What we have learned so far...

Dude I hate to say it but about the Pass Rush, we aint trying to spill the beans Unline NOLAN. Who can achieve four sacks in a preseason game but not the regular season. (remeber when the packers came here last year for preseason). I mean we had paralson covering. We are just practicing.

Yeah, I think we all got a really good look at Nate Davis's skills in handing off the ball.

it doesn't matter really. Hiding your defensive scheme is one thing, but I'm pretty sure they wanted to show that that they can put pressure on the qb and they simply didn't do it.

Originally posted by Godsleftsock:
Yeah, I think we all got a really good look at Nate Davis's skills in handing off the ball.

Also want to add that Balmer is definately a bust because he didn't do much in the first pre-season game of his second season...

I learned that Zak Keasey will be a career practice squad or special teamer. He allowed TWO SACKS!! That is horrendous. Learn to pass block before you can become a starting FB in the NFL.

i learned that this is a completely different defense with PWilly in the game. i know its just preseason, but when it matters, when he is in the game our defense all around will be better.

Vernon Davis looks a little promising.

Jason Hill needs to wake up.

-9fA

no matter what people in the game day thread will always be full blown retarded

From what I saw of Balmer, I saw him double teamed a few times...wwhich is what his job calls for. Cant say he is a bust for drawing double teams. Go back and re-watch the game.

Originally posted by dobophile:
It's the first week of preseason, people. That's what I learned.

Yes it was! What we're doing is trying to knock down that roster from about 100 to 53. We do have a lot to look at in the secondary. Best talent I seen here in years.

The good - Thank GOD we didn't sign Michael Vick.

The bad - Zak Keasey, doormat.

The Pretty - Zak Keasey, dreadlocks.

The Ugly - Jonathan Vilma is a little bit out of shape.

All offseason people have been optomistic about how we will improve because 2nd/3rd years players will suddenly develop, low impact FAs will somehow make a big difference and/or rookies, especially late round picks and UDFAs, will contribute quickly.

And frankly, most, if not all, of that needs to happen for us to improve our areas of weakness.

Granted, it's only one preseason game, but does anyone see any real signs that there is any difference between this team and last year's?

Pass rush? Still none.

QB Situation? Still exactly unsettled. Hill looks more solid, but limited and not dynamic. Smith has more talent, but does not look overly comfortable or stable.

Oline? - RT a question mark.

Disipline? Fumbled the first play, missed blocking assignments, general poor execution often. And Vernon (though looking better with his playmaking) still can't make a first down without screaming to the heavens like a fool.

Overall? Solid run D and decent secondary that can still get burned by the big play, 3rd down conversions and no pass rush. An O that will move the chains some, but will struggle to get more than field goals and maybe one TD a game.

Man, that sounds familiar. Again, it's very early. But this sure looks a LOT like what we've seen before.

Anyone disagree? Anyone see something that makes them think we've addressed any of the key issues we all knew existed going into the off season last year?

Well we did have a few key guys missing. I think if Willis and Haralson can play next game we will have a better idea

Yeah, I wouldn't read too much into the first preseason game with a bunch of starters out.