The Football Brainiacs

Have spoken to a few people regarding the scrimmage. Still waiting to hear back from another person so once I do I’ll update the notes if it’s anything different/new.

– First of all the defense won the day by quite a margin I was told. It sounds like part of the reason for that is the offensive line is still working to get in synch. Apparently the offense had to do the up downs which is all you need to know in determining who won or lost the day.

– There were a number of receivers out including Westbrook, Green, Mykel, Baxter and Smallwood which is obviously going to make a difference in terms of the offensive performance. As of right now Baxter and Westbrook are expected to start so not having them on the field matters.

– On the flip side Evans was out and Caleb Kelly didn’t go either. I’m told Doucet looked good. Also told that Bolton took a lot of snaps and was “impressive”.

– I’m told Gallimore had a great day which included two sacks.

– Also told that freshman LB, Jon Michael Terry had an interception off of a tipped pass. Also Steven Parker apparently had an INT as well but it was called back on a penalty call.

– Jeffrey Mead apparently caught a big 4th down catch that led to a field goal. Was told in general he had a good day.

– Also told that Joe Mixon had a 70 yard run (correction: this was a reception…when I received this information, I incorrectly assumed this was a run) for a touchdown. Just a bit of a fun/light-hearted note, he apparently did a little showboating in the endzone (spun the ball and did a little dance) and got a flag for celebration. Again, just having a little fun.

– With the other receivers out, walk-on WR, Nick Basquine received quite a few reps. I’m told he had 30 yard diving touchdown grab in the endzone.

– The cornerback rotation was first team (L to R respectively): JT and Austin first, then Quick and Mbanasor, then Cobb and Motley. It sounds more and more like Austin has solidified the starting spot. And now it’s a fight for who would be the first corner off the bench if needed. I was told that Quick and Motley are both doing well. In fact I was told Motley leads all cornerbacks in INTs for fall camp. And while Mbansor, hasn’t made the big plays he’s not giving up much either. So bottom line is they are building good depth at the cornerback position.

– Also was told that the QBs didn’t have much time. Though I was also told that in the case of Austin Kendall he was late on a couple of open passes to Mark Andrews. But in general it sounds like they didn’t have a ton of time.

Again, will try to add more later this weekend…