In case you are a fan of thrilling offensive soccer, Saturday evening’s recreation might have been a snooze-fest for you. In case you are all about seeing younger guys being put into difficult positions on either side of the ball, you could have really loved watching the Commanders and Dolphins second and third stringers battle it out.
As is common through the preseason, there have been some shiny spots and boring ones. I really feel Dan Quinn and workers took away much more than most followers did from this 13-6 loss, and hopefully the workforce can develop from this studying expertise.
Beneath are my Studs and Duds of the sport, adopted by some Notes.
Studs:
Jayden Daniels – Daniels performed two sequence with the starters and once more appeared the half. He confirmed accuracy, a fast launch and skill to get chunk performs on the bottom. Thus far in two video games he’s been as marketed.
John Bates – Bates’ blocking was stellar throughout his time on the sector. He additionally had two receptions for 20 yards.
Dyami Brown – It appears as if Dyami is stepping up his recreation this preseason in an effort to be WR2 behind Terry McLaurin. Let’s see if a powerful camp carries over to the common season for the fourth-year veteran.
Quan Martin – Martin is de facto trying the half at free security. He’s been capable of present his wonderful athleticism, and he’s made some actually good tackles.
Jamin Davis – Davis was making performs all through the sport. Granted a number of the performs had been towards backups who might not make Miami’s roster, nonetheless we will’t maintain that towards him
Tyler Owens – Owens continues to impress me wherever the coaches line him up. He took snaps at free security, robust security and dime linebacker and stood out in any respect three positions.
Duds:
Andrew Wylie – In restricted motion with the primary workforce offense, Wylie dedicated two penalties on one drive (false begin and a maintain). The maintain negated a pleasant run that will have resulted in a primary down and saved the chains shifting for Washington. You possibly can chalk it as much as rust, however I’ll say that we’ve seen this film earlier than.
Benjamin St-Juste – St-Juste wasn’t examined that usually when he was within the recreation, however the one time he was, he did not get a jam on the line of scrimmage and was overwhelmed for a landing by a Miami reserve receiver. All of us harp on Forbes for a similar factor, so St-Juste won’t get a go from me.
Michael Deiter – Regardless if he’s taking part in heart or guard, Deiter simply continues to surrender pressures. His toes look gradual and his arms lack punch.
Riley Patterson – I suppose that is losing my time for a man who doubtless gained’t be on the roster in just a few weeks. Nonetheless, I’m going to name a spade a spade. His misses had been REALLY dangerous, and at this level he doesn’t appear like an expert kicker.
Notes:
- Jeremy Reaves was having an up-and-down outing, lacking some tackles early, however coming again with just a few large hits. Proper now, his roster spot is dependent upon what number of safeties Washington retains.
- Mike Sainristil is turning into one in every of my favourite gamers to observe on protection. He appears to all the time be in place to make a play.
- Frankie Luvu goes to be an issue for opposing offenses this yr.
- If he’s not already, Wiley ought to be RB3.
- Jeff Driskel can transfer of us!
- BRob seems faster this yr and he hits the outlet with a objective.
- I hope we by no means should see a scenario the place Trent Scott is beginning a daily season recreation.
- Luke McCaffrey caught each of his targets for 30 yards receiving. Nothing spectacular, however he did make a pleasant catch on a excessive go from Driskel.