Official Gameday Thread - Chiefs at Packers

[MadtownPacker]

I haven't done one of these in a long time. But before you honkies try to have me deported keep in mind I have the 2nd or 3rd longest game thread streak of any PackerRat. Took me flying to GB to see a game for it to end (broke my ritual). Well I ain't going anywhere for a while and something tells me peecocks will be getting bitch slapped next Thursday so let's start this shit off right and BBQ these KC bitches!!

[pbmax]

I wonder if red will sue in State or Federal Court to have this thread overturned.

[Joemailman]

Flynn vs. Tolzien. Will this be as good as Angelina vs. Jen?

[red]

I wonder if red will sue in State or Federal Court to have this thread overturned.

i honestly didn't know we had a game tonight till i saw this thread

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

Shit, me neither, I should have started drinking hours ago...

[Joemailman]

Things that could potentially interest me:

Tolzien in red zone.
Sherrod
Lane Taylor
Linsley
Myles White
Janis running routes and returning kicks.
Ha Ha
Guion (if he plays)
Pennel
House
Richardson
Elliott
Barrington

[MadtownPacker]

I wonder if red will sue in State or Federal Court to have this thread overturned.
Fuck!!! Now I gotta punch myself in the balls.

Make the call bitches, do I delete??

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

Nope, don't delete, just punch yourself in the balls...

[MadtownPacker]

i honestly didn't know we had a game tonight till i saw this thread
I guess you could sue me on account of you being a idiot.

[MadtownPacker]

Nope, don't delete, just punch yourself in the balls...
Fuck if the Pack win that will have to be part of the ritual.

[bobblehead]

Fuck!!! Now I gotta punch myself in the balls.

Make the call bitches, do I delete??

Section 16-4 of the internet penal code protocol clearly states that if the thread starter was negligent in his duties (not knowing there was a game) you had authority as site administrator to co-op gameday thread privileges.

That being said, I can't watch this game til sunday morning on NFL network so clue me in on Linsley, Sherrod, and Pennel. Oh, and Jayrone Elliot as well.

[Harlan Huckleby]

i honestly didn't know we had a game tonight till i saw this thread

you were right the first time. this is a scrimmage. QBs in red jerseys I expect.

[pbmax]

Somehow despite clear warnings and postings in the house I have to do car pool at 6:30. Someone is going to have to take over Sherrod and Perry watch for me in my 45 minute absence.

[smuggler]

It won't be me, I'll be just checking in with the gamecast a bit. I see Demetri Goodson is out tonight with a concussion. He's about a sure a bet for cuts as I can think of in recent history.

[ThunderDan]

Somehow despite clear warnings and postings in the house I have to do car pool at 6:30. Someone is going to have to take over Sherrod and Perry watch for me in my 45 minute absence.

I am on karate duty tonight. I am dvr-ing the game and will eventually catch up during commercials.

[pbmax]

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 29m
Nine defensive starters not in uniform: D Jones, Daniels, Matthews, Peppers, Hawk, B Jones (quad injury), T Williams, Shields, Burnett

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 32m
So Packers' list of players not in uniform says it all: All offensive starters but Linsley out, that includes Bostick, who has leg injury ..

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 31m
.... the rest of the TEs will play.

No Goodson either.

[pbmax]

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 4m
Letroy Guion one of the first players through the tunnel, raising his arms. He's one player who's been waiting for this game.

[MadtownPacker]

Section 16-4 of the internet penal code protocol clearly states that if the thread starter was negligent in his duties (not knowing there was a game) you had authority as site administrator to co-op gameday thread privileges.

That being said, I can't watch this game til sunday morning on NFL network so clue me in on Linsley, Sherrod, and Pennel. Oh, and Jayrone Elliot as well.Damn it's nice having an educated Whitey on my side!! You handle DUIs?

