything after 3 years. Jojo making a few plays as he is known to do, but a lot to worry about here. Tannor with a sack but looking very indecisive on other plays. Garret Nelson was often manhandled at the LOS, and I did not like to see him drop into coverage in the middle of the field. Could not help but notice Garrett Snodgrass being sent out wide to cover a WR with no safety help behind him...what? Luckily we were bailed out by a timeout or penalty before that play happened. Pheldarius Payne? Interesting to see him out there and he actually looked good at the LOS. Nick Heinrich...welcome to big time college football.
Secondary? Hard to say as you are not going to look good trying to cover one of the best WR units in the country when you are not pressuring the QB whatsoever. I will say that the physicality in the secondary is up to par now that #21 has moved on. Deontai Williams is definitely living up to his reputation and I didn't know you could get ejected for targeting by leading with your back. Bootle also has the heart of a lion with the way he comes up in run support despite his size. Need backups to step up for 1 half next week.