The Football Brainiacs

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– Team Note | Baker Reinvigorated: Spoke to a source yesterday who told me Baker Mayfield ‘seems reinvigorated’ since being named the starter. This person said Mayfield seems to be playing a little looser. Apparently, the team was practicing a “2-minute drill” yesterday and it only took Mayfield all of three plays to lead the team down the field for a touchdown.

Apparently the touchdown came when Mayfield connected on a long completion with Jeffrey Mead, who then took it another 30 or so yards into the end zone. As a side note, Mead has apparently spent a decent amount of time recently running with the first team offense.

Bob Stoops said on Monday they plan on releasing a depth chart sometime this week and while I don’t expect Mead to be listed as a starter, running with 1’s in a 2-minute drill may tell us something about how the coaches feel about him as a down-field, big play receiver. – (Super K)

– Team Note | Knight With A Dime: Although Mayfield as QB1 is obviously taking the majority of the snaps, there are still opportunities for the other QBs to make plays as well. And according to one source that’s exactly what Trevor Knight did yesterday.

He was leading the team in the red zone and evidently connected with Mark Andrews on a beautiful throw in the corner of the end zone. I was told the defensive back was in position, but between Andrews’ size and the dime Trevor dropped, nothing could be done. And credit Andrews as well for making a one-handed grab on the play.

Based on everything we have heard coming out of fall camp, expect Andrews to be a primary target in the red zone. – (Super K)

– Team Note | Austin Roberts & Du’Vonta Lampkin Impressing: Saw this tweet from the Tulsa World’s Eric Bailey yesterday about recent arrival, DE Austin Roberts.

Reynolds on Roberts: "Big, athletic young man with a lot of upside … when he gets caught up, I think he's going to take off." #Sooners

— Eric Bailey (@EricBaileyTW) August 25, 2015

I was told that they did some 1-on-1 type pass rush drills yesterday and Roberts was essentially unblockable. There is certainly more to playing defensive line than just rushing the passer, but even in his short time on campus there has definitely been no shortage of praise for Roberts.

After his initial arrival was delayed due to some transcript issues, it seemed possible (maybe even likely) Roberts may not play and/or have much of an impact in 2015. But if you are prepared to take these numerous public comments at face value, it sounds as though the OU coaches are very excited about what he could add to this defense.

Another guy who I’m told was doing some 1-on-1 pass rush drills — but was only in a helmet, shirt & shorts — was another recent arrival in Du’Vonta Lampkin. A source shared that Lampkin was surprisingly difficult for several the opposing offensive lineman to handle at times during the drill. – (Super K)

– UPDATE (5:48 pm):

5 officials., Blessed for these opportunities? s/o @Claywill3_ for pic edits and @valkel19 for setting up visits! pic.twitter.com/rutHtuzsWV

— KANAI™ (@calebkkelly) August 26, 2015