[pbmax]

Perry Play 1 On D right rush then pull back to cover short zone

Perry Play 2 Nice close from down the line make tackle from backside

Perry Play 3 Pass rush, bull rush gets tackle back but Guard picks him off

Perry Play 4 Pass rush quick pass

[pbmax]

Perry Play 5 pass rush another quick pass off 3 step drop

Perry Play 6 pass rush another pass off 3 step drop

Perry Play 7 pass rush, tries edge but doesn't get planted and no turn

Perry Play 8 pass rush stunt to middle no chance 3 step drop

Perry Play 9 pass rush gets nowhere another short throw off 3 steps

[pbmax]

barrington was out there but no idea on other ILB

[Harlan Huckleby]

This is like watching NFL-Europe

[pbmax]

Guion starts at NT not Boyd - had a tackle

Flynn is first QB up

Sherrod Play 1 Caught a wide rusher and swallowed him. Did let him get a little deep

Sherrod Play 2 run block made good contact and control DL retreats to free himself

Uh-Oh Admas is down. #77 Up on his own but limping with right leg.

[pbmax]

Dan Koob ‏@DanKoob 4m
Flynn to get quarters 1/3 Tolzien 2/4 for #Packers QB reps according to Larry McCarren.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 3m
Flynn starting at QB. Sherrod, Taylor, Linsley, GErhart and Adams, from LT to RT.

Packer Report ‏@PackerReport 55s
With Adams injured, Sherrod moves to RT. Vujnovich takes over at LT.

Wow. Flashback for Derek.

[pbmax]

Sherrod Play 3 55 jumps the count, Sherrod reacts and draws the flag

Sherrod Play 4 Caught rusher wide and swallowed him again. Again, a little narrow but left MF space. Much better kick step tonight

Rodgers with first down catch

Sherrod Play 5 Nice run block, not a drive blocker but kept 55 engaged and back went right inside him

Sherrod Play 6 run block. No movement but fought to draw and no penetration on backside

[pbmax]

Sherrod Play 7 pass rush, never was challenged

Flynn looks much better tonight

Sherrod Play 8 run block, backside never had to hit the guy who was playing contain

Sherrod Play 9 pass rush, OLB is very interested in denying Rodgers release and never rushes

Sherrod Play 10 pass rush, gets bull rushed and beat inside flushing Flynn. No jailbreak but too much penetration

[pbmax]

Sherrod Play 11 #55 gets him on skates again and drives Flynn flushed left. Two bad reactions to bull rush in a row. He is too high.

Sherrod Play 12 run play backside, just blocks 55 on contain duty

Sherrod Play 13 pass rush, get s punch but bobble is right, he needs a better one as 55 won. However, 55 couldn't get anywhere and pass came out for TD. Sherrod wins battle but lost punch.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

wide open...

[pittstang5]

Sherrod not looking too good on the right side - got pushed back a couple times.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Thanks for the pbp pb on Perry and Sherrod. 2 guys I really wanted to know about and I'm unable to watch the game.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

Elliot gets a sack.

[pittstang5]

Sherrod pushed back again by 55.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

Harris looking good this drive.

[smuggler]

Elliot gets a sack.

Guy is so productive... Guess he's making the squad. Heh

I wonder if Scoots comes in now or if Flynn caps off the drive.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

Flynn having some trouble with touch passes.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

Nice pass stop by Rolle...

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

KC offense sorta sucks...

[smuggler]

Zebras have already called like 7 penalties on the Chiefs...

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

Tolzien to I think Janis on a nice touch pass for a TD. Shoulda had TD on previous play but KC made a nice deflection.

[esoxx]

Down by contact but a great read and pick by Bush. Impressive.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

Nice int by bush.

[3irty1]

The Kansas City offense is making our 2nd stringers look like Gods.

[esoxx]

It's funny Harlan & Gannon both had no clue how that call would turn out.

I hate them both.

[pbmax]

Well, people listening to the radio will be surprised if Elliot and Thorton don't make the team.

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

Perkins a really small dude.

[pbmax]

Sherrod Play ?? cut off block for run and missed his guy

Sherrod play ??+1 play side run block is OK, no drive

Sherrod plsy ??+2 pass block his guy gets wide but it takes forever and ST has time

Sherrod play ??+3 pass block same as before forces guy wide, he gets corner but takes a long time. This time he might have been in position to catch the guy again before the QB was in trouble

FG attempt

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

Tolzien behind on that pass, 4th down.

