Some of it will be dependent on Steve Sarkisian’s game plan through the air.Īs far as Casey Thompson’s legs, it will undoubtedly be a problem for the Sooners. Teams have done a good job of neutralizing the pass rush by getting the ball out quickly. They’ve put a lot of pressure on opposing quarterbacks and have been able to get home. Oklahoma’s Nik Bonitto and Isaiah Thomas will threaten off the edge and Perrion Winfrey will make life uncomfortable up the middle. The pass rush is obviously Oklahoma’s strength on defense, even without stud interior defensive lineman Jalen Redmond. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports What’s your prediction for the pass rush? How many times will they get home and will Casey Thompson’s run game have any effect in the game? I expect he’ll build off that game and continue to trend in the right direction.
Aside from the high completion percentage, it was the most accurate, comfortable, and confident that Spencer Rattler had looked. Rattler was fantastic on Saturday going 22 of 25.
Both times, Rattler thought it should be a back-shoulder throw, while the receiver kept going downfield on his route. Even on Saturday against Kansas State, two of his three incompletions (one an interception) were because he and the receiver had a miscommunication on what the coverage was doing. They’re just not winning many 50/50 balls this year. He’s still throwing some questionable balls at times, but that’s usually because he’s throwing it up there and trying to let his receiver make a play. Spencer Rattler’s been better than people want to give him credit for. What are the odds we see something similar on Saturday? Jacksonville Jaguars is a registered trademark of the Jacksonville Jaguars LLC.Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Spencer Rattler infamously got benched in last year’s Shootout after a tough start. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Jacksonville Jaguars or NFL Properties LLC. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy.Left tackle Liam Eichenberg will be starting his second consecutive game this week.Ĭhris Grier may get a ton of flack, but this year’s draft class is off to a solid start. Safety Jevon Holland is starting to see reps over respected veterans. Outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips is beginning to show some pass rush ability.
Wideout Jaylen Waddle has a chance to be a real stick-mover early in his career. Their first four draft picks are playing significant snaps during their rookie year. Brissett’s signing ended up being pretty important with Tagovailoa missing the last three games, and Butler has played his expected interior pass rush role. Their other notable free agent moves were defensive tackle Adam Butler and quarterback Jacoby Brissett. They brought in wide receiver Will Fuller from Houston on a one-year deal who had durability questions, and he’s already on injured reserve with a broken thumb. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsĭW: Miami didn’t make a ton of big splashes this offseason. Miami Gardens, Florida, USA Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) attempts to make a catch during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium.