but I thought Cole looked pretty good. Saw Curry absolutely stone a lead blocker, while the commentator raved only about Mebane who was able to catch up backside because Curry stacked. But mostly ol’ Aaron was runnin’ around a lot without much to show for it. That’s ok. Pretty sure he will get better ;)

Liked Bennett’s effort at DT. Ditto Reed at DE. Did not see a thing out of Jackson. I do believe Hawthorne would have a chance to start on a few NFL teams. I want Tru back, healthy. Redding is going to be a good pick-up. Babs was all over the field. Looked like a safety! LIke Teel’s presence in the pocket, and ability to bounce back. Threw some good balls and some bad ones. Not sure how far he gets through his progressions, and seems to zone in real soon. Can throw a pretty ball, though. Seneca looked like Seneca. Still doesn’t look off very well, but good athlete, strong arm, has touch.

I told myself I would wait and watch the game when I could access it later, but ended up having to peek. I need to find a way to watch the game ASAP. =(

I couldn’t watch the game.

It was interesting to see Tapp drop back into coverage on multiple plays. I guess all of the talk of that wrinkle being added to the D is for real.

Pass Offense: B+
Matt looked firm. Would’ve liked to see more.
Seneca knows the offense and it shows. I feel good about him.
Mike didn’t shake or stutter and looks like he could be a project for the future.
The receiving core didn’t look like they were asked to do too much. Nothing made me slap my forehead and say, “WHAT? WHY? C’MON!”.

Run Offense: B
Julius Jones looked like… Julius Jones. I see solid and unspectacular all year long.
Duckett didn’t impress me with the carries he was given. He has to show me more.
Forsett is one determined young man… constantly fighting for the extra yards.

Pass Defense: C+
Trufant is missed. I assume Wilson had good coverage because he’s fucking awesome, and Lucas looked like he was doing his job. DB depth? Almost non-existent.
Also, our LBs seemed to make their presence known in the run game moreso than the pass.

Run Defense: A
Wow. I feel great about our starters and I don’t worry about depth. Nice work, hawks.

I can’t wait to wreck havoc on Orton.

He had a few nice moments as a DE against the tackle Reed abused for most of the game.

Although I will say that Kent looked pretty good as a gunner getting a tackle and delaying the returner on another. If he can emerge as a steady special teams presence then he’s a virtual lock in my eyes.

On the other side of the ball. Butler looked pretty clueless returning punts.

Were bolth major studs. People keep saying that Ducks Football players really dont translate into good NFL players, but i believe Nick Reed could supprise people. That was flat out Football IQ when he read that screen pass

Okay granted it’s only the 1st preason game and many that played will not be on the squad come early Sept …but no love for the 2nd unit? I know there weren’t any sacks but other than Willis’ penalty, I don’t recall any others called so if correct, not a bad start.

I also agree both Curry and Jackson looked a bit lost out there and while I think Curry’s learning curve will be shorter, I hope LJ makes some moves soon cuz if not and Mr Reed keeps up his play in the next 3 games, who knows.

Liked Teel for his 1st game and nice 77 yard punt….would have loved to see that die right inside the 5 yd line…

I thought the OL overall did well…

Spencer and Unger both looked well in space – finding a guy, and sustaining a block on the 2nd level.

Vallos completely struggled there – couldn’t find his guy, couldn’t sustain a block, and got out-physicalled. He did better holding the line against DLinemen.

Williams looked technically sound – but didn’t seem able to seal the corner, and got pushed around a little too much. But SD’s depth at DL and OLB is pretty good.

Didn’t get good looks at Willis, Locklear, Sims – the feed was pretty choppy, and the camera angles not too good.

I agree with most of the assessments of Curry – he seemed OK – eager to take on blockers, and OK in space.

I thought Ryan was horrible – out-kicked the coverage when we were deep in our own end and needed a shift in field position. Missed badly on a few good chances to pin SD deep from near midfield.

Kent seemed like more of a football player than year’s past – maybe still not ready to make the team, but seeing improvement there.

Obo, Taylor both looked good.

Not yet sold on Reed – but he looked good. He’s earned a closer look, maybe some PT vs. 1st stringers in an upcoming game. Same with Bennett.

Thought our safeties helped to make Hobbs look poor – at least two of the passes he got burned on were in the air long enough to get help – but w/o knowing what defense was called, not sure if he was supposed to get help.

Really impressed with Forsett and Moore between the tackles – for small/speed guys, they both looked wiling and able to take it inside, deflect off tacklers, and even take on guys.

Weaknesses would seem to be – secondary – especially our depth, consistency of OL in all phases.