[pbmax]

Pennel with tackle on an offside

CB White got burned on not terrible coverage but never got hands on or redirected a go route

[pittstang5]

Fire Slocum!

[pbmax]

Fire Slocum!

They were off by just a hair. Contain guy stayed wide but took the corner (lost inside gap leverage) and next guy in also lost leverage on his outside. Instant small gap. Need to stop trying to be heroes and squeeze the gap the returner picked.

[pbmax]

Bradford did everything from ILB but knock that ball down.

[woodbuck27]

OK ...The Chiefs are on the board and the score is 20-7 Packers.

[pbmax]

Return teams look competent so far this preseason.

[pbmax]

Dear Garth Gerhart, please do not knock the screen RB down.

Dear screen RB Hill, let the blocker get in front

[woodbuck27]

Some tall receivers going tonight in Janis and Rodgers.

[pbmax]

Damn, missed two Sherrod plays watching the ball.

Vujnovich. Born to be a Tackle.

Sherrod #1 after two minute warning at half good pass block on quick pass

Sherrod #2 good pass block did get separated but was in position to recover throw made

Sherrod #3 gets decked inside, recovers, then gets bulled and recovers. Not pretty but worked.

[pbmax]

Banjo with two nice ST plays

masthay nearly did not get that punt off

[woodbuck27]

OK ....nothing there late in the first half with Scott Tolzien under Center.

[pbmax]

Bradford holds his own on screen but does not make shoestring tackle

#20 Rolle bit on the wrong receiver in zone

[pbmax]

Bush had no idea the WR put the brakes on way too early to look for throw. He just has no feel on the outside

Doug Pederson has put on some weight

Just a little pass rush gets QB to shuffle feet and throw is off

Pack seems better in zone this preseason

[pbmax]

Oh crap, Thorton on the cart.

[Joemailman]

Thornton going off on cart. Saved by IR?

[pittstang5]

Thorton taken on a cart to the Locker room. Another IR Candidate methinks.

[pittstang5]

That was Doug Peterson? Ha!

[pbmax]

Sherrod #4 pass rush holds his ground well

Sherrod #5 same as above done good

Sherrod #6 another nice pass block

62 McCray got beaten like a pumpkin on pavement

[pittstang5]

D-line's getting light. Wouldn't be surprised if someone is picked up this weekend after cuts. Pennel definitely makes the roster due to Thornton injury. I'm only speculating on Thornton being out for the year, but when you get taken off on a cart and you are a GB Packer, your next trip is to IR.

[pbmax]

Khyri hurt his favorite leg.

Tyler Dunne ‏@TyDunne 11m
And now Thornton is heading off to the locker room. Was favorite his leg. It's been a rough camp for the third-round pick.

[CaptainKickass]

Obligatory game day post.

[pbmax]

D-line's getting light. Wouldn't be surprised if someone is picked up this weekend after cuts. Pennel definitely makes the roster due to Thornton injury. I'm only speculating on Thornton being out for the year, but when you get taken off on a cart and you are a GB Packer, your next trip is to IR.

Yeah, they are going to need something there.

[pbmax]

but when you get taken off on a cart and you are a GB Packer, your next trip is to IR.

But he was riding shotgun like Jason Sehorn.

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde 13m
Khyri Thornton is getting ready to leave on a cart. Sitting in the front seat, not splayed out on the back, however.

Sehorn was gone for the year though.

[Teamcheez1]

D-line's getting light. Wouldn't be surprised if someone is picked up this weekend after cuts. Pennel definitely makes the roster due to Thornton injury. I'm only speculating on Thornton being out for the year, but when you get taken off on a cart and you are a GB Packer, your next trip is to IR.

I'd like to think that if the injury is serious, this opens up a spot for Luther Robinson or Carlos Gray.

