Outstanding performance

[Sonichound16]

Gotta love what we saw tonight. At one point late in the game I think we had 4 backs averaging about 5+ yards per carry. The only thing I would change is that I would have liked to see Milroe throw the ball a bit more. We know he can hand it off or run the ball. You're up by 20 in a pre-season game. Give him some read options and see how he does. Other than that, great game.

 

[kidhawk]

I think I heard 268 yards on the ground. My kind of offense

 

[Kamcussionator]

31 first downs to 9. Haven't seen the long ball at all this preseason and I don't miss it.

 

[Glasgow Seahawk]

Trying to tell myself its only preseason but seeing that starting oline create massive running lanes and giving darnold a pocket was so damn refreshing and got me really excited. Could it really just have been coaching/scheme and one new guard? Guess we'll find out week 1.

 

[sutz]

Trying to tell myself its only preseason but seeing that starting oline create massive running lanes and giving darnold a pocket was so damn refreshing and got me really excited. Could it really just have been coaching/scheme and one new guard? Guess we'll find out week 1.

Well, the coaching/scheme change was pretty major.

And as for the 'one new guard' comment, keep in mind that the other young players on the O-line all have that one more year of experience that can mean a lot in the NFL. Cross/Lucas are still on their rookie contracts, and Olu and Bradshaw/Haynes are all 2/3rd year guys, too. They looked pretty solid last night and I'm hoping we can keep them together for a few years. Continuity is one of the most important contributors to their strength.