Post by Shaggzfate on Sept 17, 2013 17:32:38 GMT -5
What did we learn week 2?
A lot of people have jumped on Pryor's play this week. One of the things I think everyone is overlooking is the fact that it wasn't just Pryor who put the brakes on him taking off. It was clear all game that the game plan was for him to sit back and let plays develop more than he did in week 1. He did exactly as DA wanted him to do. This is a great example of why he'll be something special in Oakland. He's willing to work on his flaws, follow the game plan, and let his ego rest while he does what the coach wants. He has to still break loose when it's time, as well as do a better job communicating with the wideouts.
One of the best things you can take away from this game was his ability to read the pass rush. He showed a high degree of awareness this game while staying in the pocket more. Yes the fumbles need to stop, that's a dead given. But over all he did exceptionally well considering he stuck to the game plan and minimized the backbreaking mistakes. He also needs all the time in the pocket he can get to improve his accuracy and chemistry with the wideouts. DA is going to have to find a balance to work with. Designed runs with Pryor will not work as well as the improvisational plays. That's one of the keys that make it work so well. But they do need to find a balance of when he does and does not run for it.
What did we learn from week 2? That teams are so willing to bite on Pryor running they'll open up lanes for DMC to burn through. As I quipped earlier this week on another site, the Raiders will be one of the few teams that can effectively use the play-action run system and make it work wonders.
Next week for the Raider nation shouldn't be about winning the game, I mean if we do then that's excellent, but right now it's to see where we stack up in key areas. How good is our pass rush really? Can our line make the same adjustments as week 2 and allow the running game, be it Pryor or DMC, to take off? What about our rebuilt secondary, how will they stand up all game long against the prolific passing attack of Denver? These are all questions we'll have solid answers to this coming monday.
A lot of people have jumped on Pryor's play this week. One of the things I think everyone is overlooking is the fact that it wasn't just Pryor who put the brakes on him taking off. It was clear all game that the game plan was for him to sit back and let plays develop more than he did in week 1. He did exactly as DA wanted him to do. This is a great example of why he'll be something special in Oakland. He's willing to work on his flaws, follow the game plan, and let his ego rest while he does what the coach wants. He has to still break loose when it's time, as well as do a better job communicating with the wideouts.
One of the best things you can take away from this game was his ability to read the pass rush. He showed a high degree of awareness this game while staying in the pocket more. Yes the fumbles need to stop, that's a dead given. But over all he did exceptionally well considering he stuck to the game plan and minimized the backbreaking mistakes. He also needs all the time in the pocket he can get to improve his accuracy and chemistry with the wideouts. DA is going to have to find a balance to work with. Designed runs with Pryor will not work as well as the improvisational plays. That's one of the keys that make it work so well. But they do need to find a balance of when he does and does not run for it.
What did we learn from week 2? That teams are so willing to bite on Pryor running they'll open up lanes for DMC to burn through. As I quipped earlier this week on another site, the Raiders will be one of the few teams that can effectively use the play-action run system and make it work wonders.
Next week for the Raider nation shouldn't be about winning the game, I mean if we do then that's excellent, but right now it's to see where we stack up in key areas. How good is our pass rush really? Can our line make the same adjustments as week 2 and allow the running game, be it Pryor or DMC, to take off? What about our rebuilt secondary, how will they stand up all game long against the prolific passing attack of Denver? These are all questions we'll have solid answers to this coming monday.