[pbmax]

Sherrod 2nd Half Play 1 pass block good and short on quick out

Sherrod 2 run block play side kept engaged but lost ground

Sherrod 3 backside run block did not get his guy cutoff

Sherrod 4 best pass block of night, one hand punch was enough. Not sure that is the ideal form. Worked though

[pbmax]

Sherrod 5 play side run block, kept engaged but lost ground again. He needs some functional lower body strength. Stayed engaged both times and RB gained yardage however

Sherrod 6 straight ahead dive modestly effective down block

Sherrod 7 play action boot good down block clears edge

[pbmax]

Sherrod 8 pass block, get good kick step but Guard does not disengage on stunt so two block one. Bad route taken by OLB on stunt though so no damage

Sherrod 9 pass block. Guy gets an edge but doesn't get loose. He hangs on.


end of Flynn drive on incomplete pass

[SMBASS]

I like what I've seen from Hill this preseason. Kid runs hard and always seems to keep moving forward. If he doesn't make our practice squad I hope he gets a chance somewhere else. Hard to believe we're this deep at RB when just a couple of years ago we barely had an NFL caliber back on the roster

[pbmax]

Banjo with great diagnosis of screen but then runs right to O line and gets blocked

/useless

[pbmax]

Is there no more replay tape?

[pbmax]

Hubbard does elaborate dance to celebrate only good play of summer camp on a sack

He looks like he weighs 222 at 6' 6" not 257

Split a DT and got pressure

Oh crap Packer down. J Elliot was the guy who was down. Not being examined. Seemed to be telling McKenzie he took a punch (legal kind) to chest maybe? Knocked the wind out of him?

Rob Demovsky ‏@RobDemovsky 2m
Mike McCarthy rushed out there to see if Jayrone Elliott is OK.That has to mean something, no?

[3irty1]

Sonavabitch

At least he's walking

[pbmax]

OUCH!

Jersey Al - ALLGBP ‏@JerseyAlGBP 7m
Vujnovich handling Dee Ford better than Sherrod did, which pains me, as I was a big "draft Sherrod" guy... #Packers

[pittstang5]

Looked like he had the wind knocked out of him.

[pbmax]

Sherrod 9 best pass block of night caught him and stopped him cold

Sherrod 10 pass block on boot, blocked down then recovers wide. No problem not much happened

Flynn with badly under thrown ball

Sherrod 11 down block on backside, does not get guy. Looks like Clifton on these. His guy does not get the ball carrier

Perkins running fast with purpose draws a flag

Sherrod 12 pass block, no problems, screen other way, TD by Perkins

[pbmax]

Pete Dougherty ‏@PeteDougherty 5m
Medical staff appears to be checking out Elliott's left side, maybe also lower back on that side also

Pete is not the fastest Tweeter, so not sure of this is new news or old

[SMBASS]

Nice series by Perkins. RB depth is sick and this is without Neal who looked good before he got hurt.

[Joemailman]

Not a lot of Chiefs nailing down a roster spot tonight.

[pbmax]

Not a lot of Chiefs nailing down a roster spot tonight.

This QB looks good

[pbmax]

Bookmark this to taunt me later the season. But the Packers ST look improved to at least mediocre.

[pbmax]

This QB looks good

Not Murray but the guy before him. Murray just drew a PF on Hubbard. Must have been singing the Auburn fight song.

[pbmax]

Rolle might look in the backfield too much, but he has a nose for the ball.

Mulumba just signed his ticket off the team with that head tap.

Hubbard set NO edge on that play. Got caught drifting in.

Hubbard needs a year on PS to get stronger and learn not to get sucked inside every time.

[pittstang5]

Can't touch the head! Great Play Rolle. Stupid Mulumba!

[SMBASS]

Nice ball awareness and pick by Rolle. I think he's made the roster tonight.

[smuggler]

Bray was the KC QB that looked the least hideous.

[smuggler]

Three straight penalties. Two roughing and then a NZI

[pittstang5]

Banjo and Rolle making good pushes for spots tonight.

[3irty1]

Packers have been lining up in a 4-2 alot this game

[pbmax]

And Hubbard down in a heap.

[pittstang5]

Hubbard now down. Who's next.

[pbmax]

Packers have been lining up in a 4-2 alot this game

With 2 OLBs? Hubbard and Bradford just now, right?

[pittstang5]

Hubbard to IR

[pbmax]

Three straight penalties. Two roughing and then a NZI

He didn't even try to get back.

[woodbuck27]

Not Murray but the guy before him. Murray just drew a PF on Hubbard. Must have been singing the Auburn fight song.

That was the Chiefs QB Chase Daniel.

[pbmax]

Is nate Palmer playing inside? Yes he is, making calls too.

[pittstang5]

Elliot back out there!

[smuggler]

You guys are making me nervous. How bad did Thornton's knee look? Hubbard to IR is probably a blessin for him, but hopefully not at the cost of a full knee reconstruction...

[pittstang5]

You guys are making me nervous. How bad did Thornton's knee look? Hubbard to IR is probably a blessin for him, but hopefully not at the cost of a full knee reconstruction...

Couldn't see, Thornton was on a cart.

[pbmax]

That was the Chiefs QB Chase Daniel.

Nope, there was one in between. Daniel started. Murray now. I think smuggler ID'd him as Bray.

[Guiness]

Packers have been lining up in a 4-2 alot this game

Just saw that again.

Palmer playing well

[3irty1]

With 2 OLBs? Hubbard and Bradford just now, right?

Yes

[pittstang5]

Good Grief, KC is going to score because of penalties.

[pbmax]

Roberston has kept this drive alive for the Chiefs.

[pbmax]

D line looking ragged now. But its a 3-4, not sure how that could happen. :lol:

[Guiness]

what was that penalty for? They said encroachment??? Rolle with a nice breakup on a 4th down try by KC.

Hubbard on the screen now, flat on his back. Stick a fork in him, he's done.

[smuggler]

Should have been downs... C'mon Luther!

[pittstang5]

D line looking ragged now. But its a 3-4, not sure how that could happen. :lol:

Whole defense looks tired

[pittstang5]

what was that penalty for? They said encroachment??? Rolle with a nice breakup on a 4th down try by KC.

Hubbard on the screen now, flat on his back. Stick a fork in him, he's done.

Hands to the face - # 97

[pittstang5]

Wow and no flag? Can't be

[pbmax]

I think KO Return might be Janis' best spot right now, though Harris is probably going to get his shot first.

[Joemailman]

Nice night for Janis.

[woodbuck27]

A 61 yard return by Jeff Janis.

[3irty1]

This Janis guy is going to be worth the growing pains.

[woodbuck27]

A 61 yard return by Jeff Janis.

Ooops ....make that 62 yards.

[pittstang5]

What a piss poor waste of field position

[pittstang5]

Sherrod still in? no one else or must need a looonnng look.

[woodbuck27]

Tolzien is opening it up more in this series.

[denverYooper]

That had some mustard on it.

[woodbuck27]

Tolzien is opening it up more on this seried.

Good for Scott Tolzien passing for six more.

34-14 PACKERS.

[Joemailman]

Sherrod still in? no one else or must need a looonnng look.

He needs reps. This has to be the most he's played in a long time.

[denverYooper]

Sherrod still in? no one else or must need a looonnng look.

He needs playing time, too. He hasn't had much game action in 2 years.

[Joemailman]

They're down to 3 OT's right now with Bakhtiari, Bulaga and Adams out of the game. Sherrod, Vujnovich and Fullington are left.

[Guiness]

TV station in mid-season form as far as commercials are concerned. Score - commercial - XP - commercial - KO - commercial. Two 1 minute breaks, and a 30 sec spot.

[Guiness]

Who's #40? Pretty bad whiff there.

[pittstang5]

ANNNNDDDDD another Packer down. Nate Palmer, grabbing his knee. IR for you too.

[Joemailman]

Bradford might make the team at OLB after all with the way guys are going down.

[3irty1]

Wouldn't be a Green Bay PackIRs game without 3 OLB injuries in the same game.

[woodbuck27]

Who's #40? Pretty bad whiff there.

NO. 40 is Safety ... Tanner Miller.

[ThunderDan]

Looks like 4 blown out knees for the Pack tonight.

[woodbuck27]

Too many serious injuries it seems this training camp.

Same Ole ... Same Ole.

[ThunderDan]

Adams, Thorton, Palmer and the ALA free agent

[woodbuck27]

It's been a long day.... good night.

[Harlan Huckleby]

#72 Gerhard? played center almost the whole game. Guy is 6 foot x 4 foot.

I'm surprised they didn't give the starter more reps to get him ready

[HarveyWallbangers]

#72 Gerhard? played center almost the whole game. Guy is 6 foot x 4 foot.

I'm surprised they didn't give the starter more reps to get him ready

Toby's brother, Garth, is only 6'1".

[smuggler]

Harlan, they already know they're keeping Linsley and Tretter. They wanted to give Gerhart a good long look.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Harlan, they already know they're keeping Linsley and Tretter. They wanted to give Gerhart a good long look.

I think Gerhart was out there the whole game because they didn't want to risk injury to a player who is going to make the team.

I would have liked to see Linsley play more, and even the emergency center (Sitton?) take some snaps. But I get the tradeoff.

[pbmax]

No one but the Packers Twitter is posting McCarthy's post game press conference. And if they are to be believed, no one asked about the injuries.

[pbmax]

Rob Demovsky @RobDemovsky · 2h
By the way, Khyri Thornton's injury was a hamstring.

[pbmax]

Good news, bad news.

Rob Demovsky @RobDemovsky · 2h
Jayrone Elliott has not returned, but he's standing on the sideline with his helmet on and looks like he could play if needed.

Rob Demovsky @RobDemovsky · 2h
Hubbard is hurt, and Elliott is going back in the game.

[pbmax]

Rob Demovsky @RobDemovsky · 2m
#Packers G Lane Taylor, who played next to Corey Linsley in the 1st Q, said the rookie center made all the line calls/adjustments on his own

Rob Demovsky @RobDemovsky · 1m
Said Taylor of Linsley: "He had the controls of it, and he was making all the calls." #Packers

[pbmax]

Final word on Sherrod's first full training camp. He still has work to do. Might be back to his mid-season 2011 form but not much better.

He is definitely behind Bach to start the season.

[Guiness]

Anyone else think MM slimmed down some?

[HarveyWallbangers]

I won't get to watch this game until after the cuts. I have a few questions for those that did:

How did Carl Bradford look at ILB?
Did Jake Stoneburner play on any special teams?
Did Andy Mulumba do anything noteworthy?

[smuggler]

Mulumba's head slap on a KC QB negated a Jumal Rolle interception... Not good, but not really the kind of thing players are usually judged for.

[pbmax]

I won't get to watch this game until after the cuts. I have a few questions for those that did:

How did Carl Bradford look at ILB?
Did Jake Stoneburner play on any special teams?
Did Andy Mulumba do anything noteworthy?

Bradford looked willing but a step slow to react. Had some tackles but was scored on via pass in goal to go situation, also missed one tackle. Needs time. Problem might be that they put Palmer at ILB as well for a good spell and had him calling the D plays.

Didn't watch ST for him, but Stoneburner had a few catches including one very nice wheel route that got a first down on his YAC.

Mulumba had some reasonable pressure but no results I recall.

I did not see every play of 2nd and 4th quarters.

[denverYooper]

Anyone else think MM slimmed down some?

Lol. I thought the same thing.

[Pugger]

No one but the Packers Twitter is posting McCarthy's post game press conference. And if they are to be believed, no one asked about the injuries.

Someone did but Mike didn't have any information about injuries from last night.

[3irty1]

My take aways from the game:

Elliot had already made the squad but had his best 5 snap streak in this game. I think its too early to call him a major find but he's a good football player.

Janis is good enough right now to contribute. He's definitely not the detail-oriented route craftsman that we're used to seeing but in the meantime he can make a career on having everyone misjudge his speed. Nobody takes a good angle on him. What really has me excited though was seeing him catch a very contested ball over his shoulder for his touchdown. As the 5th or 6th WR on this team doing that is the only way to make an impact. I think he can be used in a poor man's Cordarrelle Patterson type of role and also a Robert Meachem type of 9 route specialist role.

I also think Myles White makes us keep 6 WR. He's looking very polished and smooth and a great 2nd slot guy on a team with a hairy split TE situation. On top of that he's got at least as much special teams utility as Janis. He's made a few nice tackles in the coverage teams this preseason.

Of all the bums we mined (2012 © Wist) this season I'm most excited about Pennel. For a rookie he looks outstanding as a point man. Stays square, stays on his feet, and knows where to position himself to poop in an offenses Cheerios. He needs conditioning, he needs reps, but I think he and Boyd can be the Tandom that Raji and Pickett were supposed to become.

Bradford held up, did what he was supposed to. He had good coverage on the TD he gave up and for the most part made his tackles but basically played very conservatively. Not sure if that's smart for a guy in his situation.

In obvious pass situations we had our guys lined up in a 4-2. With the OLBs putting their hands on the ground. I saw some real wide 4 point stances even. I'm thinking the coaching staff likes its dogs this year.

Mulumba hasn't taken a step forward. He's still a physical dude and doesn't look fun to block. I think he's firmly behind Elliot and probably Palmer because of his versatility. Assuming Palmer isn't going on IR.

Sherrod is a much worse run blocker than Bak. I don't think reps will ever fix that part of his game. He's just too nice guy like Clifton was.

Jarrett Bush being the best player on the field actually makes me hate him more. What a goddamn tease.

Where were all these good safeties and running backs 3 years ago?????

[Guiness]

Mulumba's head slap on a KC QB negated a Jumal Rolle interception... Not good, but not really the kind of thing players are usually judged for.

He had an interception called back due to a penalty? Guy couldn't catch a break, he also had a nice pass breakup on 4th down that KC got a 1st down on due to a penalty. The TV feed said encroachment, but someone on the board said it was hands to the face. No replay, so didn't see either.

[Fritz]

How exactly did Sherrod do last night?

[3irty1]

Final word on Sherrod's first full training camp. He still has work to do. Might be back to his mid-season 2011 form but not much better.

He is definitely behind Bach to start the season.

^

[Fritz]

So he didn't make any major, major gaffes last night, but he didn't impress in the run game?

[pbmax]

So he didn't make any major, major gaffes last night, but he didn't impress in the run game?

Two negative plays I saw. He got walked backwards into Flynn's lap by #55 on a bull rush twice. He was too high and couldn't recover. Neither was a free rusher or fire drill, but both were bad. He needs to get lower and anchor better.

He also kept getting neutralized in the run game. His size and long arms mean you aren't getting around him, but his best straight run blocking was a no decision. At worst, he would get punched and retreat a step.

McCarthy said Sherrod transformed himself and was stronger this year. But that didn't translate often to the field. He needs to use his legs, get lower and as KYP said, learn to punch first or like Clifton, ignore the punch and win anyway with strength.

[3irty1]

Pb pretty much did a play by play update on all his snaps in this thread if you're curious.

I thought he was fine in pass pro. He loses tons of style points but at the end of the day he's effective. As a run blocker he's just a gentle giant, can control a guy to a stalemate but not violent and not doing much at the next level.

[pittstang5]

I think Gerhart was out there the whole game because they didn't want to risk injury to a player who is going to make the team.

I would have liked to see Linsley play more, and even the emergency center (Sitton?) take some snaps. But I get the tradeoff.

I think Linsley played the 1st quarter. I got scared when I saw he wasn't on the field in the second quarter, thinking he'd been hurt. I saw him standing on the sideline, I think in the 4th quarter with his helmet on. It was good to see him standing, but then I questioned why his helmet was on.

[pittstang5]

There was another Tackle that looked pretty good, but again, he was going against 2nd and 3rd stringers - Vujnovich. I hope they sign him to the PS. He could be another Barclay.